Art High: Ceramics – Hand Building and Wheel Throwing Techniques
Monday – Friday, July 9 – 13 / 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Teens ages 13 – 18 will have fun exploring the tactile nature of clay. Instruction will encompass basic hand building, throwing on the wheel, and sculpture. In this 5 day intensive for teens, students will learn about the basics of pottery, glazing and the transformation of their pieces from the heat of kiln. This will be a fun and educational class. All works will be fired in the Museums’ kiln. All materials are included.
Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 13 – 18 / All levels
Summer Camp: Fun with Clay
Monday – Friday, July 30 – August 3 / 8:30 am – noon
Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring the tactile nature of clay. Instruction will encompass basic hand building, throwing on the wheel, and sculpture. In this 5 day camp, students will learn about the basics of pottery, glazing and the transformation of their pieces from the heat of kiln. This will be a fun and educational class. All works will be fired in the Museums’ kiln. Snack and materials are included.
Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 7 – 12 / All levels
Summer Camp: Fun with Clay
Monday – Friday, July 9 – 13 / 8:30 am – noon
Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring the tactile nature of clay. Instruction will encompass basic hand building, throwing on the wheel, and sculpture. In this 5 day camp, students will learn about the basics of pottery, glazing and the transformation of their pieces from the heat of kiln. This will be a fun and educational class. All works will be fired in the Museums’ kiln. Snack and materials are included.
Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 7 – 12 / All levels
Summer Camp: Fun with Clay
Monday – Friday, June 25 – 29 / 8:30 am – noon
Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring the tactile nature of clay. Instruction will encompass basic hand building, throwing on the wheel, and sculpture. In this 5 day camp, students will learn about the basics of pottery, glazing and the transformation of their pieces from the heat of kiln. This will be a fun and educational class. All works will be fired in the Museums’ kiln. Snack and materials are included.
Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 7 – 12 / All levels
Summer Camp: Fun with Clay
Monday – Friday, June 11 – 15 / 8:30 am – noon
Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring the tactile nature of clay. Instruction will encompass basic hand building, throwing on the wheel, and sculpture. In this 5 day camp, students will learn about the basics of pottery, glazing and the transformation of their pieces from the heat of kiln. This will be a fun and educational class. All works will be fired in the Museums’ kiln. Snack and materials are included.
Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 7 – 12 / All levels
Kid Play in Clay: Mother’s Day Gifts
Saturday, May 5 / 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Kids ages 2 – 6 will enjoy playing in clay with their parents as they create inspired keepsake treasures for Mother’s Day while exploring the tactile qualities of clay.
Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 2 – 6
Kid Play in Clay: Mother’s Day Gifts
Saturday, May 5 / 9:30 – 10:30 am
Kids ages 2 – 6 will enjoy playing in clay with their parents as they create inspired keepsake treasures for Mother’s Day while exploring the tactile qualities of clay.
Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 2 – 6
Introduction to Acrylic Painting Techniques – Part II
Tuesdays, March 27 and April 3 / 1 – 4 pm
This class is offered as an two week extension to the February/March 2018 Acrylic Painting Techniques class. Students will continue to evolve their acrylic painting techniques and improve on their skills.
Instructor: Rachel Stiff
Below is the suggested supply list from the original course. For these two additional class dates, please bring two additional canvases, one per class, sized 9×12″ or 11×14″
• Artist Grade Acrylic Paint (Golden, Liquitex, or Grumbacher) *Not Liquitex Basics: Cadmium Red, Cadmium Yellow Light, Phthalo Blue, Raw Umber, Alizerin Crimson, Titanium White, Mars Black in 2, 3, or 5 oz tubes
• Jar for Water
• Palette Sheets
• Synthetic Brushes: Flat, Bright and Round Sizes 2, 4, 8, 10 and 12
• Palette Knives (Variety of Sizes)
• The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver 2.5 oz
Introduction to Marbling – Private Class for Reno Quilters
Monday, April 23 / 10 am – 5 pm
NOTE: This is a private class arranged for Reno Quilters. Registration is limited to eight student. For questions on this course, please contact claire.munoz@nevadaart.org
This workshop will introduce students marbling techniques on fabric. Students will begin the with an introduction to the materials and techniques of classical European Marbling. Each student will have their own marbling station with ample paints, pre-primed paper and fabric on which to experiment. Pietro will demonstrate the steps to create classical patterns as well as your own uniquely inspired designs. Finished marbled fabric can be employed for a myriad of uses, and with proper care will be colorfast for decades. Students will leave with their own stack of 15 marbled fabric pieces. All materials provided with registration.
Instructor: Pietro Accardi
Ages: Adults (15+) / All levels
To learn more about the artists and to view work by Pietro Accardi, please visit www.accardibookarts.com
Introduction to Marbling – Private Class for Reno Quilters
Monday, April 16 / 10 am – 5 pm
NOTE: This is a private class arranged for Reno Quilters. Registration is limited to eight student. For questions on this course, please contact claire.munoz@nevadaart.org
This workshop will introduce students marbling techniques on fabric. Students will begin the with an introduction to the materials and techniques of classical European Marbling. Each student will have their own marbling station with ample paints, pre-primed paper and fabric on which to experiment. Pietro will demonstrate the steps to create classical patterns as well as your own uniquely inspired designs. Finished marbled fabric can be employed for a myriad of uses, and with proper care will be colorfast for decades. Students will leave with their own stack of 15 marbled fabric pieces. All materials provided with registration.
Instructor: Pietro Accardi
Ages: Adults (15+) / All levels
To learn more about the artists and to view work by Pietro Accardi, please visit www.accardibookarts.com