Museum School Class Schedule
The E.L. Cord Museum School of the Nevada Museum of Art is now accepting enrollment for the Winter 2010 class schedule. Classes are limited in size, therefore early registration is recommended. Scholarships are available for all ages. Please call the Museum for details at 775.329.3333 ex 260.
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DRAWING THE FIGURE
Thursdays, March 18 to April 22 / 9:00AM - 12:00PM
The focus of this life drawing course is the nude human figure. Students start each class with gesture drawings and then proceed to longer poses resulting in detailed renderings of the human form. The instructor will address anatomy, line, shading and composition through demonstrations and critiques.
This class is offered for 1 teacher in-service credit.Instructor: Martha Voyevidka
Next Session: Thursday March 18, 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Ages: 18 and up / All Levels
Cost: $144 NMA members, $162 non-members» Class Supply List
Required Supplies: -pencils - 6b and 8b
-eraser - soft or kneaded
-conte chalk - black, brown or terra cotta, white
-newsprint tablet - 18x24" (minimum 12x18")
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PAINTING: OIL LANDSCAPES IN THE STUDIO
Thursdays, March 18 to April 22 / 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Learn plein air techniques in-studio for the upcoming outdoor season. Working from references, learn the art of crafting a small color sketch ("pochade") in oils and how a limited palette enhances color harmony and simplifies mixing. Increase your painting speed by blocking-in and mixing color quickly to produce three sketches per class. This class is for students who have experience with mixing color or beginning painting.
This class is offered for 1 teacher in-service credit.Instructor: David McCamant
Next Session: Thursday March 18, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Ages: 15 and up / Experienced beginners and up
Cost: $144 NMA members, $162 non-members» Class Supply List
Required Supplies: -French easel/portable easel or pochade box or equivalent
-portable stool & small umbrella (instructor will demonstrate how to setup your outdoor gear for reference in the field)
2 - 11îx14î, 4 - 8îx10î, 6 - 6îx8î inexpensive canvas boards
1 - 37ml tube of ARTIST QUALITY OILS in the following colors. (Choose one tube of the brand of your choice from the colors listed under RED, MAGENTA, YELLOW, BLUE, CYAN, BLACK, and WHITE.)
Recommended brands are Winsor & Newton, Grumbacher or Gamblin. Must be artist quality, NO student grades, NO hues.
RED -Cadmium Red by Winsor & Newton
-Cadmium Red Medium by Gamblin
-Cadmium Berium Red (not deep) by Grumbacher
MAGENTA -Permanent Rose by Winsor & Newton
-Quinacradone Red by Gamblin
-Quinacradone Red by Grumbacher
YELLOW -Winsor Yellow by Winsor & Newton
-Hansa Yellow Medium by Gamblin
-Cadmium Yellow Light by Grumbacher
BLUE -French Ultramarine Blue by Winsor & Newton
-French Ultramarine Blue by Grumbacher
-Ultramarine Blue by Gamblin
CYAN -Thalo Blue by Grumbacher
-Pthalo Blue by Gamblin
BLACK -Ivory Black by Winsor & Newton
-Ivory Black by Gamblin
-Ivory Black by Grumbacher
2 - 37 ml tubes OR 1 - 150 ml tube:
WHITE -Titanium White by Winsor & Newton
-Titanium White by Gamblin
-Titanium White by Grumbacher
-2 oz. bottle or larger of Neo-Megilp oil painting medium (by GAMBLIN)
1 - palette - recommended either tempered glass with edges taped or ground, wood or plexiglass. Cover wood or plexiglass with Contact plastic shelf liner.
1 - Silcoil cleaning jar or other small jar with lid
1 - 8 oz. bottle of artist grade walnut oil (not salad type)
1 - 2.5 oz. small cake of Masters brush cleaner
1 each of the following long-handled 2106 CONNOISSEUR pure synthetic brushes (OR any artist quality manufacturer): 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 Filberts.
4 - Rolls of BLUE shop paper towels
1 - Wet panel carier - inexpensive cookie sheet covered in foil or aluminum roasting pan (dollar stores are a good resource for this) for wet painting transport.
Instructor Notes: Please purchase the specific brands listed below. This will ensure that the quality of materials will create a more productive, easier, and in the long run, less expensive painting experience for students.
Please note that the instructor will bring selected photo references for the class to use.
Gylkid medium and odorless mineral spirits are used for varnishing. These are mixed and applied with a small sponge roller.
Gylkid medium and odorless mineral spirits (for varnishing) will be distributed to the students in class at cost.
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AIRBRUSH
Wednesdays, March 24 to May 5 / 5:30PM - 8:00PM
Learn intensive airbrush techniques through step-by-step demonstrations to create stylized or realistic artwork, to enhance car exteriors, signs, and much more. Explore equipment, materials, paints, freehand application, color gradation, and rendering texture. Former students have the option to sign up for the last four weeks in order to learn advanced techniques. A compressor, airbrushes, and paints will be supplied at no cost to students for use in the classroom.
This class is offered for 1 teacher in-service credit.Instructor: Armando Serrano
Next Session: Wednesday March 24, 5:30PM - 8:00PM
Ages: 15 and up / Beginning - Intermediate Levels
Cost: $140 NMA members, $158 non-members» Class Supply List
Required Supplies: * indicates a brand name. These brands are recommended.
- 1/2" Masking Tape
- Pad of sketch paper around 12" x 18"
- 1 Black Sharpie marker
- 1 #11 X-acto* knife and Replacement blades
- Q-Tips*
- Paper towels
- Spray bottle
- Letramax* 2200 illustration board cold press, 5 or 6 boards, 1 for each class plus a spare or two
Suggested Supplies: The following items listed below are now optional for the students to have if they wish to practice outside the class which can be purchased at Nevada Fine Arts.
- AIRBRUSH - it is very important not to skimp on the brush! Iwata* makes a great dual action entry level brush called the Eclipse. The De Vilbiss Dager is also a great entry level brush. I highly recommend them. I prefer the gravity feed for ease of cleaning. DO NOT BUY A SINGLE ACTION BRUSH!
- Airbrush hose
- Medea* Airbrush cleaner
- Medea* Super Lube
- 1 pack (12 sheets) of 9 x 12" matte Frisket* film
- Golden* airbrush acrylics. We'll use all the transparent colors as well as black and white. They come in great sets, make sure it's transparent.Instructor Notes: Our class will supply the air compressor and is sponsored by Iwata Medea. We will have airbrushes for all the students to use as well as com art paints, Medea frisket, airbrush cleaners, and super lube.
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WATERCOLOR: SPRING TULIPS
Saturday March 27, 2010 / 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Celebrate the coming of spring by painting a bouquet of different colored tulips in watercolor. Learn to arrange flowers for a strong composition while studying painting and sketching techniques to create soft and sharp edges. Bring a sack lunch or dine in Café Musée.
Instructor: Reiko Hervin
Next Session: , 10:00AM - 5:00PM (closed)
Ages: 15 and up / All Levels
Cost: $56 NMA members, $63 non-members» Class Supply List
Required Supplies: -sketchbook (9" x 12" spiral bound)
-pencils: HB, 6B
-pencil sharpener
-kneaded eraser
Watercolor Tubes (preferably transparent colors)
Bring your paints if you have them already. Winsor & Newton, Daniel Smith (Quinacradone series), MaimeriBlu, Holbein and Da Vinci are good brands.
-Basic colors: Permanent Yellow Lemon (Holbein)or Winsor Lemon (not Winsor & Newton Lemon Yellow Nickel Titanate -- this is opaque), Opera (Holbein) or Permanent Rose, Alizarin Crimson, Cobalt Teal Blue (Daniel Smith) or Manganese Blue Hue, Ultramarine Blue, Burnt Sienna, Viridian, Hooker's Green Deep
Brushes: sable is the best, but synthetic brushes are find like Robert Simmons white sables (good quality synthetic brushes are better than cheap natural hair brushes!)
-rounds in the following sizes: #6, #10 or #12
-1" flat brush
-bristle or nylon 1/2" flat brush for lifting
-small nylon brush for masking fluid
-Paper: Arches 140 lb or 300 lb cold press, 9" x 12" (Arches watercolor block is fine)
-art board sized to fit your paper with tape. A piece of foam core will work. 300 lb paper can be stapled on a board.
-palette: studio type with a cover such as the brands John Pike's or Robert Wood's.
-2 water containers
-paper towels
-cotton rags
-spray bottle
-Perception Kit (a set of value scale, viewfinder, values visualizer that you can purchase from the instructor for $13)
Suggested Supplies: -Optional watercolors: Quinacradone Red or Quinacradone Magenta, Quinacradone Gold (all Quinacradone colors are from Daniel Smith)
-masking fluid (Winsor & Newton)
-bar of soap
-masking fluid pickup or masking tape
-graphite paper
-mechanical pencil
-tracing paper
-small hair dryerInstructor Notes: Good paint, good brushes and good paper are the three big keys to success!
List of Suppliers:
Nevada Fine Arts 775-786-1128, 1301 S. Virgnia St., Reno
Aaron Brothers 775-827-2004, 4809 Kietzke Lane, Reno
Daniel Smith 1-800-426-6740, www.danielsmith.com
Cheap Joe's Art Stuff 1-800-227-2788, www.cheapjoes.com
Art Supply Warehouse 1-800-995-6778, www.aswexpress.com
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PHOTO STUDIO WITH JEFF ROSS
Tuesdays, April 6 to May 18 / 6:00PM - 9:00PM
(no class 5/4)
New and continuing students will have the opportunity to study at the studio of renowned professional photographer Jeff Ross. This class is designed for serious students who would like to use photography as part of a business or apply to design schools. Further develop your technique and portfolio by learning how to create depth within a photograph, craft an interesting composition, learn lighting techniques, and get tips on how to professionally present your work. This course includes a session in the studio with a makeup artist and model. Three hours of work outside of class will be assigned each week. Access to a digital SLR camera is required.
This class is offered for 1 teacher in-service credit.Instructor: Jeff Ross
Next Session: Tuesday April 6, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Ages: 15 and up / All Levels
Cost: $180 NMA members, $198 non-members» Class Supply List
Required Supplies: Digital SLR with zoom lens.
Laptop computer with CD Burner or USB flash drive—PC or Mac. Computer should have at least 15-20 GB of open hard drive space and at least 1 GB of Ram.
The current version of an image editing application installed such as Adobe Photoshop CS2 or CS3, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop Elements, or Aperture from Apple.
Ability to download images from your camera to the laptop, edit images using your image editing software, and organize the edited images for critique.
Six to ten images to share at the first class session.
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SPRING BREAK ART CAMP
Mondays, April 12 to April 16 / 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Monday thru Friday
Each day offers a different media including clay, painting, drawing and printmaking, allowing kids to experiment with art. Campers will create their own works of art and explore the galleries of the Museum. Dress for a mess and please bring a lunch with no foods containing nuts.Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Next Session: Monday April 12, 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Ages: 8 to 12 years old (age flexible)
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PORTRAIT DRAWING
Tuesdays, April 13 to May 18 / 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Draw portraits from clothed models while learning about facial structure, proportion and obtaining a likeness. The hands will also be studied. Use line, tone, value and composition to improve your drawing skills.
Instructor: Martha Voyevidka
Next Session: Tuesday April 13, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Ages: 15 and up / All Levels
Cost: $144 NMA members, $162 non-members» Class Supply List
Required Supplies: -soft pencils
-Ebony pencil
-conte crayons: white and black or brown
-erasers: soft white and/or kneaded eraser
-18" x 24" paper drawing pads: smooth white, newsprint or charcoal/pastel or other good quality paper. Smaller size paper drawing pads are ok. -
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BEADING
Saturday April 17, 2010 / 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Discover the satisfaction of making your own jewelry and create a variety of finished pieces. Travel with the instructor to Reno Bead Shop to explore and purchase materials. Returning students can refine their skills and get new inspiration and help with projects.
Instructor: Lisa Kornze
Next Session: , 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Ages: 15 and up (younger with approval)
Cost: $48 NMA members, $54 non-members» Class Supply List
Suggested Supplies: Any other beads that you may have.
Instructor Notes: You will need medium crimp pliers for class. These can be purchased the day of class at the bead store or at most craft stores for about $15. (Do NOT buy mini or large crimp pliers as they will not work for this class.)
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BOOK ARTS: A PAINTED SLINKY BOOK
Tuesdays, April 20 to May 18 / 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Artists’ books are great containers for special words, thoughts, illustrations, silences and mementos. A unique book is fascinating to look at and wonderful to hold in your hands. Combine the visual and tactile for your book’s construction -- paint paper in a variety of ways to create several slinky books. A $20 materials fee is due to the instructor the first day of class.
This class is offered for 1 teacher in-service credit.Instructor: Carol Pallesen
Next Session: Tuesday April 20, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Ages: 15 and up / All Levels
Cost: $120 NMA members, $135 non-members» Class Supply List
Required Supplies: -pencil
-eraser
-bone folder
-scissors
-Xacto knife with #11 blades
-metal cork-backed ruler (12" or 18")
-cutting surface
-brushes (one or two watercolor or sumi brushes in sizes #2, 3 or 4 -- bring whatever you have)
-1" and 2" pure bristle brush (inexpensive hardware store kind)
-watercolor pan set (Pelikan, Winsor & Newton or Prang are suggested. Prang 16 half pan set is recommended as inexpensive with good quality colors.)
-water container (8 or 16 oz. yogurt container works well)
-apronSuggested Supplies: -notebook
-18" metal cork-backed ruler
-Japanese screw punch
Instructor Notes: A lab fee of $20 is due to the instructor the first day of class. This will cover supplies such as paper for books, paint, thread, etc.
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LIFE DRAWING: OPEN STUDIO – 4 WEEKS
Wednesdays, April 21 to May 12 / 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Improve your life drawing abilities while working freely from a nude model in this open studio. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction when requested. Both male and female models will be drawn.
This class is offered for a 0.5 teacher in-service credit.Instructor: Jerry Stinson
Next Session: Wednesday April 21, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Ages: 18 and up / All Levels
Cost: $96 NMA members, $108 non-members» Class Supply List
Suggested Supplies: 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
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PRINTMAKING: MONOTYPES
Saturday April 24, 2010 / 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Create monotypes, one of the most painterly and instantaneous forms of printmaking. Use various inks and other drawing and painting media on a Plexiglas plate to print beautiful, one-of-a-kind images with a printing press. A $10 materials fee is due to the instructor at the beginning of class – no additional materials are required.
Instructor: Candace Nicol
Next Session: , 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Ages: 15 and up / All Levels
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DRAWING WITH WET MEDIA
Fridays, April 30 to June 4 / 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Enjoy the versatility of wet media and learn techniques using felt tip pens, pen and ink, ink washes, watercolor and gouache. Make drawings from observation and learn traditional and contemporary approaches.
This class is offered for 1 teacher in-service credit.Instructor: Alison Harris
Next Session: Friday April 30, 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Ages: 15 and up / All Levels
Cost: $144 NMA members, $162 non-members» Class Supply List
Required Supplies: Bold print means you need it immediately:
Sketchbook, 9 x 12 inches
Pencils: HB, 2B,
One VERY good pencil sharpener
Micron pen: 05: black
Kneaded Eraser
Permanent Black Drawing Ink: Minimum 1 bottle
Higgins Colored Ink: 1 Russet or Brown
Watercolor: (you can use an inexpensive set of watercolors in a pan or buy 4 tubes:
Burnt Sienna
Ultramarine Blue
Primary Red
Primary Yellow
Palette for mixing paints
Paper:
14 x 17 inch watercolor paper pad OR 18 x 24 inch watercolor paper pad, your choice.
Brushes: Watercolor brushes have short handles, oil, acrylic brushes have long handles:
3/4 inch flat watercolor brush
Aqualon Acrylic/Watercolor brushes, short handle, rounds, size, #6, and #10
2” china bristle brush (buy at hardware store)
Miscellaneous
3-4 small jars with lids
bulldog clips
masking tape
DRAWING BOARD
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BABY PAINTING
Saturday May 1, 2010 / 9:30AM - 10:15AM
Bring your baby and go beyond finger painting by blobbing, smushing, and smearing colors with hands and feet! Witness their first painting with no mess at home. Your baby will make a creative keepsake for the family to cherish.
Instructor: Lisa Kornze
Next Session: , 9:30AM - 10:15AM
Ages: 4 months – 1 year old with parent
Cost: $9 NMA members, $10 non-members» Class Supply List
Required Supplies: -rags for cleanup
Suggested Supplies: -portable diaper pad (if your child would like to paint with their feet while lying on their back)
Instructor Notes: All should please dress for a mess!
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SCULPTING: ANIMALS
Mondays, May 3 to June 14 / 6:00PM - 9:00PM
No class 5/31
Create sculptures of your favorite animals using an easy-to-use, artist-quality oil clay. Incorporate geometric shapes, textures, and blending. Work with Mischell Riley, who is featured in a sculpting show on public television in Europe. Purchase 2 two-pound blocks of Chavant oil clay in class for an additional cost of $20.Instructor: Mischell Riley
Next Session: Monday May 3, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Ages: 15 and up / All Levels
Cost: $144 NMA members, $162 non-members» Class Supply List
Required Supplies: -bring any wildlife photos or books that you would like to use as reference for your sculptures
Suggested Supplies: -Brown Chevant Clay (a high quality, artist grade oil clay). Please, no substitutions in type of clay. May be purchased from the Museum for $20.
-armature wire (can be found at Ace Harware stores - called "bailing wire")
-aluminum foil
-paint brush
-small amount of paint thinner
-cup for water
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WATCHING FILMS WITH A CRITICAL EYE
Thursdays, May 6 to May 27 / 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Film lovers will learn to recognize and appreciate the five key elements of a memorable film with local independent filmmaker and film critic Scott Birmingham. Watch clips in the classroom and a feature film in the Museum’s Prim Theater; then discuss the importance of the elements of story, storytelling, acting/performance, editing/pacing, and ending.
Instructor: Scott Birmingham
Next Session: Thursday May 6, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Ages: 18 and up / All Levels
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WATERCOLOR: TROPICAL BIRD
Saturday May 29, 2010 / 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Paint a colorful macaw in its rainforest environment. Students will create a long vertical composition and learn how to lead the eye of the viewer to the focal point. Use value studies to make the bird stand out from its background. Get tips on painting feathers, moss covered branches, and tropical flowers of the rainforest.
Instructor: Reiko Hervin
Next Session: , 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Ages: 15 and up / All Levels
Cost: $56 NMA members, $63 non-members» Class Supply List
Required Supplies: -9" x 12" spiralbound sketchbook or blank computer/copier paper
-pencils: HB, 6B
-pencil sharpener, kneaded eraser
Watercolor Tubes (transparent colors preferred). Bring your paints if you have them already. Recommended brands are Winsor & Newton, Daniel Smith (Quinacradone series), MaimeriBlu and Holbein.
-Permanent Yellow Lemon (Holbein) or Winsor Lemon (not Winsor & Newton Lemon Yellow Nickel Titanate -- this is opaque), Opera (Holbein) or Permanent Rose, Alizarin Crimson, Cobalt Teal Blue (Daniel Smith) or Manganese Blue Hue, Ultramarine Blue, Antwerp Blue (Winsor & Newton) and or Prussian Blue, Burnt Sienna, Viridian, Hooker's Green Deep
Brushes: sables are the best, but synthetic brushes are fine like Robert Simmons' White Sable. Good quality synthetic brushes are better than cheap natural hair brushes!
-round brushes: #6 and #10 or #12
-1" flat brush
-1/2" bristle or nylon flat brush for lifting
-small nylon brush for masking fluid
-Arches watercolor paper (140 lb. or 300 lb. cold press) 16" x 8.5"
-art board sized to fit your paper with tape -- a piece of foam core is ok. 300 lb. paper can be stapled to a board.
-palette: studio type with a cover like John Pike's or Robert Wood's
-two water containers
-paper towels or cotton rags
-spray bottle
-Perception Kit (a set that includes a value scale, view finder, and values visualizer -- can be purchased in class for $13)
-masking fluid (Winsor & Newton)
-bar of soap
-masking fluid pick up or masking tape
-graphite paper ("PROART" black transfer paper; erasable but not water soluble)
-mechanical pencil
-tracing paper
-small hair dryerSuggested Supplies: -Quinacradone Red, Quinacradone Coral, Quinacradone Gold or similar colors
Instructor Notes: Good paint, good brushes, good paper are three big keys to success!
ART SUPPLIERS
Nevada Fine Arts 775-786-1128 1030 E. 4th Street, Reno
Aaron Brothers 775-827-2004 4809 Kietzke Ln., Reno
Daniel Smith 1-800-426-6740 www.danielsmith.com
Cheap Joe's Art Stuff 1-800-227-2788 www.cheapjoes.com
Art Supply Warehouse 1-800-995-6778 www.aswexpress.com
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PAINTING: THE COLOR OF LIGHT IN OILS
Wednesdays, June 2 to June 23 / 10:30AM - 2:30PM
Understanding the properties of how we see color and to translate that knowledge in oil paints will be the focus of this class. It will cover value, color harmony, composition, and the importance of edges to produce small studies that can be use as references for larger paintings.
This class is offered for 1 teacher in-service credit.Instructor: Luverne Lightfoot
Next Session: Wednesday June 2, 10:30AM - 2:30PM
Ages: 15 and up / All Levels
Cost: $128 NMA members, $144 non-members» Class Supply List
Required Supplies: -French easel/portable easel or pochade box or equivalent
-portable stool & small umbrella (instructor will demonstrate how to setup your outdoor gear for reference in the field)
2 - 11”x14”, 4 – 8”x10”, 6 – 6”x8” inexpensive canvas boards
1 - 37ml tube of ARTIST QUALITY OILS in the following colors. (Choose one tube of the brand of your choice from the colors listed under RED, MAGENTA, YELLOW, BLUE, CYAN, BLACK, and WHITE.)
Recommended brands are Winsor & Newton, Grumbacher or Gamblin. Must be artist quality, NO student grades, NO hues.
RED -Cadmium Red by Winsor & Newton
-Cadmium Red Medium by Gamblin
-Cadmium Berium Red (not deep) by Grumbacher
MAGENTA -Permanent Rose by Winsor & Newton
-Quinacradone Red by Gamblin
-Quinacradone Red by Grumbacher
YELLOW -Winsor Yellow by Winsor & Newton
-Hansa Yellow Medium by Gamblin
-Cadmium Yellow Light by Grumbacher
BLUE -French Ultramarine Blue by Winsor & Newton
-French Ultramarine Blue by Grumbacher
-Ultramarine Blue by Gamblin
CYAN -Thalo Blue by Grumbacher
-Pthalo Blue by Gamblin
BLACK -Ivory Black by Winsor & Newton
-Ivory Black by Gamblin
-Ivory Black by Grumbacher
2 - 37 ml tubes OR 1 - 150 ml tube:
WHITE -Titanium White by Winsor & Newton
-Titanium White by Gamblin
-Titanium White by Grumbacher
-2 oz. bottle or larger of Neo-Megilp oil painting medium (by GAMBLIN)
1 – palette - recommended either tempered glass with edges taped or ground, wood or plexiglass. Cover wood or plexiglass with Contact plastic shelf liner.
1 – Silcoil cleaning jar or other small jar with lid
1 - 8 oz. bottle of artist grade walnut oil (not salad type)
1 – 2.5 oz. small cake of Masters brush cleaner
1 each of the following long-handled 2106 CONNOISSEUR pure synthetic brushes (OR any artist quality manufacturer): 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 Filberts.
4 – Rolls of BLUE shop paper towels
1 - Wet panel carier - inexpensive cookie sheet covered in foil or aluminum roasting pan (dollar stores are a good resource for this) for wet painting transport.
Instructor Notes: Please purchase the specific brands listed below. This will ensure that the quality of materials will create a more productive, easier, and in the long run, less expensive painting experience for students.
Please note that the instructor will bring selected photo references for the class to use.
Gylkid medium and odorless mineral spirits are used for varnishing. These are mixed and applied with a small sponge roller.
Gylkid medium and odorless mineral spirits (for varnishing) will be distributed to the students in class at cost.
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TAPESTRY WEAVING
Saturdays, June 12 to June 19 / 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Learn a number of basic techniques to produce a small tapestry. Various types of weaving and equipment will be demonstrated. Yarn selection, designing, warping, weaving, and finishing of tapestries will be covered. A $25 materials fee is due to the instructor the first day of class – this includes a handmade tapestry loom to keep and all of the yarn for warping and weaving, and other necessary supplies.
Instructor: Adrienne Van Nalts
Next Session: Saturday June 12, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Ages: 18 and up / All Levels
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TEEN COLLABORATIVE OPEN STUDIO
Tuesdays, June 15 to July 20 / 6:00PM - 8:00PM
High school students will meet other teens interested in art, discuss ideas, and get inspired by the work of underground artists in this open studio. They’ll learn about community art happenings and different art techniques while building their creative identity. Teens will explore screen printing, zines, and participate in a collaborative project. Students have the option of signing up for six or four sessions.
Six sessions: $108 / $96 Museum members, Four sessions: $72 / $64 Museum members. Please call Jennifer Ishimatsu at 775-329-3333 x260 to register for four sessions.Instructor: Ron Rash
Next Session: Tuesday June 15, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Ages: 14 – 18 years old
Cost: $96 NMA members, $108 non-members