This course is an introductory exploration of screen printing using paper stencils. Screen printing is a fast and easy way to create everything from fields of color to detailed and intricate designs – the possibilities are endless. In this course, students will learn about screen maintenance, printing process and how to care for printing tools and supplies. Participants will walk away from the course with an edition of their own multi-layered screen prints with one-of-a-kind designs. 

Saturday, March 28
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Kolin Perry
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels

In this hands-on workshop, students will cut copper wire to length and transform it into a cuff bracelet through a range of foundational silversmithing techniques. Skills covered include straightening, cutting, hammering, annealing, soldering, and forming, along with proper use of pliers, files, and sandpaper. Participants will also set a stone into a sterling silver bezel cup, creating a cohesive piece that complements the Beginning Silversmithing pendant and earring classes. This class is ideal for students ready to gain confidence and refine their metalworking skills while creating a wearable work of art. All supplies are provided.

*Note – There will be a 30 minute break for lunch.

Saturday, March 21
10 am – 4:30 pm

Instructor: Jill Atkins
Age: Adult (16+) | Beginner and Intermediate

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of silversmithing as you create your own custom ring. Guided step-by-step, you’ll measure and cut metal, then hammer it to fit your exact finger size. You’ll also construct and solder a bezel setting, carefully securing a stone of your choice to your ring. To finish, you’ll add your personal touch with a brushed, polished, or patinated surface—resulting in a one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art.

*Note – There will be a 30 minute break for lunch.

Saturday, March 7
10 am – 4:30 pm

Instructor: Jill Atkins
Age: Adult (16+) | Beginner and Intermediate

An indestructible cover, inspired by Italy’s 1970’s solution to the Yellow Pages in public phone booths, this 360-degree flexible binding offers many advantages because it bends and does not break! It offers visual and tactile delight, employing strips of articulated boards and marbled fabric. In this workshop, instructor Pietro Accardi will instruct students in the art of this rare binding technique. Students will create a large and small articulated blank journal that can beautifully withstand the ravages of time. All materials provided.

Sunday, March 15 
10 am – 5 pm

Instructor: Pietro Accardi
Ages: Adults (16+) |  All levels: Some book arts experience is helpful but not required

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, April 12
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, March 8
9:30 – 10:30 am

Instructor: Monica Pang
Ages: 6 months – 2 years

Supply List: Change of clothes/diaper and a towel

Unleash your creativity in this hands-on ceramic hand-building class designed for both beginners and intermediate students. Explore the fundamental techniques of pinch, coil, and slab construction as you transform raw clay into expressive vessels and sculptural forms. Through guided demonstrations and individualized instruction, you’ll learn how to shape, refine, and assemble your pieces, as well as discover surface techniques and glazing methods to enhance your finished work. All materials are provided.

Thursdays, March 5 – April 9
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Brittany Sundheim
Age: Adult (16+) | Beginner and Intermediate

In this 5-week course, students will work with the instructor on learning button up shirt design and fitting. Over the duration of this course, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of shirt design, fitting techniques, reading a pattern, sewing a button hole, hem and more! The pattern will be provided. 

Note: The Museum School has Singer Brilliance 6180 brand sewing machines, tools and fabric for students to use but please feel free to bring your own machine and supplies if you’d like. 

Tuesdays, March 3 – 31
5 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Selah Peña
Age: Adult (16+) | All levels

This class introduces students to the benefits of using triads — a limited palette of three colors — to paint landscapes. By painting the same landscape multiple times, each with a different triadic palette, students will develop a deeper understanding of color harmony, emotional impact, and creative interpretation. By the end of this class, students will have a collection of unique landscape paintings and a deeper understanding of how to use color intentionally to transform their art.

Wednesday, March 11
4 – 8 pm

Instructor: Iva Neveux
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels

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

• Primary colors on your palette (2-3 yellows, 2-3 reds & 2-3 blues
•   100% cotton, 140 lb cold pressed 9 x 12” sheets
• Watercolor brushes (round #4 or #6, #8 or #10, flat 1 inch
• Roll of paper towels
• Drawing pencil
• Tracing paper
• Masking or painter’s tape
• Kneaded eraser

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.

Wednesday, March 4
4 – 8 pm

Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages: Adult (16+) | 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