This course is an introductory exploration of screen printing using paper stencils. Screen printing is a fast and easy way to create everything from fields of color to detailed and intricate designs – the possibilities are endless. In this course, students will learn about screen maintenance, printing process and how to care for printing tools and supplies. Participants will walk away from the course with an edition of their own multi-layered screen prints with one-of-a-kind designs. 

Saturday, July 8
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Kolin Perry
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels

This course is an introductory exploration of screen printing using paper stencils. Screen printing is a fast and easy way to create everything from fields of color to detailed and intricate designs – the possibilities are endless. In this course, students will learn about screen maintenance, printing process and how to care for printing tools and supplies. Participants will walk away from the course with an edition of their own multi-layered screen prints with one-of-a-kind designs. 

Saturday, June 17
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Kolin Perry
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels

Teens ages 12 – 15 will explore a variety of art forms as we dive into the world of visual art. Under the guidance of the instructor, students will learn foundational skills related to drawing, painting, collage and sculpture. Throughout this camp, students will be introduced to contemporary and pop artists known for their work in these mediums. The skills learned in this camp will help students understand the basics for future artistic endeavors. All supplies and a mid-class snack are provided. 

Monday – Friday, July 10 – 14
1 – 4 pm

Instructor: Kimiyo Cordero
Ages: 12 – 15 | All Levels

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.

Sunday, August 13
10 am – 5 pm

Instructor: Pietro Accardi
Ages: Adult (15+) | All levels

Kids ages 9-15 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 10 – 14 
9 am – noon

Instructor: Pietro Accardi
Ages: 9-15 | All Levels

In this two class intensive, students will learn important fundamentals and drawing foundations for drawing the figure. This class is great for beginners just starting out in life drawing who would like to build their foundational skills to feel more confident with drawing the figure. Over the two classes, the instructor will guide students through a system for applying value and understanding underlying simple shapes that make up more complex forms while working from casts of the human figure. 

Wednesdays, May 24 and 31
1 – 5 pm

Instructor: Rachel Moseley
Age: Adult (15+) | All Levels

This still life painting class is designed for both beginners and intermediate artists who want to enhance their skills and explore the beauty of still life compositions. Over the four weeks, students will be guided through the process of creating stunning still life paintings focusing on composition, form, color and how to set up and light a still life. Students will be painting from observation not photographs, so multiple still life set ups will be done each class. 

Tuesdays, June 6 – 27
9 am – noon

Instructor: Mike Callahan
Age: Adult (15+) | All Levels

Supplies: Show email confirmation at Nevada Fine Arts and receive a 10% discount. 

Paint: Note: If you already have a set of oil paint with a variety of colors, you are welcome to bring it, if not you should get the following colors: M. Graham brand Zinc White (37ml), Titanium White (37ml), Hansa Yellow (37ml), Quinacridone Rose (37 ml), Phthalocyanine Blue (37 ml)

Thinner: Weber Turpenoid (pint) or similar artist’s grade odorless mineral spirits. 

Medium: M. Graham Walnut Oil (4oz), Containers: Silicoil cleaning jar or other small glass jar with sealable lid (for thinner), Small can such as olive can (for medium), Brushes: Synthetic Brights OR Filberts: Silverbrush Bristlon #2, #4, and #10 Or Connoisseur Pure Synthetic, #2, #4, and #10 Or any quality hog bristle in those sizes if the student already owns their own brushes. Painting or Palette knife (steel is preferable to plastic) Disposable Palette New Wave Disposable Palette (grey) or similar, Brush Cleaner The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver 2.5 ozCanvas, 4- Stretched Canvases or Canvas Panels (9”x12”, 11”x14, or 12”x16” – larger sizes than these not recommended due to time constraints), Roll of absorbent paper towels (i.e. Viva or Blue Shop Towels), Nitrile gloves.

Improve your drawing skills and explore a variety of media in this fun and encouraging on location class. The instructor will be present to coordinate and offer individualized instruction upon request. Weekly demonstrations will encourage individuals to work through drawing challenges and explore their media of choice in this open format class. Students will focus on drawing buildings in perspective, drawing water, drawing plants and foliage as well as drawing people in motion. Students will work primarily on location at nearby Idlewild Park. The first day students will meet in front of the California Building located within Idlewild park at the Rose Garden. (75 Cowan Dr.)

Tuesday – Thursday, June 13 – 15
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Jerry Stinson
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels

Supply list: Show a confirmation receipt at Nevada Fine Arts for a 10% discount. 

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
• 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)
• Optional: portable easel

Learn the versatility of this multi faceted medium! Using color theory and form, this camp will focus on  different styles and techniques of painting each day. Color mixing will be an important aspect during camp as well as awareness of composition. Students will create a different piece of art each day and will come away from camp with an understanding of how to construct a painting. All supplies and a mid-camp snack will be provided. 

Monday – Friday, July 24 – 28
1 – 4 pm

Instructor: Meredith Durand
Ages: 7 – 11 | All Levels

Learn the versatility of this multi faceted medium! Using color theory and form, this camp will focus on  different styles and techniques of painting each day. Color mixing will be an important aspect during camp as well as awareness of composition. Students will create a different piece of art each day and will come away from camp with an understanding of how to construct a painting. All supplies and a mid-camp snack will be provided. 

Monday – Friday, July 17 – 21 
1 – 4 pm

Instructor: Meredith Durand
Ages: 7 – 11 | All Levels