Learn the basics of the Procreate app while using an iPad Pro. The class will be focused on what each tool does and how to utilize them to create finished digital illustrations, typography and short form animations. 

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

Sunday, September 5
9 am – noon

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

Beginning and advanced students will enjoy this five-day technique-based class focused on creating dramatic landscapes with special attention paid to the sky. Working from photo reference, students will explore the use of sensitive and effective strokes to manipulate paint with a brush and pallet knife. Students will explore texture and depth while creating dramatic landscape paintings.

Monday – Friday, October 25 – 29
9 am – noon

Instructor: David McCamant
Ages: 15 and Up | All Levels

Supply list: 

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 (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. An inexpensive option is Windsor Newton Winton student colors. ‘Artist Grade’ paints will produce better results in color mixing.

• 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

Intermediate and advanced level students will enjoy developing their hand building and/or wheel throwing techniques in this open studio ceramics class. Instructor will introduce students to new techniques, will encourage experimentation and will assist students with independent challenges.  Studio clay and glazes are provided.

Sundays, October 17 – November 21
9 am – noon

Instructor: Amy Lawrence
Ages: Adult (15+) | All levels- Some experience and familiarity with hand building and wheel throwing techniques.

Intermediate and advanced level students will enjoy developing their hand building and/or wheel throwing techniques in this open studio ceramics class. Instructor will introduce students to new techniques, will encourage experimentation and will assist students with independent challenges.  Studio clay and glazes are provided. Some experience and familiarity with hand building and wheel throwing techniques.

Sundays, September 5 – October 10
9 am – noon

Instructor: Amy Lawrence
Ages: Adult (15+) / All levels- Some experience and familiarity with hand building and wheel throwing techniques.

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.

Sundays, October 31 – November 14
9 am – noon

Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: 18 and up | 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)

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 and Sunday, October 16 – 17
9 am – 2:00 pm

Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: 15 and up | All Levels

Supply list:

 Paint Colors:

• Cobalt Blue
• Ultramarine Blue
• Thalo Blue
• Dioxazine Purple
• Cadmium Red Light
• Cadmium Yellow or Hansa Yellow
• Burnt Sienna
• Titanium White
• Canvas Board 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.

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

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-life’s. 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.

Mondays, September 20 – October 4
6 pm – 9 pm

Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: 18 and up | 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)

Students will be introduced to portrait painting techniques in this weekend intensive. Instructor will cover such topics as using a two-color palette, value scales, keying a painting, as well as, using both line and mass to create a portrait. Students may use acrylic or oil paint.

Saturday and Sunday, September 11 and 12
9 am – 2:00 pm

Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: 15 and up / All Levels

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

• Oil/Acrylic colors:
• White
• Black
• Ultramarine Blue
• Yellow (Hansa Yellow, Cadmium Yellow or something similar)
• Assortment of brushes.
• Red (Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson or something similar)
• Palette knife, paper towels and a few canvas boards, 8×10 or bigger.

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

This class will explore the origins of yarn. Taking raw wool freshly sheared from local sheep, students will wash it, card it, spin it into yarn and dye it. Students will finish the class with a custom skein of yarn that they have made from start to finish.

Tuesday and Wednesday, October 12 and 13
6 – 9 pm

Instructor: Lauren Gandolfo
Ages: 15 and Up | All Levels

In this 3-hour workshop we will experiment with everything but the kitchen sink painting tools! The kitchen is our inspiration, from spices to utensils. Be prepared to renew your excitement about watercolors as we play with textures, washes and special effects. All students will leave the workshop with a plethora of ideas and experiences.

Wednesday, October 6
6 – 9 pm

Instructor: Lauren Gandolfo
Ages: 15 and Up | All Levels