Wednesdays, January 13 – February 17 / 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 Museum in an electric kiln. All materials are provided.

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

Saturday, February 6 / 11 am – 12 pm

Kids ages 3 – 6 will enjoy playing in clay with their parents as they create Valentine’s Day inspired keepsake treasures while exploring the tactile qualities of clay. Children will create hearts with hand prints, heart ornaments and a heart shaped spoon holder in this quick and messy class.

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 3 – 6

Saturday, February 6 / 9:30 – 10:30 am

Toddler ages 1 – 3 will enjoy playing in clay with their parents as they create Valentine’s Day inspired keepsake treasures while exploring the tactile qualities of clay. Little ones will create hearts with hand prints and heart ornaments in this quick and messy class.

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 1 – 3

Saturday, April 30 / 9 am – noon

Class Description: TBA

Supply list: TBA

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: Adult (15+) / all levels

Monday – Friday, January 4 – 8 / 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

Wednesdays, April 6 – May 4 / 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Young artists will enjoy exploring both contemporary and historical references of animals in art. Referencing the Museum’s exhibition “The Horse,” special attention will be paid to learning how to draw the horse.  All materials and a snack are included with registration.

Instructor: Merry Mathers
Ages: 7 – 12 / all levels

Wednesdays, February 17 – March 16 / 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Young artists will enjoy exploring watercolor painting techniques in this fun after-school series. Students will work on combining materials (like salt and wax) to create texture in their paintings, will play with a variety of reference materials and will enjoy a fun an interactive classroom environment as they learn and explore together. All materials and a snack are included with registration.

Instructor: Reena Spansail
Ages: 7 – 12 / all levels

Wednesdays, January 13 – February 10 / 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Young artists will enjoy exploring printmaking techniques in this fun after-school series. Students will create multi-sided stamp blocks, reduction prints and mono prints. All materials and a snack are included with registration.

Ages: 7 – 12 / all levels

Sunday, February 21 / 10 am – 3 pm

NOTE: This class is now sold out. Please join us for the next session on March 24. Please click here to register for the March 24 session or e-mail claire.munoz@nevadaart.org to be placed on the waitlist for this class.

Translucence is at the heart of watercolor painting. Learn to chart and mix your colors to keep the beautiful luminosity of the medium. This class includes color charting both wet and dry, mixing triads for unusual color, and learning to combine warm and cool hues. An excellent class for both the beginner and advanced student. *Supply List.

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

Fridays, January 22 – February 12 / 9 am – noon

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: 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+) / All Levels