Due to construction, Museum parking may be limited at the time of your visit. Look for additional parking in free or metered spaces along nearby streets.

The Art of Movement – A Virtual Camp for Kids

Get up and move that body! Collateral & Co. presents a series of movement classes designed for kids and inspired by work from the Museum’s exhibitions. This interactive class combines video demonstration as well as live interactive instruction.

This virtual art camp will be held online through Zoom. Camp will meet daily Tuesday – Thursday from noon to 1 pm. While the camp will be held virtually, your registration will include admission to the Museum for you and your family for the week of your chosen camp and we encourage you to visit!

Tuesday – Thursday, July 28 – 30
noon – 1 pm

Instructor: Caitlin McCarty of Collateral & Co.
Ages: 
7 – 12

The Art of Movement – A Virtual Camp for Kids

Get up and move that body! Collateral & Co. presents a series of movement classes designed for kids and inspired by work from the Museum’s exhibitions. This interactive class combines video demonstration as well as live interactive instruction.

This virtual art camp will be held online through Zoom. Camp will meet daily Tuesday – Thursday from noon to 1 pm. While the camp will be held virtually, your registration will include admission to the Museum for you and your family for the week of your chosen camp and we encourage you to visit!

Tuesday – Thursday, July 14 – 16
noon – 1 pm

Instructor: Caitlin McCarty of Collateral & Co.
Ages: 
7 – 12

Explorations in Ink and Water (Virtual Course)

Explore ink and water in this virtual studio class. Instructor will provide basic instruction to create ink-based paintings. Class recordings along with live demonstrations and interactions will develop fundamental skills, concept while exploring the history of the medium. 
 
This virtual class will be held online through Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent to registrants the day before class begins. *This class meets Tuesday and Thursdays for two weeks.
 
Tuesdays and Thursdays, August 11, 13, 18, 20
10 am – noon

Instructor: Mahedi Anjuman
Ages: Adult (15+) / All levels

Supply list: 

Pencil, Eraser, Sharpener, paper towel
Color mixing plate
2 cups/pots for water
1″ Artist Tape
2 pieces Arches Natural White Watercolor Paper – 16” x 20”, Cold Press, Single Sheet
1 Black Ink
1 set watercolor Brushes
1 Pigma/Micron Pen 05 (0.45mm)

 

 

Virtual Summer Art Camp: People and Places

This weekly summer art series introduces students to a diverse group of contemporary America artists represented in the World Stage exhibition. Each week we will focus on three artists and will explore themes found in the exhibition and techniques inspired by the artists. This week’s theme is “People and Places” and will focus on the work of artists Romare Beardon, Jacob Almstead Lawrence and Caitlin Cherry.

This virtual art camp will be held online through Zoom. Camp will meet Tuesday – Thursday from 10 am – noon. An art kit is included with your registration and can be picked up at the Museum in advance. Please email claire.munoz@nevadaart.org if you are outside the region and need a kit mailed to you (need 10 days notice). While the camp will be held virtually, your registration will include admission to the Museum for you and your family for the week of your chosen camp and we encourage you to visit! In addition to the provided art kit, please have the following supplies available each day: pencil, scissors, glue stick, ruler. 

Tuesday – Thursday, August 4 – 6
10 am – 12 pm

Ages: 7 – 12

Instructor: Lance Smith

Virtual Summer Art Camp: Identity and Portraits

This weekly summer art series introduces students to a diverse group of contemporary America artists represented in the World Stage exhibition. Each week we will focus on three artists and will explore themes found in the exhibition and techniques inspired by the artists. This week’s theme is “Identity and Portraits” and will focus on the work of artists Kehinde Wiley, Wendy Red Star and Hung Liu.

This virtual art camp will be held online through Zoom. Camp will meet Tuesday – Thursday from 10 am – noon. An art kit is included with your registration and can be picked up at the Museum in advance. Please email claire.munoz@nevadaart.org if you are outside the region and need a kit mailed to you (need 10 days notice). While the camp will be held virtually, your registration will include admission to the Museum for you and your family for the week of your chosen camp and we encourage you to visit! In addition to the provided art kit, please have the following supplies available each day: pencil, scissors, glue stick, ruler. 

Tuesday – Thursday, July 28 – 30 
10 am – noon

Ages: 7 – 12

Instructor: Lance Smith

Virtual Summer Art Camp: Pop Culture

This weekly summer art series introduces students to a diverse group of contemporary America artists represented in the World Stage exhibition. Each week we will focus on three artists and will explore themes found in the exhibition and techniques inspired by the artists. This week’s theme is “Pop Culture” and will focus on the work of artists Mildred Howard, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol.

This virtual art camp will be held online through Zoom. Camp will meet Tuesday – Thursday from 10 am – noon. An art kit is included with your registration and can be picked up at the Museum in advance. Please email claire.munoz@nevadaart.org if you are outside the region and need a kit mailed to you (need 10 days notice). While the camp will be held virtually, your registration will include admission to the Museum for you and your family for the week of your chosen camp and we encourage you to visit! In addition to the provided art kit, please have the following supplies available each day: pencil, scissors, glue stick, ruler. 

Tuesday – Thursday, July 21 – 23
10 am – noon

Ages: 7 – 12

Instructor: Lance Smith

Virtual Summer Art Camp: Color and Pattern

This weekly summer art series introduces students to a diverse group of contemporary America artists represented in the World Stage exhibition. Each week we will focus on three artists and will explore themes found in the exhibition and techniques inspired by the artists. This week’s theme is Color and Pattern and will focus on the work of artists Mark Bradford, Willie Cole and Mickalene Thomas.

This virtual art camp will be held online through Zoom. Camp will meet Tuesday – Thursday from 10 am – noon. An art kit is included with your registration and can be picked up at the Museum in on a Monday, July 13 from 10 am – 5 pm. Please email claire.munoz@nevadaart.org if an alternate pick up is needed. If you are outside the region and need a kit mailed to you (please provide 10 days notice for mail time). While the camp will be held virtually, your registration will include admission to the Museum for you and your family for the week of your chosen camp and we encourage you to visit! In addition to the provided art kit, please have the following supplies available each day: pencil, scissors, glue stick, ruler. 

Tuesday – Thursday, July 14 – 16
10 am – noon

Ages: 7 – 12

Instructor: Lance Smith

Georgia O’Keeffe Inspired Large Scale Watercolor Flowers (Virtual)

Learn about composition in painting and develop your watercolor skills while being inspired by the artwork of Georgia O’Keeffe. Students will begin by going looking at the art of O’Keeffe’s floral paintings, specifically the 1939 paining Hibiscus with Plumeria currently on view at the Museum. This class is ideal for beginners, or those wishing to refresh their skills. 

Virtual Class: This virtual class will be held online through Zoom. Please have Zoom installed on your device and enable the audio and video feature. A Zoom link will be sent to you a day before class begins.

Instructor: Reena Spansail
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Sunday, July 12
10 am – 2 pm

Supply List:

    -Your personal watercolor pallet 
    -If you are a beginner getting ready to purchase your first watercolor paints we suggest: https://www.amazon.com/Winsor-Newton-Cotman-Sketchers-14-Pieces/dp/B00004THXI/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1541442397&sr=1-1&keywords=windsor+newton+travel+watercolors
   -Several sheets of 140 lb cold pressed watercolor paper (recommended professional grade such as Arches, Daler Rowney Langton Prestige, Kilimanjaro)
   -Frisket or Masking fluid
   -Roll of paper towels
   -Drawing pencil (mechanical pencil works the best)
   -Kneaded eraser
   -2 Plastic water containers
   -At least 3 brushes: Rounds # 4 & 8, Rigger brush (recommended Silver/Black Velvet brushes)
   Supplies can be found at Nevada Fine Arts (limited supply), dickblick.com, cheapjoes.com

Virtual Class: This virtual class will be held online through Zoom. Please have Zoom installed on your device and enable the audio and video feature. A Zoom link will be sent to you a day before class begins.

Fused Glass Earring and Pendant Workshop

Learn to create beautiful fused glass earrings and pendants. Each person can choose to make: Option #1 (1) set of earrings and (1) pendant, Option #2 (3) sets of earrings, or option #3 (2) pendants. Findings or backings are all attached later, by the teacher, to the artwork to ensure all jewelry can be worn. Students will learn to cut flat glass, use frits, stringers, dichroic sparkly glass, and even pebbles to create beautiful hand-made jewelry. All work is created in molds that are later fired. All materials come with the class.

Thursday, August 27
5 -8 pm

Instructor: Jessica Schimpf
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels welcome

Please wear closed toe shoes.

Glass Fusing

Learn to create beautiful fused glass coasters or suncatchers. Students will learn basic cutting, scoring and breaking methods with flat fusible glass. We will experiment with rods, frits, stringers, dichroic sparkly glass and more! Create one large or two small small sun-catchers in any design. No heat involved and no experience necessary!

Thursday, August 13
5 – 8 pm

Instructor: Jessica Schimpf
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels welcome

Please wear closed toe shoes.