This class is for students who are new to watercolor or have worked on their own and are looking to improve their watercolor skills with step-by-step instructions. The instructor will discuss various watercolor supplies and suggest appropriate starting materials. Students will learn to recognize various levels of paper wetness and how to use them to achieve the desired watercolor effects. Under the guidance of the instructor, students will also practice various techniques such as basic color mixing, brush strokes, various types of washes and more.

Wednesday, January 7 and 14
4 – 8 pm

Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages: (16+) | All Levels

Supply list: Bring a confirmation receipt to Nevada Fine Arts for a 10% discount. 

• 100% Cotton watercolor paper, 140 lb, cold press (various brands are available: Fluid, Arches, Fabriano Artistico, Stonehenge Aqua Coldpress, Bee paper, etc.)
• Strathmore Watercolor Pad, 400 Series, 140 lb, cold press, 9”x12” (It has a brown cover. Do NOT get the pad with the yellow cover!)
• Various sizes of watercolor brushes
• Mechanical pencil
• Kneaded eraser
• Roll of paper towers
• 2 water containers 

In this class students will work from a live, nude model, and a single pose for the entire 6 hour session. Long pose figure drawing gives students the time to develop a drawing beyond a gesture, and focus on more accurate measurements, as well as taking a deeper dive into value. Feel free to bring in any drawing or painting mediums for this class. There will be materials in the classroom for students to use. This class runs like an open studio, and the instructor will be present to give as much or as little instruction as each student requests.  

*Note: There will be a 1 hour lunch break from 1 – 2 pm.

Saturday, February 7
10 am – 5pm

Instructor: Rachel Moseley
Age: Adult (18+) | All levels

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

• 18×24″ US Art Supply Canvas Pad (can be found on Amazon)
• Long handle flat brushes, various sizes
• Turpenoid odorless mineral spirits
• Pallet or pallet paper
• Roll of blue shop paper towels
• vine charcoal
• compressed charcoal
• HB, 2b, 4b, 6b charcoal pencil 
• Pastels
• Suggested oil paints:
• Lamp black
• Titanium white
• Alizarin Crimson

Improve your life painting skills and explore a variety of paint media while working freely from a nude model in this popular figure painting class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request and is a perfect class for beginner to advanced artists. Both male and female models will be placed in short and long poses.

Wednesdays, February 4 – 25
2 – 5 pm

Instructor: Rachel Moseley
Age: Adult (16+) | All levels

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

• 18×24″ US Art Supply Canvas Pad (can be found on Amazon)
• Long handle flat brushes, various sizes
• Turpenoid odorless mineral spirits
• Pallet or pallet paper
• Roll of blue shop paper towels
• Suggested oil paints:
• Lamp black
• Titanium white
• Alizarin Crimson
• Ultramarine Blue
• Olive Green
• Yellow ochre

Improve your life painting skills and explore a variety of paint media while working freely from a nude model in this popular figure painting class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request and is a perfect class for beginner to advanced artists. Both male and female models will be placed in short and long poses.

Wednesdays, January 7 – 28
2 – 5 pm

Instructor: Rachel Moseley
Age: Adult (16+) | All levels

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

• 18×24″ US Art Supply Canvas Pad (can be found on Amazon)
• Long handle flat brushes, various sizes
• Turpenoid odorless mineral spirits
• Pallet or pallet paper
• Roll of blue shop paper towels
• Suggested oil paints:
• Lamp black
• Titanium white
• Alizarin Crimson
• Ultramarine Blue
• Olive Green
• Yellow ochre

Working in oil or acrylic paint, 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 can then explore under-painting, glazing and dry-brushing techniques.

Saturday & Sunday, February 28 and March 1
9 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels

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

  • 5 – 7 Canvas Boards 16×12 or smaller
  • Palette Knife
  • Palette
  • Paper Towels
  • Selection of bristle brushes (small, med and large)
  • Assortment of brushes.
  • Palette knife, paper towels and a few canvas boards, 8×10 or bigger.

  Paint Colors:

  • Cobalt Blue
  • Ultramarine Blue
  • Alizarin Crimson
  • Black
  • Cadmium Red Light
  • Cadmium Yellow or Hansa Yellow
  • Burnt Sienna
  • Titanium White

  For Oils: Gamsol, turpentine or walnut oil for use as a brush medium or cleaner.

Working in oil or acrylic paint, 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 can then explore under-painting, glazing and dry-brushing techniques.

Saturday & Sunday, January 24 and 25
9 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels

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

  • 5 – 7 Canvas Boards 16×12 or smaller
  • Palette Knife
  • Palette
  • Paper Towels
  • Selection of bristle brushes (small, med and large)
  • Assortment of brushes.
  • Palette knife, paper towels and a few canvas boards, 8×10 or bigger.

  Paint Colors:

  • Cobalt Blue
  • Ultramarine Blue
  • Alizarin Crimson
  • Black
  • Cadmium Red Light
  • Cadmium Yellow or Hansa Yellow
  • Burnt Sienna
  • Titanium White

  For Oils: Gamsol, turpentine or walnut oil for use as a brush medium or cleaner.

In this class, students will learn how to render the human face as you study its anatomy, including bone structure, muscle tone and the relationship between facial features. Students will work with the instructor to learn and understand basic watercolor principles and techniques such as washes and shading to achieve a realistic likeness. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist looking to refine your techniques, this class offers a comprehensive exploration of portrait painting. 

Tuesday – Thursday, February 24 -26
10 am – 1 pm

Instructor: James Gayles
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels

Supply List: Show confirmation email at Nevada Fine Arts for a 10% discount. Instructor will provide a line sketch of the subject and a color reference photo of the subject.

• A set if watercolors
•  A set of Watercolor   brushes. Minimum of   three – one large round   wash brush, one medium and one fine.
• Graphite transfer paper
• Ball point pen
• Eraser
• Container for water
• Paper towels
• Watercolor paper 18×24 – prefer 300 lb

In this class, students will learn how to render the human face as you study its anatomy, including bone structure, muscle tone and the relationship between facial features. Students will work with the instructor to learn and understand basic watercolor principles and techniques such as washes and shading to achieve a realistic likeness. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist looking to refine your techniques, this class offers a comprehensive exploration of portrait painting. 

Tuesday – Thursday, January 20 – 22
10 am – 1 pm

Instructor: James Gayles
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels

Supply List: Show confirmation email at Nevada Fine Arts for a 10% discount. Instructor will provide a line sketch of the subject and a color reference photo of the subject.

• A set if watercolors
•  A set of Watercolor   brushes. Minimum of   three – one large round   wash brush, one medium and one fine.
• Graphite transfer paper
• Ball point pen
• Eraser
• Container for water
• Paper towels
• Watercolor paper 18×24 – prefer 300 lb

Do you have a vibrant acrylic or watercolor painting practice that feels like it has fallen flat? Explore the multiple dimensions behind your compositions by moving your medium from paper to wood. In this beginner class, add the sculptural element of depth to your piece by exploring simple ways you can shape your canvas using a Dremel tool. Under the guidance of the course instructor, you will learn to use simple techniques to create negative space and texture, adding relief(s) to your painting.  You will learn—and experience—the myriad potentials for your artwork when you begin to add sculptural elements to your two-dimensional compositions. No previous woodworking experience required and all supplies are provided.

Saturday, February 28
10 am – 4:30 pm

Instructor: Rebecca Eckland
Age: Adult (16+) | Beginners

Do you have a vibrant acrylic or watercolor painting practice that feels like it has fallen flat? Explore the multiple dimensions behind your compositions by moving your medium from paper to wood. In this beginner class, add the sculptural element of depth to your piece by exploring simple ways you can shape your canvas using a Dremel tool. Under the guidance of the course instructor, you will learn to use simple techniques to create negative space and texture, adding relief(s) to your painting.  You will learn—and experience—the myriad potentials for your artwork when you begin to add sculptural elements to your two-dimensional compositions. No previous woodworking experience required and all supplies are provided.

Saturday, January 24 
10 am – 4:30 pm

Instructor: Rebecca Eckland
Age: Adult (16+) | Beginners