Students in this level II class will explore the art of Slumping Glass! You’ll start by first designing a clear and colored flat glass piece to fit the swoop mold to create a beautiful 6” piece. Under the guidance of the instructor, you  will briefly review the process of designing, cutting, melting, annealing, and kiln-forming the glass. Additionally, students will learn about the science, history, technology, and culture of this unique medium. All supplies are provided. NO open-toed shoes. 

Note: Students signing up for this class are required to have taken the kiln forming class or have prior knowledge of kiln forming.

Thursday, June 26
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Sheri Fisher
Ages: Adult (16+) | Intermediate

“Cameras don’t take photos, people do.” This four-week beginner photography course, led by professional commercial photographer Ryan Cleek, focuses on building essential skills that go beyond the camera. Students will learn the fundamentals of camera settings, composition, and lighting through hands-on assignments designed to reflect real-world shooting scenarios, helping you create better photos with confidence.

Note: Ryan Cleek is a photographer and filmmaker with over 20 years of experience. 

Wednesdays, July 16 – August 6
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Ryan Cleek
Ages: Adult (16+) | Beginners and Intermediate

Join us for a fun needle felting workshop where you’ll learn the basics of this soft sculpting technique while creating your own charming pincushion! In this class, students will be guided step-by-step as you create the base and then use 2-D needle felting techniques to add your own adorable “garden friend” — think ladybugs, bees, butterflies, maybe mushrooms — all made from colorful wool. All supplies are provided.

Thursday, July 24
5 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels

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. 

Thursday, August 21
5:30 – 8:30 pm

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

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. 

Thursday, July 24
5:30 – 8:30 pm

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

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. 

Thursday, June 26
5:30 – 8:30 pm

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

An issue facing most scientists today is…communication.  Some people don’t have access to information, some people are overcome by jargon, and others simply don’t care unless it impacts them directly. How do scientists convey research to the public in a way that’s factual, interesting, and easily accessible?.  The answer is….the union of art and science. Join Tiffany Pereira, Associate Research Scientist and Scientific Illustrator at the Desert Research Institute for an interactive class on Scientific Illustration and Science Communication.  Learn what makes a scientific or botanical illustration special and how to construct a infographic to convey complex ideas. All supplies are provided.

Saturday, July 19
10 am – noon

Instructor: Tiffany Pereira
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels

In honor of Friday the 13th come improve your portrait drawing skills, have fun and explore a variety of media and paint or draw the bride of Frankenstein from a costumed live model. This drawing class is open to students using any drawing media they are most comfortable with. The instructor is well versed in all drawing mediums and will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction through demonstration and upon request. Please bring in any drawing media you have and the Museum School will have additional drawing materials for students to try out.

Friday, June 13
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Rachel Moseley
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels

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

• 18×24″ drawing, sketching, toned or newsprint pad
• vine charcoal
• compressed charcoal
• HB, 2b, 4b, 6b charcoal pencil 

In this one day class students will create a painting of their pet in just 5 hours! Working from photo reference, the instructor will guide students through texture painting techniques to help achieve the look of fur, feathers, scales, hair etc., and how to effectively create a successful composition of an animal. Students may use oil or acrylic paints for this class. 

Saturday, June 28 
10 am – 3 pm

Instructor: Rachel Moseley
Age: Adult (16+)  | All levels

Supply list: Bring email confirmation to Nevada Fine Arts for a 10% discount. 

•    2 high resolution color prints, 8×10 or larger
•    Paints:
•    Titanium White
•    Lamp Black
•    Burnt Sienna
•    Alizarin Crimson
•    Azo Yellow
•    Ultramarine Blue
•    Yellow Ochre
•    Olive Green
•    Any other colors you choose to bring
•    Brushes
•    Pallet or Pallet Paper
•    Turpenoid/liquin or other painting mediums of your choice if using oils
•    Canvas or primed board, 8×10, 9×14, or 11×14

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, August 17
9:30 – 10:30 am

Instructor: Monica Pang
Ages: 6 months – 2 years

Supply List: Change of clothes/diaper and a towel