Book Arts: Intro to Photo Book Binding
Making a photo book is a great way to immortalize photos into a beautiful handmade object. We take hundreds of photos a year but rarely see them outside of a digital screen. In this class, students will learn basic bookbinding techniques to create a small handmade photo book of printed photos utilizing the drum leaf book structure that allows for each spread to open up completely and lay flat. All supplies are provide.
Students should come to class with 10-20 printed photos, printed on photo paper, all the same size and orientation (horizontal, vertical, or square), and no larger than 6″ on the longest dimension. If you don’t have your own photos printed, you’ll be able to make a blank book that you can add photos to later.
*If you have any questions please email Bobby at, bleephoto@gmail.com
Sunday, July 14
10 am – 3 pm
Instructor: Bobby Lee
Age: Adult (15+) | All Levels
Painting Intensive: Landscapes from Photographs in Oil or Acrylic
Working in oil or acrylic paint, students will explore value divisions in landscapes and the basics of brush sketching and massing. With these skills students will learn how to relate color to value and will gain a better understanding of identifying spatial cues in a landscape. Using foundational skills students can then explore under-painting, glazing and dry-brushing techniques.
Saturday and Sunday, July 20 and 21
9 am – 2 pm
Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels
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Supply list: Show email confirmation at Nevada Fine Arts for a 10% discount.
- 5 – 7 Canvas Boards 16×12 or smaller
- Palette Knife
- Palette
- Paper Towels
- Selection of bristle brushes (small, med and large)
- Assortment of brushes.
- Palette knife, paper towels and a few canvas boards, 8×10 or bigger.
Paint Colors:
- Cobalt Blue
- Ultramarine Blue
- Alizarin Crimson
- Black
- Cadmium Red Light
- Cadmium Yellow or Hansa Yellow
- Burnt Sienna
- Titanium White
For Oils: Gamsol, turpentine or walnut oil for use as a brush medium or cleaner.
Painting Intensive: Landscapes from Photographs in Oil or Acrylic
Working in oil or acrylic paint, students will explore value divisions in landscapes and the basics of brush sketching and massing. With these skills students will learn how to relate color to value and will gain a better understanding of identifying spatial cues in a landscape. Using foundational skills students can then explore under-painting, glazing and dry-brushing techniques.
Saturday and Sunday, June 15 and 16
9 am – 2 pm
Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels
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Supply list: Show email confirmation at Nevada Fine Arts for a 10% discount.
- 5 – 7 Canvas Boards 16×12 or smaller
- Palette Knife
- Palette
- Paper Towels
- Selection of bristle brushes (small, med and large)
- Assortment of brushes.
- Palette knife, paper towels and a few canvas boards, 8×10 or bigger.
Paint Colors:
- Cobalt Blue
- Ultramarine Blue
- Alizarin Crimson
- Black
- Cadmium Red Light
- Cadmium Yellow or Hansa Yellow
- Burnt Sienna
- Titanium White
For Oils: Gamsol, turpentine or walnut oil for use as a brush medium or cleaner.
Watercolor Portraiture
In this class, students will learn how to render the human face as you study its anatomy, including bone structure, muscle tone and the relationship between facial features. Students will work with the instructor to learn and understand basic watercolor principles and techniques such as washes and shading to achieve a realistic likeness. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist looking to refine your techniques, this class offers a comprehensive exploration of portrait painting.
Tuesday – Thursday, August 13 – 15
10 am – 1 pm
Instructor: James Gayles
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels
Supply List: Show confirmation email at Nevada Fine Arts for a 10% discount. Instructor will provide a line sketch of the subject and a color reference photo of the subject.
- A set if watercolors
- A set of Watercolor brushes. Minimum of three – one large round wash brush, one medium and one fine.
- Graphite transfer paper
- Ball point pen
- Eraser
- Container for water
- Paper towels
- Watercolor paper – prefer 300 lb
Introduction to Glass Art: Kiln Forming
Students will explore the amazing world of kiln-formed glass art by utilizing clear and colored flat glass along with various tools and techniques. Students will have the opportunity to create pendants & jewelry, coasters, suncatchers and more! Learn about the process of designing, cutting, melting, and kiln-forming the glass. Additionally, students will learn about the science, history, technology, and culture of this unique medium. All supplies are provided.
Saturday, August 10
10 am – 2 pm
Instructor: Sheri Fisher
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels
Introduction to Glass Art: Kiln Forming
Students will explore the amazing world of kiln-formed glass art by utilizing clear and colored flat glass along with various tools and techniques. Students will have the opportunity to create pendants & jewelry, coasters, suncatchers and more! Learn about the process of designing, cutting, melting, and kiln-forming the glass. Additionally, students will learn about the science, history, technology, and culture of this unique medium. All supplies are provided.
Saturday, July 13
10 am – 2 pm
Instructor: Sheri Fisher
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels
Textile Marbling on Scarves
Witness this magical process that transfers the paint from the surface of the water to a silk scarf. In this one-day workshop, Pietro will show students how to print on silk scarves using an array of different patterns and colors that you can choose from. After some guided practice with some of your favorite colors, students will have the opportunity to paint 2 beautiful scarves.
Saturday, August 3
10 am – 5 pm
Instructor: Pietro Accardi
Ages: Adult (15+) | All levels
Box Making: Hatch-Top Box
Handmade boxes are not only lovely, they are also quite useful and can be used to store a range of objects, not just books. Using hard board or masonite and marbled fabric, the instructor will walk students through the basics of creating decorative boxes. Expanding on these primary box building skills, students will learn about more complex functions by adding a hatch-top and bottom drawer. This particular structure also features rounded corners giving a pleasing twist to the standard pointed corner. Everyone will leave with a multi-purpose box that is ready to use with its rounded corners, top compartment under the hatch lid, and fabric covering.
Saturday, June 22
10 am – 5 pm
Instructor: Pietro Accardi
Ages: Adult (15+) | All levels
Summer Break Camp: Introduction to Marbling
Kids ages 10-15 will learn about the fun and incredible techniques of marbling. Under the guidance of the instructor, students will begin by working and learning the basics of marbling by printing a marbled greeting card. As students become more confident with the medium, they will then marble paper, fabric for a journal cover, make a small journal and finally finish with marbling a baseball hat or two. All materials are provided along with a mid-camp snack.
Monday – Friday, July 15 – 19
9 am – noon
Instructor: Pietro Accardi
Ages: 10-15 | All Levels
Summer Break Camp: Introduction to Marbling
Kids ages 10-15 will learn about the fun and incredible techniques of marbling. Under the guidance of the instructor, students will begin by working and learning the basics of marbling by printing a marbled greeting card. As students become more confident with the medium, they will then marble paper, fabric for a journal cover, make a small journal and finally finish with marbling a baseball hat or two. All materials are provided along with a mid-camp snack.
Monday – Friday, July 22 – 26
9 am – noon
Instructor: Pietro Accardi
Ages: 10-15 | All Levels