This weekly summer art series introduces students to a diverse group of contemporary America artists represented in the World Stage exhibition. Each week we will focus on three artists and will explore themes found in the exhibition and techniques inspired by the artists. This week’s theme is Color and Pattern and will focus on the work of artists Mark Bradford, Willie Cole and Mickalene Thomas.

This virtual art camp will be held online through Zoom. Camp will meet Tuesday – Thursday from 10 am – noon. An art kit is included with your registration and can be picked up at the Museum in on a Monday, July 13 from 10 am – 5 pm. Please email claire.munoz@nevadaart.org if an alternate pick up is needed. If you are outside the region and need a kit mailed to you (please provide 10 days notice for mail time). While the camp will be held virtually, your registration will include admission to the Museum for you and your family for the week of your chosen camp and we encourage you to visit! In addition to the provided art kit, please have the following supplies available each day: pencil, scissors, glue stick, ruler. 

Tuesday – Thursday, July 14 – 16
10 am – noon

Ages: 7 – 12

Instructor: Lance Smith

Learn about composition in painting and develop your watercolor skills while being inspired by the artwork of Georgia O’Keeffe. Students will begin by going looking at the art of O’Keeffe’s floral paintings, specifically the 1939 paining Hibiscus with Plumeria currently on view at the Museum. This class is ideal for beginners, or those wishing to refresh their skills. 

Virtual Class: This virtual class will be held online through Zoom. Please have Zoom installed on your device and enable the audio and video feature. A Zoom link will be sent to you a day before class begins.

Instructor: Reena Spansail
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Sunday, July 12
10 am – 2 pm

Supply List:

    -Your personal watercolor pallet 
    -If you are a beginner getting ready to purchase your first watercolor paints we suggest: https://www.amazon.com/Winsor-Newton-Cotman-Sketchers-14-Pieces/dp/B00004THXI/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1541442397&sr=1-1&keywords=windsor+newton+travel+watercolors
   -Several sheets of 140 lb cold pressed watercolor paper (recommended professional grade such as Arches, Daler Rowney Langton Prestige, Kilimanjaro)
   -Frisket or Masking fluid
   -Roll of paper towels
   -Drawing pencil (mechanical pencil works the best)
   -Kneaded eraser
   -2 Plastic water containers
   -At least 3 brushes: Rounds # 4 & 8, Rigger brush (recommended Silver/Black Velvet brushes)
   Supplies can be found at Nevada Fine Arts (limited supply), dickblick.com, cheapjoes.com

Virtual Class: This virtual class will be held online through Zoom. Please have Zoom installed on your device and enable the audio and video feature. A Zoom link will be sent to you a day before class begins.

Learn to create beautiful fused glass earrings and pendants. Each person can choose to make: Option #1 (1) set of earrings and (1) pendant, Option #2 (3) sets of earrings, or option #3 (2) pendants. Findings or backings are all attached later, by the teacher, to the artwork to ensure all jewelry can be worn. Students will learn to cut flat glass, use frits, stringers, dichroic sparkly glass, and even pebbles to create beautiful hand-made jewelry. All work is created in molds that are later fired. All materials come with the class.

Thursday, August 27
5 -8 pm

Instructor: Jessica Schimpf
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels welcome

Please wear closed toe shoes.

Learn to create beautiful fused glass coasters or suncatchers. Students will learn basic cutting, scoring and breaking methods with flat fusible glass. We will experiment with rods, frits, stringers, dichroic sparkly glass and more! Create one large or two small small sun-catchers in any design. No heat involved and no experience necessary!

Thursday, August 13
5 – 8 pm

Instructor: Jessica Schimpf
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels welcome

Please wear closed toe shoes.

Learn to create beautiful fused glass coasters or suncatchers. Students will learn basic cutting, scoring and breaking methods with flat fusible glass. We will experiment with rods, frits, stringers, dichroic sparkly glass and more! Create one large or two small small sun-catchers in any design. No heat involved and no experience necessary!

Thursday, July 30
5 – 8 pm

Instructor: Jessica Schimpf
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels welcome

Please wear closed toe shoes.

Covid 19 Museum School Policies:

– All students will be requested to wear a mask for the duration of their visit inside the Museum school. Mask will be provided upon request.

– Please exercise social distancing when in close proximity to other students and staff. Class sizes and seating arrangements have been changed to allow for 6 feet of social distance.

– Please note, snacks and drinks will no longer be distributed during class. Students are encouraged to bring their own personal water bottle and snack if needed to class.

– Please do not attend class if you or anyone in your household (including anyone who you have experience close contact with over the last 14 days) are feeling ill. To request a refund or options to reschedule please email Jen.Henry@nevadaart.org

Learn to create beautiful fused glass coasters or suncatchers. Students will learn basic cutting, scoring and breaking methods with flat fusible glass. We will experiment with rods, frits, stringers, dichroic sparkly glass and more! Create one large or two small small sun-catchers in any design. No heat involved and no experience necessary!

Friday, July 17
5 – 8 pm

Instructor: Jessica Schimpf
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels welcome

Please wear closed toe shoes.

Covid 19 Museum School Policies:

– All students will be requested to wear a mask for the duration of their visit inside the Museum school. Mask will be provided upon request.

– Please exercise social distancing when in close proximity to other students and staff. Class sizes and seating arrangements have been changed to allow for 6 feet of social distance.

– Please note, snacks and drinks will no longer be distributed during class. Students are encouraged to bring their own personal water bottle and snack if needed to class.

– Please do not attend class if you or anyone in your household (including anyone who you have experience close contact with over the last 14 days) are feeling ill. To request a refund or options to reschedule please email Jen.Henry@nevadaart.org

Learn to create beautiful fused glass coasters or suncatchers. Students will learn basic cutting, scoring and breaking methods with flat fusible glass. We will experiment with rods, frits, stringers, dichroic sparkly glass and more! Create one large or two small small sun-catchers in any design. No heat involved and no experience necessary!

Thursday, July 9
5 – 8 pm

Instructor: Jessica Schimpf
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels welcome

Please wear closed toe shoes.

Covid 19 Museum School Policies:

– All students will be requested to wear a mask for the duration of their visit inside the Museum school. Mask will be provided upon request.

– Please exercise social distancing when in close proximity to other students and staff. Class sizes and seating arrangements have been changed to allow for 6 feet of social distance.

– Please note, snacks and drinks will no longer be distributed during class. Students are encouraged to bring their own personal water bottle and snack if needed to class.

– Please do not attend class if you or anyone in your household (including anyone who you have experience close contact with over the last 14 days) are feeling ill. To request a refund or options to reschedule please email Jen.Henry@nevadaart.org

Using bold colors, modern patterns and engaging compositions, students will use acrylic paint combined with colored pencil to create inspired portraits of their animals. In this two-day intensive, student will work with basic drawing skills, contour lines, loose gridding and blocking techniques to layout the portraits on wooden panels. Final pieces will be completed in acrylic. Each student can expect to complete a 18” x 24” wooden panel or two in this workshop. All materials are provided with registration.  Students are asked to bring their own photos for reference. 

Saturday and Sunday, August 22 and 23
9 am – 12:30 pm

Instructor:Emily Reid
Ages:Adults (15+) All levels

Please bring reference photos of the pet you wish to paint. 

Using bold colors, modern patterns and engaging compositions, students will use acrylic paint combined with colored pencil to create stylized flower paintings. In this two-day intensive, student will work with basic drawing skills, contouring lines, loose gridding and blocking techniques to layout the designs on wooden panels. Final pieces will be completed in acrylic. Each student can expect to complete two 18” x 24” wooden panels in this workshop.
All materials are provided with registration.  Students may work from a selection of provided photos or are welcome to bring their own photos for reference. 

Saturday and Sunday, July 18 and 19
9 am – 12:30 pm

Instructor: Emily Reid
Ages: Adults (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. 

Saturday, July 25
9 am – noon

Instructor: Joe Morales
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

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

Covid 19 Museum School Policies:

– All students will be requested to wear a mask for the duration of their visit inside the Museum school. Mask will be provided upon request.

– Please exercise social distancing when in close proximity to other students and staff. Class sizes and seating arrangements have been changed to allow for 6 feet of social distance.

– Please note, snacks and drinks will no longer be distributed during class. Students are encouraged to bring their own personal water bottle and snack if needed to class.

– Please do not attend class if you or anyone in your household (including anyone who you have experience close contact with over the last 14 days) are feeling ill. To request a refund or options to reschedule please email Jen.Henry@nevadaart.org