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 reference materials. *Basic understanding of watercolor is advised.

Saturday, June 15  / 10 am – 3 pm

Instructor: Sophie Banspach
Ages: Adults (15+) / Intermediate/Advanced levels

Supply List:

•    Watercolors: Cadmium Red, Cobalt or Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Yellow Light, Yellow Ochre, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Chromium Oxide Green, Raw Sienna, Burnt Umber, Pro White. (Cotman or Van Gogh is fine; Windsor Newton is excellent)
•    Your personal watercolor pallet
•    2 HB Pencils
•    Watercolor Brushes: #0 or 1 with good point, #3, #7, #10 Round
•    9 x 12” 140lb cold press watercolor paper
•    Roll of paper towels
•    2 Plastic water containers.
•    Magnifying glass
•    Optional: Specimens or reference images from your own collection

In this intermediate to advanced level class, students will learn the basics of natural illustration drawing with a focus on flowers and watercolor. Students will learn about flower anatomy and compositions, creating a final work illustrating the flower and two chosen details on the flower. Flower specimens will be provided to draw from life, along with photo reference materials. *Basic understanding of watercolor is advised.

Sunday, May 19 / 10 am – 3 pm

Instructor: Sophie Banspach
Ages: Adults (15+) / Intermediate/Advanced levels

Supply list:

•    Watercolors: Cadmium Red, Cobalt or Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Yellow Light, Yellow Ochre, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Chromium Oxide Green, Raw Sienna, Burnt Umber, Pro White. (Cotman or Van Gogh is fine; Windsor Newton is excellent)
•    Your personal watercolor pallet
•    2 HB Pencils
•    Watercolor Brushes: #0 or 1 with good point, #3, #7, #10 Round
•    9 x 12” 140lb cold press watercolor paper
•    Roll of paper towels
•    2 Plastic water containers.
•    Magnifying glass
•    Optional: Specimens or reference images from your own collection

In this intermediate to advanced class, students will learn the basics of natural illustration drawing with a focus on sea shells and mixed media (watercolor and prismacolor). Students will learn about many types of sea shells, creating a final detailed drawing of sea shell. Shell specimens will be provided to draw from life, along with photo reference materials. *Basic understanding of drawing and/or watercolor techniques advised. 

Sunday, April 28
10 am – 3 pm

Instructor: Sophie Banspach
Ages: Adult (15+) / Intermediate or Advanced levels

Supply List:

• Watercolors: Cadmium Red, Cobalt or Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Yellow Light, Yellow Ochre, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Chromium Oxide Green, Raw Sienna, Burnt Umber, Pro White. (Cotman or Van Gogh is fine; Windsor Newton is excellent)
• Your personal watercolor pallet
• 2 HB Pencils
• Watercolor Brushes: #0 or 1 with good point, #3, #7, #10 Round
• 9 x 12” 140lb cold press watercolor paper
• Roll of paper towels
• 2 Plastic water containers
• Prismacolor Pencils
• 12 or 24 Prismacolor set, or: Light Peach, Crimson Red, Ultramarine, Grass Green, Sunburst Yellow, Orange, Violet, Light Umber, Dark Brown, White
• White eraser
• Magnifying glass
• Optional: Specimens or reference images from your own collection

In this intermediate to advanced level class, students will learn the basics of natural illustration drawing with a focus on summer succulents and mixed media (watercolor and prismacolor). Students will learn about many types of succulents, their natural habitats, and creatures whom interact or co-habitate with succulents. Students will create a final drawing of a chosen succulent in a natural environment. Succulent specimens will be provided to draw from life along with photo reference materials. *Basic understanding of watercolor and/or colored pencils techniques advised.  

Saturday, April 13
10 am – 3 pm

Instructor: Sophie Banspach
Ages: Adult (15+) / Intermediate or Advanced levels

Supply List:

• Watercolors: Cadmium Red, Cobalt or Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Yellow Light, Yellow Ochre, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Chromium Oxide Green, Raw Sienna, Burnt Umber, Pro White. (Cotman or Van Gogh is fine; Windsor Newton is excellent)
• Your personal watercolor pallet
• 2 HB Pencils
• Watercolor Brushes: #0 or 1 with good point, #3, #7, #10 Round
• 9 x 12” 140lb cold press watercolor paper
• Roll of paper towels
• 2 Plastic water containers
• Prismacolor Pencils
• 12 or 24 Prismacolor set, or: Light Peach, Crimson Red, Spring Green, Grass Green, Indigo Blue, Sunburst Yellow, Orange, Violet, Light Umber, Dark Brown, White
• White eraser
• Magnifying glass 
• Optional: Specimens or reference images from your own collection

Sunday, September 9 / 10 am – 3 pm

In this intermediate to advanced level class, students will learn the basics of natural illustration drawing with a focus on summer succulents and mixed media (watercolor and prismacolor). Students will learn about many types of succulents, their natural habitats, and creatures whom interact or co-habitate with succulents. Students will create a final drawing of a chosen succulent in a natural environment. Succulent specimens will be provided to draw from life along with photo reference materials. *Basic understanding of watercolor and/or colored pencils techniques advised.  

Instructor: Sophie Banspach
Ages: Adult (15+) / Intermediate or Advanced levels

Supply List:

• Watercolors: Cadmium Red, Cobalt or Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Yellow Light, Yellow Ochre, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Chromium Oxide Green, Raw Sienna, Burnt Umber, Pro White. (Cotman or Van Gogh is fine; Windsor Newton is excellent)
• Your personal watercolor pallet
• 2 HB Pencils
• Watercolor Brushes: #0 or 1 with good point, #3, #7, #10 Round
• 9 x 12” 140lb cold press watercolor paper
• Roll of paper towels
• 2 Plastic water containers
• Prismacolor Pencils
• 12 or 24 Prismacolor set, or: Light Peach, Crimson Red, Spring Green, Grass Green, Indigo Blue, Sunburst Yellow, Orange, Violet, Light Umber, Dark Brown, White
• White eraser
• Magnifying glass 
• Optional: Specimens or reference images from your own collection

Saturday, August 26 / 10 am – 3 pm

In this intermediate to advanced class, students will learn the basics of natural illustration drawing with a focus on sea shells and mixed media (watercolor and prismacolor). Students will learn about many types of sea shells, creating a final detailed drawing of sea shell. Shell specimens will be provided to draw from life, along with photo reference materials. *Basic understanding of drawing and/or watercolor techniques advised. 

Instructor: Sophie Banspach
Ages: Adult (15+) / Intermediate or Advanced levels

Supply List:

• Watercolors: Cadmium Red, Cobalt or Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Yellow Light, Yellow Ochre, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Chromium Oxide Green, Raw Sienna, Burnt Umber, Pro White. (Cotman or Van Gogh is fine; Windsor Newton is excellent)
• Your personal watercolor pallet
• 2 HB Pencils
• Watercolor Brushes: #0 or 1 with good point, #3, #7, #10 Round
• 9 x 12” 140lb cold press watercolor paper
• Roll of paper towels
• 2 Plastic water containers
• Prismacolor Pencils
• 12 or 24 Prismacolor set, or: Light Peach, Crimson Red, Ultramarine, Grass Green, Sunburst Yellow, Orange, Violet, Light Umber, Dark Brown, White
• White eraser
• Magnifying glass
• Optional: Specimens or reference images from your own collection

Saturday, June 16 / 10 am – 3 pm

In this intermediate to advanced class, students will learn the basics of natural illustration drawing with a focus on sea shells and mixed media (watercolor and prismacolor). Students will learn about many types of sea shells, creating a final detailed drawing of sea shell. Shell specimens will be provided to draw from life, along with photo reference materials. *Basic understanding of drawing and/or watercolor techniques advised. 

Instructor: Sophie Banspach
Ages: Adult (15+) / Intermediate or Advanced levels

Supply List:

• Watercolors: Cadmium Red, Cobalt or Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Yellow Light, Yellow Ochre, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Chromium Oxide Green, Raw Sienna, Burnt Umber, Pro White. (Cotman or Van Gogh is fine; Windsor Newton is excellent)
• Your personal watercolor pallet
• 2 HB Pencils
• Watercolor Brushes: #0 or 1 with good point, #3, #7, #10 Round
• 9 x 12” 140lb cold press watercolor paper
• Roll of paper towels
• 2 Plastic water containers
• Prismacolor Pencils
• 12 or 24 Prismacolor set, or: Light Peach, Crimson Red, Ultramarine, Grass Green, Sunburst Yellow, Orange, Violet, Light Umber, Dark Brown, White
• White eraser
• Magnifying glass
• Optional: Specimens or reference images from your own collection

Thursday, August 30 / 10 am – 2 pm

Using the late summer colors of blooming sunflowers, as subject matter, this class will explore the world of botanical illustration. Explore basic drawing, ink and watercolor techniques to capture the beauty of the season. This class welcomes beginners and students from previous botanical workshops.

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Required Supplies: 

• Basic watercolor kit
• No 8 or No 6 pointed watercolor brush
• 140 lb tablet of cold press watercolor paper (hot press for more advanced students)
• Micron black ink pens 005 and 01
• Sketch pad, pencil and eraser

For questions regarding supplies, please contact carrollcharlet@sbcglobal.net   

 *Materials available at Nevada Fine Arts (mention registration for 10% discount)

Saturday, August 18 / 10 am – 2 pm

Using the late summer colors of blooming sunflowers, as subject matter, this class will explore the world of botanical illustration. Explore basic drawing, ink and watercolor techniques to capture the beauty of the season. This class welcomes beginners and students from previous botanical workshops.

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Required Supplies: 

• Basic watercolor kit
• No 8 or No 6 pointed watercolor brush
• 140 lb tablet of cold press watercolor paper (hot press for more advanced students)
• Micron black ink pens 005 and 01
• Sketch pad, pencil and eraser

For questions regarding supplies, please contact carrollcharlet@sbcglobal.net 

 *Materials available at Nevada Fine Arts (mention registration for 10% discount)