Foundations is a beginners level class that will provide instruction for students who are new to watercolor, or have worked on their own and are looking for step by step instruction.  While working on studies together the instructor will provide introduction in various techniques such as color mixing, wet on wet, dry brushing and much more!

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SUPPLY LIST AS THESE ARE IMPORTANT MATERIALS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS.

Saturday, June 11 and 18
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Age: (15+) | Beginner

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

These are Student Grade supplies and will provide a good learning experience.  You are welcome to bring Artist Grade supplies (Arches paper, Windsor Newton paint etc) or more colors or brushes if you chose…but please do not get ‘Craft Grade’ supplies such as the yellow pad of Strathmore paper or tinned paint as it will disappoint.

• Strathmore Watercolor Pad, 400 Series. It has a brown cover (do NOT get the pad with the yellow cover!)

Paint: 

• TUBES (not cake or tinned) watercolors in these colors:
• Lemon yellow
• Sap or hookers green
• Cobalt blue
• Alizarin red, or Scarlet Lake red
• Yellow Ochre
• Small tubes (8ml) in either Cotman or Acadamy brand.

Brushes: 

• Size #8 or #6 pointed watercolor brush.
• ‘Zen’ makes a good beginners brush that can also be bought as a set.
• ‘Silver Black Velvet’ is an excellent brush for the money.
• .   A large plastic pallet that has at least 8 small wells, and at least two larger ones for mixing paint. Masters International Folding Pallet and Richeson Rectangular Pallet from Dick Blicks are good and will offer examples if buying locally.
• Mechanical pencil
• Grey kneaded eraser
• Roll of paper towers
• 2 water containers            

Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun playing on the Museum’s iPad Pros as they work on story-boarding, character design and animation in this after school series. Students will also have an opportunity to explore and sketch using the iPads in the Museum’s galleries while looking for inspiration for their own work. A snack and all materials are included with registration.

Monday – Friday, August 8 – 12
9 am – noon

Instructor: Joseph Morales
Ages: 7 – 12 | All levels

Teens ages 12 – 15 will explore the basics of Procreate on the Museum’s iPad Pros as they work on storyboarding, character design and animation in this spring break camp. Students will also have an opportunity to explore and sketch using the iPads in the Museum’s galleries while looking for inspiration for their own work.

Monday – Friday, July 25 – 29
1 – 4 pm

Instructor: Joseph Morales
Ages: 12 – 15 | All levels

Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun playing on the Museum’s iPad Pros as they work on story-boarding, character design and animation in this after school series. Students will also have an opportunity to explore and sketch using the iPads in the Museum’s galleries while looking for inspiration for their own work. A snack and all materials are included with registration.

Monday – Friday, July 11 – 15
1 – 4 pm

Instructor: Joseph Morales
Ages: 7 – 12 | All levels

Contemporary block printing is an exciting, economical, and accessible alternative to traditional woodblock printmaking. Printmaking can be easily printed at home with little set-up. Each day students will learn a new style and technique of printmaking focusing on various tools and methods that can be applied in the medium of printmaking. Images and drawings will be supplied but students are welcome to bring in photographs, images from magazines, or drawings for inspiration. All other materials such as inks, paper, blocks, and carving tools are provided and included with your registration along with a snack mid-camp. 

Monday – Friday, July 18 – 22
1 – 4 pm

Instructor: Christina Michael
Ages: 9 – 15 | All Levels

Kids ages 7 – 12 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, July 25 – 29
1:30 – 4:30 pm

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 7 – 12 | All levels

Kids ages 7 – 12 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, July 25 – 29
8:30 am – noon

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 7 – 12 | All levels

Kids ages 7 – 12 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, July 18 – 22
8:30 am – noon

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 7 – 12 | All levels

Kids ages 7 – 12 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, June 20 – 24 
1:30 – 4:30 pm

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 7 – 12 | All levels

Make a magical tooth fairy pillow for your child to put their teeth in for a magical tooth fairy visit! There will be a pocket on one side for the tooth to go in and the other side there will be a pocket for their payment to magically appear. This is a hand sewing class, all experience levels welcome.

Wednesday, May 4
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Bree Kasper
Ages:(15+) | All Levels

Supply List:

• 1/4 yard white cotton or felt fabric
• Scrap pieces of fabric for pockets
• Polyfill/Fiberfill or stuffing