CANCELED: Using potted geraniums as subjects, students will learn the process of creating compositions from their own studies.  Wet and dry techniques, hard and soft edges, and texturing will be explored.  Watercolor experience is recommended. 

PLEASE NOTE:  There will be a break between the second and third classes. 

Saturdays, March 28, April 4, April 18 
(NO CLASS APRIL 11)          
10 am – 2 pm

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

Supply List:

Personal watercolor pallet that includes a variety greens, yellows and reds
No 6 and No 8 pointed/round watercolor brush
Graphite or mechanical pencil
2 plastic water containers
Roll of paper towels
Tablet of cold press 140 lb watercolor paper, minimum 9” x 12” (4 sheets will be used in class)*

* Single sheets of watercolor paper may be purchased during class $2/sheet

For questions regarding materials, contact Carroll Charlet at carrollcharlet@sbcglobal.net

Quickly gain basic landscape oil painting skills with this simple approach – start creating your own original landscapes with confidence.This course simplifies the complexities of landscape oil painting.  You’ll learn how to control light and shadow, create dimension with atmospheric perspective, how to compose for maximum visual impact and more!  Leave the fears and frustrations experienced by many beginners behind and approach painting the landscape with new found confidence!

Tuesdays, February 4 – 25 
10 am – noon

Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels
Instructor: Mike Callahan

SUPPLY LIST:

Paint: M. Graham brand
Titanium White (37ml) Hansa Yellow (37ml), Quinacridone Rose (37 ml), Phthalocyanine Blue (37 ml)

Thinner: Weber Turpenoid (pint) or similar artist’s grade odorless mineral spirits.

Medium: M. Graham Walnut Oil (4oz)

Silicoil cleaning jar or other small glass jar with sealable lid (for thinner)

Small can such as olive can (for medium)

Brushes:
Synthetic Brights OR Filberts: Silverbrush Bristlon #2, #4, and #10
Or
Connoisseur Pure Synthetic, #2, #4, and #10
Or any quality hog bristle in those sizes if the student already owns their own brushes.

Painting or Palette knife (steel, NOT plastic)

Disposable Palette
New Wave Disposable Palette (grey) or similar

Brush Cleaner
The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver – Preserver, 1 oz

4-canvas panels or stretched canvases 9”x12”, 11”x14” OR 12”x16”

Roll of absorbent paper towels (i.e. Viva or Blue Shop Towels)

Optional: Nitrile gloves

Approximate cost of above items $100- $120

Quickly gain basic oil painting skills with this simple approach – start creating your own original art with confidence.This course simplifies the complexities of oil painting alleviating the fears and frustrations experienced by many beginners.This course is designed to equip you with the skills and know-how to create your very own, original painting and to begin your artistic journey painting many more!By the end of the course, you’ll have painted your very own, original oil painting. You’ll be learning how to gather and compose your own references and how to use a simple, repeatable process to execute a painting from start to finish.

Mondays, January 6 – 27
6 – 8 pm

Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels
Instructor: Mike Callahan

SUPPLY LIST:

Paint: M. Graham brand
Titanium White (37ml) Hansa Yellow (37ml), Quinacridone Rose (37 ml), Phthalocyanine Blue (37 ml)

Thinner: Weber Turpenoid (pint) or similar artist’s grade odorless mineral spirits.

Medium: M. Graham Walnut Oil (4oz)

Silicoil cleaning jar or other small glass jar with sealable lid (for thinner)

Small can such as olive can (for medium)

Brushes:
Synthetic Brights OR Filberts: Silverbrush Bristlon #2, #4, and #10
Or
Connoisseur Pure Synthetic, #2, #4, and #10
Or any quality hog bristle in those sizes if the student already owns their own brushes.

Painting or Palette knife (steel, NOT plastic)

Disposable Palette
New Wave Disposable Palette (grey) or similar

Brush Cleaner
The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver – Preserver, 1 oz

4-canvas panels or stretched canvases 9”x12”, 11”x14” OR 12”x16”

Roll of absorbent paper towels (i.e. Viva or Blue Shop Towels)

Optional: Nitrile gloves

Approximate cost of above items $100- $120

Using bold colors, modern patterns and engaging compositions, students will use acrylic paint combined with colored pencil to create inspired portraits of African animals. In this two-day intensive, student will work with basic drawing skills, contour lines, loose gridding and blocking techniques to layout the portraits on wooden panels. Final pieces will be completed in acrylic. Each student can expect to complete a 18” x 24” wooden panel or two in this workshop. All materials are provided with registration.  Students may work from a selection of provided photos or are welcome to bring their own photos for reference. 

Saturday and Sunday, February 22 and 23
9 am – 12:30 pm

Instructor:Emily Reid
Ages:Adults (15+) All levels

This intermediate level open studio class is designed for returning students and experienced students. Students should have a personal work in progress to work towards completing in this fun and social series. Each class will begin with a short lesson addressing a challenge or technique followed by open studio time to continue work on personal projects. Instructor will be on hand to assist with challenges, offer critique, instruction, and encouragement. 

Thursdays, February 20 – March 12 
1 – 4:00 pm

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: Adult (15+) / Intermediate and Advanced Watercolor Students

Supply list: Please bring any supplies you own for your specific project. A recommended basic supply list is as follows:

• Watercolors: Cobalt Blue, Phthalo Blue, Lemon Yellow, Alizarin Crimson, Magenta, Sap Green, New Gamboge, Yellow Ochre. (Cotman or Van Gogh is fine; Windsor Newton is excellent)
• Your personal watercolor pallet
• 2 HB Pencils
• Watercolor Brushes: #6 & #10 Round (Silver/Black brand is recommended and available at Nevada Fine Arts)
• Pad of Arches 140# cold press watercolor paper
• Roll of paper towels
• 2 Plastic water containers

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 the beginner and advanced student.

Tuesday, February 11
Noon – 4 pm

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels

Supply List:

• Your personal watercolor pallet. If you are a beginner please contact Carroll* for pallet suggestions. 
• 2 sheets 11 x 15 140 lb cold pressed watercolor paper (Paper can be purchased from the instructor during class for $2 a sheet as we will use 2 or 3 sheets). 
• Roll of paper towels 
• Drawing pencil 
• Kneaded eraser 
• 2 Plastic water containers 
• #6 or #8 round brush (Silver/Black Velvet brush recommended – available at Nevada Fine Arts) 

*Please e-mail questions to carrollcharlet@sbcglobal.net

Learn the techniques of botanical illustration to capture the bounty of winter gourds in watercolor.  Students with watercolor experience and those new to watercolor are welcome.

Saturday, January 11
10 am – 3 pm

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

Supply List:

– Basic watercolor set that includes yellows, sap green and reds (Beginner’s Reeves or Richardson Set is fine)
– Small round 10-well pallet
– No 6 or No 8 pointed/round watercolor brush
– Graphite or mechanical pencil
– Rubber eraser
– 2 plastic water containers
– Roll of paper towels
– Tablet of cold press 140 lb watercolor paper (2 sheets will be used in class). Students may opt to purchase single sheets of watercolor paper from the instructor for $2/sheet

For questions regarding materials, contact Carroll Charlet at carrollcharlet@sbcglobal.net

Inspired by her Czechoslovakian heritage, instructor Iva Neveux will introduce students to basic painting techniques to create beautiful hand painted hearts. Each student will create two hand-painted hearts using combinations of dots, lines, dashes and curves. Make one for yourself and one to give to someone you love. All materials included with registration.

Saturday, February 8
9 am – noon

Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages: Adults (15+) / All levels

Bring your friends and spend a fun and relaxed evening with us making art and drinking wine! This month we will be experimenting with rainbow palette painting. Bring old friends, meet new ones and have a great night over a glass (or two!) of wine and a fun project designed for all skill levels. A fun and affordable girls night out!

Saturday, February 22
6 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Reena Spansail
Ages: Adult (21+) / All Levels

Supply List: All materials will be supplied.

Bring your friends and spend a fun and relaxed evening with us making art and drinking wine! This month we will be creating beautiful moon calendars to celebrate the arrival of the New Year. Bring old friends, meet new ones and have a great night over a glass (or two!) of wine and a fun project designed for all skill levels. A fun and affordable girls night out!

Saturday, January 25
6 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Reena Spansail
Ages: Adult (21+) / All Levels

Supply List: All materials will be supplied.