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VSA arts of Nevada
775-826-6100
info@vsanevada.org 

REGISTRATION FORM

LOCATIONS/MAPS

LAKE MANSION
(LM)
250 Court St., Reno

ALF SORENSEN (AS)
1400 Baring Blvd., Sparks

ART CLASSES 
WINTER/SPRING 2010
To register, we need a registration form and payment

Registration forms may be submitted online, but your registration is only confirmed once we have received payment. You may also submit your form by fax, mail, or in person

Payment secures your place in a class, by check, cash or credit card (Visa, MC or Discover). No online payments (yet!) - you will need to provide your credit card details by phone. 


Class cost includes all supplies unless specified. 
Pre-r
egistration
required, Scholarships and Gift Certificates available. 

 

 

 


Mommy (or Daddy) & Me
3-5 years, with adult

 

 

 

Art Adventures
6-12 years 
in Reno & Sparks

 


Clay, Clay, Clay!
8-12 years

 

 

Kids Acting
8-12 years, younger kids welcome if able to read.

 

 

Fundamentals of Drawing
8-12 years   

 


Art Camp - Visual Art

 


Art Camp
Creative Movement

 


Art Camp - Theatre

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ART CLASSES FOR CHILDREN:

NEW! Screen Print T-Shirt R

Kids Acting Workshops
 R
Mommy (or Daddy) & Me
 
R & S
Clay Clay Clay R
"Mix it Up" Art Adventures R & S
Drawing R
 Mixed Media R


ART CAMPS: 
Spring/Holiday Art Camps R & S

 

R = Reno, S = Sparks

ART CLASSES FOR ADULTS:

Fused Glass Dish 
Glass Fusion Jewelry
 
Watercolor for Beginners to Intermediate
 

Beginning Portrait Drawing 
Portrait Drawing/Painting
Ceramics
 
 Discover Your Creativity
  Plein Air Oil Painting  
 NEW! Feng Shui Art Creation Principles


All held in Reno

After-School Programs at Van Gorder, Huffaker, Hall and Spanish Springs
Art Classes for Adults with Developmental Disabilities 
FREE CLASS, $5 PER MONTH FOR SUPPLIES

ART CLASSES FOR CHILDREN 


SCREEN PRINT T-SHIRT  
Students provide a white t-shirt

Spring Session (6 classes): 4/19-5/24 Location: Lake Mansion, Reno
Day: Mondays Ages: 8-12
Time: 4pm-5pm  Cost: $55
Registration Form                             Gift Certificates                                                    Return to top

 

MIXED MEDIA  
Explore different combinations of media

Spring Session (6 classes): 3/4-4/8 Location: Lake Mansion, Reno
Day: Thursdays Ages: 8-11
Time: 5:15pm-6:15pm  Cost: $45
Registration Form                             Gift Certificates                                                    Return to top
 

 

MOMMY (or DADDY) AND ME ART CLASS 
with Tammy Franchini
Explore a different medium each week as together you nurture a love for art and strengthen your child's creative process. Sign up for one session or more - projects will be different each session. Registration Form

Spring Reno Session 1 (6 classes): 1/21-2/25 Location: Lake Mansion, Reno
Day: Thursdays Ages: 3-5 with adult
Time: 9:30am-10:30am  Cost: $60,$10 additional child
Spring Reno Session 2 (6 classes): 3/4-4/8 Location: Lake Mansion, Reno
Day: Thursdays Ages: 3-5 with adult
Time: 9:30am-10:30am  Cost: $60,$10 additional child
 
Spring Reno Session 3 (6 classes): 4/22-5/27 Location: Lake Mansion, Reno
Day: Thursdays Ages: 3-5 with adult
Time: 9:30am-10:30am  Cost: $60,$10 additional child
 
Spring Sparks Session (6 classes): 4/21-5/27 Location: Alf Sorensen, Sparks
Day: Wednesdays Ages: 3-5 with adult
Time: 9am-10am  Cost: $60,$10 additional child
Registration Form                             Gift Certificates                                                    Return to top

 

"MIX IT UP" ART ADVENTURES  
with Tammy Franchini, Robin Robinson, and Suellen Cupp
Nurture your child’s unique artistic ability as they explore various art techniques and media each week. Possibilities include watercolor, clay, collage, mixed media and more. Sign up for one session or more - projects will be different each session. Registration Form           

ART ADVENTURES IN RENO:

 

Spring Reno Session 1 (6 classes)1/21-2/25 Location: Lake Mansion, Reno
Day: Thursdays Ages: 6-8
Time: 4pm-5pm Cost: $45
Spring Reno Session 2 (6 classes)3/4-4/8 Location: Lake Mansion, Reno
Day: Thursdays Ages: 6-8
Time: 4pm-5pm Cost: $45
Spring Reno Session 2 (6 classes)4/22-5/27 Location: Lake Mansion, Reno
Day: Thursdays Ages: 6-8
Time: 4pm-5pm Cost: $45

ART ADVENTURES IN SPARKS:

Spring Sparks Session 1 (6 classes)2/4-3/11 Location: Alf Sorensen, Sparks
Day: Thursdays Ages: 6-8
Time: 4pm-5pm Cost: $45
Spring Sparks Session 2 (6 classes):2/4-3/11 Location: Alf Sorensen, Sparks
Day: Thursdays Ages: 8-12
Time: 5:15pm-6:15pm Cost: $45
Registration Form                             Gift Certificates                                                    Return to top

 

CLAY, CLAY, CLAY!   
with Jacy Robinson

Explore hand building and glazing techniques while creating several one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork. 
Registration Form

Spring Session 1 (8 classes)1/27-3/17 Location: Lake Mansion, Reno
Day: Wednesdays Ages: 8-12
Time: 4pm-5:30pm Cost: $90 includes all materials and firing
Spring Session 1 (8 classes)4/21-6/9 Location: Lake Mansion, Reno
Day: Wednesdays Ages: 8-12
Time: 4pm-5:30pm Cost: $90 includes all materials and firing
Registration Form                             Gift Certificates                                                    Return to top

 

KIDS ACTING WORKSHOPS 
with Stephanie Richardson

Learn to act while creating dialogue and skits through traditional  improvisational methods. Gain self-confidence and poise while having fun in a creative and nurturing environment.  Registration Form

Reno Spring Session 1  (6 classes): 2/2-3/9 Location: Lake Mansion, Reno
Day: Tuesdays Ages: 8-12
Younger kids welcome if able to read.
Time:  4pm-5pm Cost: $45 
Reno Spring Session 2  (6 classes)4/20-5/25 Location: Lake Mansion, Reno
Day: Tuesdays Ages: 8-12
Younger kids welcome if able to read.
Time:  4pm-5pm Cost: $45 
Sparks Spring Session 1  (6 classes): 2/3-3/10 Location: Alf Sorensen, Reno
Day: Wednesdays Ages: 8-12
Younger kids welcome if able to read.
Time:  4pm-5pm Cost: $45 
Sparks Spring Session 1  (6 classes): 4/21-5/26 Location: Alf Sorensen, Reno
Day: Wednesdays Ages: 8-12
Younger kids welcome if able to read.
Time:  4pm-5pm Cost: $45 
Registration Form                             Gift Certificates                                                    Return to top

 

DRAWING 
with Tammy Franchini

Learn to draw or refine your existing skills while developing techniques to practice on your own. 
Registration Form

Spring Session 1 (6 classes)1/21-2/25 Location: Lake Mansion, Reno
Day: Thursdays Ages: 8-12
Time: 5:15pm-6:15pm Cost: $45 
Spring Session 2 (6 classes)4/22-5/27 Location: Lake Mansion, Reno
Day: Thursdays Ages: 9-12
Time: 5:15pm-6:15pm Cost: $45 
Registration Form                             Gift Certificates                                                    Return to top

 


ART CAMPS
Register early to avoid disappointment, as camps are very popular and often sell out. 


ART CAMPS  
Creative Movement with Robin Robinson 
Theater with Stephanie Richardson
Visual arts with Tammy Franchini, Susan Sullivan and others

Join us for fun creative camps! Your child will be nurtured and inspired to create, imagine, and act. Each day campers will experience visual arts, creative movement and drama.
All activities are age appropriate and the projects will allow each child to express their individual creativity. Projects and activities will change each week - sign up for one or more.  Registration Form

Please bring to camp:
* a snack (please, no snacks containing nuts); and 
* an old t-shirt/apron (to protect clothes while painting) 

5 DAY SPRING BREAK CAMPS IN RENO
Days: Mon-Fri  Location: Lake Mansion, Reno
Reno Camp 1: 4/12-4/16 AM Camp: 9am-12noon  PM Camp: 1pm-4pm
Cost for 5 days: $80 Ages: 6-10  
Registration Form                                Gift Certificates                                                   Return to top

 

4 DAY SPRING BREAK CAMPS IN SPARKS
Days: Mon-Thurs  Location: Alf Sorensen, Sparks
Cost for 4 days: $67 Ages: 6-10
Sparks Camp: 4/12-4/15 9am-noon
Registration Form                                Gift Certificates                                                   Return to top

 

 

 


Hat Design and Making 
Lilli Moffit

 

 



Intermediate Drawing
Suellen Cupp

 

 


Pastels
Suellen Cupp

 

 


Watercolor

Suellen Cupp

 

 



Oil Painting

Erik Holland

 

 

 


Ceramics
Jacy Robinson

 

 


Cocktail Hat Making 
with Lilli Moffit


ART WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS
WE WELCOME TEENS 15 AND UP IN ALL ADULT CLASSES 


DISCOVER YOUR CREATIVITY (1 class)
  Registration Form
Spring Session: 2/6 Location: Lake Mansion, Reno
Day:  Saturday  Ages: Adults - Teens 15 and up welcome
Time: 10am-noon Cost: $20+$5 for supplies
Registration Form                                Gift Certificates                                                   Return to top

 

BEGINNING PORTRAIT DRAWING (6 classes)
  Registration Form

 
Spring Session: 1/25-3/8 (no class 2/15) Location: Lake Mansion, Reno
Day:  Mondays  Ages: Adults - Teens 15 and up welcome
Time: 6pm-7.30pm Cost: $60
Registration Form                                Gift Certificates                                                   Return to top

 

PORTRAIT DRAWING/PAINTING (6 classes)
Practice drawing, gradually moving into monochromatic painting and finally painting a portrait in oil.  Registration Form

Spring Session: 3/15-4/26 (no class 4/12) Location: Lake Mansion, Reno
Day:  Mondays  Ages: Adults - Teens 15 and up welcome
Time: 6pm-7:30pm Cost: $85
Registration Form                                Gift Certificates                                                   Return to top

 

WATERCOLOR FOR BEGINNERS TO INTERMEDIATE (10 classes)
with Suellen Cupp 
Explore various watercolor techniques while creating your own works of art. This class is great for beginners and those with previous experience who want to brush up on their skills. Registration Form

Spring Session: 2/2-4/6 Location: Lake Mansion, Reno
Day:  Tuesdays  Ages: Adults - Teens 15 and up welcome
Time: 1pm-3pm Cost: $200
Registration Form                                Gift Certificates                                                   Return to top

 

PLEIN AIR OIL PAINTING (7 classes)
with Erik Holland
Join local artist Erik Holland to capture the outdoor colors and light. Painting will be done both outside (weather permitting) and in the studio from photographs. Great for beginners or the more experienced.  
Registration Form
Spring Session 2: 4/2-5/28 (no class 4/16) Location: Lake Mansion, Reno, various outdoor locations
Day:  Fridays  Ages: Adults - Teens 15 and up welcome
Time: 1pm-4pm Cost: $190
Registration Form                                Gift Certificates                                                   Return to top

 

CERAMICS  (8 classes)
with Jacy Robinson
Explore hand building and glazing techniques while creating several one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork. From sculptural to functional, beginners to the more experienced, everyone will enjoy getting their hands dirty in this fun class. Sign up for one or both sessions. Registration Form

Spring Session: 4/21-6/9 Location: Lake Mansion, Reno
Day:  Wednesdays  Ages: Adults - Teens 15 and up welcome
Time: 5:30-7:30pm Cost: $130 for 8 classes, includes all supplies
Registration Form                                Gift Certificates                                                   Return to top

 


IFUSED GLASS DISH (1 class)
with Cindy Hoonhout
Learn to cut and fuse glass into a beautiful dish. 

Winter Session: 5/8 Location: Lake Mansion, Reno
Day:  Saturday  Ages: Adults - Teens 15 and up welcome
Time: 1-4pm Cost: $30 plus $35 for supplies
Registration Form                                Gift Certificates                                                   Return to top


GLASS FUSION JEWELRY (2 classes)
with Cindy Hoonhout
Love a little “wearable sparkle”? Create your own original necklaces with fused glass! 

Winter Session: 5/7, 5/9 Location: Lake Mansion, Reno
Day:  Friday, Sunday  Ages: Adults - Teens 15 and up welcome
Time: 5:30-8pm Fri, noon-3pm Sat Cost: $60 plus $35 for supplies
Registration Form                                Gift Certificates                                                   Return to top

 


After-School Programs at Van Gorder, Huffaker and Jesse Hall 
VSAN is offering after-school programs at the above schools.  
To reserve a place, we need a signed registration form and payment
VSAN is handling all registrations and enquiries - call 826-6100.


Van Gorder

Kids Acting Workshops at Van Gorder:
Learn the techniques of improvisational acting while gaining self confidence and poise. 
Ages 8-12 Location: Van Gorder Quad
Cost: $45 for 6 classes Schedule: Thursdays 3.30-4.30pm
Session 4: January 21 - February 25, 2010  
Session 4: March 4 - April 8, 2010  
Session 5: April 22 - May 27, 2010  
Registration Form                                Gift Certificates                                                   Return to top

 

"Mix it Up" Art Adventures at Van Gorder:
Explore a different medium each week including watercolor, collage, mixed media and more!  Sign up for one or many sessions, projects will be different each session. 
Day: Mondays Location: Van Gorder Quad
Ages:  6-8, 3.30-4.30pm Ages:  9-12, 4.30-5.30pm
Cost: $45 for 6 classes, includes all supplies  
Session 4: March 1 - April 5, 2010  
Session 5: April 19 - May 24, 2010  
Registration Form                                Gift Certificates                                                   Return to top

 

Huffaker

Adventures in Art at Huffaker:
Explore a different medium each week including watercolor, clay, collage, mixed media and more!  Sign up for one or many sessions, projects will be different each session. 
Fee includes all supplies.
Schedule: Mondays 3.35-4.50pm Who:  Children who attend Huffaker School
Location: Huffaker Quad Ages: 7-11
Session 3: January 25 - March 22, 2010   (no class 2/15)           Cost: $75 for 8 classes
Session 4: April 26 - June 7, 2010 (no class 5-31)                     Cost: $60 for 6 classes
Registration Form                                Gift Certificates                                                   Return to top

 

Jesse Hall 

 Adventures in Art at Jesse Hall:
Explore a different medium each week including watercolor, clay, collage, mixed media and more!  Sign up for one or many sessions, projects will be different each session. 
Fee includes all supplies.                                                                                                                         
AGES 6-8: Tuesdays, 3.30-4.30pm  Location: Jesse Hall Kindergarten Classroom
Session 3: January 19 - March 9, 2010                     Cost: $60 for 8 classes
Session 4: April 27 - June 15, 2010                           Cost: $60 for 8 classes
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AGES 8-13: Tuesdays, 4.30-5.30pm    Location: Jesse Hall Kindergarten Classroom
 
Session 2: January 19 - March 9, 2010                     Cost: $60 for 8 classes
Registration Form                                Gift Certificates                                                   Return to top

 

Fundamentals of Drawing at Jesse Hall:
Learn the basics of perspective, contour and shading while learning to draw. 
Fee includes all supplies.
AGES 8-13: Tuesdays, 4.30-5.30pm    Location: Jesse Hall Kindergarten Classroom
 
Session 2: April 27 - June 15, 2010                               Cost: $60 for 8 classes
Registration Form                                Gift Certificates                                                   Return to top

 

Kids Acting Workshops at Jesse Hall:
Learn the techniques of improvisational acting while gaining self confidence and poise. 
AGES 8-13: Thursdays, 3.30-4.30pm    Location: Jesse Hall Kindergarten Classroom
Session 3: January 21 - March 11, 2010                        Cost: $60 for 8 classes
Session 4: April 29 - June 17, 2010                                Cost: $60 for 8 classes
Registration Form                                Gift Certificates                                                   Return to top

 

Spanish Springs

Art Adventures at Spanish Springs:
Explore a different medium each week including watercolor, clay, collage, mixed media and more!  Sign up for one or many sessions, projects will be different each session. 
Fee includes all supplies. 
AGES 6-8: Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30pm    Location: Room D-5
AGES 9-12: Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30pm    Location: Room D-5
Session 5: March 2-April 6, 2010                                   Cost: $60 for 8 classes
Session 6: April 20-May 25, 2010                                  Cost: $60 for 8 classes

CLASSES FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Free Class, $5 monthly fee for supplies

RENO:
VSA arts of Nevada is offering weekly art classes for adults 18 and older with developmental disabilities. The program is FREE, however from this fall, we need to charge a minimal supplies fee of $5 per month per participant. The Tuesday program will be on-going at the Lake Mansion located on 250 Court Street at Arlington. Please call 826-6100 to reserve your space for this free workshop program.

SPARKS: LEISURE WITHOUT LIMITS ARTS AND CRAFT CLASS
The City of Sparks Parks & Recreation Department and VSA arts of Nevada have teamed up to provide an ongoing Arts & Crafts class for any adult with a developmental delay.  The classes are held on Thursdays at Larry D Johnson Community Center. 
The program is FREE, however from this fall, we need to charge a minimal supplies fee of $5 per month per participant. Class size is limited.  To register or for more information, please call VSAN 826-6100.  Return to top


REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT
Classes are limited in size and are offered on a 'first come first served" basis. We accept payment by Cash, Check (to VSA arts of NV), and Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard & Discover). Payment is due before class starts. Pre-registered participants needing to withdraw from a class may have their payment refunded, less a $5 administrative cost, until five business days before the first session of class  No refunds thereafter. 

Scholarships are available.  Download, print and send in scholarship application with registration form. You will be contacted regarding the status of your scholarship. 

 


GIFT CERTIFICATES
Give the gift of creativity! 

Gift certificates are available for all VSA arts of Nevada classes. 
Certificates can be purchased by credit card, check or cash in any amount. 
Call 826-6100 x3 or email info@vsanevada.org 

Click here for list of available classes your recipient may enjoy. 

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