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.

Thursday, November 7
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Sheri Fisher
Age: Adult (16+) | All levels

With the holidays around the corner, come join us in needle felting this snowman ornament perfect for hanging, gifting, or decorating. Working from an armature, students will create a bendable snowman and add showy fibers for sparkle and shine. Finish your snowman with a scarf, hat, and buttons to make him the star of your festive decor. Each finished snowman measures approximately 8 inches by 8 inches. All materials and supplies are provided. This workshop is suited for the beginner or more experienced needle felter.

Wednesday, November 13
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels

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, December 7 and 8
9 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels

• 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.

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, November 16 and 17
9 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels

• 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.

In this class students will explore color by creating a color wheel and chart, and then mixing and matching colors to a reference of your choice to create a color study.  This class is for anyone who is curious about color or interested in improving their ability to accurately match color to a reference or create believable lifelike colors in oil or acrylic paint. Students are welcome to use the colors from the suggested materials list or bring the paints you already have.  Please bring in 2 printed 5×7″- 8×10″ copies of a photo reference to make a color study from. This can be a photo or a master copy but choose an image you are drawn to because of the color. No previous experience required! 

Saturday, November 9
10 am – 2pm

Instructor: Rachel Moseley
Age: Adult (16+) / All levels:

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

• Paint:
• Hansa Yellow or Lemon Yellow
• Quinacridone Red
• Ultramarine Blue
• Raw Umber
• Ivory Black
• Titanium White
• Brushes ( round and flat brushes sizes 4-8)
• Pallet or pallet paper
• Multimedia paper or bristol board or the painting surface of your choice
• 2 printed photo references for a color study 

Do you have a piece of clothing that you’ve always wanted to fix or alter? This is the class for you! Bring in any article(s) of clothing that need alterations or repairing except for clothing with waterproofing material. Students will work under the guidance of the instructor and learn introductory techniques for altering and repairing your clothing. Some experience is helpful but not necessary. The Museum will have machines for students to use during class. 

*Note: Only bring in your machine if you are very familiar with using it. 

Tuesday, December 17
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Selah Peña
Age: Adult (16+) | All levels

Do you have a piece of clothing that you’ve always wanted to fix or alter? This is the class for you! Bring in any article(s) of clothing that need alterations or repairing except for clothing with waterproofing material. Students will work under the guidance of the instructor and learn introductory techniques for altering and repairing your clothing. Some experience is helpful but not necessary. The Museum will have machines for students to use during class. 

*Note: Only bring in your machine if you are very familiar with using it. 

Thursday, October 24
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Selah Peña
Age: Adult (16+) | All levels

With autumn right around the corner, let’s prepare for the season by needle felting a pumpkin with a face! In this workshop, students will learn how to create a pumpkin out of wool as well as learn how to sculpt a face into each pumpkin, making it unique. Students will have the option to choose whether their pumpkin will have a happy, scary, sad or surprised expression. Join us for an evening of needle felting fun and all supplies and materials are provided. This workshop is perfect for the beginner or experienced needle felter.

Thursday, October 10
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels

Intermediate and advanced level students will enjoy developing their hand building and/or wheel throwing projects in this class. The instructor will introduce students to new techniques such as lidded, forms, vases, and image transfer. Students are encouraged to come to class with ideas for their own projects while the instructor will encourage experimentation and assist students as needed.

Note: Due to the holiday, this session has been shortened to 4 weeks but also extended by 1 hour for each class. 

Sundays, November 24 – December 15
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Jeff Hardcastle
Age: Adult (16+) | All levels

Kids ages 7 – 11 will have fun exploring the tactile nature of clay.  Instruction will encompass basic hand building, throwing on the wheel, and sculpture.  In this 5 day camp, students will learn about the basics of pottery, glazing and the transformation of their pieces from the heat of kiln. This will be a fun and educational class.  All works will be fired in the Museums’ kiln. Snack and materials are included.

Monday – Friday, December 30 – January 3
8:30 am – noon

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 7 – 11 | All levels