In this one day class students will create a painting of their pet in just 5 hours! Working from photo reference, the instructor will guide students through texture painting techniques to help achieve the look of fur, feathers, scales, hair etc., and how to effectively create a successful composition of an animal. Students may use oil or acrylic paints for this class. 

Saturday, August 17
10 am – 3 pm

Instructor: Rachel Moseley
Age: Adult (15+)  | All levels

Supply list: Bring email confirmation to Nevada Fine Arts for a 10% discount. 

•    2 high resolution color prints, 8×10 or larger
•    Paints:
•    Titanium White
•    Lamp Black
•    Burnt Sienna
•    Alizarin Crimson
•    Azo Yellow
•    Ultramarine Blue
•    Yellow Ochre
•    Olive Green
•    Any other colors you choose to bring
•    Brushes
•    Pallet or Pallet Paper
•    Turpenoid/liquin or other painting mediums of your choice if using oils
•    Canvas or primed board, 8×10, 9×14, or 11×14

In this one day class students will create a painting of their pet in just 5 hours! Working from photo reference, the instructor will guide students through texture painting techniques to help achieve the look of fur, feathers, scales, hair etc., and how to effectively create a successful composition of an animal. Students may use oil or acrylic paints for this class. 

Saturday, July 13
10 am – 3 pm

Instructor: Rachel Moseley
Age: Adult (15+)  | All levels

Supply list: Bring email confirmation to Nevada Fine Arts for a 10% discount. 

•    2 high resolution color prints, 8×10 or larger
•    Paints:
•    Titanium White
•    Lamp Black
•    Burnt Sienna
•    Alizarin Crimson
•    Azo Yellow
•    Ultramarine Blue
•    Yellow Ochre
•    Olive Green
•    Any other colors you choose to bring
•    Brushes
•    Pallet or Pallet Paper
•    Turpenoid/liquin or other painting mediums of your choice if using oils
•    Canvas or primed board, 8×10, 9×14, or 11×14

Over the course of 5 classes, figure artist’s will learn about the intricacies of the human anatomy, focusing on muscle groups and bone structure as seen on the surface.  Each class will begin with an hour lecture, a demo and Q & A with the instructor, focusing on a different section of the body.  Students will then spend the remaining 3 hours of each session drawing from a live model. This is a fun and manageable approach to the human anatomy and all skill levels are welcome! Male and female models will be present. 

Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 9,11,16,18 and 23
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Rachel Moseley
Age: Adult (18+) | All Levels

Supply list: Show email confirmation receipt at Nevada Fine Arts for a 10% discount.

• 18×24″ drawing, sketching, toned or newsprint pad
• vine charcoal
• compressed charcoal
• HB, 2b, 4b, 6b charcoal pencil

Contemporary linoleum block printing is an exciting, economical, and accessible alternative to traditional woodblock printmaking. Linoleum blocks can be easily printed at home with little set-up. Students will learn to transfer an image to a block, use tools to carve, register multiple layers, use a press, and print by hand. Class time will be dedicated to demonstrations of techniques, and ample working time with one-on-one instruction. Students will be able to use their blocks to create holiday cards or work to be hung on the wall! No printmaking experience is necessary! Students should bring in photographs, images from magazines, or drawings for inspiration. All other materials such as inks, paper, blocks, and carving tools are provided and included with your registration. 

Saturday, August 17
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Christina Michael
Ages: Adult ( 15+) | All Levels

Contemporary linoleum block printing is an exciting, economical, and accessible alternative to traditional woodblock printmaking. Linoleum blocks can be easily printed at home with little set-up. Students will learn to transfer an image to a block, use tools to carve, register multiple layers, use a press, and print by hand. Class time will be dedicated to demonstrations of techniques, and ample working time with one-on-one instruction. Students will be able to use their blocks to create holiday cards or work to be hung on the wall! No printmaking experience is necessary! Students should bring in photographs, images from magazines, or drawings for inspiration. All other materials such as inks, paper, blocks, and carving tools are provided and included with your registration. 

Saturday, July 21
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Christina Michael
Ages: Adult ( 15+) | All Levels

Writing can be an important part of mindfulness practice, whether we are talking about meditation, personal development, experiential learning, or exploring the world around us. Mindfulness – paying attention, being aware – can enrich writing for aspiring writers, students, and more practiced authors. In this class, students will have an opportunity to try out a variety of writing tools and experiences to see what resonates. Students will also leave this class with several starts in their journals, several ideas to help move writing forward, and several ways to be as mindful as possible as one writes, which will help writing be more rewarding and rich. All supplies will be provided along with a journal for each student.

Tuesday – Thursday, June 18 – 20
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Dr. William J. Macauley, Jr.
Age: Adult (15+) | All Levels 

Learn how to make your own books and journals in this hands-on introduction to bookbinding workshop. Starting with a brief introduction to the form of the book, students will learn how to identify different parts of the book and plan out materials and content. Using basic bookbinding tools and techniques, students will learn 3-4 different binding structures and leave with finished models that can be used as journals and sketchbooks or as reference models for creating your own at home. These skills will provide a foundation that can be built upon to create more advanced structures. All materials and tools will be provided and no prior bookbinding experience necessary!

Sunday, August 11
10 am – 3 pm

Instructor: Bobby Lee
Age: Adult ( 15+) | All Levels

Making a photo book is a great way to immortalize photos into a beautiful handmade object. We take hundreds of photos a year but rarely see them outside of a digital screen. In this class, students will learn basic bookbinding techniques to create a small handmade photo book of printed photos utilizing the drum leaf book structure that allows for each spread to open up completely and lay flat. All supplies are provide.

Students should come to class with 10-20 printed photos, printed on photo paper, all the same size and orientation (horizontal, vertical, or square), and no larger than 6″ on the longest dimension. If you don’t have your own photos printed, you’ll be able to make a blank book that you can add photos to later. 

*If you have any questions please email Bobby at, bleephoto@gmail.com 

Sunday, July 14 
10 am – 3 pm

Instructor: Bobby Lee
Age: Adult (15+) | All Levels

Working in oil or acrylic paint, students will explore value divisions in landscapes and the basics of brush sketching and massing. With these skills students will learn how to relate color to value and will gain a better understanding of identifying spatial cues in a landscape. Using foundational skills students can then explore under-painting, glazing and dry-brushing techniques.

Saturday and Sunday, July 20 and 21
9 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels

• Supply list: Show email confirmation at Nevada Fine Arts for a 10% discount.

  • 5 – 7 Canvas Boards 16×12 or smaller
  • Palette Knife
  • Palette
  • Paper Towels
  • Selection of bristle brushes (small, med and large)
  • Assortment of brushes.
  • Palette knife, paper towels and a few canvas boards, 8×10 or bigger.

  Paint Colors:

  • Cobalt Blue
  • Ultramarine Blue
  • Alizarin Crimson
  • Black
  • Cadmium Red Light
  • Cadmium Yellow or Hansa Yellow
  • Burnt Sienna
  • Titanium White

  For Oils: Gamsol, turpentine or walnut oil for use as a brush medium or cleaner.

Working in oil or acrylic paint, students will explore value divisions in landscapes and the basics of brush sketching and massing. With these skills students will learn how to relate color to value and will gain a better understanding of identifying spatial cues in a landscape. Using foundational skills students can then explore under-painting, glazing and dry-brushing techniques.

Saturday and Sunday, June 15 and 16
9 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels

• Supply list: Show email confirmation at Nevada Fine Arts for a 10% discount.

  • 5 – 7 Canvas Boards 16×12 or smaller
  • Palette Knife
  • Palette
  • Paper Towels
  • Selection of bristle brushes (small, med and large)
  • Assortment of brushes.
  • Palette knife, paper towels and a few canvas boards, 8×10 or bigger.

  Paint Colors:

  • Cobalt Blue
  • Ultramarine Blue
  • Alizarin Crimson
  • Black
  • Cadmium Red Light
  • Cadmium Yellow or Hansa Yellow
  • Burnt Sienna
  • Titanium White

  For Oils: Gamsol, turpentine or walnut oil for use as a brush medium or cleaner.