This class is designed for anyone who would like to explore the medium of watercolor without the commitment.  Learn techniques such as washes, glazing, wet on wet and much more.  Find out if watercolor is for you.  The class is great for beginners who would like to experiment with watercolor techniques in an instructive setting. Open to all levels, beginners welcome.

Thursday, August 15 

10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages 15 and Up / All Levels

Supply list: All materials included.

Please bring a sack lunch or snack.

Inspired by the artwork and lifestyle of Georgia O’Keeffe this class explores the color palette of the high desert through the intersection of plants and natural dyes. Working with Brooke Walshaw of Terrior Herbals, students will learn about regional dye plants and how to ethically harvest them. After harvesting the plants, Sarah Lillegard will take students through the natural dye process for silk, linen and wool textiles. By the end of the two-day workshop, students will have a dyed fabric swatches and a primer to working with natural dyes of the Great Basin. Class includes a guided walk through the Living Modern, Georgia O’Keeffe show.

Saturday and Sunday, September 14 – 15 (*September 14 includes an on-site visit to a nearby farm to harvest plant material.)
9 am – 1 pm

Instructor: Sarah Lillegard
Ages:  Adult (15+) / All levels

Supply list:

All supplies supplied by instructor. 

CANCELED: Please see class listing page for alternative classes.

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.

Tuesdays, October 15 – November 19
9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Instructor: Amy Lawrence
Ages: Adult (15+) / Intermediate 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.

Tuesdays, August 13 – September 17 
9:30 am – 12:30 pm

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

Have fun and learn the skills to create wheel thrown or hand built pottery in this six-week class designed for the beginner or those hoping to improve their ceramic skills. Stoneware clay will be used and cone 6 glazes will be available.  All firings will be done by the museum in an electric kiln. All materials are provided.

Wednesdays, October 16 – November 20
6 – 9 pm

Instructor: Amy Lawrence
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Create decorative and functional pottery in this six-week class designed for the beginner as well as those who have taken intermediate pottery classes in the past.  Students will learn how to work with clay in both hand building, and wheel-throwing techniques. Finishing methods such as decorating, stamping, painting, and staining will be introduced as well as the discussion and practice of firing and glazing of clay works. Stoneware clay will be used and cone 6 and cone 06 glazes will be available.  All firings will be done by the museum in an electric kiln. All materials are provided.

Tuesdays, October 15 – November 19
6 – 9 pm

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Nevada K-12 Educators: Please note, this course has been approved by the Nevada Department of Education for 1.0 in-service credit. Please contact Jen.henry@nevadaart.org if you wish to receive in-service credit.

Learn to paint and harmonize the figure in its natural surroundings by simplifying values, properly using warm/cool colors and the principles of light. Painting intensives are designed to offer specific instruction on a variety of techniques and painting challenges.

Students may use acrylic or oil paint. Dry media is also welcome.

Saturday and Sunday, August 17 and 18
9 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Suggested Supply List:

Color recommendations are as follows though all mediums are welcome for this studio class:

Titanium White

Ultramarine Blue

Cadmium Red Medium or Light

Lemon or Cadmium Yellow

Burnt Sienna

Selection of brushes

Pallet

Palette knife

Painting Board or Canvas

Container/jar water and brushes

Gamsol or Turpintine- (if using oils)

Paper towels

Sack Lunch

This class will explore a variety of exercises focusing on painting from direct observation.  Emphasis will be placed on conceptual and technical skill development through presentations, lectures, demonstrations, critiques, experiments and intensive studio practice. Students will experiment with and investigating material techniques to create paintings and combine effective compositions to further develop technical skills.

Thursday – Friday, August 1 – 2
9:00 am – noon

Instructor: Mahedi Anjuman
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Supply List:

– Artist Grade Acrylic Paint (Golden, Liquitex, or Grumbacher) (*Not Liquitex Basics) Cadmium Red, Cadmium Yellow Light, Phthalo Blue, Raw Umber, Alizerin Crimson, Titanium White, Mars Black

· Palette Sheets or Paint Pallete (optional)
· Acid Free Artist Tape ½”
· Paint Brushes: Flat, Bright and Round Sizes 2, 4, 8, 10 and 12 (not Synthetic)
· Palette Knives (Variety of Sizes)
· 5- 9 x 12” or 11 x 14” Canvases
· Elmer’s Glue-all Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue, Extra Strong
· Magazine/Newspaper for collage (optional)