Wednesdays, January 24 / 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
and Wednesday, January 31 / 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Hand-colored linocut prints combine the dramatic presence of a linocut with the versatility and vibrant hues of watercolor painting. During the first session of class students will learn will the basics of carving and printing a linocut print by hand.  Students will carve into traditional battleship gray linoleum as well as the newer Gomuban carving substrate. An oil-based relief printing ink will be used to create the perfect resist week two, when watercolor and colored pencil techniques will be utilized to brighten up the black and white prints. Students will leave with a set of varied and vibrantly-colored prints.

Instructor: Katherine Case
Ages: Adult (15+) / All levels

Supply list: Please bring ideas for one or two 5×7 linocut prints that will be carved on week one and  hand-colored on week two. Black and white photocopied or laser printed images can be transferred onto the linoleum blocks. All other materials are provided.

Tuesday – Thursday, December 12 – 14 / 9 am – noon

This course is a 3-day intensive study covering the use of color with emphasis on how seeing relates to color choices. Students will gain a good foundational working knowledge of how to mix and use color as it relates to making artwork. The class will be exposed to many color theories, which will be put into practice. Each lesson begins with the concepts to be covered, demonstration of the techniques, hands on experience.

SUPPLY LIST: 

SUPPORTS 
Inexpensive canvas boards or panels. Students who wish to do the homework will need to double the number of panels. 5 – 11″ x 14” (OPTIONAL – add one more for homework*)

OIL OR ACRYLIC PAINT
1 – 37 ml tube of oil paint in the following colors:

COLOR NAME 
WHITE Titanium White (2 tubes are suggested) 
YELLOW Cadmium Lemon, Windsor Yellow, Hansa Yellow Medium or Cadmium Yellow Light 
RED Cadmium Red Hue, Cadmium Red Medium or Cadmium Berium Red (not deep) 
BLUE French Ultramarine Blue or Ultramarine Blue 
BLACK Ivory Black
MAGENTA (OPTIONAL*) Permanent Rose or Quinacridone Red 
CYAN (OPTIONAL*) Thalo Blue or Phthalo Blue 

You may bring whatever paint you have as long as they are the correct hues or colors. I recommend inexpensive Windsor Newton student colors. 

FOR OILS ONLY OIL PAINTING MEDIUM 
Neo MeGilp Medium 2oz or Larger 

OIL PALETTE – Gray Matters, palette paper or equivalent 
CLEANING JAR – Silicoil cleaning jar or other small jar with lid 
CLEANING SOLUTION – 1 – 8oz bottle of artist grade Walnut oil 
BRUSH CLEANER – 2.5 OZ small cake of The Masters Brush Cleaner
BRUSHES – Bring what you have – recommend at least one filbert #8 

FOR ACRYLICS ONLY
Large water container to clean brushes Sta-wet pallet (larger the better) 

PAPER TOWELS
1 roll of BLUE shop paper towels (OPTIONAL – add one more for homework*) 

WET PANEL CARRIER
Inexpensive cookie sheet covered in aluminum foil or aluminum roasting pan for wet painting transport

Approximate Materials Cost $100. With OPTIONAL ITEMS $130. 

Instructor: David McCamant 
Ages: Adults (15+) / All Levels

Sundays, February 11 – March 4 / 1 – 4 pm

Students will enjoy developing their painting techniques and skills in this observational open studio class.  Weekly subject matter will rotate between nude and clothed models and still-lifes. Each class will begin with brief instruction followed by an open studio format painting class. Students may use acrylic or oil paint. Dry media is also welcome.

Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: Adult (18+) / All levels

Supply List:

• Color recommendations are as follows though all mediums are welcome for this open studio class:
  Titanium White 
  Ultramarine Blue 
  Cadmium Red Medium or Light
  Lemon or Cadmium Yellow 
  Light Yellow Ochre 
  Burnt Sienna
• Selection of brushes
• Pallet
• Palette knife
• Painting Board or Canvas
• Container/jar water and brushes
• Paper towels
• Cheap Plastic Ruler
• Gamsol mineral spirits (if working in Oil)

Sundays, January 7 – 28 / 1 – 4 pm

Students will enjoy developing their painting techniques and skills in this observational open studio class.  Weekly subject matter will rotate between nude and clothed models and still-lifes. Each class will begin with brief instruction followed by an open studio format painting class. Students may use acrylic or oil paint. Dry media is also welcome.

Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: Adult (18+) / All levels

Supply List:

• Color recommendations are as follows though all mediums are welcome for this open studio class:
  Titanium White 
  Ultramarine Blue 
  Cadmium Red Medium or Light
  Lemon or Cadmium Yellow 
  Light Yellow Ochre 
  Burnt Sienna
• Selection of brushes
• Pallet
• Palette knife
• Painting Board or Canvas
• Container/jar water and brushes
• Paper towels
• Cheap Plastic Ruler
• Gamsol mineral spirits (if working in Oil)

Wednesdays, January 17 – February 21 / 2 – 5 pm

Student new to oil or looking for a quick refresher will enjoy this introductory level course designed to teach basic oil painting techniques. Students will learn the properties of oil paint, application techniques, and color theory while recreating simple still life installations. Each class will focus on different painting techniques which will include a review of brushes and their function, blending techniques, color use and the grayscale and an introduction to textures.

Instructor: Ashley Follmer
Ages: Adult (15+) / Beginners Welcome!

Supply list:

Oil Paint: Ivory or Mars Black, Titanium White, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Red, Pthalo Blue, Yellow Ochre, Raw Umber, Alizerin Crimson (Windsor & Newton or Gumbacher Small Tubes 1.25 oz)

• Synthetic Brushes: Round: Size 0 and Bright: Sizes 2, 4, 8, 10 and 12 (six brushes total)

• Palette Sheets

• Turpenoid

• Jar for Turpenoid 

• Rag, Old T-Shirt, or Blue Mechanic’s Shop Towels 

• The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver 2.5 oz

• (6) 8 x 10” or 9 x 12” Stretched Canvases 

• (2) 8 x 10” Canvas Boards 

Thursdays, April 5 and 12 / 10 am – 2 pm

Learn to combine the texturing of ink and the vibrancy of watercolor to capture the beauty of of a floral bouquet. This class is designed to teach basic approaches to botanical illustration. Students will use photographs and live specimens for reference. Beginners and experienced students are welcome.

Supply list:
Watercolor Paint, Paper (140 lb cold press) and Pallet.
Additional required supplies:
No 8 or No 6 pointed watercolor brush
Micron black ink pens 005 and 01
HB pencil and eraser
Two water containers
Roll of paper towels
Supply list questions – carrollcharlet@sbcglobal.net
*Materials available at Nevada Fine Arts. Mention class registration for a 10% discount.

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

Sundays, February 25 – March 18 / 10 am – 2 pm

Learn the skills used in creating beautiful paintings using translucent watercolors.Beginners will learn the basics of pallet set up, color mixing and a range of watercolor techniques including washes, dry brush work and “special effects.”

Supply List:

• 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)
• Plastic studio pallet with at least 10 paint wells
• 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. (Single pieces can be purchased from the instructor during class for $2 each).  We will use approximately four sheets.
• Roll of paper towels
• 2 Plastic water containers.
• Additional watercolor supplies (paints, brushes, etc) are welcome but not necessary.

Please mail questions to carrollcharlet@sbcglobal.net
Supplies available at Nevada Fine Arts. Mention class registration and save 10%

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: Adult (15+) / Beginners welcome!

Wednesdays, February 21 – March 14 / 1 – 4 pm

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.

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.

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

Tuesday, January 30 / 10 am – 2 pm

This class is designed for anyone who would like to explore the medium of watercolor without the commitment.  Learn techniques such as washes, glazing, wet on wet and much more.  Find out if watercolor is for you.  The class is great for beginners who would like to experiment with watercolor techniques in an instructive setting. No experience necessary. All materials included with registration.

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: Adult (15+) / Beginners