Bristlecones are a wonderful subject for both realistic and impressionistic watercolors. Using paint and ink, students will learn to capture the essence of these wonders of the natural world.  Some watercolor experience is recommended. 

Wednesday, April 17
9 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Required Supplies: 

• Basic Watercolor Kit and pallet
• Watercolor Paper, 140 lb cold press (suggest Arches or Strathmore 400 series, student choice on size) 
• No 8 or No 6 pointed watercolor brush
• Micron black ink pens 005 or 01
• Sketch Pad
• Drawing pencil and kneaded eraser
• Two water containers

For questions regarding supplies, please contact carrollcharlet@sbcglobal.net   
*Materials available at Nevada Fine Arts (mention registration for 10% discount)

Learn to combine the texturing of ink and the vibrancy of watercolor to create illustrations while focusing on butterflies. Explore the tradition of scientific illustration while referencing specimens and photographs in this watercolor workshop. No experience necessary.

Wednesday, March 13
10 am – 3 pm

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Supply List:

• Tablet of 140# Watercolor paper (Casson, Arches, or Strathmore). NOTE: Paper can be purchased from instructor during class for $2 per sheet.
• Small round 10 well pallet with plastic lid
• Sketch tablet or paper
• Basic watercolor set (Reeves or Richardson set of 12 is fine, or your own set)
• 2 drawing or mechanical pencils, and a rubber eraser
• Fine point (005) black ink pen, MUST be waterproof
• Two plastic water containers
• Roll of paper towels

Learn the techniques to create luscious and loose impressionistic paintings of bouquets.  The class will include demonstrations in “dropping paint,” silhouetting and negative painting.  Some watercolor experience is recommended for this class.   

Thursdays, March 28 and April 4
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: Adult (15+) / Some experience in watercolor

Supply list: 

• 4 eye droppers
• 140 lb cold press Arches watercolor paper 9” x 12” or larger (Artist grade watercolor paper such as Arches is necessary for this technique)
• Your watercolor pallet
• No 6 and No 8 round watercolor brush
• ½” or 1” flat brush
• Graphite or mechanical pencil
• Kneaded eraser
• 2 plastic water containers
• Roll of paper towels
• For questions regarding materials, contact Carroll Charlet at carrollcharlet@sbcglobal.net

Learn the techniques to create luscious and loose impressionistic paintings of bouquets.  The class will include demonstrations in “dropping paint,” silhouetting and negative painting.  Some watercolor experience is recommended for this class.   

Wednesdays, February 20 and 27
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: Adult (15+) / Some experience in watercolor

Supply list: 

• 4 eye droppers
• 140 lb cold press Arches watercolor paper 9” x 12” or larger (Artist grade watercolor paper such as Arches is necessary for this technique)
• Your watercolor pallet
• No 6 and No 8 round watercolor brush
• ½” or 1” flat brush
• Graphite or mechanical pencil
• Kneaded eraser
• 2 plastic water containers
• Roll of paper towels
• For questions regarding materials, contact Carroll Charlet at carrollcharlet@sbcglobal.net

This intermediate level open studio class is designed for returning students and experienced students. Students should have a personal work in progress to work towards completing in this fun and social series. Each class will begin with a short lesson addressing a challenge or technique followed by open studio time to continue work on personal projects. Instructor will be on hand to assist with challenges, offer critique, instruction, and encouragement. 

Thursdays, January 17 – February 7
1 – 4 pm

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: Adult (15+) / Intermediate and Advanced Watercolor Students

Supply list: Please bring any supplies you own for your specific project. A recommended basic supply list is as follows:

• Watercolors: Cobalt Blue, Phthalo Blue, Lemon Yellow, Alizarin Crimson, Magenta, Sap Green, New Gamboge, Yellow Ochre. (Cotman or Van Gogh is fine; Windsor Newton is excellent)
• Your personal watercolor pallet
• 2 HB Pencils
• Watercolor Brushes: #6 & #10 Round (Silver/Black brand is recommended and available at Nevada Fine Arts)
• Pad of Arches 140# cold press watercolor paper
• Roll of paper towels
• 2 Plastic water containers

Learn the techniques of botanical illustration to capture the bounty of winter gourds in watercolor.  Students with watercolor experience and those new to watercolor are welcome.

Tuesday, January 8
10 am – 3 pm

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: Adult (15+) / All levels

Supply List:

– Basic watercolor set that includes yellows, sap green and reds (Beginner’s Reeves or Richardson Set is fine)
– Small round 10-well pallet
– No 6 or No 8 pointed/round watercolor brush
– Graphite or mechanical pencil
– Rubber eraser
– 2 plastic water containers
– Roll of paper towels
– Tablet of cold press 140 lb watercolor paper (2 sheets will be used in class). Students may opt to purchase single sheets of watercolor paper from the instructor for $2/sheet

For questions regarding materials, contact Carroll Charlet at carrollcharlet@sbcglobal.net

Teens ages 13 – 18 will have fun exploring the tactile nature of clay.  Instruction will encompass basic hand building, throwing on the wheel, and sculpture.  In this 5 day intensive for teens, students will learn about the basics of pottery, glazing and the transformation of their pieces from the heat of kiln. This will be a fun and educational class.  All works will be fired in the Museums’ kiln. All materials are included.

Monday – Friday, January 7 – 11
1:30 – 4:30 pm

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 13 – 18 / All levels

Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring the tactile nature of clay.  Instruction will encompass basic hand building, throwing on the wheel, and sculpture.  In this 5 day camp, students will learn about the basics of pottery, glazing and the transformation of their pieces from the heat of kiln. This will be a fun and educational class.  All works will be fired in the Museums’ kiln. Snack and materials are included.

Monday – Friday, January 7 – 11
8:30 am – noon

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 7 – 12 / All levels

Letterpress print your holiday cards using antique wood and metal type on Katherine’s Vandercook letterpress. During this fun day at Katherine’s studio, Meridian Press, you will learn the basics of letterpress printing: setting type, locking it up in the press, mixing ink and completing an edition of up to 25 two-color greeting cards. Envelopes will also be included.

Please bring an apron and some ideas for holiday cards. We will also look at at plenty of samples for ideas during class.

Saturday, December 1
10 am – 4 pm

Instructor: Katherine Case
Ages: Adult (15+) / All levels

Decorate a festive gingerbread house to take home and enjoy for the holidays. Kids will have fun frosting their houses and embellishing them with an assortment of candies to create that perfect winter scene. Dress for a mess!

Friday, December 14
6 pm

Ages: 1 – 12 with adult (registration is for 1 child/1 gingerbread house)