Improve your portrait drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a model in this popular open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request. Both male and female models will be posed and drawn.

Tuesdays, September 7- 28
1 – 4 pm

Instructor: Jerry Stinson
Ages: Adult (18+) | All Levels

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

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,
• Stumps for blending (optional).

The outdoor drawing and painting class will give each student an opportunity to experience the outdoors while learning and using their medium of choice. This class will focus on rendering plants, trees, flowers, water, buildings, people and more. The instructor will work with each student in learning how to draw outdoor scenes  while using their favorite medium. Prior to the start of the class, each student will receive and email with a map and easy to find location for the subjects  each class will be focusing on. 

Wednesdays, August 18 – September 8
1 – 4 pm

Instructor: Jerry Stinson
Ages: Adult (18+) | All Levels

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

• 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,
• 6B graphite pencil or sticks,
• 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,
• Stumps for blending (optional).

Improve your portrait drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a model in this popular open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request. Both male and female models will be posed and drawn.

Tuesdays, August 3 – 31
1 – 4 pm

Instructor: Jerry Stinson
Ages: Adult (18+) | All Levels

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

• 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
• Stumps for blending (optional).

Improve your life drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a nude model in this popular open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request. Both male and female models will be posed and drawn.

Thursdays, August 5 – 26
1 – 4pm

Instructor: Jerry Stinson
Ages: Adult (18+) | All Levels

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

• 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, Stumps for blending (optional).

Improve your life drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a nude model in this popular open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request. Both male and female models will be posed and drawn.

Wednesdays, August 4 – 25
6 – 9 pm

Instructor: Jerry Stinson
Ages: Adult (18+) | All Levels

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

• 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, Stumps for blending (optional).

Improve your life drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a nude model in this popular open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request. Both male and female models will be posed and drawn.

Wednesdays, July 7 – 28
6 – 9 pm

Instructor: Jerry Stinson
Ages: Adult (18+) | All Levels

Supply list: 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, Stumps for blending (optional).

Improve your life drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a nude model in this popular open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request. Both male and female models will be posed and drawn.

Thursdays, July 1- 29
1 – 4pm

Instructor: Jerry Stinson
Ages: Adult (18+) | All Levels

Supply list: 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, Stumps for blending (optional).

Improve your life drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a nude model in this popular open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request. Both male and female models will be posed and drawn.

Thursdays, June 3- 24
1 – 4pm

Instructor: Jerry Stinson
Ages: Adult (18+) | All Levels

Supply list: 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, Stumps for blending (optional).

Improve your life drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a nude model in this popular open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request. Both male and female models will be posed and drawn.

Wednesdays, June 2 – 30
6 – 9 pm

Instructor: Jerry Stinson
Ages: Adult (18+) | All Levels

Supply list: 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, Stumps for blending (optional).

Students will be taught traditional drawing techniques while focusing on the structure and form of the body. Classroom instruction and drawing exercises without a live model will happen in the first couple weeks of class and will culminate in classroom instruction and drawing from a live nude model. Individual instruction and critique are fundamental to this course. Beginning students will learn the fundamentals while returning students will be able to improve on and refine their skill.

Mondays, June 29 – August 3
6 – 9 pm

Instructor: Alejandro Marin
Ages: Adult 18+ (15+ with instructor approval) / All Levels

Supply List:

• Charcoal Pencils or Sticks 2B-6B Soft & Medium, 1 White Charcoal Pencil 
• Graphite Pencils HB, B, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B 
• Pencil Sharpener or knife 
• Kneaded Eraser, Pink Eraser 
• Paper Blending Dowels (Various Sizes) 
• Newsprint Pad 
• Heavyweight White Drawing Paper

Covid 19 Museum School Policies:

– All students will be requested to wear a mask for the duration of their visit inside the Museum school. Mask will be provided upon request.

– Please exercise social distancing when in close proximity to other students and staff. Class sizes and seating arrangements have been changed to allow for 6 feet of social distance.

– Please note, snacks and drinks will no longer be distributed during class. Students are encouraged to bring their own personal water bottle and snack if needed to class.

– Please do not attend class if you or anyone in your household (including anyone who you have experience close contact with over the last 14 days) are feeling ill. To request a refund or options to reschedule please email Jen.Henry@nevadaart.org