Join us for our Holiday Family Arts Festival on Saturday, November 8th, 10:00am – 2:00pm for a day full of fun!
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    Thursday Painting Class: Skaters on a Frozen Pond by W. Harold Hancock
    January 8

    $45.00

    Thursday, January 8th. 5:45pm - 8:45pm

    Join us for another Acrylic Painting Class! This time, we will be replicating the joyful snowy scene from w. Harold Hancock's Skaters on a Frozen Pond. In this class, students will learn to paint figures, landscape and movement through the foundations of acrylic painting. Each artwork will be done on a 16x20 canvas, ready to hang at home. This class is suitable for all levels of acrylic artist.

    All supplies included.

    Ages 14 and up. 

    Instructor: Karen Hayes
    This class will be held in the Pavilion, in the building adjacent to the Lake Mansion. Park in our free lot off Arlington Avenue and walk up the stairs, the Pavilion is on your right.
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    Lake Mansion Arts & Cultural Center

    250 Court St. & Arlington Ave. Reno, 89501 United States
    775-826-6100 ext. 2#
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  • Collage Your Pet
    January 24

    $35.00

    Saturday, January 24th. 1:00pm - 4:00pm

    In this class, students will create art of your favorite furry friend on canvas! This workshop will work with several artistic mediums; we will use acrylic paints, specialty papers, paper punchers, and more to create a finely detailed collage of your pet. Students must bring 1-2 photos of their pet to class, or email photos to print to [email protected].
    Class will include a 15-minute break halfway through the class.
    All supplies included. Ages 14 and up. Instructor: Natacha Sperka This class will be held in the Pavilion, in the building adjacent to the Lake Mansion. Park in our free lot off Arlington Avenue and walk up the stairs, the Pavilion is on your right. Refund & Cancellation Policy
    Limit 3 tickets per transaction. If you are purchasing more than 3 tickets please call 775-826-6100 ext. 2.
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  • Family Workshop: Stitch-A-Critter
    January 17

    $35.00

    Saturday, January 17th. 1:00pm - 3:00pm

    Join us for a family workshop where you and your little one will sew their own stuffed animal! From start to finish, participants will be plushie creators as they begin with raw materials and the provided templates, and will end the class with their very own cozy, three-dimensional critter!
    Ages 4 and up. One project per registration, up to two participants per project. Instructor: Rebecca Sprenger This class will be held in the Pavilion, in the building adjacent to the Lake Mansion. Park in our free lot off Arlington Avenue and walk up the stairs, the Pavilion is on your right. Refund & Cancellation Policy
    Limit 3 tickets per transaction. If you are purchasing more than 3 tickets please call 775-826-6100 ext. 2.
     
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  • Watercolor Class: Flower Garden and Bungalow, Bermuda by Winslow Homer
    January 15

    $40.00

    Thursday, January 15th. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    Join us at the Lake Mansion for another Monthly Watercolor class; this time, Winslow Homer's Flower Garden and Bungalow, Bermuda. Students will learn how to balance composition, color, and watercolor technique to replicate this serene tropical scene. This class includes step-by-step guidance on the basics of watercolor, and is suitable for all levels of artist.
    All supplies included. Ages 14 and up. Instructor: Galina Milton This class will be held in the Pavilion, in the building adjacent to the Lake Mansion. Park in our free lot off Arlington Avenue and walk up the stairs, the Pavilion is on your right. Refund & Cancellation Policy
    Limit 3 tickets per transaction. If you are purchasing more than 3 tickets please call 775-826-6100 ext. 2.
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  • Family Workshop: Reach for the Stars
    January 13

    $35.00

    Wednesday, January 21. 5:30pm - 7:30pm.

    In this family workshop, you and your little one will create an inspiring mixed-media artwork involving painting on canvas, coloring, collaging, and layering. This workshop is meant to remind them to always reach for the stars. Each registration will leave with a unique final product, ready to hang at home!
    Ages 4 and up. One project per registration, up to two participants per project. Instructor: Natacha Sperka This class will be held in the Pavilion, in the building adjacent to the Lake Mansion. Park in our free lot off Arlington Avenue and walk up the stairs, the Pavilion is on your right. Refund & Cancellation Policy
    Limit 3 tickets per transaction. If you are purchasing more than 3 tickets please call 775-826-6100 ext. 2.
     
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  • Family Workshop: Paper Luminaries
    January 10

    $35.00

    Saturday, January 10th. 1:00pm - 3:00pm

    In this workshop, students will learn to make beautifully ornate paper luminaries! Through precise cutting with x-acto blades, you will explore patterns and shapes to create your theme for your luminaries. By the end of this workshop, you will have a finished product to bring soft and ambient light into your home.
    All supplies included. Ages 14 and up. Instructor: Anne Hunter This class will be held in the Pavilion, in the building adjacent to the Lake Mansion. Park in our free lot off Arlington Avenue and walk up the stairs, the Pavilion is on your right. Refund & Cancellation Policy
    Limit 3 tickets per transaction. If you are purchasing more than 3 tickets please call 775-826-6100 ext. 2.
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  • Haunted Night at the Mansion 2025: Mask-Making Workshop
    October 4

    $0.00
    Saturday, October 4. 2025. 2:00pm - 6:00pm

    Join us for a FREE mask-making workshop included with the purchase of your Haunted Night at the Mansion ticket! You are welcome to drop in anytime between 2:00pm and 6:00pm to craft your mask, being as detailed or minimal as you'd like. Each attendee will receive one blank mask to decorate on site (or at home with your own materials). The materials we will provide in this workshop are below:

    • Paint as a base or detail
    • Hot glue to create raised/embossed details
    • Rhinestones to embellish
    • Filigree trim to border
    • Glitter to make your masks pop
    • Feathers to create movement
    The provided materials above are simple but will allow for unique and beautiful customization of masquerade-style masks. Guests are encouraged to bring their own supplies and materials if there is a specific theme or look in mind that our provided materials do not achieve. Guests are also welcome to grab a mask and bring it home to decorate at their leisure.
    To participate in this workshop, you MUST be a guest of our Haunted Night Fundraiser. Please register for this workshop with the same name provided with your Haunted Night Purchase, and notify us of any guests who will also be attending the workshop. Each guest is limited to one mask for this workshop.
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  • Holiday Family Arts Festival 2025
    November 8

    Saturday, November 8th. 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.   Join us at the Lake Mansion for a free community art festival hosted by Arts for All Nevada! From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, you and your family can attend for a fun-filled day of creativity! We will have a wide variety of exciting activities and organizations to make this a memorable event for all ages! Event Highlights:
    • Enjoy 8 winter and holiday-themed art stations with hands-on crafts for all age groups
    • Free book for every child, courtesy of Spread the Word-Nevada
    • Caroling with the High Desert Harmonies
    • Meet local historian and Lake Mansion expert - Patty Cafferata
    • Santa will be in attendance from 11am-1pm
    • Face painting
    • Explore the open doors of the Lake Mansion, and more!
    No RSVP needed – just bring your friends and family, and we’ll see you there!

    Festival De Arte Familiar Navideño

    Sábado, 8 de Noviembre. 10:00am - 2:00pm
    ¡Únete a nosotros en Lake Mansion para un festival de arte comunitario gratuito organizado por Arts for All Nevada! De 10:00 a. m. a 2:00 p. m., tú y tu familia podrán disfrutar de un día lleno de diversión y creatividad. ¡Tendremos una gran variedad de actividades emocionantes y la participación de diversas organizaciones para hacer de este un evento inolvidable para todas las edades!
    • Ocho estaciones de arte con temática invernal y festiva, con manualidades prácticas para todas las edades
    • Libro gratuito para cada niño, cortesía de Spread the Word Nevada
    • Villancicos con High Desert Harmonies.
    • Conoce a la historiadora local y experta en la Lake Mansion – Patty Cafferata.
    • Santa estará presente de 11 a.m. a 1 p.m.
    • Pintura facial.
    • Explora las puertas abiertas de la Lake Mansion ¡y mucho más!
    No se necesita confirmación de asistencia: ¡solo trae a tus amigos y familiares, y nos vemos allí!
    Thanks to our sponsors - the City of Reno Government Arts & Culture Commission, the Nevada Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, E.L. Cord Foundation, Marshall R. Matley Foundation, The Nell J. Redfield Foundation, Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation, and NV Energy Foundation for making the Holiday Family Arts Festival happen.
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  • Mindfulness: Inner Child
    November 15

    $30.00

    Saturday, November 15. 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Honor your inner child! In this mindfulness workshop, you will use a childhood photo as the base for a fun mixed media collage. Embellish your photograph by adding vibrant colors, rich textures and celebratory symbols.

    Participants must provide a childhood photo; it can be an original photo or a black and white photocopy, but should be at least 5"x7" and ideally on thicker paper. Arts for All Nevada would be happy to print a photo for you on cardstock if you email it to [email protected]. Discover books and other resources that can help you get in touch with the child within to stay young at heart while embracing all stages of your life.

    All supplies included.

    Ages 14 and up. 

    Instructor: Anne Hunter
    Refund & Cancellation Policy

    Lake Mansion Arts & Cultural Center

    250 Court St. & Arlington Ave. Reno, 89501 United States
    775-826-6100 ext. 2#
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  • Family Workshop: Festive Garlands
    December 6

    $35.00

    Saturday, December 6th. 1:00pm - 3:00pm

    Join us at the Lake Mansion for a festive family workshop where you will be using specialty alcohol inks to make bright and festive holiday garlands! Alcohol inks achieve a finish similar to watercolor, with vibrant pigments bleeding to create beautiful abstract effects that you can finish with ornate detail. You and your little one will explore colors, textures, and shapes to craft a beautiful piece of decor to put in your home for the Holidays.
    All supplies included. Ages 5 and up. One project per registration, up to two participants per project. Instructor: Anne Hunter This class will be held in the Pavilion, in the building adjacent to the Lake Mansion. Park in our free lot off Arlington Avenue and walk up the stairs, the Pavilion is on your right. Refund & Cancellation Policy
    Limit 3 tickets per transaction. If you are purchasing more than 3 tickets please call 775-826-6100 ext. 2.
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  • Abstract Composition
    November 2

    $35.00

    Sunday, November 2. 1:00pm - 3:00pm

    Explore pattern and contrast by creating an eye-catching piece of art on canvas! Using acrylic primary colors, participants will learn how to use negative space to make an impact and will leave with a beautiful, modern abstract artwork on a 16" x 20"canvas - ready to hang on your wall!

    All supplies included.

    Ages 14 and up. 

    Instructor: Natacha Sperka
    Refund & Cancellation Policy

    Lake Mansion Arts & Cultural Center

    250 Court St. & Arlington Ave. Reno, 89501 United States
    775-826-6100 ext. 2#
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  • Mastering Watercolor: Botanicals
    November 13

    $35.00

    Thursday: November 13th. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    In this watercolor class, students will learn how to capture the form, texture, and color of the petals and leaves of various botanicals!  Using watercolor techniques such as wet-on-wet, wet on dry, and layering, each participant will leave with a gorgeous piece to take home with them.
    All supplies included. Ages 14 and up. Instructor: Galina Milton Refund & Cancellation Policy
    Limit 3 tickets per transaction. If you are purchasing more than 3 tickets please call 775-826-6100 ext. 2.
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