Wednesday, February 18 / 10 am – 2 pm

Students will explore the origins of the mandala (radiant) and the significance of these designs to various cultures. Experience the joy of learning the construction techniques that allow the inner self to manifest in a physical design filled with color and intricacy. Students will explore techniques to still their minds and bodies in order to relax and allow mandalas to flow onto paper and to then delve deeper in exploring journaling techniques. All necessary materials will be provided, but, if you have a journal or your own pens and colored pencils that you enjoy using, please bring them.

Instructor: Kaleigh Surber

Ages: 15 and up / All Levels

Wednesdays, February 25 – March 18 / 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Young artists will enjoy creating viewing both contemporary and historical references of animals in art. Drawing from the Museum’s exhibitions, students will explore basic painting and drawing techniques in this four-week series. All materials and a snack are included with registration.

Instructor: Lisa Kurt

Ages: 7 – 12 years

Sundays, February 15 – March 1 / 11 am – 3 pm

Learn to use botanical specimens in creating a complete still life in watercolor. Both botanical painting and still life composition including foreground and background techniques will be taught and demonstrated. No 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 and kneaded eraser 
• Roll of paper towels
• 2 each 9”x12” pieces of arches watercolor paper*
• *Paper can be purchased from instructor during class for $2 per sheet

Saturday and Sunday, February 21 and 22 / 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

Instructor: Carroll Charlet

Saturday, November 22 / 9:30 – 10:15 am

Bring your baby or toddler and go beyond finger-painting by blobbing, smushing, and smearing colors with hands and feet! Witness baby’s first painting with no mess at home. Your wee one will make a creative keepsake for the family to cherish. Dress for a mess!

Instructor: Lisa Kornze
Ages: 6 months to 3 years with adult

Tuesdays, November 18 to December 9 / 6 – 9 pm

Have fun while improving your drawing skills! This class will focus on using classical techniques to create a stunning portrait. In this class students will be introduced to gesture drawing, structure of the human face, two-value block-in, rhythm, lines and much more. For the final two classes, we will have a live model pose to further develop your skills.

Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: 15 and up / All levels

Required Supplies:

• Vine Charcoal
• Various types of charcoal sticks
• Charcoal pencils
• Kneaded eraser 
• Newsprint/charcoal paper

Saturday, November 22 / 10:30 – 11:15 am

Bring your baby or toddler and go beyond finger-painting by blobbing, smushing, and smearing colors with hands and feet! Witness baby’s first painting with no mess at home. Your wee one will make a creative keepsake for the family to cherish. Dress for a mess!

Instructor: Lisa Kornze
Ages: 6 months to 3 years with adult

Wednesdays, November 5 – November 19 / 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Improve your life drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a nude model in this popular open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request. Both male and female models will be posed and drawn. NOTE: This class will be taught offsite at The Holland Project (140 Vesta Street in Reno)

Instructor: Jerry Stinson 

Ages: 18 and up / 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 – Stumps for blending (optional)

Tuesdays, November 11 – December 16 / 6 – 9 pm

Whether you are a beginner or a intermediate level artist this class is designed to help your improve your drawing techniques. Students will start with the very basics gaining a solid foundational working knowledge of how to draw what they see with an emphasis on tonal range, perspective and shading. Through drawing drills and take-home assignments students will gain a better understanding of tool use and drawing techniques to create successful drawings using the comparative method.

Instructor: David McCamant
Ages: 15 and up / All levels

Required Supplies:

Drawing Pencils
3 – HB
1 – each B, 2B, 4B, 6B
1 – White pastel pencil
Erasers:
1 – Kneaded
1 – White ‘soap’
Drawing Board
1 – 24”x 32” Incredible Art Board
Clips
2 – Bulldog brand clips (as large as you can find)
Paper
1 – 9” x 12” Pad Strathmore Charcoal Paper Medium Weight (white)
1 – 9” x 12” Pad Bogus Rough Sketch Paper (brown)
1 – 12” x 18” Pad Strathmore Charcoal Paper Medium Weight (white)
1 – 9” x 12” sketchbook