Watercolors are admired for their unique quality – translucence. Learn more about the pigments on your palette and experiment with mixing your own colors to keep the beautiful luminosity of the medium. This class explores color mixing, tonal values, color theory, painting with triads and learning how to avoid muddy mixes. Students will also learn about color properties such as temperature, intensity, lightfastness and more. The origins of pigments, different pigment properties and differences amongst manufacturers will also be discussed. An excellent class for both the beginner and advanced student

Wednesdays, April 17 – May 1
5 – 9 pm

Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages: (15+) | All Levels

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

• Your personal watercolor pallet (all pigments)
• Paper: 2 sheets 11 x 15 inches, 140 lb cold pressed watercolor paper (paper can be purchased from the instructor during class for $2 a sheet; we will use 2 or 3 sheets)
• Brushes: ½ or ¾ inch flat brush
• Roll of paper towels
• Drawing pencil
• Eraser (a soft eraser such as kneaded or General’s)
• 2 Plastic water containers  

Students will explore the amazing world of kiln-formed glass art by utilizing clear and colored flat glass and recycled art glass into molds along with various tools and techniques. Students will also slump glass bottles to create unique spoon rests, charcuterie boards and more! Learn more about the process of designing, cutting, melting, and kiln-forming the glass…then annealing your finished pieces. Additionally, students will learn about the science, history, technology, and culture of this unique medium. All supplies are provided.

Saturday, April 13
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Sheri Fisher
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels

Students will explore the amazing world of kiln-formed glass art by utilizing clear and colored flat glass and recycled art glass into molds along with various tools and techniques. Students will also slump glass bottles to create unique spoon rests, charcuterie boards and more! Learn more about the process of designing, cutting, melting, and kiln-forming the glass…then annealing your finished pieces. Additionally, students will learn about the science, history, technology, and culture of this unique medium. All supplies are provided.

Saturday, March 16
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Sheri Fisher
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels

Students will explore the amazing world of kiln-formed glass art by utilizing clear and colored flat glass and recycled art glass into molds along with various tools and techniques. Students will also slump glass bottles to create unique spoon rests, charcuterie boards and more! Learn more about the process of designing, cutting, melting, and kiln-forming the glass…then annealing your finished pieces. Additionally, students will learn about the science, history, technology, and culture of this unique medium. All supplies are provided.

Saturday, February 24
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Sheri Fisher
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels

Kids age 7 – 11 will explore a variety of art forms as we dive into the world of visual art. Under the guidance of the instructor, students will learn foundational skills related to drawing, painting, collage and sculpture. Throughout this camp, students will be introduced to contemporary and pop artists known for their work in these mediums. The skills learned in this camp will help students understand the basics for future artistic endeavors. All supplies and a mid-class snack are provided. 

Monday – Friday, March 25 – 29
1 – 4 pm

Instructor: Monica Pang
Ages: 7 – 11 | All Levels

Hop over and learn how to needle felt this sweet purple bunny gazing at a spring bloom. During the workshop, students will learn how to sculpt wool into three dimensional shapes as well as blend wool colors. This workshop is perfect for beginners or experienced needle felters. All supplies are provided.

Monday, March 25
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adult (15+) | All Levels

Hop over and learn how to needle felt this sweet purple bunny gazing at a spring bloom. During the workshop, students will learn how to sculpt wool into three dimensional shapes as well as blend wool colors. This workshop is perfect for beginners or experienced needle felters. All supplies are provided.

Sunday, March 24
10 am – 1 pm

Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adult (15+) | All Levels

Fall in love with needle felting while making this little hedgehog who’ll share his heart with you. In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of needle felting along with using a mold to create tiny accessories. All materials are provided.

Monday, February 19
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adults (15+) | All Levels

Fall in love with needle felting while making this little hedgehog who’ll share his heart with you. In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of needle felting along with using a mold to create tiny accessories. All materials are provided.

Sunday, February 18
10 am – 1 pm

Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adults (15+) | All Levels

Create decorative and functional pottery in this six-week class designed for the beginner as well as those who have taken intermediate pottery classes in the past. Students will learn how to work with clay in both hand building, and wheel-throwing techniques. Finishing methods such as decorating, stamping, painting, and staining will be introduced as well as the discussion and practice of firing and glazing of clay works. Stoneware clay will be used and cone 6 and cone 06 glazes will be available. All firings will be done by the museum in an electric kiln. All materials are provided.

Tuesdays, April 23 – May 28
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: (15+) | All Levels