Kids’ Corner: Intro to Ceramics

Join us for a fun and festive clay-making adventure! In this hands-on class kids ages 7-11 will learn fundamental hand building techniques including pinch pots, coil building, and basic sculpture to create unique themed masterpieces. Students will craft ornaments, festive lanterns, and more, exploring their creativity while gaining skills in working with clay. All materials are provided- just bring your imagination.

Mondays, April 6 – 27
5:30 – 7:30 pm

Instructor: Emily Reid
Ages: 7 – 11 | All Levels

Introduction to Sewing: Mastering the Basics

In this 4 week course students will learn to master the basics of sewing and complete your very own pillow and custom cover from a design and fabric of your choosing. If you’re a beginner or someone who needs a refresher, this class is for you!  Students will learn basic sewing machine mechanics and accessories, sewing machine control and coordination (sewing in lines, curves and corners), basic hand sewing and stitches, fabric and notion selection, proper cutting techniques, and how to start designing and executing  your own sewing projects. 

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, if you are familiar with it and supplies.

The Museum School also has an embroidery and serger/overlock machines for student use.  

Tuesdays, April 7 – 28
5 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Selah Peña
Age:
Adult (16+) | Beginner to Intermediate

Clothing Alterations 101: Learn to Hem and Repair

Do you have a piece of clothing that you’ve always wanted to fix or alter? This is the class for you! Bring in any article(s) of clothing that need alterations or repairing except for clothing with waterproofing material. Students will work under the guidance of the instructor and learn introductory techniques for altering and repairing your clothing. Some sewing machine experience is helpful. The Museum will have machines for students to use during class. 

*Note: Only bring in your machine if you are very familiar with using it. 

The Museum will have an embroidery and serger/overlock machines for student use. 

Thursday, April 23
5 – 8:30 pm

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

Clothing Alterations 101: Learn to Hem and Repair

Do you have a piece of clothing that you’ve always wanted to fix or alter? This is the class for you! Bring in any article(s) of clothing that need alterations or repairing except for clothing with waterproofing material. Students will work under the guidance of the instructor and learn introductory techniques for altering and repairing your clothing. Some sewing machine experience is helpful. The Museum will have machines for students to use during class. 

*Note: Only bring in your machine if you are very familiar with using it. 

The Museum will have an embroidery and serger/overlock machines for student use. 

Thursday, March 26
5 – 8:30 pm

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

Introduction to Screen Printing

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, May 23
10 am – 2 pm

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

Introduction to Screen Printing

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, April 25
10 am – 2 pm

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

Toddler Art Adventures

Parent and child will enjoy exploring a variety of styles and techniques in this fun introductory art workshop. This one-hour workshop encourages creative development and artistic play for our youngest artists in a fun and casual environment. Dress for a mess!

Note: This class will be held in the Redfield Learning Center on the 3rd floor of the Museum.

Sunday, May 24
10:30  – 11:30 am

Instructor: Monica Pang
Ages: 3 – 6 years

Toddler Art Adventures

Parent and child will enjoy exploring a variety of styles and techniques in this fun introductory art workshop. This one-hour workshop encourages creative development and artistic play for our youngest artists in a fun and casual environment. Dress for a mess!

Note: This class will be held in the Redfield Learning Center on the 3rd floor of the Museum.

Sunday, April 26
10:30  – 11:30 am

Instructor: Monica Pang
Ages: 3 – 6 years

Sensory Play in Paint for Babies

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, May 10
9:30 – 10:30 am

Instructor: Monica Pang
Ages: 6 months – 2 years

Supply List: Change of clothes/diaper and a towel

Bristlecone in Watercolor

Join this class to explore the unique character and enduring beauty of bristlecone pine trees in watercolor. Through a combination of wet-in-wet, wet-in-damp, and controlled wet-on-dry techniques, students will practice rendering expressive branching structures, twisted forms, and weathered trunks set against atmospheric backgrounds. You will learn how to convey age, resilience, and movement through intentional line quality, transparent layering (glazing), and strong value contrast, while simplifying complex natural forms into compelling compositions.

To complete the painting, we will also develop rocky terrain and high-elevation landscapes, using subtle shifts in temperature and color variation to create depth, light, and mood. By the end of the class, students will have a deeper understanding of how to capture texture, structure, and atmosphere in the landscape

Mondays, May 11 and 18
4 – 8 pm

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

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

  • Cool Orange, such as Pyrrol Orange  PO73 by Daniel Smith or Windsor Orange Red Shade by Winsor Newton or any orange made of PO73
    •      Ultramarine Blue PB 29
    •      Isoindoline yellow PY 139 or another bright warm yellow that can lean toward a deep golden yellow at full strength
    •      A variety of watercolor brushes including a 1” flat and a #4, # 8 & #12 round brushes, a rigger brush #2 or #3 
    •      Pad of Arches cold press 140 lb watercolor sheets (9”x12” or larger), other 100% cotton brands will also work (Daler Rowney, Bee Paper, Winsor Newton)
    •      Graphite or mechanical pencil
    •      Kneaded eraser
    •      Tracing paper
    •      Spray bottle with water
    •      Masking fluid, small container for liquid soap, rubber cement making fluid remover
    •      Roll of paper towels (optional)
    •      Two plastic water containers (optional)