Learn how to shoot well composed photos using your iPhone! With the fast-growing quality of cell phone cameras, photography has become a much more accessible form of art. This class will go over the fundamentals of composition, lighting, and an editing workflow specific to the iPhone software, as well as printing 1 – 2 4×6 images directly from your phone. Although this class is based around the iPhone software, other smartphones are welcomed as the fundamentals of photography will still apply.

Saturday, April 9
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Julie Tracy
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels

Supply List: 

• iPhone with updated software
• Charging cord
• Photos on your phone for editing/printing or use images you take in class

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.

Wednesdays, March 30 – May 4 
3:30 – 5:30 pm

Instructor: Meredith Durand
Ages: 12 – 15 | 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, March 21 – 25
1 – 4 pm

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

Meditation is a technique for inner peace and wellness. During this time of increased conflict and stress in our world, it is more important than ever to maintain our inner balance. Meditation can be a cornerstone of a healthy, happy, productive life. Everyone can do it. This class is taught by an expert who has over 30 years of experience helping people just like you. It does not require concentration or any special skill. You will learn different techniques each week that you can take home and use on your own. All are welcome, from first-timers to advanced students.

Thursdays, April 7 – 28
5:30 – 6:30 pm

Instructor: Stephen Jacobs
Ages: 15 and Up | All Levels

Instructor Notes: Please wear comfortable clothes. Students will meditate while seated in chairs.

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, March 21- 25
9 am – noon

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

Using color and shape, this camp will focus on a different style of painting each day. Students will learn new techniques along with basic color theory and create a different piece of art each day ranging from lifelike to abstract.

Monday – Friday, March 14 – 18
1 – 4 pm

Instructor: Meredith Durand
Ages: 7 – 12 | All Levels

Inspired by her Czechoslovakian heritage, instructor Iva Neveux will introduce students to basic painting techniques to create beautiful decorative eggs. Each student will create two hand-painted eggs using combinations of dots, lines, dashes and curves. All materials included with registration.

Monday, March 28
5 – 8 pm

Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages: Adults (15+) / All levels

Instructor Notes: We will be painting paper mache eggs. If you would like to paint real eggs, please bring them to the class already hollowed and dried. 

In this class, students will further develop basic drawing skills through the introduction of additional drawing media and techniques. There will be a focus on space, light and form and how they interact with the picture plane and affect the content in a drawing. 

Thursdays, April 7 – May 12
6 – 9 pm

Instructor: Sogand Tabatabaei
Ages: Adult (15+) | Beginner and Intermediate

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

• Paper Canson Drawing Pad 18×24
• Drawing pencils B, 2B, 4B, 6B
• Conte Crayon(Carte-Black/Brown)
• Graphite Pencils
• Charcoal Pencils 4B/6B
• Compressed Charcoal
• Soft Vine Charcoal
• Kneaded Eraser
• Staedtler Mars White Eraser
• Pencil Sharpener
• Utility Knife and replacement blades
• Plastic Palette
• Waterproof ink
• Micron Pen 0.5
• Flat and round brushes
• Tackle Box for Materials

This class provides the fundamental understanding of abstract aesthetics in painting. Students will be able to understand the visual language of shape, form, and color. Accordingly, students will be able to create abstract composition inspired by the visual references in the real world. The painting technique for this class will be acrylic paint, which provides instant results and could be used in various ways, depending on the aesthetic and style each student will develop.

Tuesdays, May 3 – 24
6 – 9 pm

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

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

• Acrylic Paints set of 12 colors or 24 colors
• Flat brush (Royal Brush, soft grip brush set)
• Round brush (Royal Brush, soft grip brush set)
• Flat Palette
• Canvas (Instructions for buying the right canvas will be provided after the first session)
• Acrylic pad
• Drawing pencils (4B and 6B)

This class provides the fundamental understanding of abstract aesthetics in painting. Students will be able to understand the visual language of shape, form, and color. Accordingly, students will be able to create abstract composition inspired by the visual references in the real world. The painting technique for this class will be acrylic paint, which provides instant results and could be used in various ways, depending on the aesthetic and style each student will develop.

Tuesdays, April 5 – 26
6 – 9 pm

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

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

• Acrylic Paints set of 12 colors or 24 colors
• Flat brush (Royal Brush, soft grip brush set)
• Round brush (Royal Brush, soft grip brush set)
• Flat Palette
• Canvas (Instructions for buying the right canvas will be provided after the first session)
• Acrylic pad
• Drawing pencils (4B and 6B)