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. 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, August 8 – 22
9 am – noon

Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: 18 and up | All Levels

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

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, Variety of Brushes, Palette Knife, Painting Board or Canvas, Container/Jar for Water, Brushes, Cheap Plastic Ruler
• Gamsol mineral spirits (if working in Oil)

Working in oil 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, July 17 and 18
9 am – 2 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, 
• Selection of bristle brushes (Small, Medium and Large)

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. 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, July 5 – July 19
6 – 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, Variety of Brushes, Palette Knife, Painting Board or Canvas, Container/Jar for Water, Brushes, Cheap Plastic Ruler
• Gamsol mineral spirits (if working in Oil)

• 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. Photos will be used as reference for this Saturday’s class and provided by the instructor. A model will pose for Sunday’s class. Students may use acrylic or oil paint.

Saturday and Sunday, June 19 and 20
9 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Daniel Helzer

Ages: 15 and up | All Levels

Supply list: Oil/Acrylic colors:

• White, Black, Ultramarine Blue, Yellow (Hansa Yellow, Cadmium Yellow or Something Similar), Red (Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson or Something Similar)
• For Oils: Gamsol, tourpintine or Walnut Oil for Use as a Brush Medium or Cleaner.
• Assortment of brushes. Palette knife, Palette, a Few Canvas Boards, 8×10 or Bigger.

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, August 15
9 am – noon

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

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, July 25
9 am – noon

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, June 14 – 18
1 – 4 pm

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

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 is will be provided for students to use during class time.

Sunday, July 11
9 am – noon

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

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, June 20
9 am – noon

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, Aug 2 – 6
9 am – noon

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