Thursdays, September 29 – November 3 / 9 am – noon

This course teaches the basics of painting landscapes with traditional oils. Students will gain a good foundational working knowledge of equipment, supports, brush selection, brushwork, mixing color and mediums. The direct painting techniques of landscape painting will be taught without the use of solvents. Each lesson has demonstrations of the techniques with hands on experience.

Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels
Instructor: David McCamant

Required Supplies:

SUPPORTS 
Inexpensive canvas boards or panels.
Students who wish to do the homework will need to double the number of panels. 

• 1 – 11″ x 14” (OPTIONAL – add one more for homework*)
• 2 – 8″ x 10″ (OPTIONAL – add two more for homework*) 
• 3 – 6″ x 8″ (OPTIONAL – add three more for homework*) 

OIL PAINT

• 1 – 37 ml tube of oil paint in the following colors: 
• WHITE Titanium White (2 tubes are suggested) 
• YELLOW Cadmium Lemon, Windsor Yellow, Hansa Yellow Medium or Cadmium Yellow Light 
• RED Cadmium Red Hue, Cadmium Red Medium or Cadmium Berium Red (not deep) 
• BLUE French Ultramarine Blue or Ultramarine Blue 
• BLACK Ivory Black 
• MAGENTA (OPTIONAL*) Permanent Rose or Quinacridone Red 
• CYAN (OPTIONAL*) Thalo Blue or Phthalo Blue 
• You may bring whatever paint you have as long as they are the correct hues or colors. I recommend inexpensive Windsor Newton Winton student colors. 

PAINTING MEDIUM

• Neo MeGilp Medium 2oz or Larger 

BRUSHES 

• Recommend Connoisseur brand #2106 pure synthetic oil paint brushes or any artist quality manufacturer 
• VERY IMPORTANT 1 each #6 and #8 Long-Handled Filberts 

PALETTE 

• Gray Matters, palette paper or equivalent 

CLEANING JAR 

• Silicoil cleaning jar or other small jar with lid 

CLEANING SOLUTION 

• 1 – 8oz bottle of artist grade Walnut oil 

BRUSH CLEANER

• 2.5 OZ small cake of The Masters Brush Cleaner

PAPER TOWELS 

• 1 roll of BLUE shop paper towels (OPTIONAL – add one more for homework*) 

WET PANEL CARRIER 

• Inexpensive cookie sheet covered in aluminum foil or aluminum roasting pan for wet painting transport

Approximate Materials Cost $100. With optional items $130.

Thursdays, September 15 – October 6 / 7 – 9 pm

Students will enjoy this four-week gallery and classroom based series on the art of learning to look while analyzing the exhibition Tilting the Basin: Contemporary Art of Nevada. Students will develop a visual literacy and will build on their visual language while examining the diverse artwork of Nevada-based contemporary artists.

Instructor: Katty Hoover
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Sundays, November 6 – December 4* / 1 – 4 pm

NOTE: Class does not meet on Sunday, November 27.

Students will enjoy developing their painting techniques and skills in this observational open studio class.  Weekly subject matter will rotate focus between portrait painting, observational painting from nude and clothed models and still-lifes. Each class will begin with brief instruction followed by an open studio format painting class. Students may use acrylic or oil paint. Dry media is also welcome.

Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: Adults (15+) / All Levels

Supply List:

• Color recommendations are as follows: Titanium White, Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Red Medium or Light, Lemon or Cadmium Yellow, Light Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Viridian Green, 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)

Saturday, September 17 / 10 am – 2 pm

NOTE: This class is now sold out, but will be offered again on Saturday, October 22 and again on Saturday, November 19. Please click here to see all available dates.

Create a miniature pine needle basket using natural materials. Learn from the basket making tradition of Audrey Frank’s native Nevadan Washoe/Paiute culture. Explore weaving methods by combining pine needles, sinew and raffia in this one-day workshop. *Supply list. 

Instructor: Audrey Frank
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Saturdays, October 15 – November 12 / 9:30 am – noon

Teens will explore portrait-painting techniques while using sourced photographic imagery as point of reference. Course lessons will be designed around acrylic painting techniques.  if students are interested in working in oil, please e-mail claire.munoz@nevadaart.org for suggested supplies.

Instructor: Ashley Follmer
Ages: 13 – 18

Supply List: 

• 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
• (5) 9 x 12” or 11 x 14” canvases or canvas boards

Tuesdays, October 18 – November 15 / 6 – 9 pm

Students will enjoy this introductory level course designed to teach basic acrylic painting techniques including blending, impasto, and dry brush. Students will paint from still life installations, paint portraits, and create abstract compositions combining various techniques. Each class will approach acrylic paint differently to provide an introduction as to how the medium can be utilized for different styles and subject matter.

Instructor: Ashley Follmer
Ages: Adults (15+) / Beginners Welcome!

Supply List:

• 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 or Bright 0, 2, 4, 8, 10 (five brushes total)
• Palette Knives (Variety of Sizes)
• The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver 2.5 oz
• (5) 8 x 10” or 9 x 12” Canvases
• (2) 8 x 10” Canvas Boards 

Tuesdays, September 13 – October 11 / 6 – 9 pm 

Students will enjoy this introductory level course designed to teach basic drawing techniques including rendering, figure drawing, and perspective. This class is designed to provide a foundation for drawing, teaching students how to realistically draw objects, environments and people. Each class will focus on different drawing techniques and strategies, beginning with rendering and shading objects in perspective to drawing a live model. 

Instructor: Ashley Follmer 
Ages: Adults (15+) / Beginners Welcome!

Required Supplies: 
• Charcoal Pencils or Sticks 2B-6B Soft & Medium, 1 White Charcoal Pencil 
• Graphite Pencils HB, B, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B 
• Pencil Sharpener 
• Kneaded Eraser, Pink Eraser 
• Paper Blending Dowels (Various Sizes) 
• Set of Soft Chalk Pastels 
• Newsprint Pad 
• Heavyweight White Drawing Paper

Wednesdays, October 12 – November 16 / 6 – 9 pm

Make lots of handmade books! In this condensed version of Katherine’s week-long undergraduate course, we will create an array of different book structures: hard cover, soft cover, single and multiple signature books, easy folded books and Asian bindings. We’ll cover every aspect of bookbinding from A to Z, and students will finish with the tools, techniques and resources needed to start bookbinding at home. 

Instructor: Katherine Case
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels 

Supply List: 
Metal ruler, bone folder, bookbinding awl, X-acto knife, pencil, a few medium and small binder clips, double-stick tape, 1″ glue brush. All other materials are included with your registration.

Tuesday, July 26 – Thursday, July 28 / 8:30 am – noon

Returning students will expand on their knowledge of weaving in this second-level  tapestry weaving class. Students will work towards the completion of a sampler and a small wall hanging.  Registration includes a $25 material fee which includes the pattern, yarns and reference materials. 

Instructor: Toni Lowden
Ages: Adults (15+) / All levels

Instructor Notes: Materials provided by instructor and included in registration. Students must have taken the June Summer Intensive: Tapestry Weaving or Introduction to Tapestry class. Returning students should bring their loom with them. Please contact claire.munoz@nevadaart.org if you did not take the June tapestry class and if you are interested in taking this class.

Art and Wellness at the Nevada Museum of Art will provide participants with a platform for self-expression, will provide a sense of community and will encourage individuals to develop daily practices inspired by art to explore mindfulness and self-reflection as they undergo and their cancer treatments.

In consultation with Dr. Suresh Reddy, a Reno-based oncologist, Christine LaCasse Kaplan, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in oncology and art therapy, and local artist and educator, Carroll Charlet, the Museum is launching this 12-month pilot program to include hands-on facilitated art-making sessions.

Open to all levels and abilities. No art experience necessary. Pre-registration required.