This six-week watercolor journey is designed to guide students from the foundational flow of water and pigment to the intricate details of botanical expression. Through gentle structure, skill-building exercises, and blooming confidence, students will learn to work with watercolor, embracing its spontaneity while gaining control. Each week builds on the last, blending technical exercises with creative expression. This class is ideal for beginners who have never picked up a brush, and for intermediate painters seeking to deepen their understanding and loosen their hand.
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Wednesday, July 23. 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Join us for a guided tour of the Lake Mansion, built in 1877. Learn about the history and architecture of the Lake Mansion, as well as its significance in the history of the City of Reno. Your guide, courtesy of the Historic Reno Preservation Society, will take you on a trip to the past and enhance your knowledge of local history. This is a great tour for locals and out-of-town visitors alike. Guided tour is free, but registration is required. One participant per registration All ages welcome! *This is an Artown Event* -
Saturday: July 12. 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 art stations with hands-on crafts for all age groups (think Pinecone Bumblebees, Tempera Butterflies, Watercolor Frogs and Flowers!)
- Free book for every child, courtesy of Spread the Word-Nevada
- Sing-along with Music Together
- Meet local historian and Lake Mansion expert - Patty Cafferata
- Community Art Corner
- Explore the open doors of the Lake Mansion, and more!
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Friday: August 15th. 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
All supplies included. Ages 14 and up. Instructor: Galina Milton Refund & Cancellation PolicyJoin us at the Lake Mansion to re-create the famous Blue Rigi by Joseph Mallord William Turner. Turner is renowned for his sweeping maritime landscapes, but The Blue Rigi is one in a series of three paintings of the Swiss Alps, and is considered by some to be his legacy. Students will learn to capture the subtle light and delicate washes used by Turner to capture the landscapes of Lake Lucerne in Switzerland, as well as composition, color mixing, and blending. Whether a beginner, intermediate, or advanced watercolor artist, this class is suitable for all skill levels.Limit 3 tickets per transaction. If you are purchasing more than 3 tickets please call 775-826-6100 ext. 2.
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Wednesdays: July 16th - July 30th. 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Discover the freedom of abstract painting in this three-session workshop, where you'll create expressive works using acrylic on raw canvas. Through the color staining technique, you'll explore how paint soaks, spreads, and flows, creating organic, dynamic compositions that feel both spontaneous and intentional. In session one, you'll experiment with color theory and mini abstracts to test combinations and techniques. Session two focuses on painting a 16x20 piece, allowing colors to blend and interact freely. In the final session, you'll stretch your raw canvas onto a wooden frame, transforming it into a finished artwork. This technique is fluid, freeing, and fun, perfect for both beginners and experienced artists. There are no rigid rules—just an opportunity to let go, be present, and enjoy the creative process. Many students find it meditative and relaxing, a great way to unwind and connect with their artistic intuition. All supplies included.Instructor: Karena EliseAges 14 and up. Anyone under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Refund & Cancellation Policy *This is an Artown Event* 250 Court St. & Arlington Ave. Reno, 89501 United States775-826-6100 ext. 2# -
Thursday: July 24th. 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages 4 and up. One project per registration, up to two participants per project. Instructor: Anne Hunter Refund & Cancellation Policy *This is an Artown Event*This family workshop will explore an abstract artistic style inspired by Yellena James. Participants will use mixed media to create vivid and whimsical patterns with texture and visual interest. These patterns will be used to collage a stunning abstract piece of artwork, ready to proudly display at home!Limit 3 tickets per transaction. If you are purchasing more than 3 tickets please call 775-826-6100 ext. 2.
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Thursday: August 21. 5:30PM - 8:00PM
Instructor: Karen HayesAugust's Thursday Painting class will be inspired by Cedar Lee - a contemporary fine artist based out of Portland, Oregon. Her art is heavily focused on flora and fauna, capturing luminous tree canopies and detailed animal portraits. In this class, we will be using her painting "Brilliance" as inspiration to create our own image of the bright sun shining through columns of trees. Students will learn to paint texture and light through the foundations of acrylic painting. This class is suitable for all levels of artist and will be completed on a 12"x24" canvas, ready to hang on your wall.
All supplies included.Ages 14 and up.
Refund & Cancellation Policy 250 Court St. & Arlington Ave. Reno, 89501 United States775-826-6100 ext. 2# -
Saturday: July 19th. 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
All supplies included. Ages 10 and up. Anyone under the age of 16, must be accompanied by an adult. Instructor: Galina Milton *This is an Artown Event* Refund & Cancellation PolicyPleinair - the act of painting outdoors - is one of the most relaxing ways to create art. We will work outside, creating landscapes in acrylic and enjoying the Truckee River over at Idlewild Park. All art supplies are included. Please dress appropriately for the weather, bring water, and a blanket or chair to sit on.Limit 3 tickets per transaction. If you are purchasing more than 3 tickets please call 775-826-6100 ext. 2.
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Wednesday: July 9. 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for a family workshop where you and your child will paint a portrait of your favorite animal! We will be painting our portraits in acrylic on 11x14 canvases. While we will have examples to inspire you, the sky is the limit for your imagination in how you choose to portray your animal!
All supplies included. Instructor: Rhiannon Wolfe Refund & Cancellation Policy *This is an Artown Event* 250 Court St. & Arlington Ave. Reno, 89501 United States775-826-6100 ext. 2#Ages 6 and up. Anyone under 14, must be accompanied by an adult.
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Thursday: July 10th. 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Instructor: Karen Hayes *This is an Artown Event*Join us at the Lake Mansion for another acrylic painting class! This month, for Artown, we are doing a painting inspired by Erin Hanson's Tahoe Dawn. Participants will learn brushstroke, color mixing, composition, and more to achieve the fluffy clouds and crystalline waters of this beautiful painting of Lake Tahoe.
All supplies included.Ages 14 and up.
Refund & Cancellation Policy 250 Court St. & Arlington Ave. Reno, 89501 United States775-826-6100 ext. 2# -
Fridays: August 22nd - September 26th. 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Instructor: Galina MiltonAges 14 and up.
Refund & Cancellation Policy 250 Court St. & Arlington Ave. Reno, 89501 United States775-826-6100 ext. 2# -
Saturday: July 19. 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
In this family workshop, participants will have the opportunity to create a painting of their beloved pets! Using photos of your furry friends as references, you and your family will paint an acrylic masterpiece on canvas, capturing the heartwarming essence of your pet. Take home a personalized work of art that will bring joy for years to come! Please bring 1-2 reference photos of your pets.
All supplies included. Instructor: Mel Hoen Refund & Cancellation Policy *This is an Artown Event* 250 Court St. & Arlington Ave. Reno, 89501 United States775-826-6100 ext. 2#Ages 6 and up. Anyone under 14, must be accompanied by an adult.
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Friday, July 25. 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Join us for a guided tour of the Lake Mansion, built in 1877. Learn about the history and architecture of the Lake Mansion, as well as its significance in the history of the City of Reno. Your guide, courtesy of the Historic Reno Preservation Society, will take you on a trip to the past and enhance your knowledge of local history. This is a great tour for locals and out-of-town visitors alike. Guided tour is free, but registration is required. One participant per registration All ages welcome! *This is an Artown Event*
