Intro to Printmaking: Linoleum Block Prints

Contemporary linoleum block printing is an exciting, economical, and accessible alternative to traditional woodblock printmaking. Students will learn to create two color prints, hone carving skills, register multiple layers, use a press, and print by hand. This more involved process will require students to have experience with single color printmaking. Students must have taken Intro to Printmaking: Linoleum Block Prints. Class time will be dedicated to demonstrations of techniques, and ample working time with one-on-one instruction. Students should bring in photographs for inspiration or choose from the instructors pre-made ideas. All other materials such as inks, paper, blocks, and carving tools are provided and included with your registration.

Saturday, May 16
10 am – 4 pm

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

Printmaking: 2 color Linoleum Block Prints

Contemporary linoleum block printing is an exciting, economical, and accessible alternative to traditional woodblock printmaking. Students will learn to create two color prints, hone carving skills, register multiple layers, use a press, and print by hand. This more involved process will require students to have experience with single color printmaking. Students must have taken Intro to Printmaking: Linoleum Block Prints. Class time will be dedicated to demonstrations of techniques, and ample working time with one-on-one instruction. Students should bring in photographs for inspiration or choose from the instructors pre-made ideas. All other materials such as inks, paper, blocks, and carving tools are provided and included with your registration.

Saturday and Sunday, April 18 and 19
10 am – 2 pm

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

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, March 21
10 am – 2 pm

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

Book Arts: Accordions

In this workshop, we’ll be exploring several different accordion fold book structures, such as the Flag Book, Panorama Book, Tunnel Book, and more! Starting with the basic accordion fold, students will learn how to use the accordion fold as the basis for several different non-traditional and sculptural book structures, opening new creative possibilities in creating artist books. All materials and tools will be provided and no prior bookbinding experience necessary!

Sunday, May 17
10:30 am – 3:30 pm

Instructor: Bobby Lee
Age: Adult ( 16+) | All Levels

Book Arts: Case Binding

In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to create a cloth- or paper-covered case binding and attach it to an existing paperback book or blank journal. Along the way, you’ll be introduced to essential bookbinding tools and techniques—no prior experience required. Bring a paperback book you’d like to rebind or a blank journal along with your marbled paper from Saturday’s workshop to work with. All tools and materials will be provided.

Sunday, May 3
10:30 am – 3:30 pm

Instructor: Bobby Lee
Age: Adult ( 16+)  All Levels:

Book Arts: Intro to Book Binding

Learn how to make your own books and journals in this hands-on introduction to bookbinding workshop. Starting with a brief introduction to the form of the book, students will learn how to identify different parts of the book and plan out materials and content. Using basic bookbinding tools and techniques, students will learn 3-4 different binding structures and leave with finished models that can be used as journals and sketchbooks or as reference models for creating your own at home. These skills will provide a foundation that can be built upon to create more advanced structures. All materials and tools will be provided and no prior bookbinding experience necessary!

Sunday, April 19
10:30 am – 3:30 pm

Instructor: Bobby Lee
Age: Adult ( 16+) | All Levels

Book Arts: Case Binding

In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to create a cloth- or paper-covered case binding and attach it to an existing paperback book or blank journal. Along the way, you’ll be introduced to essential bookbinding tools and techniques—no prior experience required. Bring a paperback book you’d like to rebind or a blank journal along with your marbled paper from Saturday’s workshop to work with. All tools and materials will be provided.

Sunday, March 15 
10:30 am – 3:30 pm

Instructor: Bobby Lee
Age: Adult ( 16+)  All Levels:

Painting Intensive: Landscapes from Photographs in Oil or Acrylic

Working in oil or acrylic 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.

Saturday & Sunday, May 16 and 17
9 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels

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

    • 5 – 7 Canvas Boards 16×12 or smaller
    • Palette Knife
    • Palette
    • Paper Towels
    • Selection of bristle brushes (small, med and large)
    • Assortment of brushes.
    • Palette knife, paper towels and a few canvas boards, 8×10 or bigger.

    Paint Colors:

    • Cobalt Blue
    • Ultramarine Blue
    • Alizarin Crimson
    • Black
    • Cadmium Red Light
    • Cadmium Yellow or Hansa Yellow
    • Burnt Sienna
    • Titanium White

    For Oils: Gamsol, turpentine or walnut oil for use as a brush medium or cleaner.

Painting Intensive: Landscapes from Photographs in Oil or Acrylic

Working in oil or acrylic 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.

Saturday & Sunday, April 18 and 19
9 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels

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

    • 5 – 7 Canvas Boards 16×12 or smaller
    • Palette Knife
    • Palette
    • Paper Towels
    • Selection of bristle brushes (small, med and large)
    • Assortment of brushes.
    • Palette knife, paper towels and a few canvas boards, 8×10 or bigger.

    Paint Colors:

    • Cobalt Blue
    • Ultramarine Blue
    • Alizarin Crimson
    • Black
    • Cadmium Red Light
    • Cadmium Yellow or Hansa Yellow
    • Burnt Sienna
    • Titanium White

    For Oils: Gamsol, turpentine or walnut oil for use as a brush medium or cleaner.

Painting Intensive: Landscapes from Photographs in Oil or Acrylic

Working in oil or acrylic 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.

Saturday & Sunday, March 28 and 29
9 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels

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

    • 5 – 7 Canvas Boards 16×12 or smaller
    • Palette Knife
    • Palette
    • Paper Towels
    • Selection of bristle brushes (small, med and large)
    • Assortment of brushes.
    • Palette knife, paper towels and a few canvas boards, 8×10 or bigger.

    Paint Colors:

    • Cobalt Blue
    • Ultramarine Blue
    • Alizarin Crimson
    • Black
    • Cadmium Red Light
    • Cadmium Yellow or Hansa Yellow
    • Burnt Sienna
    • Titanium White

    For Oils: Gamsol, turpentine or walnut oil for use as a brush medium or cleaner.