Tuesdays, February 23 – March 8 / 5:30 – 8:30 pm

Come join us for three weeks of mixed media play and get a taste for all that encaustic (hot wax) has to offer. This class will include a brief overview of the basic encaustic skills and then dive deeper into exploring the best ways to marry various mediums with wax. We will be playing with inks, charcoal, watercolor, mica powders, oils, and collage. Week one will focus on surfaces and backgrounds. We will make some of our own custom surfaces to work on and explore different ways of adding transparent colors and pattern. Week two will focus on collage and transfer techniques with clear wax to add images to the mix. Week three will focus on techniques that add details to our work, like stitching, incising, and mica powders. Students may complete a piece each week focusing on different techniques or continue working on pieces throughout the three weeks. 

Instructor: Jessica Weems
Ages: Adult (15+) / All levels

SUPPLY LIST: 

Any mixed media supplies you already own and love (stamps, inks, paints, pens, but no acrylic can be used with wax).

Images/Papers/Text/Maps
To collage this can be anything on medium-weight to tissue-weight paper, even napkins! A class selection will also be made available to play and experiment with.

Photocopied Images/Text/Papers
To transfer these must be toner-based PHOTOCOPIES from a copy shop (Staples, Kinkos, etc.) of any images/text/maps/illustration. Laser prints should also work. Ink-based images WILL NOT TRANSFER! Must be toner! Transferring will FLIP/MIRROR the images so get them mirror-flipped when photocopying to fix this.

Any scraping/carving tools you already own (many will be provided if you do not have any)

Sunday, April 17 / 10 am – 3 pm

Learn to combine the texturing of ink and the vibrancy of watercolor to create whimsical works of animals and plants.  This class is designed to teach basic approaches to animal illustrations.  No experience necessary.  

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

Supply list: 

Watercolor Paint, Paper (140 lb cold press) and Pallet.

NOTE: If you don’t have your own kit you may purchase a kit which will include paper, paint and a pallet for $10 directly from the instructor. Please e-mail carrollcharlet@sbcglobal.net in advance so it can be prepared. 

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.

Tuesday, July 12 – Thursday, July 14 / 10 am – 3 pm

NOTE: This class is now sold out and the wait list for this class is full.

Learn the skills used in creating beautiful watercolor landscapes in this three-day summer intensive. Students will use photo reference and will explore the various qualities of watercolor. While this class is open to students of all levels, some watercolor experience is recommended. *Supply list.

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: Adult (15+) / All levels (some experience working with watercolors recommended)

Sunday, February 21 / 10 am – 3 pm

NOTE: This class is now sold out. Please join us for the next session on March 24. Please click here to register for the March 24 session or e-mail claire.munoz@nevadaart.org to be placed on the waitlist for this class.

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. *Supply List.

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

Fridays, January 22 – February 12 / 9 am – noon

Beginning and experienced students will enjoy this four-week open studio format watercolor series. Students are invited to bring works in progress or begin new projects 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+) / All Levels

Thursdays, January 14 – February 11 / 1 – 4 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
All supplies area available at Nevada Fine Arts

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

Saturday, January 9 / 10 am – 3 pm

Learn watercolor techniques that capture the beauty of lake, sky and granite that makes Tahoe so unique.This workshop will include a walk-through of the Museum’s exhibition Tahoe: A Visual History.

Supply List:

• Basic watercolor set (paint and brush)
• Small round 10-well pallet
• Graphite or mechanical pencil
• Rubber eraser
• 2 plastic water containers
• Tablet of cold press 140 lb watercolor paper*
• Lunch or money to purchase a to-go lunch with Chez Louie
• * Single sheets of watercolor paper may be purchased during class

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

Tuesdays, April 5 – May 3 / 6 – 9 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 (Pale or Lemon), Cadmium Red, Pthalo Blue, Yellow Ochre, Raw Umber, Alizerin Crimson (Windsor & Newton or Gumbacher Small Tubes 1.25 oz)
• Synthetic Brushes: Flat and Bright Sizes 2, 4, 8, 10 and 12
• Palette Sheets
• Turpenoid
• Jar for Turpenoid
• Rag, Old T-Shirt, or Mechanic’s Towels
• The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver 2.5 oz
• (5) 8 x 10” or 9 x 12” Canvases
• (2) 8 x 10” Canvas Boards 

Tuesdays, February 16 – March 15 / 6 – 9 pm

Students will enjoy this introductory level course designed to teach basic acrylic painting techniques including blending, impasto, and dry brush. Students will paint from still life installations, paint portraits, and create abstract compositions combining various techniques. Each class will approach acrylic paint differently to provide an introduction as to how the medium can be utilized for different styles and subject matter.

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

Supply List:

• Artist Grade Acrylic Paint (Golden, Liquitex, or Grumbacher) *Not Liquitex Basics: Cadmium Red, Cadmium Yellow Light, Phthalo Blue, Raw Umber, Alizerin Crimson, Titanium White, Mars Black in  2, 3, or 5 oz tubes
• Jar for Water
• Palette Sheets
• Synthetic Brushes: Flat, Bright and Round Sizes 2, 4, 8, 10 and 12
• Palette Knives (Variety of Sizes)
• The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver 2.5 oz
• (5) 9 x 12” or 11 x 14” Canvases
  
• Roll of paper towels (blue shop towels are great) or rags

Thursdays, April 28 – June 2 / 9 am – noon

Inspired by the exhibition “American Impressionism” students will use oil paint to explore color, light and shadow in the style of the Impressionists.  This series will explore brushwork techniques, cropped compositions, color breaking and mixing colors directly on canvas.

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

SUPPLY LIST:

SUPPORTS: Inexpensive canvas boards or panels. Students who wish to do the homework will need to double the number of panels.

• 1 – 11″ x 14” (OPTIONAL – add one more for homework*)
• 2 – 8″ x 10″ (OPTIONAL – add two more for homework*)
• 3 – 6″ x 8″ (OPTIONAL – add three more for homework*)

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

• 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 – Permanent Rose or Quinacridone Red  
• CYAN – 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 Winton student colors.

PAINTING MEDIUM:Neo MeGilp Medium 2oz or Larger

BRUSHES: Recommend Connoisseur brand #2106 pure synthetic oil paint brushes or any artist quality manufacturer VERY IMPORTANT

• 1 each #6 and #8 Long-Handled Filberts

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

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.

NOTE: Painting techniques will not use any solvent or turpentine, only painting medium.