This class simplifies the complexities of landscape and gives the beginner a solid foundation upon which to begin painting representational landscapes in oil. To many people, painting the landscape in oil is an overwhelming undertaking. It doesn’t have to be if approached systematically. Landscape basics in oil class is just that – a systematic approach to understanding and representing the landscape in oil. The student will gain a solid understanding of atmospheric perspective and the nature of light and form in the landscape. The student will then apply this understanding to painting skies, mountains, trees, rocks, water and other elements of the landscape with a particular emphasis on the Sierra landscape. During the second half of the course, the student will have the option to work on personal landscape projects under the guidance of the instructor.

Tuesdays, October 12 – November 2 
1 – 4 pm

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

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

Paint: M. Graham brand 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), 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, NOT plastic), Disposable Palette, New Wave Disposable Palette (grey) or similar, Brush Cleaner, The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver – Preserver, 1 oz 4-canvas panels or stretched canvases 9”x12”, 11”x14” OR 12”x16”, Roll of absorbent paper towels (i.e. Viva or Blue Shop Towels) and nitrile gloves.

Quickly gain basic oil painting skills with this simple approach – start creating your own original art with confidence. This course simplifies the complexities of oil painting alleviating the fears and frustrations experienced by many beginners. This course is designed to equip you with the skills and know-how to create your very own, original painting and to begin your artistic journey painting many more! By the end of the course, you’ll have painted your very own, original oil painting. You’ll be learning how to gather and compose your own references and how to use a simple, repeatable process to execute a painting from start to finish.

Wednesdays, September 1 – 29 
1 – 4 pm

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

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

Paint: M. Graham brand 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), 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, NOT plastic), Disposable Palette, New Wave Disposable Palette (grey) or similar and Brush Cleaner. The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver – Preserver, 1 oz, 4-canvas panels or stretched canvases 9”x12”, 11”x14” OR 12”x16”, Roll of absorbent paper towels (i.e. Viva or Blue Shop Towels) and nitrile gloves. 

In this 2 day workshop students will create their own marbled designs on 3 different silk scarves. During the first day we will discuss and practice patterns and color combinations that work well for marbled silk scarves. Students will have ample practice time to experiment and develop their vision in the standard marbling tray before moving on to the large scarf tray.

Day two we will prepare two 20” x 72” trays for the silk.

Students will take turns on these trays to execute each scarf with the assistance of the instructor.

Thursday and Friday, November 18 and 19
10 am – 5 pm

Instructor: Pietro Accardi
Ages: Adult (15+) | All levels

Students who have taken a Marbling Class and have fallen in love, not only with the magical process of marbling, but also the gorgeous product they have created, often ask what they can do with their pieces. This class will involve students in 3 different projects: Making a beautiful and durable gift bag, Making a 4” round box, Making a 4” square box.

Thursday, October 28 
10 am – 5 pm

Instructor: Pietro Accardi
Ages: Adult (15+) | All levels

Supply list: Students can bring their own marbled paper, or other special paper they would like to use, or use marbled paper provided by Pietro.

In this Advanced class Pietro will teach more complex patterns, over marbling and the use of metallic paint. In the world of Paper Marbling, metallic is a rarity due to the weight of the paint; it must float on the surface of the water bath. The use of rakes and combs is also tricky as one must carefully manipulate the movements of these paints in order to achieve the desired effects.

During the morning session the focus will be on how to handle these paints, and Pietro will introduce new and more intricate patterns. The class will also explore the exciting and unchartered territory of “Over-marbling”, where one pattern is superimposed upon another to create a magnificent and complex play of pattern. The shining hues of copper, silver, bronze, gold and pearl will transform a sheet of paper into an iridescent wonder. The afternoon session is dedicated to personal practice with on hand guidance from Pietro.

Thursday, September 23
10 am – 5 pm

Instructor: Pietro Accardi
Ages: Adult (15+) | All levels

Explore light and color “en plein air” in a series of site-specific outdoor painting sessions. Facilitated by faculty from the E.L. Cord Museum School this painting series is an opportunity for intermediate to advanced artists to paint from life, capturing the beauty of our local landscapes.

Saturday, March 5
9 am – 2 pm

Instructor:
Ages: 15+ | *Some experience

Supply list: TBA

Location information and directions: 
Little Washoe Lake. Further instructions to follow.

Explore light and color “en plein air” in a series of site-specific outdoor painting sessions. Facilitated by faculty from the E.L. Cord Museum School this painting series is an opportunity for beginners to intermediate watercolor artists to paint from life, capturing the beauty of our local landscapes.

Saturday, October 16
9 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages: 15+ | *Some experience

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

• Board for attaching your paper: foam core, pressboard or plastic
• Tape, bulldog clips or binder clips to secure your paper to the board
• Easel if you own one (set up for sitting or standing)
• Chair (folding, camping) or blanket for sitting, anything that will make you comfortable
• Watercolors and mixing palette
• Watercolor paper (several sheets, 100% cotton, 140 lb)
• 2 containers for water, water for painting
• Set of brushes (sizes appropriate for the size if your paper)
• Paper towels
• HB Pencil, soft eraser (kneaded or General’s), pencil sharpener
• Paper for sketching or a sketchbook
• Snacks, water/drinks, sun protection

Location information and directions: 

Wilbur D. May Arboretum. Additional information to follow.

Explore light and color “en plein air” in a series of site-specific outdoor painting sessions. Facilitated by faculty from the E.L. Cord Museum School this painting series is an opportunity for intermediate to advanced artists to paint from life, capturing the beauty of our local landscapes.

Saturday, September 18
9 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Carola Roach
Ages: 15+ | *Some experience

Supply list: Please bring your medium you feel most comfortable working in as this class will focus more on light and color of “plein air” style. The instructor works mostly in acrylics and oils.

Recommend Supplies: Please show your proof of registration at Nevada Fine arts for a 10% discount. 

• Pencil
• Canvas: minimum 11” x 14” – up to 18” x 24” (or appropriate paper if using water color, pastels, etc.)
• Portable easel
• Assorted Brushes and pallet knife
• Pallet Colors Spray bottle
• Jar (for water)
• Metal containers appropriate for thinner and medium ( if using oil paint)
• Rags/paper towels
• Disposable rubber gloves

 Optional:

• Light weight folding chair
• Long sleeve shirt
• Hat
• Water and snacks
• Sunscreen

Recommend colors:

• Titanium White
• Ivory Black
• Cadmium Red Pale or Light
• Napthol Red Light
• Alizarin Crimson
• Cadmium Yellow Pale or light Lemon Yellow
• Hansa Yellow or Zinc Yellow
• Ultramarine Blue
• Ultramarine Blue Deep or French Ultramarine
• Cerulean Blue
• Burnt Sienna 

Location information and directions: 

Bartley Ranch Park. 

Meeting place:

First parking lot on the right by Huffaker School and The Huffaker Pavilion.

Join this class to learn how to paint a variety of skies in watercolor. Using mostly wet in wet approach, we will focus on several different types of skies, including multiple variations on clouds, stormy/rainy sky, early morning calm sky and sunsets. 100% cotton paper is highly recommended for wet in wet approach. 

Wednesday and Monday, August 4 and 9
5 – 9 pm

Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages: 15 and Up | All Levels

Supply List: 

Watercolor pallet including your preferred reds, yellows, blues including indigo and earths including burnt sienna & burnt umber
Watercolor brushes including a 1” flat and a #6 OR # 8 round Brushes 
Graphite or mechanical pencil
Kneaded eraser
Tracing paper
2 plastic water containers
Spray bottle with water
Pad of Arches cold press 140 lb watercolor paper (9”x12” or larger), other 100% cotton brands will also work (Daler Rowney, Bee Paper, Winsor Newton).
Roll of paper towels

Translucence is at the heart of watercolor painting. Learn to chart and mix your colors to keep the beautiful luminosity of the medium. This class includes color charting both wet and dry, mixing triads for unusual color, and learning to combine warm and cool hues. Students will also explore origins of pigments, different pigment properties and differences amongst manufacturers. An excellent class for both the beginner and advanced student.

Thursday, July 1
5 – 9 pm

Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages: 15 and Up | All Levels

Supply List:

• Your personal watercolor pallet. If you are a beginner please contact Carroll* for pallet suggestions. 
• 2 sheets 11 x 15 140 lb cold pressed watercolor paper (Paper can be purchased from the instructor during class for $2 a sheet as we will use 2 or 3 sheets). 
• Roll of paper towels 
• Drawing pencil 
• Kneaded eraser 
• 2 Plastic water containers 
• #6 or #8 round brush (Silver/Black Velvet brush recommended – available at Nevada Fine Arts)