Upcoming Events
Welcome to Watercolor!
Interested in watercolor but don’t know how to begin? In this hands-on class, painter and educator Chappy Valente will walk you through the tools and techniques of watercolor painting. From choosing paper (hot press v. cold press) and brushes (round, flat, filbert, fan) to learning techniques (wash, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry), you will leave this 3-hour class with a solid understanding of watercolor and the confidence to get started.
Shoot Your Shot: Getting Started with 35mm Photography (Session 1)
Ditch digital and discover the depth and beauty of 35mm photography in this hands-on class for beginning photographers (or seasoned digital photographers new to shooting film).
In the first class you’ll learn about the history, mechanics, and basic elements of photography and then hit the streets of Nevada City for a photowalk during Golden Hour.
Your film will be sent to a lab for development and we’ll get together again two weeks later to review and critique your images.
Shoot Your Shot: Getting Started with 35mm Photography (Session 2)
Ditch digital and discover the depth and beauty of 35mm photography in this hands-on class for beginning photographers (or seasoned digital photographers new to shooting film).
In the first class you’ll learn about the history, mechanics, and basic elements of photography and then hit the streets of Nevada City for a photowalk during Golden Hour.
Your film will be sent to a lab for development and we’ll get together again two weeks later to review and critique your images.
The Amazing Block Printing Extravaganza (Session 2)
Learn the art of linoleum block printing in this two-part series.
On the first day (9/13), you’ll learn to transfer your image to a block and carve it. You may bring a design with you (make sure it's mirror-image!) or create it in class on a 4×6 or 5×7 block.
On day two (9/20), you’ll ink your block and print on your choice of paper or fabric. Dress for a mess!