In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to create a cloth- or paper-covered case binding and attach it to an existing paperback book or blank journal. Along the way, you’ll be introduced to essential bookbinding tools and techniques—no prior experience required. Bring a paperback book you’d like to rebind or a blank journal along with your marbled paper from Saturday’s workshop to work with. All tools and materials will be provided.

Sunday, May 3
10:30 am – 3:30 pm

Instructor: Bobby Lee
Age: Adult ( 16+)  All Levels:

Learn how to make your own books and journals in this hands-on introduction to bookbinding workshop. Starting with a brief introduction to the form of the book, students will learn how to identify different parts of the book and plan out materials and content. Using basic bookbinding tools and techniques, students will learn 3-4 different binding structures and leave with finished models that can be used as journals and sketchbooks or as reference models for creating your own at home. These skills will provide a foundation that can be built upon to create more advanced structures. All materials and tools will be provided and no prior bookbinding experience necessary!

Sunday, April 19
10:30 am – 3:30 pm

Instructor: Bobby Lee
Age: Adult ( 16+) | All Levels

In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to create a cloth- or paper-covered case binding and attach it to an existing paperback book or blank journal. Along the way, you’ll be introduced to essential bookbinding tools and techniques—no prior experience required. Bring a paperback book you’d like to rebind or a blank journal along with your marbled paper from Saturday’s workshop to work with. All tools and materials will be provided.

Sunday, March 15 
10:30 am – 3:30 pm

Instructor: Bobby Lee
Age: Adult ( 16+)  All Levels:

Working in oil or acrylic paint, students will explore value divisions in landscapes and the basics of brush sketching and massing. With these skills students will learn how to relate color to value and will gain a better understanding of identifying spatial cues in a landscape. Using foundational skills students can then explore under-painting, glazing and dry-brushing techniques.

Saturday & Sunday, May 23 and 24
9 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels

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

  • 5 – 7 Canvas Boards 16×12 or smaller
  • Palette Knife
  • Palette
  • Paper Towels
  • Selection of bristle brushes (small, med and large)
  • Assortment of brushes.
  • Palette knife, paper towels and a few canvas boards, 8×10 or bigger.

  Paint Colors:

  • Cobalt Blue
  • Ultramarine Blue
  • Alizarin Crimson
  • Black
  • Cadmium Red Light
  • Cadmium Yellow or Hansa Yellow
  • Burnt Sienna
  • Titanium White

  For Oils: Gamsol, turpentine or walnut oil for use as a brush medium or cleaner.

Working in oil or acrylic paint, students will explore value divisions in landscapes and the basics of brush sketching and massing. With these skills students will learn how to relate color to value and will gain a better understanding of identifying spatial cues in a landscape. Using foundational skills students can then explore under-painting, glazing and dry-brushing techniques.

Saturday & Sunday, April 18 and 19
9 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels

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

  • 5 – 7 Canvas Boards 16×12 or smaller
  • Palette Knife
  • Palette
  • Paper Towels
  • Selection of bristle brushes (small, med and large)
  • Assortment of brushes.
  • Palette knife, paper towels and a few canvas boards, 8×10 or bigger.

  Paint Colors:

  • Cobalt Blue
  • Ultramarine Blue
  • Alizarin Crimson
  • Black
  • Cadmium Red Light
  • Cadmium Yellow or Hansa Yellow
  • Burnt Sienna
  • Titanium White

  For Oils: Gamsol, turpentine or walnut oil for use as a brush medium or cleaner.

Working in oil or acrylic paint, students will explore value divisions in landscapes and the basics of brush sketching and massing. With these skills students will learn how to relate color to value and will gain a better understanding of identifying spatial cues in a landscape. Using foundational skills students can then explore under-painting, glazing and dry-brushing techniques.

Saturday & Sunday, March 28 and 29
9 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels

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

  • 5 – 7 Canvas Boards 16×12 or smaller
  • Palette Knife
  • Palette
  • Paper Towels
  • Selection of bristle brushes (small, med and large)
  • Assortment of brushes.
  • Palette knife, paper towels and a few canvas boards, 8×10 or bigger.

  Paint Colors:

  • Cobalt Blue
  • Ultramarine Blue
  • Alizarin Crimson
  • Black
  • Cadmium Red Light
  • Cadmium Yellow or Hansa Yellow
  • Burnt Sienna
  • Titanium White

  For Oils: Gamsol, turpentine or walnut oil for use as a brush medium or cleaner.

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!

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

Sunday, March 22
10:30  – 11:30 am

Instructor: Monica Pang
Ages: 3 – 6 years

This advanced Ikebana, freestyle course explores contemporary, non-traditional composition while maintaining the foundational principles of line, mass, balance, and ma (negative space). Students will synthesize structural techniques from moribana and nageire, applying asymmetrical balance, dynamic line construction, and intentional spatial tension to create sculptural floral works. It is imperative that you have completed the Moribana and Nageire Ikebana classes to ensure technical fluency in foundational mechanics and compositional theory.
 

*Note: Truus Ten Kate Sharp has 40+ years of experience practicing Ikebana.

Thursdays, March 5 – 26
5:30 – 7:30 pm

Instructor: Truus Ten Kate Sharp
Age: Adult (16+) | Intermediate

Supplies List: 

• Garden Sheers or Large Kitchen Scissors

Learn about the basics of working with clay for producing decorative and functional pottery. Students will learn the process and various techniques for going from an idea to a 3 dimensional completed glazed piece. The class will cover slab and coil construction as well as an introduction to throwing pieces on the wheel. An overview of decorating and glazing techniques for completing the piece will be presented.  All firings will be done by the museum in an electric kiln and all materials will be provided.

*Note: This session will be 8 weeks.

Wednesdays, May 6 – June 24
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Jeff Hardcastle
Ages: Adult (16+) | Beginners 

Intermediate and advanced level students will enjoy developing their hand building and/or wheel throwing projects in this class. The instructor will introduce students to new techniques such as lidded, forms, vases, and image transfer. Students are encouraged to come to class with ideas for their own projects while the instructor will encourage experimentation and assist students as needed.

*Note: This session is 8 weeks.

Sundays, May 3 – June 21
10 am – 1 pm

Instructor: Jeff Hardcastle
Age: Adult (16+) | All levels