In this class, students will learn how to render the human face as you study its anatomy, including bone structure, muscle tone and the relationship between facial features. Students will work with the instructor to learn and understand basic watercolor principles and techniques such as washes and shading to achieve a realistic likeness. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist looking to refine your techniques, this class offers a comprehensive exploration of portrait painting. 

Tuesday – Thursday, November 19 – 21
10 am – 1 pm

Instructor: James Gayles
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels

Supply List: Show confirmation email at Nevada Fine Arts for a 10% discount. Instructor will provide a line sketch of the subject and a color reference photo of the subject.

• A set if watercolors
•  A set of Watercolor   brushes. Minimum of   three – one large round   wash brush, one medium and one fine.
• Graphite transfer paper
• Ball point pen
• Eraser
• Container for water
• Paper towels
• Watercolor paper – prefer 300 lb

In this class, students will learn how to render the human face as you study its anatomy, including bone structure, muscle tone and the relationship between facial features. Students will work with the instructor to learn and understand basic watercolor principles and techniques such as washes and shading to achieve a realistic likeness. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist looking to refine your techniques, this class offers a comprehensive exploration of portrait painting. 

Tuesday – Thursday, October 15 – 17
10 am – 1 pm

Instructor: James Gayles
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels

Supply List: Show confirmation email at Nevada Fine Arts for a 10% discount. Instructor will provide a line sketch of the subject and a color reference photo of the subject.

• A set if watercolors
•  A set of Watercolor   brushes. Minimum of   three – one large round   wash brush, one medium and one fine.
• Graphite transfer paper
• Ball point pen
• Eraser
• Container for water
• Paper towels
• Watercolor paper – prefer 300 lb

Students will explore the amazing world of kiln-formed glass art by utilizing clear and colored flat glass along with various tools and techniques. Students will have the opportunity to create holiday ornaments and holiday decor. Learn about the process of designing, cutting, melting, and kiln-forming the glass. Additionally, students will learn about the science, history, technology, and culture of this unique medium. All supplies are provided.

Saturday, December 7
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Sheri Fisher
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels

Students will explore the amazing world of kiln-formed glass art by utilizing clear and colored flat glass along with various tools and techniques. Students will have the opportunity to create holiday ornaments and holiday decor. Learn about the process of designing, cutting, melting, and kiln-forming the glass. Additionally, students will learn about the science, history, technology, and culture of this unique medium. All supplies are provided.

Saturday, November 9
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Sheri Fisher
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels

A clamsehll box, is a type of protective packaging and storage solution typically used for valuable or delicate items such as books, documents, artwork, photographs or other valuable objects. The design of a clamshell box resembles the shape of a clamshell and consists of two hinged halves that open and close like a book. Students will work closely with the instructor to create a custom designed box and basic tips and tricks of box making will be shared during the construction of the box. All materials are provided.

Saturday, December 7
10 am – 5 pm

Instructor: Pietro Accardi
Adult: (16+) | All levels

In this introductory class, student will gain a basic understanding of history, techniques, tools and styles of Western marbling. Students will get hands on experience of all aspects of marbling from paper priming and preparatory mixing of water medium and paints, to the creation of classic patterns. Specific attention will be given to learning how to obtain particular designs using a diverse array of rakes and combs. Students will have ample time for experimentation with guidance from the instructor.

Saturday, November 23
10 am – 5 pm

Instructor: Pietro Accardi
Age: Adult (16+) | All levels

An indestructible cover, inspired by Italy’s 1970’s solution to the Yellow Pages in public phone booths, this 360-degree flexible binding offers many advantages because it bends and does not break! It offers visual and tactile delight, employing strips of articulated boards and marbled fabric. In this workshop, instructor Pietro Accardi will instruct students in the art of this rare binding technique. Students will create a large and small articulated blank journal that can beautifully withstand the ravages of time. All materials provided.

Saturday, October 5
10 am – 5 pm

Instructor: Pietro Accardi
Ages: Adults (15+) |  All levels: Some book arts experience is helpful but not required

This one day workshop will take students through Western marbling techniques on fabric. Students will begin with the introduction of marbling on fabric and working with the instructors, they will develop new patterns with an eye for nuance. The primary focus will be on marbling fabric to create book cloth and techniques for other textile uses will also be discussed. Using the marbled fabric they created, students will create book cloth to use on the cover of the book they will bind. The instructor will teach his unique binding style based on methods used in contemporary Northern Italy. Each student will leave with a handbound book covered in fabric they patterned and marbled. All materials provided.

Saturday, September 28 
10 am – 5 pm

Instructor: Pietro Accardi
Age: Adult (15+) | All levels: Some book arts experience is helpful but not required:

In this advanced watercolor class, students will refine their skills by learning to paint a radiant rainbow with wet in wet techniques. Designed for those with prior watercolor experience, this session delves into color blending, precise layering, and nuanced brushwork to capture the delicate transitions and vivid spectrum of a rainbow. Join this class to learn how to render the soft transitions and vivid hues that make a rainbow so enchanting. 

Mondays, October 21 and 28
5 – 9 pm

Instructor: Iva Neveux
Age: Adults (16+) | Intermediate and Advanced

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

• Watercolor pallet including:
•  Indigo or Payne’s gray
• Ultramarine or Phthalo blue
• cerulean blue
• purple
• cadmium red
• yellow
• Variety of watercolor brushes including:
• mop brush or any large brush to wet your paper quickly
• 1” flat
• #6 or # 8 round
•  #12 or #14 round
• Rigger brush
• Several sheets of 100% cotton cold press 140 lb watercolor paper (9”x12” or larger); any 100% cotton brands will work (Arches, Bockingford, Daler Rowney, Bee Paper, Winsor Newton)
• Graphite or mechanical pencil
• Kneaded eraser
• Tracing paper
• Spray or mister bottle
• Roll of paper towels

In this introductory intensive workshop, students will learn to master the basics of sewing, while starting and completing a throw pillow. If you’re a beginner or someone who needs a refresher, this class is for you!  Students will learn basic sewing machine mechanics and accessories, sewing machine control and coordination (sewing in lines, curves and corners), basic hand sewing and stitches, fabric and notion selection, proper cutting techniques, and how to start designing and executing  your own sewing projects. 

Note: The Museum School has Singer Brilliance 6180 brand sewing machines, tools and fabric for students to use but please feel free to bring your own machine and supplies if you’d like. 

Saturday, August 31
10 am – 4 pm

Instructor: Selah Peña
Age: Adult (16+) | Beginner to Intermediate