Drawing; Line and Pattern is a unique combination of two major fields: drawing and design. This class provides students with an opportunity to see and express the 3D world with lines and patterns. It focuses on the quality of drawing lines and it also helps students with developing strategies to design 2D patterns based on observational skills.

Thursdays, February 24 – March 31
6 – 9 pm

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

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

•  Paper Canson Drawing Pad 18×24
• Drawing pencils-4H,2H,HB,B,2B,4B
• Chamois Cloth and Rags
• Conte Crayon(Carte-Black/Brown)
• Graphic Pencils
• Charcoal Pencils-2B/6B
• Compressed Charcoal
• Soft Vine Charcoal
• Kneaded Eraser
• Staedtler Mars White

This Introductory drawing course is designed to develop various approaches to drawing through active exploration, observation, and self-expression. The classroom exercises will emphasoze on the development of observational skills and eye-hand coordination as well as methods and techniques to represent the illusion of the three-dimensional world on a two-dimensional surface. they also provide experimentation with many drawing materials. Demonstrations will provide students the opportunity to understand various drawing practices and theories, in addition to exposing them to historical and contemporary examples.

Tuesdays, February 22 – March 29
6 – 9 pm

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

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

•  Paper Canson Drawing Pad 18×24
• Drawing pencils-4H,2H,HB,B,2B,4B
• Chamois Cloth and Rags
• Conte Crayon(Carte-Black/Brown)
• Graphic Pencils
• Charcoal Pencils-2B/6B
• Compressed Charcoal
• Soft Vine Charcoal
• Kneaded Eraser
• Staedtler Mars White

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, March 21 – 25
9 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, March 14 – 18
9 am – noon

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

Create decorative and functional pottery in this six-week class designed for the beginner as well as those who have taken intermediate pottery classes in the past.  Students will learn how to work with clay in both hand building, and wheel-throwing techniques. Finishing methods such as decorating, stamping, painting, and staining will be introduced as well as the discussion and practice of firing and glazing of clay works. Stoneware clay will be used and cone 6 and cone 06 glazes will be available.  All firings will be done by the museum in an electric kiln. All materials are provided.

Tuesdays, April 19 – May 24
5:30 – 8:30pm

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: (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. 

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

Sunday, May 15
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Sogand Tabatabaei
Ages: 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. 

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

Sunday, April 10
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Sogand Tabatabaei
Ages: 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. 

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

Sunday, March 13
10 am – 2 pm

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

Improve your life drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a nude model in this popular open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request. Both male and female models will be posed and drawn.

Thursdays, April 7 – 28
1 – 4 pm

Instructor: Jerry Stinson
Ages: Adult (18+) | All Levels

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

The following are suggested basic supplies – all media are welcome, so please bring whatever supplies you need for whichever media you are using.

• Drawing board – 20”x 26” or larger (light-weight masonite works best)
• Newsprint pad – 18”x 24” – rough surface recommended
• Bull dog clamps or similar to attach pad to board
• Medium and Support Items:
• Vine charcoal, thin and fat pieces
• Choice of conte crayon, 6B graphite pencil or sticks, china marker, compressed charcoal, carbon pencils, or any suitable medium for drawing on newsprint
• Large kneaded eraser
• Pink pearl eraser
• Portable pencil sharpener or utility knife (best for soft/medium pencils)
• Clean small rags
• Sandpaper pad for sharpening drawing mediums
• Stumps for blending (optional)

Improve your life drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a nude model in this popular open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request. Both male and female models will be posed and drawn.

Wednesdays, April 6 – 27
6 – 9 pm

Instructor: Jerry Stinson
Ages: Adult (18+) | All Levels

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

The following are suggested basic supplies – all media are welcome, so please bring whatever supplies you need for whichever media you are using.

• Drawing board – 20”x 26” or larger (light-weight masonite works best)
• Newsprint pad – 18”x 24” – rough surface recommended
• Bull dog clamps or similar to attach pad to board
• Medium and Support Items:
• Vine charcoal, thin and fat pieces
• Choice of conte crayon, 6B graphite pencil or sticks, china marker, compressed charcoal, carbon pencils, or any suitable medium for drawing on newsprint
• Large kneaded eraser
• Pink pearl eraser
• Portable pencil sharpener or utility knife (best for soft/medium pencils)
• Clean small rags
• Sandpaper pad for sharpening drawing mediums
• Stumps for blending (optional)