Sundays, November 15 – December 6 / 1 – 4 pm

Students will enjoy developing their portrait painting techniques and skills in this open studio class.  A live, clothed model will be present each week. Each class will begin with brief instruction followed by an open studio format painting class. Students may use acrylic or oil paint. Dry media is also welcome.

Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: 15 and up / All levels

Supply List:

Color recommendations are as follows though all mediums are welocome for this open studio class.

• Titanium White 
• Ultramarine Blue 
• Cadmium Red Medium or Light
• Lemon or Cadmium Yellow 
• Light Yellow Ochre 
• Burnt Sienna 
• Viridian Green 
• Burnt Sienna 
• Selection of brushes
• Pallet 
• Palette knife
• Painting Board or Canvas
• Container/jar water and brushes 
• Paper towels 
• Cheap Plastic Ruler
• Gamsol mineral spirits (if working in Oil)

Sundays, September 6 – October 11 / 1 – 4 pm

Students will be introduced to portrait painting techniques in the first two class sessions (without a model). The following four classes will have brief instruction at the beginning of class followed by an open studio format painting class working from a live model. Students may use acrylic or oil paint.

NOTE: These dates were changed from Sept 13 – Oct 18 to Sept 6 – Oct 11.

Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: 15 and up / All Levels

Required Supplies:

Color recommendations are as follows:

• Titanium White 
• Ultramarine Blue 
• Cadmium Red Medium or Light
• Lemon or Cadmium Yellow Light 
• Yellow Ochre
• Burnt Sienna
• Viridian Green 
• Burnt Sienna 

Selection of brushes 
Pallet
Palette knife
Painting Board or Canvas (16×12 or smaller, is appropriate) 
Container/jar water 
Brushes 
Paper towels
Cheap Plastic Ruler
Gamsol mineral spirits (if working in Oil)

Saturday, December 5 / 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.

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

Required Supplies: Small sewing scissors, small hand towel/dishtowel. Instructor to provide raffia, pine needles, thread.

Saturday, September 19 / 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.

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

Required Supplies: Small sewing scissors, small hand towel/dishtowel. Instructor will provide raffia, pine needles, thread.

Thursdays, October 1 – 15 / 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Learn how to use colored pencils to create vibrant realistic drawings! This course is designed to teach students how to blend colored pencils so that drawings aren’t grainy or textured. Through a variety of techniques students will learn how to mix colors, render details and utilize unique colors to draw a colorful still life and self-portrait.

Ages: 15 and up / Beginners Welcome!
Instructor: Ashley Follmer

Required Supplies:
• Prismacolor Colored Pencils (Student’s choice of 12-36 count)
• Q-tips
• Acetone
• Jar for Acetone
• Bristol Vellum Paper (Pad) 9 x 12”

Tuesdays, September 8 – October 6 / 6 – 9 pm

Students will enjoy this introductory level course designed to teach basic drawing techniques including rendering, figure drawing, and perspective. This class is designed to provide a foundation for drawing, teaching students how to realistically draw objects, environments and people. Each class will focus on different drawing techniques and strategies, beginning with rendering and shading objects in perspective to drawing a live model.

Instructor: Ashley Follmer
Ages: 15 and up / Beginners Welcome!

Required Supplies:
• Charcoal Pencils or Sticks 2B-6B Soft & Medium, 1 White Charcoal Pencil
• Graphite Pencils HB, B, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B
• Pencil Sharpener
• Kneaded Eraser, Pink Eraser
• Paper Blending Dowels (Various Sizes)
• Set of Soft Chalk Pastels
• Newsprint Pad
• Heavyweight White Drawing Paper

Sunday, October 4 / 10 am – 3 pm

NOTE: This class is now sold out.

Capture the beauty of autumn leaves. Using the techniques of botanical illustration learn to create pictures and cards in watercolor, pencil and ink. This class is open to all levels. *Supply list.

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

Wednesday, September 2 / 10 am – 3 pm

Bring summer flowers to life in watercolor. Learn botanical illustration techniques though instruction and demonstration. Botanical reference materials will be provided.

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels

Required Supplies:

• Basic watercolor set (paint and brush) 
• Small round 10-well pallet 
• Graphite or mechanical pencil 
• Rubber eraser 
• 2 plastic water containers 
• Tablet of cold press 140 lb watercolor paper* 
• Lunch

*Single sheets of watercolor paper may be purchased during class

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

Sunday, August 23 / 10 am – 3 pm

Learn watercolor techniques that capture the beauty of lake, sky and granite that makes Tahoe so unique. This workshop will include a walk-through of the NMA’s new and exciting Lake Tahoe exhibit.

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels Required

Supplies:

• Basic watercolor set (paint and brush) 
• Small round 10-well pallet
• Graphite or mechanical pencil 
• Rubber eraser 
• 2 plastic water containers 
• Tablet of cold press 140 lb watercolor paper* 
• Lunch 

*Single sheets of watercolor paper may be purchased during class

Saturday, August 8 / 10 am – 2 pm

NOTE: This class is now sold out.

This class is designed for anyone who would like to explore the medium of watercolor without the commitment! Experiment with techniques such as glazing, masking, wet on wet, hard edges and much more. Find out if watercolor is for you. This class is also good for beginners who would like to play with watercolor techniques in an instructive setting. All materials included.

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: 15 and up / All levels