Intro to Printmaking: Linoleum Block Prints

Contemporary linoleum block printing is an exciting, economical, and accessible alternative to traditional woodblock printmaking. Linoleum blocks can be easily printed at home with little set-up. Students will learn to transfer an image to a block, use tools to carve, register multiple layers, use a press, and print by hand. Class time will be dedicated to demonstrations of techniques, and ample working time with one-on-one instruction. Students will be able to use their blocks to create holiday cards or work to be hung on the wall! No printmaking experience is necessary! Students should bring in photographs, images from magazines, or drawings for inspiration. All other materials such as inks, paper, blocks, and carving tools are provided and included with your registration. 

Saturday, January 18
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Christina Michael
Ages: Adult ( 16+) | All Levels

Long Pose Figure in Any Medium

In this class students will work from a live, nude model, and a single pose for the entire 4 hour session. Long pose figure drawing gives students the time to develop a drawing beyond a gesture, and focus on more accurate measurements, as well as taking a deeper dive into value. Feel free to bring in any drawing or painting mediums for this class. There will be materials in the classroom for students to use. This class runs like an open studio, and the instructor will be present to give as much or as little instruction as each student requests.  

Saturday, December 21
10 am – 2pm

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

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

  • 18×24″ US Art Supply Canvas Pad (can be found on Amazon)
  • Long handle flat brushes, various sizes
  • Turpenoid odorless mineral spirits
  • Pallet or pallet paper
  • Roll of blue shop paper towels
  • vine charcoal
  • compressed charcoal
  • HB, 2b, 4b, 6b charcoal pencil 
  • Pastels
  • Suggested oil paints:
  • Lamp black
  • Titanium white
  • Alizarin Crimson

Life Drawing:

Improve your life drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a nude model in this popular studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate the class, offer instruction and demonstrations. Both male and female models will be used in short and long posed positions. 

Thursdays, February 6 – 27
10 am – 1 pm

Instructor: Rachel Moseley
Ages: Adult (18+) | All Levels

Supply list: Show a confirmation receipt 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 

Life Drawing

Improve your life drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a nude model in this popular studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate the class, offer instruction and demonstrations. Both male and female models will be used in short and long posed positions. 

Thursdays, January 9 – 30
10 am – 1 pm

Instructor: Rachel Moseley
Ages: Adult (18+) | All Levels

Supply list: Show a confirmation receipt 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 

Figure Painting

Improve your life painting skills and explore a variety of paint media while working freely from a nude model in this popular figure painting class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request and is a perfect class for beginner to advanced artists. Both male and female models will be placed in short and long poses.

Wednesdays, February 5 – 26
2 – 5 pm

Instructor: Rachel Moseley
Age: Adult (15+) | All levels

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

  • 18×24″ US Art Supply Canvas Pad (can be found on Amazon)
  • Long handle flat brushes, various sizes
  • Turpenoid odorless mineral spirits
  • Pallet or pallet paper
  • Roll of blue shop paper towels
  • Suggested oil paints:
  • Lamp black
  • Titanium white
  • Alizarin Crimson
  • Ultramarine Blue
  • Olive Green
  • Yellow ochre

Figure Painting

Improve your life painting skills and explore a variety of paint media while working freely from a nude model in this popular figure painting class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request and is a perfect class for beginner to advanced artists. Both male and female models will be placed in short and long poses.

Wednesdays, January 8 – 29
2 – 5 pm

Instructor: Rachel Moseley
Age: Adult (15+) | All levels

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

  • 18×24″ US Art Supply Canvas Pad (can be found on Amazon)
  • Long handle flat brushes, various sizes
  • Turpenoid odorless mineral spirits
  • Pallet or pallet paper
  • Roll of blue shop paper towels
  • Suggested oil paints:
  • Lamp black
  • Titanium white
  • Alizarin Crimson
  • Ultramarine Blue
  • Olive Green
  • Yellow ochre

Portrait Drawing

Improve your portrait drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a 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. Both male and female models will be posed and drawn. Please bring in any drawing media you have and the Museum School will have additional drawing materials for students to try out.

Wednesdays, February 5 – 26
10 am – 1 pm

Instructor: Rachel Moseley
Age: Adult (18+) | 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 

Portrait Drawing

Improve your portrait drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a 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. Both male and female models will be posed and drawn. Please bring in any drawing media you have and the Museum School will have additional drawing materials for students to try out.

Wednesdays, January 8 – 29
10 am – 1 pm

Instructor: Rachel Moseley
Age: Adult (18+) | 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 

Intro to Needle Felting: Christmas Angel

In this workshop, students will create their own needle felted angel. Using different wool materials including angelina fibers for sparkle, this little angel, which measures 3.5 inches, will be perfect as a tree ornament to cherish from year-to-year. This class is perfect for the beginner to intermediate felter and all supplies are provided. 

Wednesday, December 4
5:30 – 8:30 pm

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

 

Clay for Beginners

Learn about the basics of working with clay for producing decorative and functional pottery. Students will learn the process and various techniques for going from an idea to a 3 dimensional completed glazed piece. The class will cover slab and coil construction as well as an introduction to throwing pieces on the wheel. An overview of decorating and glazing techniques for completing the piece will be presented.  All firings will be done by the museum in an electric kiln and all materials will be provided.

*Note: This session will be 8 weeks.

Wednesdays, January 8 – February 26
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Jeff Hardcastle
Ages: Adult (16+) | Beginners