Wednesdays, October 29 to November 19 / 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Young artists will enjoy creating viewing both contemporary and historical references of animals in art. Drawing from the Museum’s exhibitions, students will explore basic painting and drawing techniques in this four-week series. All materials and a snack are included with registration.

Instructor: Merry Mathers
Ages: 7 – 12 / All Levels 

Wednesdays, October 8 – October 22 / 6 – 9 pm

Improve your life drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a nude model in this popular open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request. Both male and female models will be posed and drawn.

NOTE: This class will be taught offsite at The Holland Project (140 Vesta Street in Reno)

Instructor: Jerry Stinson

Ages: 18 and up / All levels

The following are suggested basic supplies – all media are welcome, so please bring whatever supplies you need for whichever media you are using.

• Drawing board – 20”x 26” or larger (light-weight masonite works best) 
• Newsprint pad – 18”x 24” – rough surface recommended 
• Bull dog clamps or similar to attach pad to board

Medium and Support Items:

• Vine charcoal, thin and fat pieces 
• Choice of conte crayon
• 6B graphite pencil or sticks
• China marker
• Compressed charcoal
• Carbon pencil
• Any other suitable medium of your choise for drawing on newsprint
• Large kneaded eraser 
• Pink pearl eraser 
• Portable pencil sharpener or utility knife (best for soft/medium pencils) 
• Clean small rags 
• Sandpaper pad for sharpening drawing mediums 
• Stumps for blending (optional)

Saturday November 8 / 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Using your own personal DSLR camera and inexpensive props, learn how to take great shots of 2-D and 3-D artwork and objects. Students will be asked to bring in one 2-D and one 3-D object or artwork (can be made by you, store bought or something you already own). Students will address challenges with lighting and shadows, cropping, angles and pro-tricks to getting successful shots.

This class is eligible for 0.5 in-service credit. A limited number of teacher scholarships are available for this class. Please contact Claire Munoz at 775.398.7260 if you are interested in applying for a teacher scholarship or taking this class for in-service credit.

Instructor: MD Welch
Ages: 15 and up / All levels

Required Supplies: TBA

Tuesdays, November 11 – 25 / 5:30 – 8:30 pm

This class is designed for beginning to intermediate photographers who have purchased a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera, which is a camera with removable lenses. Course participants will explore the specific features of DSLR cameras, as well as general photographic skills and techniques to make great pictures.

Instructor: MD Welch
Ages: 15 and up / All levels

Required Supplies:
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.

Thursday November 20 / 5:30 – 8:30 pm

Ladies are invited to get crafty with this fun and social workshop. Students will decorate ceramic tiles with paint in a pattern of their choice to be used as decorative and stylish drink coasters. A great project to create hand-made holiday and hostess gifts. 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: 21 and Up / All Levels

Saturdays, October 18 and 25 / 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

This class is designed for beginning to intermediate photographers who have purchased a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera, which is a camera with removable lenses. Course participants will explore the specific features of DSLR cameras, as well as general photographic skills and techniques to make great pictures.

Instructor: MD Welch
Ages: 15 and up / All levels

Required Supplies: 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.

Saturday, November 22 / 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!

Instructor: Lisa Kornze
Ages: 6 months to 3 years with adult

Tuesdays, November 18 to December 9 / 6 – 9 pm

Have fun while improving your drawing skills! This class will focus on using classical techniques to create a stunning portrait. In this class students will be introduced to gesture drawing, structure of the human face, two-value block-in, rhythm, lines and much more. For the final two classes, we will have a live model pose to further develop your skills.

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

Required Supplies:

• Vine Charcoal
• Various types of charcoal sticks
• Charcoal pencils
• Kneaded eraser 
• Newsprint/charcoal paper

Saturday, November 22 / 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!

Instructor: Lisa Kornze
Ages: 6 months to 3 years with adult

Wednesdays, November 5 – November 19 / 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Improve your life drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a nude model in this popular open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request. Both male and female models will be posed and drawn. NOTE: This class will be taught offsite at The Holland Project (140 Vesta Street in Reno)

Instructor: Jerry Stinson 

Ages: 18 and up / All levels

Suggested Supplies: The following are suggested basic supplies – all media are welcome, so please bring whatever supplies you need for whichever media you are using. – Drawing board – 20”x 26” or larger (light-weight masonite works best) – Newsprint pad – 18”x 24” – rough surface recommended – Bull dog clamps or similar to attach pad to board – Medium and Support Items: – Vine charcoal, thin and fat pieces – Choice of conte crayon, 6B graphite pencil or sticks, china marker, compressed charcoal, carbon pencils, or any suitable medium for drawing on newsprint – Large kneaded eraser – Pink pearl eraser – Portable pencil sharpener or utility knife (best for soft/medium pencils) – Clean small rags – Sandpaper pad for sharpening drawing mediums – Stumps for blending (optional)