Wednesday, April 6 / 6 – 8:30 pm

Ladies are invited to get crafty with this fun and social workshop. Create simple stamps from foam sheet cutouts applied to wood blocks to create stamps.  Using block printing techniques students will create a fun set of wood blocks which can be stamped to create unique stationary and works of art. Bring old friends, meet new ones and have a great night over a glass (or two!) of wine and a fun project designed for all skill levels.

Instructor: Casey Sibley

Ages: Adult (21+) / All Levels

Tuesday – Thursday, June 28 – 30 / 10 am – 3 pm

NOTE: This class is now sold out. To be placed on the wait list, please email claire.munoz@nevadaart.org

Using subjects from the early summer garden students will be instructed in the process of creating a botanical illustration in watercolor and mixed media. Both single subjects and composition work will be explored. While this class is open to all levels some experience in watercolor is recommended. *Supply list.

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

Saturday, April 9 / 10 am – 4 pm

Encaustic transforms and enhances images of all kinds. Bring in old photographs, new photographs, illustrations, images from books, text, music or maps and we will create beautiful pieces that honor the imagery of our lives. We will transfer and collage these images and also use carbon transfer paper, graphite, metal foils, and rub-ons as well. By the end of class you will have completed 3-4 small paintings with your images. If you are interested in encaustic this is a great introduction.

Instructor: Jessica Weems
Ages: Adult (Ages 15+) / All levels

Supply list: 

Images/Papers/Text/Maps to collage:
This can be anything on medium-weight to tissue-weight paper, even napkins! A class selection will also be made available to play and experiment with.

Photocopied Images/Text/Papers:
To transfer these must be toner-based PHOTOCOPIES from a copy shop (Staples, Kinkos, etc.) of any images/text/maps/illustration. Laser prints should also work. Ink-based images WILL NOT TRANSFER! Must be toner! Transferring will FLIP/MIRROR the images so get them mirror-flipped when photocopying to fix this. 

Tools:
Any scraping/carving tools you already own (supply sill be provided if you do not have any).

Wednesdays, March 2 – 16 / 6 – 9 pm

This class is designed for photographers working with a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera. Course participants will explore the specific features of DSLR cameras, as well as general photographic skills and techniques to improve their photography skills.  DSLR Camera Basics is a recommended -pre-requisite for this class, though photographers with some camera experience are welcome to register.

Instructor: MD Welch 
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Supply List: Students are required to bring have a DSLR camera, as well as their camera’s manual. A fully charged battery and memory card are also necessary for class. Any lenses that they own should also be brought to class.

Thursdays, April 14 – May 19 / 6 – 9 pm

Students will be introduced to a variety of techniques to help improve their portrait drawing skills. Topics covered will include the divisions of the head, two-value block-in, rhythm lines, lost edges and much more. The first two classes will be based in instruction while the remaining four classes will be dedicated to drawing from a live model.    

Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: Adult (15+) / all levels

Supply List: 

• Charcoal pencils (recommendations: General’s Charcoal, Ritmo, Conte)
• Soft compressed charcoal sticks
• White charcoal stick (optional)
• Blending stump
• Kneaded eraser
• Newsprint drawing pad 14”x17” or 18“x24” (smooth or rough depending on your preference)
• Box of Kleenex for smudging

Sunday, April 10 / 10:30 – 11:15 am

Bring your baby or toddler and go beyond finger-painting by blobbing, smushing, and smearing colors with hands and feet! Witness baby’s first painting with no mess at home. Your wee one will make a creative keepsake for the family to cherish. Dress for a mess!

Supply List: Change of clothes/diaper and a towel

Instructor: Lisa Kornze
Ages: 6 months – 3 years

Sunday, April 10 / 9:30 – 10:15 am

Bring your baby or toddler and go beyond finger-painting by blobbing, smushing, and smearing colors with hands and feet! Witness baby’s first painting with no mess at home. Your wee one will make a creative keepsake for the family to cherish. Dress for a mess!

Supply List: Change of clothes/diaper and a towel

Instructor: Lisa Kornze
Ages: 6 months – 3 years

Sunday, February 28 / 10:30 – 11:15 am

Bring your baby or toddler and go beyond finger-painting by blobbing, smushing, and smearing colors with hands and feet! Witness baby’s first painting with no mess at home. Your wee one will make a creative keepsake for the family to cherish. Dress for a mess!

Supply List: Change of clothes/diaper and a towel

Instructor: Lisa Kornze
Ages: 6 months – 3 years

Sunday, February 28 / 9:30 – 10:15 am

Bring your baby or toddler and go beyond finger-painting by blobbing, smushing, and smearing colors with hands and feet! Witness baby’s first painting with no mess at home. Your wee one will make a creative keepsake for the family to cherish. Dress for a mess!

Supply List: Change of clothes/diaper and a towel

Instructor: Lisa Kornze
Ages: 6 months – 3 years

Sunday, April 10 / 10 am – 2 pm

Create a miniature pine needle basket using natural materials. Learn from the basket making tradition of Audrey Frank’s native Nevadan Washoe/Paiute culture. Explore weaving methods by combining pine needles, Sinew and raffia in this one-day workshop. *Supply list.

Instructor: Audrey Frank
Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels