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INTERMEDIATE TAPESTRY WEAVINGSaturday, May 21 / 10 am – 2 pm

Learn how to create a circular shape, setting in diagonal shapes, hatching, rya, shading, varying the texture and thickness of weft yarns, the spacing of warps, and incorporating a cartoon or small design. This workshop is for experienced students or those who have taken Introduction to Tapestry Weaving. A $75 materials fee is due to the instructor at the beginning of class for a small portable loom to keep and warp and weft materials. (If you have purchased a loom from Introduction to Tapestry Weaving, the instructor fee for warp and weft materials is $10)To register for both introduction and intermediate workshops, please call Jennifer Ishimatsu at 775.329.3333 ex. 260. Toni Lowden

Intermediate$40 / $35 MUSEUM MEMBERS15 AND UP / INTERMEDIATE LEVELS

Introduction + Intermediate $70 / $65 MUSEUM MEMBERS

WATERCOLOR: PEONIES Saturday, June 18 / 10 am – 5 pm

Paint these gorgeous flowers using transparent watercolor. Learn how to highlight petals and accentuate their medium and dark values. Step-by-step watercolor techniques will be taught including how to create loose backgrounds with realistic and tight focal points. Reiko Hervin $63 / $56 MUSEUM MEMBERS 15 AND UP / ALL LEVELS

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INTRODUCTION TO TAPESTRY WEAVINGSaturday, May 14 / 10am – 2 pm

Learn the basics of tapestry warping and weaving on a small portable loom, and complete a basic tapestry sampler. Set up a frame loom, discuss options for warp and weft materials, spacing, color, and grist. Explore various techniques: joining colors, creating simple shapes, and making di�erent angles using interlock and vertical dovetail. A $75 materials fee is due to the instructor at the beginning of class for a small portable loom to take home and warp and weft materials. To register for both introduction and intermediate workshops, please call Jennifer Ishimatsu at 775.329.3333 ex. 260. Toni Lowden Introduction $40 / $35 MUSEUM MEMBERS15 AND UP / BEGINNING LEVELS

Introduction + Intermediate $70 / $65 MUSEUM MEMBERS

WIRE SCULPTED JEWELRY & ACCESSORIESSaturday, April 23 / 10 am – 5 pm

Learn to create stylish pendants, brooches and other accessories using floral wire and beading. After meeting for a class introduction, students will travel with the instructor to Reno Bead Shop to explore and purchase materials. Lisa Kornze $63 / $56 MUSEUM MEMBERS 15 AND UP / ALL LEVELSYounger with approval

LIT OUTFIT WORKSHOPSaturday, April 23 / 10 am – 5 pm

In conjunction with Leo Villareal: Animating Light, make yourself glow at night in this hands-on workshop. Perfect for Burning Man or DIY costume- makers, work with costume designer and longtime Burner Geo�rey Nelson. Bring in old clothes to decorate or barter with and light up an outfit of your own creation using leds, el wire, Glowbys, glowsticks, and black-light reactive makeup. Geo�rey Nelson

$70 / $60 MUSEUM MEMBERS15 AND UP / ALL LEVELS

JEWELRY: ART CLAY SILVER Saturday, April 30 / 10 am – 5 pm

Create three silver metal clay jewelry projects, learning a variety of basic techniques. Gain a working knowledge of lump, paste and syringe clay, as well as simple stone settings. One project will be fired with a torch and other firings will be done in an electric kiln. A $75 materials fee is due to the instructor at the beginning of class — this includes all materials including silver and tools. No previous experience required.Cindy Kinerson $63 / $56 MUSEUM MEMBERS 15 AND UP / ALL LEVELS

PIN STRIPING

Saturday & Sunday, April 2-3 / 10 am – 4 pm

Learn how to create a custom look for car or motorcycle exteriors using freehand pin striping. Learn stroke technique that uses pin striping, lettering, and script brushes along with enamel paint and gold/silver leafing on aluminum sheets. Get tips on enhancing your design and layout and create scrolling designs. A $100 materials fee is due to the instructor the first day of the class — no additional materials are required. Last day to register is Thursday, March 24. Armando Serrano $110 / $100 MUSEUM MEMBERS15 AND UP / BEGINNING - INTERMEDIATE

SCAVENGER HUNT: A MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE WORKSHOPSaturday, April 2 / 10 am – 4 pm

Create your own mixed media/collage project based on color, shape and pattern. Start a collection or photograph things you notice: leaves on the sidewalk, light and shadow on snow, or colors of a sunset. Integrate objects with di�erent media to create beautiful, unique, and expressive projects. personalize your vision with your own art supplies, collage materials, and photographs. A supply fee of $15 is due to the instructor at the beginning of class — this includes a surface to work on and access to mixed media. Maria Partridge

$54 / $48 MUSEUM MEMBERS15 AND UP / ALL LEVELS

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CLAY: EARTHWORKS Thursdays, April 28 – June 2 / 6 – 9 pm

Learn the art of making forms in clay to create your own decorative or functional pottery. This six-week course covers hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques. Students will be introduced to various finishing techniques such as decorating, stamping, painting, and staining of clay in addition to glazing and learning about the clay firing process. Clay, glazes, and clay tools will be provided by the Museum and all works will be fired in the Museum’s kiln. Karen Vetter

$179 / $159 MUSEUM MEMBERS15 AND UP / BEGINNING - INTERMEDIATE

BOOK ARTS: BATIK CARDSTuesdays, April 19 – May 17 / 6 – 9 pm

Create sixteen unique hand-made cards by applying hot wax to paper that is then dyed with bright colors. An approximate $25 materials fee is payable to the instructor on the first day of class. Carol Pallesen $135 / $120 MUSEUM MEMBERS 15 AND UP / ALL LEVELS

THE ART OF MEDITATIONSaturdays, May 7 – 28 / 10:15 – 11:15 am

Think you can’t meditate? Then this class is for you. Explore the various styles of meditation with an expert and experience of your own inner source of creativity, health, and contentment. All are welcome. Please call Jennifer Ishimatsu at 775-329-3333 x260 to register for one to three sessions. Stephen Jacobs4 sessions $35 / $30 MUSEUM MEMBERSPer session $10 / $9 MUSEUM MEMBERS15 AND UP / ALL LEVELS

DRAWING: THE REPRESENTATIONAL STILL LIFETuesdays, June 7 – June 28 / 6 – 9 pm

Draw what you see by recreating a still-life through shape, line, light, and shadow. This class is for beginners who would like to learn how to draw realistically and describe light using rendering techniques. Students will explore several drawing mediums such as graphite, charcoal, and conté crayon. Kelly Brooks

$108 / $96 MUSEUM MEMBERS15 AND UP / ALL LEVELS

CREATING TEXTURES IN OIL PAINTS Wednesdays, May 4 – 25 / 10 am – 2 pm

Learn to utilize the painting knife, along with your brushes, in oils. Add another dimension to your paintings and explore how to produce clean, fresh colors and create textures that can be applied to your own still life, landscape and portrait paintings. Bring a sack lunch or dine in Café Musée. Luverne Lightfoot $144 / $128 MUSEUM MEMBERS16 AND UP / ALL LEVELS

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PAINTING: ACRYLIC LANDSCAPESMondays, June 6 – July 18 (no class 7/4) 6 – 9 pm

Using acrylic paints, work from photo references to create ideal natural scenes or represent your favorite places. Paint mountains, lakes, streams, meadows, rock formations, waterfalls, and trees while learning how to increase texture, depth, contrast, and color. Daniel Helzer$162 / $144 MUSEUM MEMBERS 15 AND UP / ALL LEVELS

PAINTING I: OILSThursdays, April 21 – May 26 / 6 - 9 pm

Learn the basics of painting using traditional oils and gain a working knowledge of equipment, supports, brush selection, brushwork, color mixing and mediums. Classes consist of lecture, demonstrations and painting from a still life. Students will explore using media without solvents—walnut oil and rags will be used for brush cleaning after each lesson. A $10 lab fee is due to the instructor the first day of class for a take-home class workbook. David McCamant$162 / $144 MUSEUM MEMBERS15 AND UP / ALL LEVELS

TIME-PERIOD COSTUME DRAWING: OPEN STUDIO Mondays, May 16 – June 27 (no class 5/30) 6- 9 pm

Experience the fun of drawing live costumed models from di�erent eras to the present while developing your personal technique in this studio. Learn perspective, shading and texture techniques. Bring the drawing medium of your choice. Each class will consist of a three-hour pose. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and o�er instruction when requested. Jerry Stinson4 sessions $108 / $96 MUSEUM MEMBERS6 sessions $162 / $144 MUSEUM MEMBERS15 AND UP / ALL LEVELS

LIFE DRAWING: OPEN STUDIOWednesdays, May 4 – June 8 / 6 – 9 pm

Improve your life drawing skills while working freely from a nude model. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and o�er instruction upon request. Both male and female models will be drawn. Jerry Stinson4 sessions $108 / $96 MUSEUM MEMBERS6 sessions $162 / $144 MUSEUM MEMBERS18 AND UP / ALL LEVELS

MASK MAKING

Wednesdays, May 4 – 25 / 6 – 9 pm

Explore the fascinating and ancient craft of mask making. From the mysterious and spiritual to the funny and whimsical, students will learn how to design and create a wide variety of masks. Sessions include hands-on activities with paper maché, plastic, natural materials, recycled and repurposed materials and more. Rex Norman$108 / $96 MUSEUM MEMBERS15 AND UP / ALL LEVELS

PAINT FROM THE OLD MASTERS Thursdays, June 9 – July 14 / 6 - 9 pm

Working from a reference, copy an old masterwork and learn the techniques that made these distinguished artists great. Classes consist of lecture, demonstrations, research, and individual coaching. Students may work in oils or acrylics. David McCamant$162 / $144 MUSEUM MEMBERS15 AND UP / ALL LEVELS

DRAWING WITH WET MEDIA Fridays, April 29 – June 3 / 9 am – noon

Enjoy the versatility of wet media by making drawings from observation and learning traditional and contemporary approaches. Learn techniques using felt-tip pens, pen and ink, ink washes, watercolor and gouache. Alison Harris$162 / $144 MUSEUM MEMBERS15 AND UP / BEGINNING LEVELS

BABY PAINTING ISaturday, May 21 / 9:30 – 10:15 am

Bring your baby and go beyond finger-painting by blobbing, smushing, and smearing colors with hands and feet! Witness their first painting with no mess at home. Your baby will make a creative keepsake for the family to cherish. Lisa Kornze$15 / $12 MUSEUM MEMBERS4 - 18 MONTHS OLD with parent

BABY PAINTING II Saturday, May 21 / 10:30 - 11:15 am

For slightly older babies, go beyond finger-painting by blobbing, smushing, and smearing colors with hands and feet! Witness their first painting with no mess at home. Your baby will make a creative keepsake for the family to cherish. Lisa Kornze$15 / $12 MUSEUM MEMBERS19 MONTHS - 3 YEARS OLD with parent

SUMMER ART CAMP: MUMMIES, PHAROAHS, AND BURIED TREASURE Monday – Friday, June 20 – 24 9 am - 1 pm

Inspired by To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum, campers will explore the mysteries of ancient Egypt. Explore this fun theme with art projects that take inspiration from pyramids, pharaohs, mummies, hieroglyphs, and more. Your child will make paintings, sculpture, drawings, and ceramics as well as explore the galleries of the Museum. Tania Dangtran NO NUTS

$180 / $160 MUSEUM MEMBERS8 - 12 YEARS OLD age flexible

DRAWING: SEA ANIMALSSaturdays, April 2 – 23 / 10 – 11:30 am

Kids will learn to draw various sea animals such as fish, dolphins, seals, penguins and more while learning the art elements of line, shape, value and color. Kids will experience the joy of drawing while practicing their observational skills. Kelly Brooks

$54 / $48 MUSEUM MEMBERSAGES 7-10

TODDLER ART ADVENTURE: EXPLORE EGYPT Fridays, June 10 – 24 / 9:30 – 10:15 am

Inspired by To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum, parent and child will explore the fun themes of ancient Egypt. Sculpture, painting, drawing, and mixed media will all be explored. Dress for a mess! Jennifer Ishimatsu$27 / $24 MUSEUM MEMBERS $12 for each additional childAGES 2-5 with parent

CARVE A CARTOUCHESaturday, June 25 / 10 am – 2 pm

Learn about Egyptian hieroglyphs and spell your name with them using the linoleum block printmaking process in this one-day workshop. Students will be introduced to the beautiful pictographic alphabet of ancient Egypt and carve their own cartouche just like the Pharaohs. Don’t stop with just your name! You can create cartouche prints for your friends and family members or perhaps make another piece of art. Price is per person. Supplies will be provided. Rachel Kaiser NO NUTS

$36 / $32 MUSEUM MEMBERS11 AND UP (families are welcome)

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ENTERTAINMENT DESIGN WITH TODD WHITEMondays, March 21 – May 9 / 6 – 9 pm

Ever dream about creating the environments, characters, vehicles, and props for movies or video games? Discover how to combine perspective, sketching, storyboarding, and creative problem solving to illustrate a story with Todd White, a professional concept artist who has worked for Disney, Warner Bros, Universal Studios, and Sony Entertainment Group. Three hours of homework will be assigned each week. View White’s work at twhiteillustration.com. Todd White$216 / $192 MUSEUM MEMBERS15 AND UP / ALL LEVELS

SPRING BREAK ART CAMPMonday – Friday, April 11 – 15 / 9 am - 1 pm

Each day o�ers a chance for students to explore a di�erent media including clay, painting, drawing and printmaking, allowing kids to experiment with art. Campers will create their own works of art and explore the galleries of the Museum. Carol Charlet NO NUTS

$180 / $160 MUSEUM MEMBERS8 - 12 YEARS OLD age flexible

SUMMER ART CAMP: SCULPTURE & CLAYMonday – Friday, June 27 – July 1 9 am – 1 pm

Kids who like to build with their hands will love this camp in which they will create their own sculptures using clay and a variety of other materials. Children will learn to hand-build using clay that is then glazed and fired in the kiln. Campers will also enjoy a tour of the exhibitions at the Museum. Megan Berner NO NUTS

$180 / $160 MUSEUM MEMBERS8 - 12 YEARS OLD age flexible

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REGISTRATIONPre-registration is required. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until maximum class size is reached. Classes are limited in size. Early registration is recommended.

CANCELLATION POLICYStudents needing to withdraw from a class after registering may receive a tuition refund less a $5 administrative fee if the Museum is notified five business days before the first session of class. No refunds thereafter.

SCHOLARSHIPSScholarships are available to students of all ages for e. l. Cord Museum School classes due to a generous grant from the e. l. Cord Foundation. If you wish to apply for a scholarship, please download a scholarship form (also available in Spanish) at nevadaart.org/school or call 775.329.3333 x260.

TEACHER IN-SERVICE CREDIT The Museum School o�ers in-service credit on select classes for educators of the Washoe County School District. For more information, visit nevadaart.org/school or call 775.329.3333 x260 to verify class availability.

CLASS LOCATIONMost classes are held at the e. l. Cord Museum School, located at the Nevada Museum of Art, Donald W. Reynolds Center for the Visual Arts, e. l. Wiegand Gallery at 160 West Liberty Street in downtown Reno. Students should enter the School through the outdoor gate to the left of the doors marked “e. l. Cord Museum School and employee and security entrance.” These doors are located to the south end of the building and can be seen from the parking lot. Driving directions for classes hosted o�-site will be made available to students at the time of registration.

SUPPLY LISTSFind supply lists under each class description at nevadaart.org/school.

RECEIVE OUR ART CLASS BULLETIN VIA E-MAILKeep up to date with what’s happening at the Museum School by receiving our Art Class Bulletin via e-mail. Subscribe online at nevadaart.org or call 775.329.3333 ex. 260.

The E. L. Cord Museum School is generously sponsored by the E. L. Cord Foundation.

Additional programmatic support provided by the Nevada Arts Council, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

Register online atnevadaart.org/school or call 775.329.3333 x260

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