Saturdays, November 14 and 21 / 1 – 4 pm

Work from winter photographs to create realistic interpretive drawing using just pen and ink. Instructor will introduce students to the various techniques in pen and ink including stippling, cross hatching and washes.

Instructor: Erik Holland
Ages: 15 and up / All Levels

Supply List:
Smooth drawing paper, precise rolling ball pens, quill pens and inks, brushes for ink washes, pencil (for preliminary sketching), personal or collected photos for reference.

Tuesdays, November 17 – December 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:15 and up / 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, 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

Tuesdays, October 13 – November 10 / 6 – 9 pm

Student new to oil or looking for a quick refresher will enjoy this introductory level course designed to teach basic oil painting techniques. Students will learn the properties of oil paint, application techniques, and color theory while recreating simple still life installations. Each class will focus on different painting techniques which will include a review of brushes and their function, blending techniques, color use and the grayscale and an introduction to textures.

Instructor: Ashley Follmer
Ages: 15 and up / Beginners welcome!

Supply List:

• Oil Paint: Ivory or Mars Black, Titanium White, Cadmium Yellow (Pale or Lemon), Cadmium Red, Pthalo Blue, Yellow Ochre, Raw Umber, Alizerin Crimson (Windsor & Newton or Gumbacher Small Tubes 1.25 oz)
• Synthetic Brushes: Flat and Bright Sizes 2, 4, 8, 10 and 12
• Palette Sheets
• Turpenoid
• Jar for Turpenoid
• Rag, Old T-Shirt, or Mechanic’s Towels
• The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver 2.5 oz
• (5) 8 x 10” or 9 x 12” Canvases
• (2) 8 x 10” Canvas Boards 

Wednesday, December 9 / 10 am – 3 pm

Capture botanicals in luminous watercolor!Students will have a choice of several specimens that reflect a range of skill levels.The class will include demonstration and individualized instruction.Beginners to botanical illustration are welcome though some watercolor experience is recommended. *Supply list.

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

Sunday, November 22 / 1 – 4 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: 15 and Up / All Levels

Fridays, November 6 – 20 / 10 am – 2 pm

Learn the skills used in creating beautiful paintings using translucent watercolors.Beginners will learn the basics of pallet set up, color mixing and a range of watercolor techniques including washes, dry brush work and “special effects.”

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels

Supply List:

• 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)
• Plastic studio pallet with at least 10 paint wells
• 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. (Single pieces can be purchased from the instructor during class for $2 each).  We will use approximately four sheets.
• Roll of paper towels
• 2 Plastic water containers.
• Additional watercolor supplies (paints, brushes, etc) are welcome but not necessary.

Please mail questions to carrollcharlet@sbcglobal.net
All supplies area available at Nevada Fine Arts

Wednesday, October 28 / 10 am – 3 pm

Learn techniques of adding details, texture and depth that will bring botanical paintings “off the page”.Glazing will be demonstrated as a step in harmonizing a painting.Both beginner and advanced botanical students are welcome as there will be a choice of subjects according to skill level.Some watercolor experience is required.

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: 15 and Up / Some watercolor experience

Supply List:

• Your personal watercolor pallet
• Watercolor brushes: including # 6 and number # 2 round (Silver/Black Velvet brand recommended and available at Nevada Fine Arts)
• 2 ea mechanical or HB drawing pencils
• Kneaded eraser
• Roll of paper towels
• 2 Plastic water containers
• Tablet of Arches 140 lb cold press (or 140 lb hot press for more advanced students)
• * Paper can be purchased from the instructor during class for $2 a sheet.  We will use only one or two sheets

Sunday, October 18 / 10 am – 3 pm

NOTE: This class is now sold out.

Learn watercolor techniques that capture the beauty of lake, sky and granite that makes Tahoe so unique.This workshop will include a walk-through of the Museum’s exhibition Tahoe: A Visual History. *Supply list.

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

Friday, December 4 / 10 am – 3 pm

NOTE: This class is now sold out. The next session of Color Studies in Watercolor will be held on Sunday, February 21. Please click here to register for the February 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: Adults (15+) / All Levels

Sunday, December 6 / 10 am – 4 pm

Create a beautiful handmade journal with exposed stitching on the spine and personal embellishments on the pages and covers. This book structure includes tabbed dividers, making it perfect for use as a personal calendar, day book or journal for 2016. A great way start recording New Year!

Instructor: Katherine Case
Ages: Ages 15 and Up / All Levels

Supply List:
Pencil, 18” metal ruler, 1″ glue brush, X-acto knife, Awl, bone folder, scissors, medium and large binder clips,

Optional Supplies:
Decorative papers, collage materials, rubber stamps, decorative buttons, string or ribbon for the closure, 18″ or larger self healing cutting mat. 

NOTE: Please bring a sack lunch or money to place a to-go order with the Museum’s restaurant Chez Louie.