In this open studio course, students are free to paint any subject matter and work in any style. Bring in a current piece you are working on or create a new one! The instructor will roam during the class, giving students tips and instruction throughout the 3 hours of class. The instructor will provide subject matter for students who want to paint but may not have anything specific in mind. 

*Note: This painting class will be with oil paints. Bring in any supplies you are currently using and some materials can be provided if needed. 

Tuesdays, December 5 – 19
9 am – noon

Instructor: Mike Callahan
Age: Adult (15+) | All Levels

This class simplifies the complexities of landscape and gives the beginner a solid foundation upon which to begin painting representational landscapes in oil. To many people, painting the landscape in oil is an overwhelming undertaking. It doesn’t have to be if approached systematically. Landscape basics in oil class is just that – a systematic approach to understanding and representing the landscape in oil. The student will gain a solid understanding of atmospheric perspective and the nature of light and form in the landscape. The student will then apply this understanding to painting skies, mountains, trees, rocks, water and other elements of the landscape with a particular emphasis on the Sierra landscape. During the second half of the course, the student will have the option to work on personal landscape projects under the guidance of the instructor.

Tuesdays, November 7 – 28
9 am – noon

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

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

• Paint: M. Graham brand Titanium White (37ml) Hansa Yellow (37ml), Quinacridone Rose (37 ml), Phthalocyanine Blue (37ml)
• 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
•  Canvas or Panels: 4-canvas panels or stretched canvases 9”x12”, 11”x14” OR 12”x16”,
• Paper towels (i.e. Viva or Blue Shop Towels)
• Nitrile gloves.

Do you have a piece of clothing that you’ve always wanted to fix or alter? This is the class for you! This class will focus on winter coats and students will work under the guidence of the instructor and learn introductory techniques for heming and repairing your clothing. Students  will focus on learning to take measurements and then repair and alter the jacket. Some experience is helpful but not necessary.

*Note: Please do not bring in waterproof jackets.

Saturday, November 11
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Selah Pena
Adult: (15+) | All levels

Parent and child will enjoy exploring a variety of styles and techniques in this fun introductory art workshop. This one-hour workshop encourages creative development and artistic play for our youngest artists in a fun and casual environment. Dress for a mess!

Sunday, December 17
10:30  – 11:30 am

Instructor: Monica Pang
Ages: 3 – 6 years

Parent and child will enjoy exploring a variety of styles and techniques in this fun introductory art workshop. This one-hour workshop encourages creative development and artistic play for our youngest artists in a fun and casual environment. Dress for a mess!

Sunday, November 26
10:30  – 11:30 am

Instructor: Monica Pang
Ages: 3 – 6 years

Witness your child’s first painting with no mess at home. Your little one will make a creative keepsake for the family to cherish. Not only is finger painting tons of fun, it is also an excellent feeling (kinesthetic) experience and is fantastic for the development of all the big and small muscles in your growing child’s fingers, arms, shoulders, neck and back. Finger painting is wonderful for the development of color recognition, experimentation and color mixing and is terrific for developing creativity.

Dress for a mess! Messy play for babies and toddlers is crucial to healthy sensory development. Messy activities provide important foundational building blocks, sensory experiences and muscle and brain growth, all of which prepare children for later success and learning. 

Sunday, December 3
9:30 – 10:30 am

Instructor: Monica Pang
Ages: 6 months – 2 years

Supply List: Change of clothes/diaper and a towel

Witness your child’s first painting with no mess at home. Your little one will make a creative keepsake for the family to cherish. Not only is finger painting tons of fun, it is also an excellent feeling (kinesthetic) experience and is fantastic for the development of all the big and small muscles in your growing child’s fingers, arms, shoulders, neck and back. Finger painting is wonderful for the development of color recognition, experimentation and color mixing and is terrific for developing creativity.

Dress for a mess! Messy play for babies and toddlers is crucial to healthy sensory development. Messy activities provide important foundational building blocks, sensory experiences and muscle and brain growth, all of which prepare children for later success and learning. 

Sunday, November 12
9:30 – 10:30 am

Instructor: Monica Pang
Ages: 6 months – 2 years

Supply List: Change of clothes/diaper and a towel

Students will become fearless creators as we explore the world of mixed media! Under the instructor’s guidance, students’ creative process is nurtured through learning basic techniques in painting, collage, and printmaking. Emphasis will be on combining creative techniques in mediums and using materials in innovative ways to create works of art. Through the understanding of the elements of art and the principles of design, students will leave the camp with foundational skills to create and engage in art around them. Snack and materials are provided. 

Monday – Friday, October 2 – 6
9 am – noon

Instructor: Monica Pang
Age: 7 – 11 | All Levels

A clamsehll box, is a type of protective packaging and storage solution typically used for valuable or delicate items such as books, documents, artwork, photographs or other valuable objects. The design of a clamshell box resembles the shape of a clamshell and consists of two hinged halves that open and close like a book. Students will work closely with the instructor to create a custom designed box and basic tips and tricks of box making will be shared during the construction of the box. All materials are provided.

Saturday, November 11
10 am – 5 pm

Instructor: Pietro Accardi
Adult: (15+) | All levels

Collaging is the art of sticking various different materials such as photographs, pieces of paper or fabric on to a backing. In this class, students will learn about the aesthetics of collage, melding the ideas of reality and fiction as the instructor guides them through the process of creating their own piece using everyday materials. 

Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring any materials you’d like to incorporate into your collage piece.

Saturday, December 30
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Sogand Tabatabaei
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels