Poppies in Watercolor
Saturday, May 12 / 10 am – 2 pm
Learn to paint the vibrancy of poppies from live specimens and photos. Demonstrations will focus on layering washes to capture deep saturation of color while maintaining the transparency of watercolor.
Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: Adult (15+) / Some watercolor experience
Supply list:
- Watercolor paper cold press 140 lb (Arches suggested)
- Watercolor Brushes including #8 OR #6 pointed and #2 OR #4 pointed
- Pallet that includes your favorite vibrant reds and pinks
- HB pencil
- Kneaded eraser
- Roll of paper towels
Supply list questions, please email Carroll Charlet at carrollcharlet@sbcglobal.net
Watercolor: Open Studio
Thursdays, May 10 – 31 / 9 am – 12 pm
This intermediate level open studio class is designed for returning students and experienced students. Students should have a personal work in progress to work towards completing in this fun and social series. Each class will begin with a short lesson addressing a challenge or technique followed by open studio time to continue work on personal projects. Instructor will be on hand to assist with challenges, offer critique, instruction, and encouragement.
Supply list: Please bring any supplies you own for your specific project. A recommended basic supply list is as follows:
• Watercolors: Cobalt Blue, Phthalo Blue, Lemon Yellow, Alizarin Crimson, Magenta, Sap Green, New Gamboge, Yellow Ochre. (Cotman or Van Gogh is fine; Windsor Newton is excellent)
• Your personal watercolor pallet
• 2 HB Pencils
• Watercolor Brushes: #6 & #10 Round (Silver/Black brand is recommended and available at Nevada Fine Arts)
• Pad of Arches 140# cold press watercolor paper
• Roll of paper towels
• 2 Plastic water containers.
Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: Adult (15+) / Intermediate and Advanced Watercolor Students
Nightscape in Watercolor
Wednesday, June 6 / 10 am – 3:30 pm
This one-day workshop will present techniques in watercolor to express the beauty of sunsets, starry nights and early dawns. Both impressionistic and realistic approaches will be explored.
Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: Adult (15+) / Some watercolor experience
Supply list:
- Watercolor paper cold press 140 lb (Arches suggested)
- Small bottle of Frisket/Mask
- 2 toothbrushes
- Watercolor Brushes including #8 OR #6 pointed and ½” OR 1” flat
- Pallet that includes indigo and thalo blue
- HB pencil
- Kneaded eraser
- Roll of paper towels
For questions about the supply, please email Carroll Charlet at carrollcharlet@sbcglobal.net
Nightscape in Watercolor
Sunday, April 29 / 10 am – 3:30 pm
This one-day workshop will present techniques in watercolor to express the beauty of sunsets, starry nights and early dawns. Both impressionistic and realistic approaches will be explored.
Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: Adult (15+) / Some watercolor experience
Supply list:
- Watercolor paper cold press 140 lb (Arches suggested)
- Small bottle of Frisket/Mask
- 2 toothbrushes
- Watercolor Brushes including #8 OR #6 pointed and ½” OR 1” flat
- Pallet that includes indigo and thalo blue
- HB pencil
- Kneaded eraser
- Roll of paper towels
For questions about the supply, please email Carroll Charlet at carrollcharlet@sbcglobal.net
Painting Clinic: Portrait Anatomy
Sunday, January 28 / 10 am – 12:30 pm
Painting clinics are designed to offer specific instruction on a variety of techniques and painting challenges. This series is ideal for Painting: Open Studio students looking for additional instruction and help with specific topics.
Join us this month as we take a close look at the anatomy of a portrait. Students will learn proper measurements of the face from front, side and three-quarter view. Students will also review the structure of the eyes, nose, mouth and ears. Depending on your preference, bring your paint, charcoal or pencil and get ready for some fun exercises to improve your skills!
Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: Adult (15+) / All levels
Suggested Supply List:
Color recommendations are as follows though all mediums are welcome for this open studio class:
Titanium White
Ultramarine Blue
Cadmium Red Medium or Light
Lemon or Cadmium Yellow
Light Yellow Ochre
Burnt Sienna
Selection of brushes
Pallet
Palette knife
Painting Board or Canvas
Container/jar water and brushes
Paper towels
Cheap Plastic Ruler
Gamsol mineral spirits (if working in Oil)
Introduction to Video Editing with Premiere Pro
Saturdays, April 28 – May 5 / 10 am – 2 pm
Students looking to learn basic video editing will enjoy this introduction to Adobe’s Premiere Pro video editing software. Learn basic editing skills, explore the Premiere Pro panels, learn how to add graphics and text, adjust audio levels and prepare final videos for sharing.
Instructor: MD Welch
Ages: Adult (15+)
Supply list: A laptop with with Adobe Premiere Pro installed. We will be working with version CC. At least 20 gigabytes of free hardrive space is advised.
Pyrography Basics: Calabaza Spirit Pouches
Saturday, April 28 / 10 am – 4 pm
Inspired by her Navajo heritage, instructor Tia Flores, will use natural resources and designs inspired by nature in this one-day calabaza (gourd) pyrography workshop. Students will learn and apply basic pyrographic (burning) techniques to apply designs onto the surface of a small calabaza (gourd). Students will complete their necklace by adding a leather backing to the gourd and will complete the project by adding artificial sinew stitching and leather strap. All materials provided with registration.
Instructor: Tia Flores
Ages: Adult (15+) / All levels
Introduction to Pyrography Techniques: Wood Burning on Panels
Saturday, March 10 / 9 am – 4 pm
Pyrography means “writing with fire” and is the traditional art of using a heated tip to burn designs onto natural materials, such as wood, leather, or gourds. In this workshop, students will be introduced to the various types of wood burning techniques, tools and nibs and will learn how to transfer designs/drawings onto a two-dimensional surface. Students will work on line quality, value, contrast and shading while using wood burning tools. Students will then learn how to apply fur and feather textures as they work towards the completion of an 8 x 10” panel using a design provided by the instructor. All materials provided with registration.
Instructor: Tia Flores
Ages: Adult (15+) / All levels
Hand Painted Folk Hearts
Saturday, February 3 / 9 am – 12 pm
Inspired by her Czechoslovakian heritage, instructor Iva Neveux will introduce students to basic painting techniques to create beautiful hand painted hearts. Each student will create two hand-painted hearts using combinations of dots, lines, dashes and curves. Make one for yourself and one to give to someone you love.
Students will enjoy a mimosa and a sweet bite while they work in this fun Saturday morning workshop. All materials included with registration.
Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages: Adults (15+) / All levels
Hand Painted Decorative Eggs
Sunday, March 18 / 1 – 4 pm
Inspired by her Czechoslovakian heritage, instructor Iva Neveux will introduce students to basic painting techniques to create beautiful decorative eggs. Each student will create two hand-painted eggs using combinations of dots, lines, dashes and curves. All materials included with registration.
Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages: Adults (15+) / All levels
Instructor Notes: Students who want to learn how to blow/hollow real eggs, can bring a couple of eggs and a container to transport the the eggs.