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EVENING CLASSES

This adults-only series is geared toward all skill levels, from the novice looking to try something new to pros who just want to have fun. Try something new! 

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This class is for adults 21+ years of age and older.  All skill levels are welcome. 

 

This series includes cocktails, mocktails, snacks, and a tremendous amount of fun!  Meet your neighbors, make new friends, or simply enjoy an evening relaxing and creating.

Feeling the pressure to complete work within the class time?  Have no fear, Art Lab is here!  With some exceptions (medium-depending), students are invited to finish their projects during our open hours and during Art After Dark.  This is a complimentary extension of the class tuition for our students to allow you to relax and finalize your works of art.

​2026 Season:

May 7 - Monoprinting with Julie Haug

$30 Members/$35 Non-Members

Julie will lead participants through the process of creating multiple one of a kind monoprints on paper using professional printmaking supplies.  This medium is great fun and all skill levels are welcome.

 

June 11 - TBC

July 16 - Needle Felted Painting

with Lisa Shea

$50 Members/$55 Non-Members

Learn the wonderfully therapeutic art of needle felted painting (also known as "wool painting".  Lisa will teach participants how to use colored wool roving and a specialized felting needle to create beautiful, soft, textural masterpieces.  All skill levels are welcome.

 

  August 6 - Paint to Music

with Pura Vida Sierras Art

$25 Members/$30 Members

Paint with A and enjoy an afternoon of music, acrylics, canvas, and community in this vibrant class.  Participants are invited to create their own works to the music or follow A and she teaches the art of painting saturated landscapes.  Let the music guide the brushstrokes and paint with freedom.  All skill levels are invited.

September 24 - Wet Felt Bowls

with Julie Haug

$40 Members/$45 Non-Members

Julie will guide participants through the wonderfully hands-on techniques of creating wet felted vessels using resist.  Each participant will create their own work(s) of art using dyed wool and other professional level supplies.  All skill levels are invited to enjoy one of the oldest art forms dating back thousands of years!

October 8 - Nature Weaving

with Julie Haug

$25 Members/$35 Non-Members

Weave beautiful, organic material small art pieces on an 8"x10" loom.  Participants are invited to bring their own leaves, grasses, thin branches, or other materials to create these lovely works of natural art.

November 5 - Eastern European Egg Decorating with Corrie Zam Northan

$65 Members/$75 Non-Members

Corrie will share the beautiful techniques of using dyes, beeswax, candles, and specialized tools to create magical works of art on empty egg shells.  This long-loved art form is popular in eastern European countries, especially during the holidays.

December 10 - Alcohol Ink Ornaments

with Pura Vida Sierras Art

$40 Members/$45 Non-Members

Back by popular demand - alcohol ink ornaments!  Using clear or white ornaments, alcohol ink, compressed air, and imagination to create special, vibrant ornaments.  Decorate them for added flair.  These pieces make a great gift.  This is a great class for all skill levels.

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Programs have been funded in part by members, donors, the Nevada Arts Council, a state agency,

The National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, a federal agency.

Additional funding and grants have been provided and support our programming and preservation work by Storey County, and Google.

We thank all of our supporters, grantors, and members for their generous contributions, allowing us to continue with our Mission, and preservation of this historic 1876 property.

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