Monday – Friday, August 21 – 25 / 9 am – 12 pm

Create decorative and functional pottery in this five-day intensive designed for the beginner as well as those who have taken intermediate pottery classes in the past.  Students explore clay handbuilding and wheel-throwing techniques. Demonstrations will include working with slips and slabs and playing with image transfers onto clay. Finishing methods such as decorating, stamping, painting, and staining will be introduced as well as the discussion and practice of firing and glazing of clay works. All materials are provided.

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Wednesdays, August 16 – September 20 / 6 – 9 pm

Create decorative and functional pottery in this six-week class designed for the beginner as well as those who have taken intermediate pottery classes in the past.  Students will learn how to work with clay in both hand building, and wheel-throwing techniques. Finishing methods such as decorating, stamping, painting, and staining will be introduced as well as the discussion and practice of firing and glazing of clay works. Stoneware clay will be used and cone 6 and cone 06 glazes will be available.  All firings will be done by the museum in an electric kiln. All materials are provided.

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Wednesdays, August 9 – 30 / 6 – 9 pm

Improve your life drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a nude model in this popular open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request. Both male and female models will be posed and drawn.

Instructor: Jerry Stinson 
Ages: Adults (18+) / All Levels

The following are suggested basic supplies – all media are welcome, so please bring whatever supplies you need for whichever media you are using. 
– Drawing board – 20”x 26” or larger (light-weight masonite works best) 
– Newsprint pad – 18”x 24” – rough surface recommended 
– Bull dog clamps or similar to attach pad to board 
– Medium and Support Items: 
– Vine charcoal, thin and fat pieces
– Choice of conte crayon, 6B graphite pencil or sticks, china marker, compressed charcoal, carbon pencils, or any suitable medium for drawing on newsprint 
– Large kneaded eraser 
– Pink pearl eraser
– Portable pencil sharpener or utility knife (best for soft/medium pencils)
– Clean small rags 
– Sandpaper pad for sharpening drawing mediums 
– Stumps for blending (optional)

Saturdays, August 26 – September 30 / 9:30 am – noon 

Teens ages 13 – 18 will enjoy exploring basic figure sketching techniques through line, value, shape and composition. The first class will explore basic drawing techniques while working from a mannequin, the remaining classes will include drawing sessions with a live posed model dressed in swim or athletic attire. 
 
Ages: 13 – 18 / All Skill Levels 

Required Supplies: Students to supply a 18 x 24″ Newsprint Pad. A variety of drawing materials will be provided.

Tuesdays, August 29 – September 19 / 1 – 4 pm

Improve your portrait drawing skills and explore a variety of media in this fun and encouraging open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer individualized instruction upon request. Weekly brief demonstrations will encourage individuals to work through drawing challenges and explore media of choice in this open studio format class.   Both male and female clothed models will be posed and drawn in this four-session class.

Instructor: Jerry Stinson
Ages: Adults (15+) / All Levels

Suggested Supplies: The following are suggested basic supplies – all media are welcome, so please bring whatever supplies you need for whichever media you are using.

– Drawing board – 20”x 26” or larger (light-weight masonite works best)
– Newsprint pad – 18”x 24” – rough surface recommended
– Bull dog clamps or similar to attach pad to board
– Medium and Support Items: Vine charcoal, thin and fat pieces, choice of conte crayon, 6B graphite pencil or sticks, china marker, compressed charcoal, carbon pencils, or any suitable medium for drawing on newsprint
– Large kneaded eraser
– Pink pearl eraser
– Portable pencil sharpener or utility knife (best for soft/medium pencils)
– Clean small rags
– Sandpaper pad for sharpening drawing mediums

Thursdays, August 10 – 31 / 1 – 4 pm

Improve your life drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a nude model in this popular open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request. Both male and female models will be posed and drawn.

Instructor: Jerry Stinson 
Ages: Adults (18+) / All Levels

The following are suggested basic supplies – all media are welcome, so please bring whatever supplies you need for whichever media you are using. 
– Drawing board – 20”x 26” or larger (light-weight masonite works best) 
– Newsprint pad – 18”x 24” – rough surface recommended 
– Bull dog clamps or similar to attach pad to board 
– Medium and Support Items: 
– Vine charcoal, thin and fat pieces
– Choice of conte crayon, 6B graphite pencil or sticks, china marker, compressed charcoal, carbon pencils, or any suitable medium for drawing on newsprint 
– Large kneaded eraser 
– Pink pearl eraser
– Portable pencil sharpener or utility knife (best for soft/medium pencils)
– Clean small rags 
– Sandpaper pad for sharpening drawing mediums 
– Stumps for blending (optional)

Tuesdays, August 1 – 22 / 1 – 4 pm

Improve your portrait drawing skills and explore a variety of media in this fun and encouraging open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer individualized instruction upon request. Weekly brief demonstrations will encourage individuals to work through drawing challenges and explore media of choice in this open studio format class.   Both male and female clothed models will be posed and drawn in this four-session class.

Instructor: Jerry Stinson
Ages: Adults (15+) / All Levels

Suggested Supplies: The following are suggested basic supplies – all media are welcome, so please bring whatever supplies you need for whichever media you are using.

– Drawing board – 20”x 26” or larger (light-weight masonite works best)
– Newsprint pad – 18”x 24” – rough surface recommended
– Bull dog clamps or similar to attach pad to board
– Medium and Support Items: Vine charcoal, thin and fat pieces, choice of conte crayon, 6B graphite pencil or sticks, china marker, compressed charcoal, carbon pencils, or any suitable medium for drawing on newsprint
– Large kneaded eraser
– Pink pearl eraser
– Portable pencil sharpener or utility knife (best for soft/medium pencils)
– Clean small rags
– Sandpaper pad for sharpening drawing mediums

Sunday, August 27 / 10 am – 4 pm

Take that next step with your watercolor painting. In this class you will learn various ways to create texture, move the viewer’s eye through your painting and how to push those values to make your subject pop! Class will work on small sample pieces for each technique, with room for notes and experimentation. Instructor will reference such artists as Carl Purcell, Karen Frey, Charles Reid and John Salminen. Students do not need to be an expert watercolorist for this class but will enjoy learning more about how to create special effects and contrast to make your paintings sparkle.

Instructor: Ronnie Rector
Ages: Adult (15+) / Some watercolor experience

Supply list:

• Watercolor* sketch book, 5×7 or larger. For your samples and notes.  I recommend Stillman & Birn’s Beta Series, Arches Field sketchbooks, and Moleskin. Check NV Fine Arts in Reno or online. Or buy a full sheet of Arches 140 lb cold press and cut/tear it into eight 5.5×7.5 pieces.
• Pen and pencil, to sketch with and take notes.
• Watercolor** brushes: A #6 and #10 round, and a 1” flat, will be adequate. I recommend Silver’s Black Velvet brushes as an excellent, not-too-expensive choice.
• Watercolor paints of your choice. “Artist grade” paint, please – colors are stronger and more vivid.  My favorite colors are listed at the end of this, if you’re interested.
• Watercolor palette of your choice. I recommend having a few good-sized mixing areas, but bring whatever you’re comfortable working with.
• Water Container
• Small container of salt
• Spray bottle for water
• Sea sponge if you have one. If not, you can watch the demonstrated techniques and see if you like them.
• Paper Towels
• Blow Dryer

*Be sure your sketchbook is made with (at a minimum) 140 lb. watercolor paper, which can hold up to applications of water and paint without shredding like sketch paper.

**Brushes used for acrylics will not provide the results you want to see when working in watercolor. 

Sunday, June 25 / 10 am – 4 pm

Take that next step with your watercolor painting. In this class you will learn various ways to create texture, move the viewer’s eye through your painting and how to push those values to make your subject pop! Class will work on small sample pieces for each technique, with room for notes and experimentation. Instructor will reference such artists as Carl Purcell, Karen Frey, Charles Reid and John Salminen. Students do not need to be an expert watercolorist for this class but will enjoy learning more about how to create special effects and contrast to make your paintings sparkle.

Instructor: Ronnie Rector
Ages: Adult (15+) / Some watercolor experience

Supply list:

• Watercolor* sketch book, 5×7 or larger. For your samples and notes.  I recommend Stillman & Birn’s Beta Series, Arches Field sketchbooks, and Moleskin. Check NV Fine Arts in Reno or online. Or buy a full sheet of Arches 140 lb cold press and cut/tear it into eight 5.5×7.5 pieces.
• Pen and pencil, to sketch with and take notes.
• Watercolor** brushes: A #6 and #10 round, and a 1” flat, will be adequate. I recommend Silver’s Black Velvet brushes as an excellent, not-too-expensive choice.
• Watercolor paints of your choice. “Artist grade” paint, please – colors are stronger and more vivid.  My favorite colors are listed at the end of this, if you’re interested.
• Watercolor palette of your choice. I recommend having a few good-sized mixing areas, but bring whatever you’re comfortable working with.
• Water Container
• Small container of salt
• Spray bottle for water
• Sea sponge if you have one. If not, you can watch the demonstrated techniques and see if you like them.
• Paper Towels
• Blow Dryer

*Be sure your sketchbook is made with (at a minimum) 140 lb. watercolor paper, which can hold up to applications of water and paint without shredding like sketch paper.

**Brushes used for acrylics will not provide the results you want to see when working in watercolor. 

Instructor Paint Brand/Color Suggestions:

• Ultramarine Blue (M. Graham)   
• Burnt Sienna (M. Graham)
• Permanent Alizarin Crimson (Holbein)
• Phthalo Green (M. Graham)
• Cadmium Yellow Orange (Holbein)
• Cobalt (M. Graham)
• Yellow Ochre (Holbein)
• Scarlet Lake (Holbein)
• Azo Yellow (M.Graham)
• Opera (Holbein)
• Quinacridone Gold (Daniel Smith)
• Olive Green (M. Graham)   
• Sap Green (Winsor Newton or M. Graham)

Don’t limit yourself to just these, though! Other fun colors include Vertider Blue, Peacock Blue, Prussian Blue, pretty much all of the Quinacridone colors, and Daniel Smith’s Cascade Green.

Monday – Friday, August 14 – 18 / 9 am – noon

Students will enjoy traveling to scenic outdoor locations near downtown Reno while learning how to paint small color sketches or studies (“pochades”) using oils. This class will focus on how to capture light in the landscape quickly while working with oil paint. Hands-on instruction will take students from basic setup to finish a quick outdoor study in plein air. First class will meet in the E.L. Cord Museum School with the remaining classes held offsite at scenic locations. Students should have a good foundation in color mixing and some experience painting with oils.

Instructor: David McCamant
Ages: Adults (15+) / Some experience working in oils

Supply List:
French easel/portable easel or pochade box or equivalent
Portable stool & small umbrella (instructor will demonstrate how to setup your outdoor gear for reference in the field)
(2) 11” x 14”, (4) 8” x 10”, and (6) 6” x 8” inexpensive canvas boards
Choose ONE 37 ml tube of the brand of your choice from the colors below and a larger tube or 2 tubes of white. Recommended brands are Winsor & Newton, Grumbacher or Gamblin.
RED
– Cadmium Red by Winsor & Newton
– Cadmium Red Medium by Gamblin
– Cadmium Berium Red (not deep) by Grumbacher
MAGENTA
– Permanent Rose by Winsor & Newton
– Quinacradone Red by Gamblin
– Quinacradone Red by Grumbacher
YELLOW
– Winsor Yellow by Winsor & Newton
– Hansa Yellow Medium by Gamblin
– Cadmium Yellow Light by Grumbacher
BLUE
– French Ultramarine Blue by Winsor & Newton
-,French Ultramarine Blue by Grumbacher -Ultramarine Blue by Gamblin
CYAN
– Thalo Blue by Grumbacher
– Pthalo Blue by Gamblin
BLACK
– Ivory Black by Winsor & Newton
– Ivory Black by Gamblin
– Ivory Black by Grumbacher
WHITE
(2) 37 ml tubes OR (1)150 ml
– Titanium White by Winsor & Newton
– Titanium White by Gamblin
– Titanium White by Grumbacher
2 oz. bottle or larger of Neo-Megilp oil painting medium (by GAMBLIN)
1 – palette – recommended either tempered glass with edges taped or ground, wood or Plexiglas. Cover wood or Plexiglas with Contact plastic shelf liner.
1 – Silcoil cleaning jar or other small jar with lid
1 – 8 oz. bottle of artist grade walnut oil (not salad type)
1 – 2.5 oz. small cake of Masters brush cleaner
1 each of the following long-handled 2106 CONNOISSEUR pure synthetic brushes (OR any artist quality manufacturer): 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 Filberts.
4 – Rolls of BLUE shop paper towels
1 – Wet panel carrier – inexpensive cookie sheet covered in foil or aluminum roasting pan (dollar stores are a good resource for this) for wet painting transport.