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    Experiments in Abstract Painting

    Sunday, October 22 / 1 - 3:30 pm

    Students are invited to tap back in to their creativity in a fun and relaxing environment. This is an inspirational class designed for beginners and painters of all levels who want to learn basic abstract techniques for creating beautiful and dynamic paintings. Students will learn to pick a complimentary and bold color palette, lay down a rich background for their painting, and use a variety of brush strokes and mixed media techniques to add forms in an appealing composition to their work. Students will work towards the completion of three 6 x 6” complimentary canvases. All materials, wine and small bites are provided with registration.

    Instructor: Casey Sibley
    Ages: 21+ / All levels (or under 21 with permission)

    $45 General / $40 Museum members

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    Portrait Drawing: Open Studio

    Tuesdays, October 24 - November 14 / 1 - 4 pm

    Improve your portrait drawing skills and explore a variety of media in this fun and encouraging open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer individualized instruction upon request. Weekly brief demonstrations will encourage individuals to work through drawing challenges and explore media of choice in this open studio format class. Both male and female clothed models will be posed and drawn in this four-session class. *Supply list.

    Instructor: Jerry Stinson
    Ages: Adults (15+) / All Levels

    $120 General / $108 Museum members

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    Autumn Leaves in Watercolor

    Sunday, October 29 / 10 am - 2 pm

    Capture the beauty of autumn leaves. Using the techniques of botanical illustration learn to create pictures and cards in watercolor, pencil and ink. This class is open to all levels. *Supply list.

    Instructor: Carroll Charlet
    Ages: Adults (15+) / All Levels

    $45 General / $40 Museum members

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    Life Drawing: Open Studio

    Wednesdays, November 1 - 29* / 6 - 9 pm
    NOTE: Class does not meet on 11/22

    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. *Supply list.

    Instructor: Jerry Stinson
    Ages: Adults (18+) / All Levels

    $120 General / $108 Museum members

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    Life Drawing: Open Studio

    Thursdays, November 2 - 30* / 1- 4 pm
    NOTE: Class does not meet on 11/23

    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. *Supply list.

    Instructor: Jerry Stinson
    Ages: Adults (18+) / All Levels

    $120 General / $108 Museum members

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    Photography: Lighting Basics

    Saturday, November 4 / 10 am - 2 pm

    NOTE: This class has been rescheduled for December 2. Please click here to register for the December 2 class.

    Instructor: MD Welch
    Ages: Adults (15+) / All levels

    $45 General / $40 Museum members

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    Miniature Pine Needle Baskets

    Sunday, November 5 / 10 am - 2 pm

    Create a miniature pine needle basket using natural materials. Learn from the basket making tradition of Audrey Frank's native Nevadan Washoe/Paiute culture. Explore weaving methods by combining pine needles, sinew and raffia in this one-day workshop. *Supply list.

    Instructor: Audrey Frank
    Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

    $55 General / $48 Museum members

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    Painting: Open Studio

    Sundays, November 5 - 19 / 1 - 4 pm

    Students will enjoy developing their painting techniques and skills in this observational open studio class. Weekly subject matter will rotate between nude and clothed models and still-lifes. Each class will begin with brief instruction followed by an open studio format painting class. Students may use acrylic or oil paint. Dry media is also welcome. *Supply list.

    Instructor: Daniel Helzer
    Ages: Adult (18+) / All levels

    $90 General / $80 Museum members

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    Landscapes in Watercolor

    Tuesdays, November 7 - 28 / 10 am - 2 pm

    NOTE: This class is now sold out. Please email claire.munoz@nevadaart.org to be placed on the wait list.

    Learn the skills used in creating beautiful watercolor landscapes in this three-week series. Students will use photo reference and will explore the various qualities of watercolor. While this class is open to students of all levels, some watercolor experience is recommended. *Supply list.

    Instructor: Carroll Charlet
    Ages: Adult (15+) / Some experience working with watercolors recommended

    $160 General / $145 Museum members

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    Studio Photography: The Still Life – A Weekend Intensive at the Studio of Jeff Ross Photography

    Friday, November 10 / 6 - 9 pm
    and Saturday and Sunday, November 11 and 12 / 9 am - 3 pm

    Explore still-life photography in the professional studio of Jeff Ross Photography. Students will continuous light and composition while photographing still life subject matter. Using classical composition styles from painters and illustrators, students will be challenged by framing compositions and addressing lighting challenges such as shooting reflective and translucent object. This class will be ideal for individuals interested in producing images for sales and advertising and for those interested in commercial photography. Subjects will progress through shooting simple shapes such as a sphere or cube in black and white and will progress to shooting more complex objects and surfaces in color. Students will enjoy class critiques and an energetic studio setting. *Supply list.

    Instructor: Jeff Ross
    Ages: Adult (15+) / Intermediate Level Students (must be comfortable with camera settings and functions).

    $225 General / $195 Museum members

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    Laptop Lecture: Introduction to Lightroom

    Saturdays, November 11 and 18 / 10 am - 2 pm

    NOTE: This class has been canceled.

    Instructor: MD Welch
    Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

    $90 General / $80 Museum members

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    Hand Painted Travel Pouch with Leather Strap

    Sunday, November 12 / 1 - 3 pm

    Join textile designer Casey Sibley for a fun and relaxed class creating a hand-painted travel pouch. Students will learn to work with a complimentary and bold color palette, mix inspired colors and play with dynamic patterns and lines. Final pieces are great as makeup bags, travel pouches or everyday wristlets and make excellent gifts! All materials, wine and small bites are provided with registration.

    Instructor: Casey Sibley
    Ages: 21+ / All levels (under 21 with permission - email claire.munoz@nevadaart.org)

    $45 General / $40 Museum members

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    Kid Play in Clay: Christmas Ornaments

    Sunday, November 12 / 1:30 - 2:30 pm

    Little artists will enjoy playing in clay with their parents as they create Christmas ornaments while exploring the tactile qualities of clay. Little ones will create keepsake ornaments in this quick and messy class.

    Ages: 2 - 6 (register each participating child)
    Instructor: Karen Vetter

    $25 General / $22 Museum members

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    Kid Play in Clay: Chiristmas Ornaments

    Sunday, November 12 / 3 - 4 pm

    Little artists will enjoy playing in clay with their parents as they create Christmas ornaments while exploring the tactile qualities of clay. Little ones will create keepsake ornaments in this quick and messy class.

    Ages: 2 - 6 (register each participating child)
    Instructor: Karen Vetter

    $25 General / $22 Museum members

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    Oil Painting: Landscapes from Photographs

    Tuesdays, November 14 - December 12 / 6 - 9 pm

    Working in oil paint, students will explore value divisions in landscapes and the basics of brush sketching and massing. With these skills students will learn how to relate color to value and will gain a better understanding of identifying spatial cues in a landscape. Using foundational skills students can then explore under-painting, glazing and dry-brushing techniques. *Supply list.

    Instructor: Daniel Helzer
    Ages: Adult (15+) / Some experience working in oils

    $150 General / $135 Museum members

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    Autumn Leaves in Watercolor

    Thursday, November 16 / 10 am - 2 pm

    Capture the beauty of autumn leaves. Using the techniques of botanical illustration learn to create pictures and cards in watercolor, pencil and ink. This class is open to all levels. *Supply list.

    Instructor: Carroll Charlet
    Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

    $45 General / $40 Museum members

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    Drawing Techniques: Shape and Form

    Tuesdays, November 28 - December 19 / 1 - 4 pm

    Students will five-day intensive course designed to teach basic drawing techniques with a specific emphasis on drawing shape and form. Students will improve their observational drawing skills by first working on rendering basic shapes, working later towards creating compositions on the page and realistically drawing more complex objects, forms and textures while referencing staged still life displays. This class is designed to provide a strong introductory foundation for beginning drawing students and a refresher for more advanced students. *Supply list.

    Instructor: Ashley Follmer
    Ages: Adults (15+) / Beginners welcome!

    $120 General / $108 Museum members

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    Photoshop: Retouching Images

    Tuesday, November 28 / 6 - 9 pm

    Students will gain an understanding of retouching techniques to enhance both portraits and landscape photographs. Improve textures, fix “problem areas,” and gain an understanding of industry trade secrets to add to your toolbox. *Instructor notes.

    Instructor: MD Welch
    Ages: Adult (15+) / Basic knowledge of Photoshop is required for this course.

    $35 General / $30 Museum members

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    Box Making: The Clamshell Box

    Wednesday, November 29 / 10 am - 5 pm

    Not only for housing books, hand made boxes have a variety of functions. This course will teach the basics of decorative box construction. Using hard binders’ board and marbled paper, learn to construct a functional and decorative box with an elegant Clamshell closure. By mastering the basic template for these box models, students will gain the necessary skills for other varieties of boxes, while also enhancing their bookbinding skills. The instructor will bring many beautiful, one of a kind marbled fabrics and paper from which to choose to cover your unique box. *Supply list.

    Instructors: Pietro and Vanessa Accardi
    Ages: Adult (15+) / All levels

    $90 General / $85 Museum members

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    Linocuts: Holiday Cards

    Friday, December 1 / 10:30 am - 4:30 pm

    Learn to carve simple, beautiful patterns or images in linoleum and print them using Japanese hand printing techniques. The holiday-inspired images we'll be working with in this class lend themselves especially well to this versatile printmaking process. Found images can be transformed into vibrantly layered compositions using Katherine's easy transfer and carving techniques. Everyone will leave with a small edition of hand-printed holiday cards. You'll learn all about the tools, techniques and resources you need to be begin linoleum carving and printing at home. *Supply list.

    Instructor: Katherine Case
    Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

    $95 General / $85 Museum members

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    Baby Painting (9:30 am)

    Saturday, December 2 / 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 - 3 years

    $15 General / $12 Museum members

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    Photography: Lighting Basics

    Saturday, December 2 / 10 am - 2 pm

    Using artificial lighting can be one of the most intimidating parts of photography. Students will gain an understanding of the various terms and techniques, what type of gear to buy, the basics of lighting. In this 4-hour workshop, classic lighting techniques and setups will be demonstrated, as well as the different types of gear required to make perfect lighting, on any budget. Students will see live demonstrations of portrait and still life lighting techniques. This class is a perfect starting point for those interested in lighting, those buying their first lighting equipment, as well as a great starting point for more advanced classes in lighting. *Supply list.

    Instructor: MD Welch
    Ages: Adult (15+) / All levels

    $45 General / $40 Museum members

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    Baby Painting (10:30 am)

    Saturday, December 2 / 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 - 3 years

    $15 General / $12 Museum members

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    Color Studies in Watercolor

    Sunday, December 3 / 10 am - 2 pm

    Translucence is at the heart of watercolor painting. Learn to chart and mix your colors to keep the beautiful luminosity of the medium. This class includes color charting both wet and dry, mixing triads for unusual color, and learning to combine warm and cool hues. An excellent class for both the beginner and advanced student. *Supply list.

    Instructor: Carroll Charlet
    Ages: Adult (15+) / All levels

    $45 General / $40 Museum members

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    Hand Painted Ornaments

    Sunday, December 3 / 1 - 4 pm

    Inspired by her Czechoslovakian heritage, instructor Iva Neveux will introduce student to basic painting techniques to create beautiful holiday ornaments. Each student will create two hand-painted ornaments using combinations of dots, lines, dashes and curves. All materials included with registration.

    Instructor: Iva Neveux
    Ages: Adults (15+) / All levels

    $40 General / $35 Museum members

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    Painting: Open Studio

    Sundays, December 3 - 17 / 1 - 4 pm

    Students will enjoy developing their painting techniques and skills in this observational open studio class. Weekly subject matter will rotate between nude and clothed models and still-lifes. Each class will begin with brief instruction followed by an open studio format painting class. Students may use acrylic or oil paint. Dry media is also welcome. *Supply list.

    Instructor: Daniel Helzer
    Ages: Adult (18+) / All levels

    $90 General / $80 Museum members

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    Drawing: Open Studio – The Costumed Figure

    Tuesdays, December 5 - 19 / 1 - 4 pm

    Using media of choice, students will explore costume, texture, and style in this open studio class. Drawing from a live model, students will explore textural costumes, lighting and form in this dynamic class for all skill levels. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request. Both male and female costumed models will be posed and drawn. *Supply list.

    Instructor: Jerry Stinson
    Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

    $81 General / $72 Museum members

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    Photoshop: Making Color Corrections

    Tuesday, December 5 / 6 - 9 pm

    Learn the secrets to color correcting, including color calibration, color profiles and color modes to create more dynamic images. Avoid common mistakes in taking your images from the camera to the computer to the printer. Gain an understanding of industry trade secrets to add to your toolbox. *Instructor notes.

    Instructor: MD Welch
    Ages: Adult (15+) / Basic knowledge of Photoshop is required for this course.

     

    $35 General / $30 Museum members

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    Botanical Illustration: Winter Gourds

    Wednesday, December 6 / 10 am - 3 pm

    Learn the techniques of botanical illustration to capture the bounty of winter gourds in watercolor.  Students with watercolor experience and those new to watercolor are welcome. *Supply list.

    Instructor: Carroll Charlet
    Ages: Adult (15+) / All levels

    $50 General / $45 Museum members

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    European Marbling on Fabric and Binding in the Northern Italian Tradition

    Wednesday and Thursday, December 6 and 7 / 10 am - 5 pm

    This two-day workshop will take students through Western marbling techniques on fabric and then constructing a book wrapped in their own marbled cloth. Students will begin on the first day the introduction of marbling on fabric. With the instructors, they will work on new patterns with an eye for nuance. The primary focus will be on marbling fabric to create book cloth. Techniques for other textile uses will also be discussed. On day two, using the marbled fabric they created, students will create book cloth to use on the cover of the book they will bind. The instructor will teach his unique binding style based on methods used in contemporary Northern Italy. Each student will leave with a handbound book covered in fabric they patterned and marbled. *Supply list.

    Instructors: Pietro and Vanessa Accardi
    Ages: Adult (15+) / All levels

    $170 General / $155 Museum members

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    Life Drawing: Open Studio

    Wednesdays, December 6 - 20 / 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. *Supply list.

    Instructor: Jerry Stinson
    Ages: Adults (18+) / All Levels

    $81 General / $72 Museum members

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    Life Drawing: Open Studio

    Thursdays, December 7 - 21 / 1 - 4 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. *Supply list.

    Instructor: Jerry Stinson
    Ages: Adults (18+) / All Levels

    $81 General / $72 Museum members

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    Gingerbread Workshop (4 pm)

    Friday, December 15 / 4 pm

    Decorate a festive gingerbread house to take home and enjoy for the holidays. Kids will have fun frosting their houses and embellishing them with an assortment of candies to create that perfect winter scene. Dress for a mess!

    Ages: 1 - 12 with adult (registration is for 1 child/gingerbread house)

    $25 General / $22 Museum members

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    Gingerbread Workshop (6 pm)

    Friday, December 15 / 6 pm

    Decorate a festive gingerbread house to take home and enjoy for the holidays. Kids will have fun frosting their houses and embellishing them with an assortment of candies to create that perfect winter scene. Dress for a mess!

    Ages: 1 - 12 with adult (registration is for 1 child/gingerbread house)

    $25 General / $22 Museum members

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    Impressionistic Landscapes in Watercolor

    Fridays, January 5 - 26 / 10 am - 2 pm

    Impressionism seeks to convey the experience and feeling of place. learn to capture the visual impression of a landscape in light, shape and color. While this class is open to students of all levels of skill, some watercolor experience is recommended. *Supply list.

    Instructor: Carroll Charlet
    Ages: Adult (15+) / Some watercolor experience

    $160 General / $145 Museum members

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    Winter Break Camp: Fun with Clay

    Monday - Friday, January 8 - 12 / 8:30 am - noon

    Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring the tactile nature of clay. Instruction will encompass basic hand building, throwing on the wheel, and sculpture. In this 5 day camp, students will learn about the basics of pottery, glazing and the transformation of their pieces from the heat of kiln. This will be a fun and educational class. All works will be fired in the Museums' kiln. Snack and materials are included.

    Instructor: Karen Vetter
    Ages: 7 - 12 / All levels

    $185 General / $165 Museum members

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    Art High: Ceramics – Hand Building and Wheel Throwing Techniques

    Monday - Friday, January 8 - 12 / 1:30 - 4:30 pm

    Teens ages 13 – 18 will have fun exploring the tactile nature of clay. Instruction will encompass basic hand building, throwing on the wheel, and sculpture. In this 5 day intensive for teens, students will learn about the basics of pottery, glazing and the transformation of their pieces from the heat of kiln. This will be a fun and educational class. All works will be fired in the Museums' kiln. All materials are included.

    Instructor: Karen Vetter
    Ages: 13 - 18 / All levels

    $185 General / $165 Museum members

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    Butterflies and Moths in Ink and Watercolor

    Tuesdays, January 9 and 16 / 10 am - 2 pm

    Learn to combine the texturing of ink and the vibrancy of watercolor to create illustrations while focusing on moths and butterflies. Explore the tradition of scientific illustration while referencing specimens and photographs in this two-day workshop. No experience necessary. *Supply list.

    Instructor: Carroll Charlet
    Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

    $85 General / $75 Museum members

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    Portrait Drawing: Open Studio

    Tuesdays, January 9 - 30 / 1 - 4 pm

    Improve your portrait drawing skills and explore a variety of media in this fun and encouraging open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer individualized instruction upon request. Weekly brief demonstrations will encourage individuals to work through drawing challenges and explore media of choice in this open studio format class. Both male and female clothed models will be posed and drawn in this four-session class. *Supply list.

    Instructor: Jerry Stinson
    Ages: Adults (15+) / All Levels

    $120 General / $108 Museum members

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    Life Drawing: Open Studio

    Wednesdays, January 10 - 31 / 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. *Supply list.

    Instructor: Jerry Stinson
    Ages: Adults (18+) / All Levels

    $120 General / $108 Museum members

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    Life Drawing: Open Studio

    Thursdays, January 11 - February 1 / 1 - 4 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. *Supply list.

    Instructor: Jerry Stinson
    Ages: Adults (18+) / All Levels

    $120 General / $108 Museum members

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    Clay: Earthworks

    Wednesdays, January 17 - February 21 / 6 - 9 pm

    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. *Supply list.

    Instructor: Karen Vetter
    Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

    $189 General / $169 Museum members

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    Introduction to Watercolors

    Tuesday, January 30 / 10 am - 2 pm

    This class is designed for anyone who would like to explore the medium of watercolor without the commitment. Learn techniques such as washes, glazing, wet on wet and much more. Find out if watercolor is for you. The class is great for beginners who would like to experiment with watercolor techniques in an instructive setting. No experience necessary. All materials included with registration.

    Instructor: Carroll Charlet
    Ages: Adult (15+) / Beginners

    $45 General / $40 Museum members

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    Drawing: Open Studio – The Costumed Figure

    Tuesdays, February 6 - 27 / 1 - 4 pm

    Using media of choice, students will explore costume, texture, and style in this open studio class. Drawing from a live model, students will explore textural costumes, lighting and form in this dynamic class for all skill levels. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request. Both male and female costumed models will be posed and drawn. *Supply list.

    Instructor: Jerry Stinson
    Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

    $108 General / $96 Museum members

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    Life Drawing: Open Studio

    Wednesdays, February 7 - 28 / 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. *Supply list.

    Instructor: Jerry Stinson
    Ages: Adults (18+) / All Levels

    $120 General / $108 Museum members

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    Life Drawing: Open Studio

    Thursdays, February 8 - March 1 / 1 - 4 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. *Supply list.

    Instructor: Jerry Stinson
    Ages: Adults (18+) / All Levels

    $120 General / $108 Museum members

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    Kid Play in Clay: Valentine’s Gifts

    Sunday, February 11 / 1:30 - 2:30 pm

    Kids ages 2 - 6 will enjoy playing in clay with their parents as they create Valentine's Day inspired keepsake treasures while exploring the tactile qualities of clay. Children will create hearts with hand prints, heart ornaments and a heart shaped spoon holder in this quick and messy class.

    Instructor: Karen Vetter
    Ages: 2 - 6

    $25 General / $22 Museum members

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    Kid Play in Clay: Valentine’s Gifts

    Sunday, February 11 / 3 - 4 pm

    Kids ages 2 - 6 will enjoy playing in clay with their parents as they create Valentine's Day inspired keepsake treasures while exploring the tactile qualities of clay. Children will create hearts with hand prints, heart ornaments and a heart shaped spoon holder in this quick and messy class.

    Instructor: Karen Vetter
    Ages: 2 - 6

    $25 General / $22 Museum members

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    Watercolor: Open Studio

    Wednesdays, February 21 - March 14 / 1 - 4 pm

    This intermediate level open studio class is designed for returning students and experienced students. Students should have a personal work in progress to work towards completing in this fun and social series. Each class will begin with a short lesson addressing a challenge or technique followed by open studio time to continue work on personal projects. Instructor will be on hand to assist with challenges, offer critique, instruction, and encouragement. *Supply list.

    Instructor: Carroll Charlet
    Ages: Adult (15+) / Intermediate and Advanced Watercolor Students

    $120 General / $110 Museum members

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    Watercolor for Beginners

    Sundays, February 25 - March 18 / 10 am - 2 pm

    Learn the skills used in creating beautiful paintings using translucent watercolors.Beginners will learn the basics of pallet set up, color mixing and a range of watercolor techniques including washes, dry brush work and “special effects.” *Supply list.

    Instructor: Carroll Charlet
    Ages: Adult (15+) / Beginners welcome!

    $160 General / $145 Museum members

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    Clay: Earthworks

    Wednesdays, February 28 - April 4 / 6 - 9 pm

    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.

    Instructor: Karen Vetter
    Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

    $189 General / $169 Museum members

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    Portrait Drawing: Open Studio

    $120 General / $108 Museum members

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    Life Drawing: Open Studio

    $120 General / $108 Museum members

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    Life Drawing: Open Studio

    $120 General / $108 Museum members

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    Bouquets in Ink and Watercolor

    Thursdays, April 5 and 12 / 10 am - 2 pm

    Learn to combine the texturing of ink and the vibrancy of watercolor to capture the beauty of of a floral bouquet. This class is designed to teach basic approaches to botanical illustration. Students will use photographs and live specimens for reference. Beginners and experienced students are welcome. *Supply list.

    Instructor: Carroll Charlet
    Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

    $85 General / $75 Museum members

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    Color Studies in Watercolor

    Tuesday, April 10 / 10 am - 2 pm

    Translucence is at the heart of watercolor painting. Learn to chart and mix your colors to keep the beautiful luminosity of the medium. This class includes color charting both wet and dry, mixing triads for unusual color, and learning to combine warm and cool hues. An excellent class for both the beginner and advanced student. *Supply list.

    Instructor: Carroll Charlet
    Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

    $45 General / $40 Museum members


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