In this 5-week course, students will work with the instructor on learning button up shirt design and fitting. Over the duration of this course, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of shirt design, fitting techniques, reading a pattern, sewing a button hole, hem and more! The pattern will be provided. 

Note: The Museum School has Singer Brilliance 6180 brand sewing machines, tools and fabric for students to use but please feel free to bring your own machine and supplies if you’d like. 

Tuesdays, March 3 – 31
5 – 8:30 pm

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

This class introduces students to the benefits of using triads — a limited palette of three colors — to paint landscapes. By painting the same landscape multiple times, each with a different triadic palette, students will develop a deeper understanding of color harmony, emotional impact, and creative interpretation. By the end of this class, students will have a collection of unique landscape paintings and a deeper understanding of how to use color intentionally to transform their art.

Wednesday, March 11
4 – 8 pm

Instructor: Iva Neveux
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels

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

• Primary colors on your palette (2-3 yellows, 2-3 reds & 2-3 blues
•   100% cotton, 140 lb cold pressed 9 x 12” sheets
• Watercolor brushes (round #4 or #6, #8 or #10, flat 1 inch
• Roll of paper towels
• Drawing pencil
• Tracing paper
• Masking or painter’s tape
• Kneaded eraser

The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, have always been a fascinating subject for painters, photographers, and observers. In this class we will capture the beauty of this phenomenon with watercolors. 

We will first explore the greens, yellows and dark blues that work best for the northern lights. We will be using mostly the wet in wet approach. In the later stages of the painting the wet on dry approach and lifting will be used. 100% cotton paper is highly recommended.

Wednesday, March 4
4 – 8 pm

Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels

Supply list: Show email confirmation at Nevada Museum of Art for a 10% discount. 

• Watercolor pallet including your preferred yellows, blues including indigo, permanent red or permanent magenta, and viridian or phthalocyanine green
• Variety of watercolor brushes including 1” flat, #6, # 8 or #12 round (the size of the brushes should correspond with the size of paper you choose to paint on)
• Several sheets of Arches cold press 140 lb watercolor paper (9”x12” or larger); other 100% cotton brands will also work (Daler Rowney, Bee Paper, Winsor Newton)
• Student grade watercolor paper (Strathmore series 400) for testing color mixes 
• Graphite or mechanical pencil
• Kneaded eraser
• Tracing paper (optional)
• White gouache (optional)
• Two plastic water containers
• Spray bottle and mister bottle
• Roll of paper towels

Drop in anytime between 4 – 8 pm and join us for a family-friendly art workshop in partnership with the Western Lights Festival, where creativity glows! In this hands-on experience, participants of all ages will design and create their very own glow-in-the-dark bracelet, mask, or button using special glow-in-the-dark paint.

Families can choose their project and personalize it with bold patterns, playful designs, and imaginative details. As participants paint, they’ll explore how glowing materials react to light and darkness—perfectly echoing the luminous spirit of the festival. 

This workshop is designed to be welcoming and easy for all skill levels, encouraging kids and adults to create side by side. Finished artworks can be worn and enjoyed during the festival and taken home as a glowing keepsake of the experience.

Drop in, get creative, and light up the night together at the Western Lights Festival. All materials are provided and there will be black lights available to charge your projects before exploring the festival.

Friday, February 20 
4 – 8 pm

Collaging is the art of sticking various different materials such as photographs, pieces of paper or fabric on to a backing. In this class, students will learn about the aesthetics of collage, melding the ideas of reality and fiction as the instructor guides them through the process of creating their own piece using everyday materials. 

Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring any materials you’d like to incorporate into your collage piece.

Monday, March 30
5 – 9 pm

Instructor: Sogand Tabatabaei
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels

Teens ages 12 – 15 will explore their creativity in this Creative Drawing Camp! This exciting and hands-on camp is designed to spark imagination while teaching the fundamentals of art. Students will explore color theory, character design, and basic art forms in a fun and supportive environment. Through guided lessons, engaging activities, and plenty of creative freedom, campers will develop their drawing skills while expressing their unique ideas. All supplies and a mid-camp snack will be provided.

Monday – Friday, March 30 – April 3
9 am – noon

Instructor: Angellise Lobato
Ages: 12 -15 | All Levels

Teens ages 12 – 15 will explore their creativity in this Creative Drawing Camp! This exciting and hands-on camp is designed to spark imagination while teaching the fundamentals of art. Students will explore color theory, character design, and basic art forms in a fun and supportive environment. Through guided lessons, engaging activities, and plenty of creative freedom, campers will develop their drawing skills while expressing their unique ideas. All supplies and a mid-camp snack will be provided.

Monday – Friday, March 23 – 27
1 – 4 pm

Instructor: Angellise Lobato
Ages: 12 -15 | All Levels

Kids ages 7 – 11 will explore their creativity in this Creative Drawing Camp! This exciting and hands-on camp is designed to spark imagination while teaching the fundamentals of art. Students will explore color theory, character design, and basic art forms in a fun and supportive environment. Through guided lessons, engaging activities, and plenty of creative freedom, campers will develop their drawing skills while expressing their unique ideas. All supplies and a mid-camp snack will be provided.

Monday – Friday, March 30 – April 3
9 am – noon

Instructor: Angellise Lobato
Ages: 7 – 11 | All Levels

Kids ages 7 – 11 will explore their creativity in this Creative Drawing Camp! This exciting and hands-on camp is designed to spark imagination while teaching the fundamentals of art. Students will explore color theory, character design, and basic art forms in a fun and supportive environment. Through guided lessons, engaging activities, and plenty of creative freedom, campers will develop their drawing skills while expressing their unique ideas. All supplies and a mid-camp snack will be provided.

Monday – Friday, March 23 – 27
9 am – noon

Instructor: Angellise Lobato
Ages: 7 – 11 | All Levels

Teens ages 12 – 15 will have fun exploring the creative and timeless techniques of sewing, crocheting, and knitting. Over the five days, students will get to explore each craft, learn the basics, and start making their own cool, cozy creations. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and creativity! A mid-camp snack and all supplies are provided with registration. 

Monday – Friday, March 30 – April 3
1 – 4 pm

Instructor: Mars Pancoast
Ages: 12 – 15 | All levels