Monday – Friday, July 6 – 10 / 8:30 am – 12 pm

Ahoy Maties! Young pirates will journey the seven seas in this exciting mixed-media camp. Campers will explore painting, drawing, ceramics and printmaking techniques in this pirate themed half-day camp for kids ages 7 – 12. Snack and materials are included.

Instructor: Reena Spansail
Ages: 7 – 12

Saturday and Sunday, June 6 and 7 / 10 am – 2 pm

Inspired by the exhibitions “Betsabee Romero: In Transito” students will explore the basics of woodcut prints. Participants will learn about the tools and techniques used in carving woodblocks and will then learn the basic techniques of hand printing them. By the end of the class, participants will have created their own iconic woodcut and print.

Instructor: Candace Nicol
Ages: 15 and up / All levels

Saturday, April 18 / 9:30 – 10:30 am

Toddlers ages 1 – 3 will enjoy playing in clay with their parents as they create Mothers’s Day inspired keepsake treasures while exploring the tactile qualities of clay. 

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 1 – 3 with adult

Saturday, April 18 / 11 am – 12 pm

Kids ages 3 – 6 will enjoy playing in clay with their parents as they create Mother’s Day inspired keepsake treasures while exploring the tactile qualities of clay.

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 3 – 6 with adult

Saturday and Sunday, April 18 and 19 / 1 – 4 pm

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: 15 and Up / All Levels

Wednesday, February 25 / 6 – 9 pm

This session is designed for students who have completed the Jan/Feb session of Clay: Earthworks and would like to have one additional opportunity to complete their glaze work.  Students registering should have a selection of their own bisque ware that was created in the January/February session of Clay: Earthworks.

Instructor: Karen Vetter

Saturday, February 21 / 9 am – noon

Artists, art professionals and art enthusiasts are invited to join a roundtable discussion with like-minded individuals.  This professional development session is designed to help artists refine their artist statement, professional bio and resume, work towards developing a “brand” and learn how to shoot and prepare a digital portfolio with the intention of finding more professional opportunities.  Surface pattern designer and artist, Casey Sibley of Casey D. Sibley Art + Design, will facilitate a group dialogue featuring special guests Lisa Kurt, painter and illustrator behind Lisa Kurt Art + Illustration, Sarah Stevenson, a photographer and mixed media artist and the creator of the art retreat, Create. Explore. Discover, and Frances Melhop, Director of St. Mary’s Art Center and a photographer with ties to Milan, Italy, Europe, and the South Pacific, creating extraordinary and unique imagery in the fashion and advertising arena.

Facilitator: Casey Sibley

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

Learn to combine the texturing of ink and the vibrancy of watercolor to create whimsical works with plants and animals. Students will work from photo subjects or may bring their own preliminary sketches. No experience necessary.

Supply List: 

• Basic watercolor kit
• No 8 or No 6 pointed watercolor brush 
• 140 lb tablet of cold press watercolor paper (hot press for more advanced students)
• Micron black ink pens 005 and 01
• Sketch pad, pencil and eraser 
• Roll of paper towels

Supply list questions – carrollcharlet@sbcglobal.net 
*Materials available at Nevada Fine Arts 

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

Wednesdays, July 8 and 15 / 10 am – 2 pm

Using the luscious fruit of Summer as subject matter, this class will explore the world of botanical illustration. Learn basic drawing, ink and watercolor techniques to capture the beauty of the season. This class welcomes beginners and students from previous botanical workshops.

Supply List:

• Tablet of 140# Watercolor paper (Casson, Arches, or Strathmore) 
• Small round 10 well pallet with plastic lid 
• Sketch tablet or paper 
• Basic watercolor set (Reeves or Richardson set of 12 is fine, or your own set)
• 2 drawing or mechanical pencils
• Arubber eraser 
• Fine point (005) black ink pen, MUST be waterproof 
• Two plastic water containers 
• Roll of paper towels 

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

Wednesday, June 24 / 10 am – 3 pm

Learn to create beautiful botanical illustrations in watercolor. This class offers step by step instruction, demonstrations and individualized help. No previous art experience necessary.

Instructor: Carroll Charlet

Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels

Required Supplies:

• Basic watercolor paint set (Reeves or Richardson is fine) 
• No 6 and No 8 watercolor brushes (or small and medium pointed watercolor brushes) 
• Ten well round plastic pallet (or white dinner plate) 
• Mechanical pencil 
• Kneaded eraser 2 each 9”x12” pieces of arches watercolor paper* 
• NOTE: paper can be purchased from instructor during class for $2 per sheet