Students will learn how to explore the fantastical and infinite worlds of digital photography through post production and practice expanding their artistic visualization. Through both visual instruction and hands-on practice on iPads, students will learn how to blend separate photos into one fantastical image reminiscent of photomontages like those of Oscar Rejlander and Jerry Uelsmann. 

Under the guidance of the instructor, students will learn how to look at image-making through a spatially aware lens and grow their imagination and gain the skills in order to seamlessly blend photos to create complex compositions. No previous design experience is necessary as this course will serve as a foundation for individuals wishing to step into the photo-making world.

*Feel free to bring your laptop or iPad with a photo editing program. Picsart is a free downloadable program/app you can find on the internet which will be the program we will be using on our iPads. 

Sunday, April 23
10 am – 1 pm

Instructor: Isabela Reyes-Klein
Age: Adult (15+) | All Levels

Students will learn how to explore the fantastical and infinite worlds of digital photography through post production and practice expanding their artistic visualization. Through both visual instruction and hands-on practice on iPads, students will learn how to blend separate photos into one fantastical image reminiscent of photomontages like those of Oscar Rejlander and Jerry Uelsmann. 

Under the guidance of the instructor, students will learn how to look at image-making through a spatially aware lens and grow their imagination and gain the skills in order to seamlessly blend photos to create complex compositions. No previous design experience is necessary as this course will serve as a foundation for individuals wishing to step into the photo-making world.

*Feel free to bring your laptop with a photo editing program. Gimp is a free downloadable program you can find on the internet which will be the program we will be using on our iPads. 

Sunday, March 19
10 am – 1 pm

Instructor: Isabela Reyes-Klein
Age: Adult (15+) | All Levels

Interested in taking your photography to another level? In this workshop, students will experience hands-on lighting tutorials, learn how to sit for photos and the basics of utilizing a DSLR camera in a studio space to shoot portraits. Students will intentionally light and sit for a portrait, then transfer that image to the Museum iPads or their personal laptop. Using a photo editing software, students will blend their portraits with a landscape image to create a double exposure photograph. In addition, students will learn the basic photo editing tools and blending techniques as they create a double exposure portrait of themselves and take home a file that is ready to print! 

*Feel free to bring your laptop with a photo editing program. Gimp is a free downloadable program you can find on the internet which will be the program we will be using on our iPads. 

Saturday, April 1
10 am – 1 pm

Instructor: Isabela Reyes-Klein
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels

Working in oil 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, March 18 and 19
9 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: 15 and up | All Levels

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

  • Canvas Board 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
  • Thalo Blue
  • Dioxazine Purple
  • 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.

Teens 12 – 15 will learn the basics and versatility of procreate to produce their digital painting through form, color and line. Using a photo reference, the instructor will breakdown the steps to convert a photograph to a digital work of art. Students will learn the foundations and techniques of drawing and color theory, which can be applied to various practices and mediums in art. 

Mondays, April 3 – 24
5:30 – 7:30 pm

Instructor: Meredith Durand
Ages: 12 – 15 | All Levels

Teens 12 – 15 will learn the basics and versatility of procreate to produce their digital painting through form, color and line. Using a photo reference, the instructor will breakdown the steps to convert a photograph to a digital work of art. Students will learn the foundations and techniques of drawing and color theory, which can be applied to various practices and mediums in art. 

Monday – Friday, March 27 – 31
1 – 4 pm

Instructor: Meredith Durand
Ages: 12 – 15 | 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, March 20 – 24
1 – 4 pm

Instructor: Meredith Durand
Age: 7-12 | All Levels

Create beads and more in this hands-on introductory glass art course. Students will explore the amazing world of lampworking by utilizing clear and colored glass rods, along with various tools and techniques. Learn more about the process of melting, shaping, and forming the glass…then annealing your finished pieces. Additionally, students will learn about the science, history, technology, and culture of this unique medium.

Students will focus on:

1. Safety and material practices are covered and emphasized throughout this course.

2. Turning torches on and operating equipment, tools, and flame techniques. 

3. Participants will learn how to create bead forms while exploring various techniques, applications, and styles. 

4. Students will have open studio time to create their own work after learning the basics.

All supplies are provided.

Saturday, April 22
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Robb Dunmore
Age: Adult (15+) | All levels

Create pendants, earrings and rings in this hands-on introductory glass art workshop. Students will explore the amazing world of kiln-formed glass art by utilizing clear and colored flat glass and recycled art glass, along with various tools and techniques. Learn more about the process of designing, cutting, melting, and kiln-forming the glass. 

Students will focus on:

• Safety and material practices are covered and emphasized throughout this course.
• Techniques for handling glass, using tools, and operating equipment.
• Participants will learn how to create fused glass forms while exploring various techniques, applications, and styles.
• Students will have open studio time to create their own work after learning the basics.

All supplies are provided. 

Saturday, April 8
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Robb Dunmore
Ages: Adult (15+) | All levels

Students will explore the amazing world of kiln-formed glass art by utilizing clear and colored flat glass and recycled art glass into molds along with various tools and techniques. Students will also slump glass bottles to create unique spoon rests, charcuterie boards and more! Learn more about the process of designing, cutting, melting, and kiln-forming the glass…then annealing your finished pieces. Additionally, students will learn about the science, history, technology, and culture of this unique medium. All supplies are provided.

Saturday, March 25
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Robb Dunmore
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels