Create a stunning table runner or place mats that feature a patchwork design that gives each lovely leaf a textured look normally only found in nature. Under the direction of the instructor, students will learn how to create each individual section and then sew them all together if desired. This is a great way to use up scraps and this applique pattern will make a wonderful addition to your autumn table. This class will include free motion quilting techniques. Finished runner size is 12 1/2″ x 53″ or could be turned into individual place mats.

Thursday, September 22
10 am – 3:30 pm

Instructor: Bree Kasper
Ages: Adult (15+) | Some machine sewing experience preferred. 

Supply List: 

• fall colored scraps
• ½ yard fabric for sashing
• binding and stems
• (4) fat quarters of cream or tan fabrics for the background
• Large piece of fabric for backing (at least 18”x58”)
• Lite Heat Bond or other fusible applique product. 

Create your very own hot/cold compress that can be microwaved for warm comfort in the winter or freeze for instant relaxation in the summer. Under the direction of the instructor, students will learn how to sew the Llama pattern and then stuff the plushy compress with lavender, rice, flax seeds, corn, buckwheat or beans.

Monday, September 12
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Bree Kasper
Ages: Adult (15+) | Some machine sewing experience needed.

Supply List: 

• 1/3 yard of fabric (“softies” flannel, cotton, minky for the body of the lama, – if using minky make sure bring a walking foot to class),
• 10” tan or gray wool (ears and legs)
• small scrap of white wool (nose/mouth)
• small scrap of black wool (eyes)
• scraps of 100% cotton batting (ears and legs)
• 2-2.5 cups of filler (rice, corn, beans, flax seeds, buckwheat etc.)

Collaging is the art of sticking various different materials such as photographs, pieces of paper or fabric on to a backing. In this class, students will learn about the aesthetics of collage, melding the ideas of reality and fiction as the instructor guides them through the process of creating their own piece using everyday materials. 

Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring any materials you’d like to incorporate into your collage piece.

Saturday, October 29
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Sogand Tabatabaei
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels

Uncial is a unique calligraphic hand that is direct, user-friendly, open, and legible. These sturdy, round majuscules were used for lettering books from the 3rd to the 9th centuries in Europe. Under the guidance of the instructor, students will learn to write these beautiful letters with an edged pen dipped into ink. Once students have learned the 26 letters, several holiday projects will be made using these lovely forms. Please bring a lunch or you can eat lunch in the museum cafe. 

Saturday and Sunday, October 22 and 23
10 am – 4 pm

Instructor: Carol Pallesen
Age: Adult (15+) | All Levels
 

Collaging is the art of sticking various different materials such as photographs, pieces of paper or fabric on to a backing. In this class, students will learn about the aesthetics of collage, melding the ideas of reality and fiction as the instructor guides them through the process of creating their own piece using everyday materials. 

Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring any materials you’d like to incorporate into your collage piece.

Sunday, September 25
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Sogand Tabatabaei
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels

Learn about the basics of working with clay for producing decorative and functional pottery. Students will learn the process and various techniques for going from an idea to a 3 dimensional completed glazed piece. The class will cover slab and coil construction as well as an introduction to throwing pieces on the wheel. An overview of decorating and glazing techniques for completing the piece will be presented.  All firings will be done by the museum in an electric kiln and all materials will be provided.

Mondays, September 19 – October 24
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Jeff Hardcastle
Ages: 15+ | Beginners 

Intermediate and advanced level students will enjoy developing their hand building and/or wheel throwing techniques in this open studio ceramics class. Instructor will introduce students to new techniques, will encourage experimentation and will assist students as needed. 

Sundays, November 6 – December 11
10 am – 1 pm

Instructor: Jeff Hardcastle
Ages: Adult (15+) | Intermediate levels – Some experience and familiarity with hand building and wheel throwing techniques.

Intermediate and advanced level students will enjoy developing their hand building and/or wheel throwing techniques in this open studio ceramics class. Instructor will introduce students to new techniques, will encourage experimentation and will assist students as needed. 

Sundays, September 25 – October 30
10 am – 1 pm

Instructor: Jeff Hardcastle
Ages: Adult (15+) | Intermediate levels – Some experience and familiarity with hand building and wheel throwing techniques.

To paint the landscape well, the artist must master the various elements of it. This class will focus on the painting a variety of seascapes and the unique lighting situations, rhythmic movement of the water and drama that the ocean presents. Students who have taken the Landscape Basics class will benefit, but it is not a prerequisite. Students will complete three or four seascape projects in this class.

Tuesdays, October 4 – 25
9 am – noon

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

Supply list: Show email confirmation at Nevada Fine Arts for 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.

In order to paint the landscape well, the artist must understand the light that fills it and how it affects the appearance of it. This class will focus on the painting various types of skies and clouds, the source of that light. Students who have taken the Landscape Basics class will benefit, but it is not a prerequisite. Students will learn why the sky is blue and why that matters when painting the landscape, how to paint different types of clouds in a variety of lighting situations and how clouds affect light and add drama and interest to an otherwise ordinary scene.

Tuesdays, September 6 – 27 
9 am – noon

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

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

Paint: 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: Silver brush 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 2.5oz, Canvas: 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) and Nitrile gloves.