E.L. CORD
MUSEUM SCHOOL
CLASS SCHEDULE

Imploying the techniques and style of the Dutch Masters, both beginning and more advanced oil painting students will enjoy learning how to set up a still life, develop a concept and composition and will learn how to take a still life painting from start to finish.  Students will explore oil

CANCELED: Please see our listings for upcoming painting classes. https://www.nevadaart.org/learn/e-l-cord-museum-school/class-schedule/?altru_sdate=05%2F09%2F2019&altru_edate=08%2F07%2F2019&altru_class_age=&altru_class_category=painting   This course is intended to introduce students to traditional  painting techniques using oils. Students will gain a good foundational working knowledge of how to setup subjects, blocking, brushwork, mixing color and the use of Neo Megilp medium. The “ala

Capture the beauty of spring Irises.  Using the techniques of wet on wet watercolors, students will  learn to create pictures and cards using a loose and expressive approach.  This class is open to all levels. Wednesday, June 1210 – 2 pm Instructor: Iva NeveuxAges: Adult (15+) / All Levels Supplies:

Using bold colors, modern patterns and engaging compositions, students will use acrylic paint combined with colored pencil to create stylized insect and flower paintings. In this two-day intensive, student will work with basic drawing skills, contouring lines, loose gridding and blocking techniques to layout the portraits on wooden panels. Final

In this intermediate to advanced level class, students will learn the basics of natural illustration drawing with a focus on feathers and watercolor. Students will learn about feather composition, creating a three-series drawing of three chosen feathers. Some feather specimens will be provided to draw from life along with photo

This three-day workshop will present lessons and demos on mountains, clouds, and sky’s that are the hallmarks of Northern Nevada.  Learn to capture the essence of the amazing mountains and cloud formations that are unique our region. Students will learn the skills to show the beauty of nature this area

This class is designed for anyone who would like to explore the medium of watercolor without the commitment.  Learn techniques such as washes, glazing, wet on wet and much more.  Find out if watercolor is for you.  The class is great for beginners who would like to experiment with watercolor

Capture the beauty of spring Irises.  Using the techniques of wet on wet watercolors, students will  learn to create pictures and cards using a loose and expressive approach.  This class is open to all levels. Thursday, June 275 – 9 pm Instructor: Iva NeveuxAges: Adult (15+) / All Levels Supplies:

No middle-value blah paintings here!  Learn some of the fun techniques used when painting with watercolors, including masking sections of your work to “save the white,” creating various textures, and pushing those values. Together we will practice and create small samples of various techniques for you to refer to later.

Insects have been used in botanical illustrations since the 1800’s. They are also fun to paint on their own. Using watercolor and ink, learn to capture the beautiful iridescent colors of the insect kingdom. This class is appropriate for all levels. Tuesday, July 210 am – 3 pm Instructor: Carroll

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. An excellent class for both

A Painting is a Picture That is Also A Built Object: Painted Surfaces, Supports, and Still Lives. In this three day workshop, we will be discussing the physical construction of painting supports, including how to build and stretch canvasses to make your own paintings. Considering the object of a painting

Explore still life oil painting in this workshop that looks specifically at painting a floral still life. Imploring the techniques and style of the Dutch Masters, both beginning, and more advanced oil painting students will enjoy learning how to set up a floral still life, will consider their composition and

Learn about composition in painting and develop your watercolor skills while painting landscapes. This class is ideas for beginners, or those wishing to refresh their skills.  Instructor: Iva NeveuxAges: Adult (15+) / All Levels Monday – Wednesday, July 15 – 17 1:30 – 4:30 pm Supply List: Your personal watercolor

Canceled: Please see Experimental Painting II if you are interested in the class.   Students will enjoy this introductory level course designed to teach basic experimental painting techniques. A variety of exercises focusing on painting from direct observation will take place during the studio sessions. Emphasis will be placed on

Working in oil paint or acrylic, students will explore value divisions in landscapes and the basics of brush sketching and massing. With these skills students will learn how to relate color to value and will gain a better understanding of identifying spatial cues in a landscape. Using foundational skills students

Learn to paint the beautiful colors of summer, mixing watercolor and ink. Instruction will be provided in composition and watercolor techniques such as multiple washes and glazing. Some watercolor experience is recommended. Sunday, July 2810 am – 3 pmInstructor: Carroll CharletAges: Adult (15+) / All Levels Required Supplies: •    Basic

Using bold colors, modern patterns and engaging compositions, students will use acrylic paint combined with colored pencil to create stylized portraits of birds. In this three-day intensive, student will work with basic drawing skills, contouring lines, loose gridding and blocking techniques to layout the portraits on wooden panels. Final pieces

This class will explore a variety of exercises focusing on painting from direct observation.  Emphasis will be placed on conceptual and technical skill development through presentations, lectures, demonstrations, critiques, experiments and intensive studio practice. Students will experiment with and investigating material techniques to create paintings and combine effective compositions to

This class will focus on painting the vibrant colors of southwest sunsets in watercolor. Instruction will be given in creating deeply saturated colors by layering multiple washes. A combination of wet and dry brush painting will be used to create the stark contrasts of desert landscapes. Some watercolor experience is