Open up new possibilities with your watercolors by painting on Ampersand’s Aqua Board panels. Once complete, these paintings can then be sealed for protection, using either a cold wax or spray varnish, and framed without glass. In this class, students will understand how to prep the boards before painting, learn how easy it is to fix problem areas, how to keep washes smooth, and adding layers and values. A working knowledge of watercolors is preferred.

Sunday, October 16
10 am – 3 pm

Instructor: Ronnie Rector
Ages: Adult (15+) | Some watercolor experience preferred

Supplies List: Show email confirmation receipt at Nevada Fine Arts to receive a 10% discount.

• Ampersand Aquabord panel, 8×10 – either flat or cradled
• 2” to 3” Hake brush
• Your usual watercolor supplies:
• Professional-grade paints like Daniel Smith or M Graham preferred.
• Palette for mixing colors, like a plate with edges or a 6×9 metal cookie sheet.
• Watercolor Brushes: rounds and/or flats.
• Try to bring good-sized brushes, like a size 10 round and/or a ½” flat.
• Wide-mouthed container for water
• Paper towels
• Mr. Clean Magic Eraser – original version, not with detergent
• Pieces of scrap watercolor paper

Questions? Email me – ronnierector@yahoo.com

In this workshop, I will share with you some really great tips, tricks and techniques I have learned along the way, either through my own experimentation or from some pretty amazing artists including Carl Purcell, Karen Frey, the late, great, Charles Reid, and John Salminen. You don’t need to be an expert for this class; I’ll show you how a lot of special effects are accomplished, and how to get those really great darks that make your paintings exceptional! No middle-value blah paintings here!

*This class will be held in the Redfield Learning Center on the 3rd floor of the Museum. 

Sunday, November 6
10 am – 3 pm

Instructor: Ronnie Rector
Ages: Adult (15+) | Working knowledge of watercolor painting is recommended.

Supply list: Bring your confirmation receipt

1 or 2 artist-quality watercolors and brushes, size 8 and 6 rounds are great; a 2” or 3” Hake brush and an inexpensive rigger for masking.

Watercolor paper – 1 full 22×30” sheet of good quality watercolor paper (Arches or Fabriano), cold press

• 1 piece 16×20” foam core or other stiff board to mount paper to
• Masking tape
• Masking fluid
• Small container of salt
• Small bar of soap (hotel sized type)
• Paper towels
• Generously sized container for water
• 1 sheet graphite transfer paper
• Ball-point pen for tracing image (suggest blue or red to see where you’ve traced)
• Spray bottle for water (small Windex bottle works great)
• Blow dryer
• 1 clean baby food jar or similar small container with secure lid

Interested in learning how to paint animals? In this class, students will work with the instructor to learn techniques to create whimsical animal portraits in watercolor and ink. Using a simple approach, this style is great for journaling and greeting cards.  

Thursday, October 13
10 am – 2 pm

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

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

• Supply list:
• Basic Watercolor kit
• A med sized WC brush and a small, pointed WC brush, # 4 or smaller
• Fine tipped (.005) water resistant black ink pen. Recommend Micron.
• White guache
• 2 sheets of #140 lb. Water color paper (Strathmore 400series or Arches)
•  Paper can be purchased from Instructor for $2 a sheet

Inspired by her Czechoslovakian heritage, instructor Iva Neveux will introduce student to basic painting techniques to create beautiful holiday ornaments. Each student will create two hand-painted ornaments using combinations of dots, lines, dashes and curves.  All materials included with registration.

Wednesday, November 30
5 – 8 pm

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

Capture the beauty of autumn leaves with watercolors. Using the watercolor techniques of wet on wet, wet on dry and lifting, students will learn to create pictures and cards using a loose and expressive approach. This class is open to all levels, beginners are welcome.

Wednesday, November 9
5 – 9 pm

Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages: 15 and Up | All Levels

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

• Your personal watercolor pallet including your several different reds, yellows, greens, blues including indigo and earths including burnt sienna & burnt umber
• If you are a beginner getting ready to purchase your first watercolor paints
• Watercolor brushes including a 1” flat and a #4 and # 8 or #10 round brushes
• Graphite or mechanical pencil
• Kneaded eraser
• Tracing paper
• 2 plastic water containers
• Pad of Arches cold press 140 lb watercolor paper (9”x12” or larger), other 100% cotton brands will also work (Daler Rowney, Bee Paper, Winsor Newton).
• Roll of paper towels

The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, have always been a fascinating subject for painters, photographers, and observers. In this class we will capture the beauty of this phenomenon with watercolors. 

We will first explore the greens, yellows and dark blues that work best for the northern lights. We will be using mostly the wet in wet approach. In the later stages of the painting the wet on dry approach and lifting will be used. 100% cotton paper is highly recommended.

Tuesday, October 18
5 – 9 pm

Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages: 15 and Up | All Levels

Supply list: Show email confirmation at Nevada Museum of Art for a 10% discount. 

• Watercolor pallet including your preferred yellows, blues including indigo, permanent red or permanent magenta, and viridian or phthalocyanine green
• Variety of watercolor brushes including 1” flat, #6, # 8 or #12 round (the size of the brushes should correspond with the size of paper you choose to paint on)
• Several sheets of Arches cold press 140 lb watercolor paper (9”x12” or larger); other 100% cotton brands will also work (Daler Rowney, Bee Paper, Winsor Newton)
• Student grade watercolor paper (Strathmore series 400) for testing color mixes 
• Graphite or mechanical pencil
• Kneaded eraser
• Tracing paper (optional)
• White gouache (optional)
• Two plastic water containers
• Spray bottle and mister bottle
• Roll of paper towels

Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring the tactile nature of clay. Instruction will encompass basic hand building, throwing on the wheel, and sculpture. In this 4 day camp, students will learn about the basics of pottery, glazing and the transformation of their pieces from the heat of kiln. This will be a fun and educational class. All works will be fired in the Museums’ kiln. Snack and materials are included.

Monday – Friday, January 2 – 6
8:30 am – noon

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 7 – 12 | All levels

In this workshop students will learn the fundamental principles of graphic design through both visual instruction and hands-on practice on iPads. Students will be given design briefs to exercise their understanding of design theories, and how they can utilize layout, type and color to communicate deeper messages. In this one-day graphic design workshop, you will learn how to apply design principles by structuring a visual hierarchy using space and type. No previous design experience is necessary as this course will serve as a foundation for individuals wishing to step into the design world. 

NOTE: iPad Pro and software will be provided for students to use during class time.

Saturday, November 5
11 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Joseph Morales
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels

Kids ages 7– 12 will have fun playing on the Museum’s iPad Pros as they work on story-boarding, character design and animation in this after school series. Students will also have an opportunity to explore and sketch using the iPads in the Museum’s galleries while looking for inspiration for their own work. A snack and all materials are included with registration.

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

Instructor: Joseph Morales
Ages: 7 – 12 | All levels

Kids ages 7– 12 will have fun playing on the Museum’s iPad Pros as they work on story-boarding, character design and animation in this after school series. Students will also have an opportunity to explore and sketch using the iPads in the Museum’s galleries while looking for inspiration for their own work. A snack and all materials are included with registration.

Monday – Friday, October 3 – 7 
9 am – noon

Instructor: Joseph Morales
Ages: 7 – 12 | All levels