Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring a variety of art mediums in this fun and interactive camp. Over this five-day camp, participants will have the opportunity to hand-build clay sculptures, paint mini-masterpieces and sketch in the Museum galleries. A daily snack and all materials are included with registration.

Monday – Friday, June 14 – 18
9 am – noon

Instructor: Amy Lawrence
Ages: 7 – 12

In this two-day workshop students will create their own marbled designs on three different silk scarves.

During the first day we will discuss and practice patterns and color combinations that work well for marbled silk scarves. Students will have ample practice time to experiment and develop their vision in the standard marbling tray before moving on to the large scarf tray.

On day two we will prepare two 20” x 72” trays to create silk scarves. Students will take turns on these trays to execute each scarf with the assistance of the instructor.

Thursday and Friday, August 26 and 27
10 am – 5 pm

Instructor: Pietro Accardi
Ages: Adult (15+) | All levels

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.

Monday, June 28
10 am – 5 pm

Instructor: Pietro Accardi

Ages: Adults (15+) / All levels*

*some book arts experience is helpful but not required

This popular marbling workshop will introduce students marbling techniques on fabric that can be used for covering books and boxes. Students will begin the day by working on basic marbling skills. With the instructor’s guidance, they will work on new patterns with an eye for nuance. The main focus will be on marbling fabric to create book cloth, and techniques for other textile uses will also be discussed. At the end of the day, the instructor will demonstrate how to prepare pieces of marbled cloth for use in bookbinding. Students will leave with their own stack of 15 marbled fabric pieces. All materials provided with registration.

Saturday, June 5
10 am – 5 pm

Instructor: Pietro Accardi
Ages: Adults (15+) / All levels

Designed with K-12 educators in mind, this workshop will explore classroom practices related to diversity, equity, access and inclusion (DEAI) in the classroom and will provide tools to assess and develop intentionality. This workshop will provide tools and active discussion to help challenge biases and inequities in education based on differences in gender, ethnicity, linguistic background and other characteristics.

This workshop is presented by award winning author, Dr. Donald Easton-Brooks, Dean of the College of Education at the University of Nevada, Reno.

VIRTUAL CLASS INFO: This class will be held online through Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent to registrants the day before class begins. 

Saturday, January 23
9 am – noon

Instructor: Dr. Donald Easton-Brooks
Ages: Adults (15+) 

This course offers 3 hours of NV state-approved professional development for educators.

The following book is recommended (not required) reading.
Ethnic Matching: Academic Success of Students of Color by Donald Easton-Brooks.

Meditation is a technique that supports inner peace and wellness. Meditation can be a cornerstone of a healthy, happy, productive life and help support balance during periods of uncertainty. This class will be presented virtually and will provide meditation techniques that can be accomplished at home. This class is taught by an expert who has over 30 years of experience helping people just like you. It does not require concentration or any special skill. You will learn different techniques each week that you will be able to use on your own. All are welcome, from first-timers to advanced students. 

VIRTUAL CLASS INFO: This class will be held online through Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent to registrants the day before class begins. 

Tuesdays, October 6 – 20
noon – 1 pm

Instructor: Stephen Jacobs 
Ages: Adults (15+) 

Instructor Notes: Please wear comfortable clothes. You will meditate while seated at home. 

Designed with K-12 educators in mind, this workshop will explore classroom practices and techniques to create a more culturally responsive learning environment. This workshop will provide tools and active discussion to help challenge biases and inequities in education based on differences in gender, ethnicity, linguistic background and other characteristics.

This workshop is presented by award winning author, Dr. Donald Easton-Brooks, Dean of the College of Education at the University of Nevada, Reno.

VIRTUAL CLASS INFO: This class will be held online through Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent to registrants the day before class begins. 

Saturday, October 24
9 am – noon

Instructor: Dr. Donald Easton-Brooks
Ages: Adults (15+) 

This course offers 3 hours of NV state-approved professional development for educators.

The following book is recommended (not required) reading.
Ethnic Matching: Academic Success of Students of Color by Donald Easton-Brooks.

Meditation is a technique that supports inner peace and wellness. Meditation can be a cornerstone of a healthy, happy, productive life and help support balance during periods of uncertainty. This class will be presented virtually and will provide meditation techniques that can be accomplished at home. This class is taught by an expert who has over 30 years of experience helping people just like you. It does not require concentration or any special skill. You will learn different techniques each week that you will be able to use on your own. All are welcome, from first-timers to advanced students. 

VIRTUAL CLASS INFO: This class will be held online through Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent to registrants the day before class begins. 

Tuesdays, September 22 – October 6
noon – 1 pm

Instructor: Stephen Jacobs 
Ages: Adults (15+) 

Instructor Notes: Please wear comfortable clothes. You will meditate while seated at home. 

Quickly gain basic landscape oil painting skills with this simple approach and start creating your own original landscapes with confidence. This course simplifies the complexities of landscape oil painting. You’ll learn how to control light and shadow, create dimension with atmospheric perspective, how to compose for maximum visual impact and more! Leave the fears and frustrations experienced by many beginners behind and approach painting the landscape with new-found confidence.

VIRTUAL CLASS INFO: This class will be held online through Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent to registrants the day before class begins. While the class will be held virtually, your registration will include admission to the Museum. You are encouraged to visit the Museum during normal Museum hours.

Wednesdays, October 28 – November 18
9:30 am – noon 

Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels
Instructor: Mike Callahan

SUPPLY LIST:

Paint: M. Graham brand 
Titanium White (37ml) Hansa Yellow (37ml), Quinacridone Rose (37 ml), Phthalocyanine Blue (37 ml)

Thinner: Weber Turpenoid (pint) or similar artist’s grade odorless mineral spirits. 

Medium: M. Graham Walnut Oil (4oz)

Silicoil cleaning jar or other small glass jar with sealable lid (for thinner)

Small can such as olive can (for medium)

Brushes:
Synthetic Brights OR Filberts: Silverbrush Bristlon #2, #4, and #10
Or 
Connoisseur Pure Synthetic, #2, #4, and #10
Or any quality hog bristle in those sizes if the student already owns their own brushes.

Painting or Palette knife (steel, NOT plastic)

Disposable Palette
New Wave Disposable Palette (grey) or similar

Brush Cleaner
The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver – Preserver, 1 oz

4-canvas panels or stretched canvases 9”x12”, 11”x14” OR 12”x16”

Roll of absorbent paper towels (i.e. Viva or Blue Shop Towels)

Optional: Nitrile gloves

Approximate cost of above items $100- $120

Quickly gain basic oil painting skills with this simple approach and start creating your own original art with confidence. Students will learn techniques to help simplify the complexities of oil painting, alleviating the fears and frustrations experienced by many beginners. Students will learning how to gather and compose your own references and how to use a simple, repeatable process to execute a painting from start to finish. This course is designed to equip you with the skills and know-how to create your very own, original painting in oil and to begin your artistic journey! 

VIRTUAL CLASS INFO: This class will be held online through Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent to registrants the day before class begins. While the class will be held virtually, your registration will include admission to the Museum. You are encouraged to visit the Museum during normal Museum hours.

Wednesdays, September 30 – October 21
9:30 am – noon

Ages: Adults (15+) / All Levels
Instructor: Mike Callahan

SUPPLY LIST:

Paint: M. Graham brand 
Titanium White (37ml) Hansa Yellow (37ml), Quinacridone Rose (37 ml), Phthalocyanine Blue (37 ml)

Thinner: Weber Turpenoid (pint) or similar artist’s grade odorless mineral spirits. 

Medium: M. Graham Walnut Oil (4oz)

Silicoil cleaning jar or other small glass jar with sealable lid (for thinner)

Small can such as olive can (for medium)

Brushes:
Synthetic Brights OR Filberts: Silverbrush Bristlon #2, #4, and #10
Or 
Connoisseur Pure Synthetic, #2, #4, and #10
Or any quality hog bristle in those sizes if the student already owns their own brushes.

Painting or Palette knife (steel, NOT plastic)

Disposable Palette
New Wave Disposable Palette (grey) or similar

Brush Cleaner
The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver – Preserver, 1 oz

4-canvas panels or stretched canvases 9”x12”, 11”x14” OR 12”x16”

Roll of absorbent paper towels (i.e. Viva or Blue Shop Towels)

Optional: Nitrile gloves

Approximate cost of above items $100- $120