Wednesday, December 28 / 8:30 am – noon

Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring a variety of art mediums in this fun and interactive one-day workshop. Students will get their hands dirty in the classroom early in the morning and then and will practice their drawing skills while exploring animal-inspired themes found throughout the Museum’s galleries.  A mid-morning snack and all materials are included with registration.

Instructor: Jen Henry
Ages: 7 – 12 (all levels)

Tuesdays, December 13, 20 and January 10, 17 / 1 – 4 pm

NOTE: Class does not meet the week of Christmas and the first week of the New Year.

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.

*If you are a returning student and cannot attend all four classes, please contract Claire Muñoz at 775.398.7260 to request at pro-rated rate.

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

Wednesday, December 7 / 10 am – 2 pm

Join in the fun of coloring star mandalas and using them to create cards, gift tags and ornaments. If you have fine tip markers or colored pencils of your own that you especially enjoy using, please do bring them. All materials will be provided.

Ages: 15+ (Adult) / All levels
Instructor: Kaleigh Surber

Supply List:

Colored Pencils
Fine Tip Colored Markers
Standard pencils and erasers
Elmer’s White Glue
Scissors

Wednesday, November 23 / 9 am – 12 pm

With watercolor, and pen and ink, students will create holiday cards that can be reprinted for season’s greetings. Enjoy demonstrations and instruction in watercolor before creating your own unique cards. All levels welcome and all materials will be supplied!

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Saturday, February 25 / 10 am – 2 pm
and Sunday, February 26 / 10 am – 12 pm

NOTE: This class is now sold out, but will be offered again Saturday and Sunday, May 6 and 7. Please click here to register for the May class.

In this two-day class, students will learn the basics of mosaics, including techniques, design and grouting. Using various materials, students will be guided through a 10” x 10” mosaic mirror project. All materials provided but students may bring other objects (stones, jewels, beads, etc.) to incorporate into their piece. This class is intended for those unfamiliar or new to mosaics but all skill levels are welcome.

Instructor: Katie Packham
Ages: Adults (15+) / All Levels

Wednesdays, February 22 – March 8 / 10 – 10:45 am

NOTE: This class has been canceled.

Instructor: Jen Henry
Ages: 2 – 5 (with parent)

Monday – Friday, January 2 – 6 / 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

Monday – Friday, January 2 – 6 / 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

Thursdays, February 2 – 23 / 1 – 4 pm

Beginning and experienced students will enjoy this four-week open studio format watercolor series. Students are invited to bring works in progress or begin new projects 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.

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: Adult (15+) / Some watercolor experience

Sundays, December 4 – 18 / 1 – 5 pm

Ancient and earthy, plaster is a beautiful surface to hold mixed media painting of all types. Texture is easily achieved and organic forms are simply created with this unusual medium. Students will explore using both Plaster of Paris and plaster infused fabric to create multi-layered two-dimensional paintings and three-dimensional sculptures and structures. Everyone will come away with unique projects and an understanding of how to use plaster to enhance mixed media work.

Instructor: Jessica Weems
Ages: Adult (15+) / All levels

Supply list: Any carving tools, inks, paints, or stamps you already own and want to use.