• Mastering Water and Botanicals in Watercolor
    August 22 – September 26

    $120.00

    Fridays: August 22nd - September 26th. 5:30pm - 7:30pm

    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.

    Ages 14 and up. 

    Instructor: Galina Milton
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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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  • Pleinair at Idlewild Park
    July 19

    $45.00

    Saturday: July 19th. 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

    Pleinair - 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.
    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 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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  • Summer Creativity Camp: High Des-ART
    July 21 – July 25

    $180.00

    Monday-Friday, July 21st - July 25th.  9:00am - 12:00pm

    This week-long summer camp will explore all things related to Nevada and the various landscapes in our great state. Campers will learn about a variety of subjects ranging from desert wildlife to state flowers and even stars and astronomy. They will be able to create masks, clay sculptures, paintings, prints, and stamps.  Campers will also engage in collaborative projects that focus on teamwork and compromise.  Allow your child to explore various art mediums and delve into the vast artistic subject matter the desert has to offer. Dress comfortably for artistic exploration! Ages: 11-15

    All supplies included. A midmorning snack will be provided. Please note any dietary restrictions.

    Instructor: Sofia Lombardo

    *This is an Artown Event*

    The camp will be held in the Classroom, on the ground floor of the Lake Mansion. Park in our free lot off Arlington Avenue and walk down the ramp. 

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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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  • Summer Creativity Camp: The Power of Music
    July 21 – July 25

    $180.00

    Monday-Friday, July 21st - July 25th.  1:00pm - 4:00pm

    This week-long summer camp will explore the connections we can make between music and art! Students will create music-themed art, explore different genres and the colors and patterns we associate with them, and much more! Using a variety of artistic media, campers will leave each day with detailed projects to proudly display at home. Dress comfortably for artistic exploration! Ages: 6-10

    All supplies included. A mid-afternoon snack will be provided. Please note any dietary restrictions.

    Instructor: Anastassia Manoussova

    *This is an Artown Event*

    The camp will be held in the Classroom, on the ground floor of the Lake Mansion. Park in our free lot off Arlington Avenue and walk down the ramp. 

    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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  • Summer Family Arts Festival 2025
    July 12

    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!
    No RSVP needed – just bring your friends and family, and we’ll see you there! ** The Summer Family Arts Festival is proudly part of Artown. 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, and Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation for making the Summer Family Arts Festival happen.
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  • Teen Series: Skateboard Wall Art
    July 18 & July 25

    $55.00
    Fridays: July 18th & July 25th. 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
    In this series, your teen or preteen child will create their own wall art using recycled skateboards! In 2 sessions, your child will plan, sketch, and paint a skateboard in their own style to create a fun, unique, and personalized piece of art to proudly display on their wall. All supplies are provided.  Ages 11-16 Instructor: Julia Flippo *This is an Artown Event*

    Lake Mansion Arts & Cultural Center

    250 Court St. & Arlington Ave. Reno, 89501 United States
    775-826-6100 ext. 2#
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  • Thursday Painting Class: Brilliance by Cedar Lee
    August 21

    $40.00

    Thursday: August 21. 5:30PM - 8:00PM

    August'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. 

    Instructor: Karen Hayes
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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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  • Thursday Painting Class: Tahoe Dawn by Erin Hanson
    July 10

    $40.00

    Thursday: July 10th. 5:30PM - 8:30PM

    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. 

    Instructor: Karen Hayes *This is an Artown Event*
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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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    Thursday Watercolor Class: Oriental Poppies by Georgia O’Keeffe
    July 17

    $35.00

    Thursday: July 17th. 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

    This watercolor class will teach you how to achieve striking realism, vibrant colors, and bold composition, all inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe's "Oriental Poppies". Participants will leave this class with solid foundations of watercolor, as well as a beautiful painting to put on display at home. This class is suitable for all levels of watercolor artists.
    All supplies included. Ages 14 and up. Instructor: Galina Milton *This is an Artown Event* 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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