Art Workshops/Camps for Kids
New! Registration is easy, but if you have any technical problems PLEASE call us (775-826-6100, ext. 3# or e-mail info@vsanevda.org) and let us know. Simply click on the “Register” link below the course description and pay by credit card (MC, VISA, Discover) on-line. To print a registration form to mail (250 Court Street, Reno, NV 89501)/fax (775-337-6107)/in person delivery, please see the bottom of this page. Click here for information regarding after school workshops. Link to children’s online registration form here.
Registration is only confirmed once VSA Nevada receives registration form and payment. Classes are limited in size and are offered on a ‘first come first served” basis. Students needing to withdraw from a class after registering may receive a tuition refund less $5 administrative cost if VSA Nevada is notified five business days before the first session of class. No refunds thereafter. Scholarships and Gift Certificates available.
GIFT CERTIFICATES – Give the gift of creativity!
Gift certificates are available for all VSA Nevada workshops and camps. Certificates can be purchased by credit card, check or cash in any amount. Call 826-6100 x3# or email info@vsanevada.org.
If you would like to provide a workshop/camp for a child who could not afford one. Workshops/Camps range from $45 – $85.
Winter/Spring 2012
Workshops/Camps for Children
To access workshops/camps held at the Lake Mansion in Reno, enter from the parking lot on Arlington Avenue and follow the walkway to our “Art Happens Here Studio,” on the ground floor.
Kids Acting (6 classes) in Sparks with Stephanie Richardson
February 1 - March 7 | Wednesdays | Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Alf Sorensen Community Center | Ages: 8-12 | Cost: $45.00
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.
Available Spaces: All Seats Reserved
Clay, Clay, Clay (8 classes, F-M) with Jacy Robinson
February 1 - March 21 | Wednesdays | Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Lake Mansion | Ages: 8-14 | Cost: $95.00
Explore hand building and glazing techniques while creating several one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork.
Available Spaces: All Seats Reserved
Art Adventures (6 classes, F-M) with Tammy Franchini
February 2 - March 8 | Thursdays | Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Lake Mansion | Ages: 7-10 | Cost: $45.00
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.
Available Spaces: All Seats Reserved
Art Adventures (6 classes, F-M) in Sparks with Shannon Schiavone
February 2 - March 8 | Thursdays | Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Alf Sorensen Community Center | Ages: 6-10 | Cost: $45.00
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.
Available Spaces: All Seats Reserved
Fun with Drawing (6 classes, F-M) with Tammy Franchini
February 2 - March 8 | Thursdays | Time: 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm | Lake Mansion | Ages: 8-12 | Cost: $45.00
Your child learns the basics of perspective, contour and shading while learning to draw... a skill that lasts a lifetime!
Available Spaces: All Seats Reserved
Learn to Sew (8 classes, F-M) with Jackie Brunetti
February 2 - March 22 | Thursdays | Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Lake Mansion | Ages: 9-14 | Cost: $75.00
The idea is to have fun learning how to sew multiple projects. Small at first then building on that knowledge as your child learns. With our easy sewing projects, your kids will learn step by step, building their foundation of sewing expertise. Confidence comes with experience.
Your kids will learn how to sew a zipper, Velcro, Bias tape, sew buttons elastic, applique basic (Kitty) and more.
Click here to see more Learn to Sew photos.
Cost does not include supplies. Click here for supply list.
Available Spaces: All Seats Reserved
Mommy (or Daddy) and Me (6 classes, F-M) with Susan Sullivan
February 6 - March 19 | Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am | The Lake Mansion | Ages: 3 - 5 with adult | Cost: $50.00
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. Cost for one adult and one child $50. Each additional child just $10 more.If registering more than one child, please call (775) 826-6100 ext. 3#.
Note: There is no class on Feb. 20, 2011.
Available Spaces: All Seats Reserved
Learn to Sew (8 classes, M-M) with Jackie Brunetti
March 29 - May 24 | Thursdays | Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Lake Mansion | Ages: 9-14 | Cost: $75.00
The idea is to have fun learning how to sew multiple projects.
Small at first then building on that knowledge as your child learns.
With our easy sewing projects, your kids will learn step by step, building
their foundation of sewing expertise. Confidence comes with experience.
Your Kids will learn how to sew a zipper, Velcro, Bias tape, sew buttons
elastic, applique basic (Kitty) and more.
Click here for more Learn to Sew photos.
Cost does not include supplies. Click here to few supply list.
No class: 4/12/12
Spring Break Art Camps
April 9 - April 13 | Monday-Friday | Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | 250 Court St. | Ages: 6-10 | Cost: $85.00
Art, theater, creative movement each day. It’s affordable creative fun with three experienced VSA Nevada teachers to express their individual creativity.
Bring a snack/drink.
Spring Break Art Camps
April 9 - April 13 | Monday-Friday | Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | 250 Court St. | Ages: 6-10 | Cost: $85.00
Art, theater, creative movement each day. It’s affordable creative fun with three experienced VSA Nevada teachers to express their individual creativity.
Mommy (or Daddy) and Me (6 classes, A-M) with Susan Sullivan
April 16 - May 21 | Mondays | Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Lake Mansion | Ages: 3 - 5 with adult | Cost: $50.00
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. Cost for one adult and one child $50. Each additional child just $10 more.
If registering more than one child, please call (775) 826-6100 ext. 3#.
KinderART (6 classes, A-M) with Lorna Denton
April 16 - May 21 | Mondays | Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Lake Mansion | Ages: Kindergarteners | Cost: $45.00
Children eligible to start or are in their Kindergarten year will explore a range of art materials. Each week will focus on a different media while creating artwork with the elements of line, color, texture, tone and shape in this 6 workshop session. Mom's are welcome to stay or use time for errands!
Kids Acting (6 classes) with Stephanie Richardson
April 17 - May 22 | Tuesdays | Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Lake Mansion | Ages: 8 - 12 | Cost: $45.00
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. Classes meet in Garden Pavilion adjacent to the Lake Mansion.
Kids Acting (6 classes) in Sparks with Stephanie Richardson
April 18 - May 23 | Wednesdays | Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Alf Sorensen Community Center | Ages: 8-12 | Cost: $45.00
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.
Clay, Clay, Clay (8 classes, A-J) with Jacy Robinson
April 18 - June 6 | Wednesdays | Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Lake Mansion | Ages: 8-12 | Cost: $95.00
Explore hand building and glazing techniques while creating several one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork.
Art Adventures (6 classes, A-M) with Tammy Franchini
April 19 - May 24 | Thursdays | Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Lake Mansion | Ages: 7-10 | Cost: $45.00
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.
Art Adventures (6 classes, A-M) in Sparks with Shannon Schiavone
April 19 - May 24 | Thursdays | Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Alf Sorensen Community Center | Ages: 6-10 | Cost: $45.00
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.
Fun with Drawing (6 classes, A-M) with Tammy Franchini
April 19 - May 24 | Thursdays | Time: 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm | 250 Court St. | Ages: 8-12 | Cost: $45.00
Your child learns the basics of perspective, contour and shading while learning to draw... a skill that lasts a lifetime!
Fun with Drawing (6 classes, A-M) in Sparks with Shannon Schiavone
April 19 - May 24 | Thursdays | Time: 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm | Alf Sorensen Community Center | Ages: 8 - 12 | Cost: $45.00
Learn basic drawing fundamentals while creating one of kind masterpieces using different techniques and mediums.
Start with the Arts (5 classes, J-J)
June 11 - July 9 | Mondays | Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | Lake Mansion | Ages: Adult with 3-5yrs. | Cost: $50.00
It’s art, creative movement, music, and make pretend aka acting! Have creative fun with your child as you both explore the ARTS each week. It’s never too soon to spark creativity. If you would like to enroll more than one child, $10 for every additional child.
Summer Art Camp June 11-June 15
June 11 - June 15 | Monday-Friday | Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Lake Mansion | Ages: 6-10 | Cost: $95.00
Fuel your child’s imagination to create and act through art, creative movement and theater. It’s affordable creative fun with three experienced VSA Nevada teachers to express their individual creativity. Projects and games/activities change each week, so sign up for one camp or more.
Bring a snack/drink.
Art Adventures (5 classes, J-J) with Tammy Franchini
June 14 - July 12 | Thursdays | Time: 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm | Lake Mansion | Ages: 7-11 | Cost: $50.00
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.
FUN with Drawing (5 classes, J-J) with Tammy Franchini
June 14 - July 12 | Thursdays | Time: 2:00 pm - 3:15pm | Lake Mansion | Ages: 8-12 yrs | Cost: $50.00
Your child learns the basics of perspective, contour and shading while learning to draw... a skill that lasts a lifetime!
Summer Art Camp June 18- June 22
June 18 - June 22 | Monday-Friday | Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Lake Mansion | Ages: 6-10 | Cost: $95.00
Fuel your child’s imagination to create and act through art, creative movement and theater. It’s affordable creative fun with three experienced VSA Nevada teachers to express their individual creativity. Projects and games/activities change each week, so sign up for one camp or more.
Bring a snack/drink.
Summer Art Camp at Alf Sorensen in Sparks, June 18- June 21
June 18 - June 21 | Monday-Thursday | Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Alf Sorensen Community Center | Ages: 6-10 | Cost: $75.00
??Fuel your child’s imagination to create and act through art, creative movement and theater. It’s affordable creative fun with three experienced VSA Nevada teachers to express their individual creativity. Projects and games/activities change each week, so sign up for one camp or more.
Bring a snack/drink.
Summer Art Camp June 25-June 29
June 25 - June 29 | Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Lake Mansion | Ages: | Cost: $95.00
Fuel your child’s imagination to create and act through art, creative movement and theater. It’s affordable creative fun with three experienced VSA Nevada teachers to express their individual creativity. Projects and games/activities change each week, so sign up for one camp or more.
Bring a snack/drink.
Summer Art Camp July 9-July 13
July 9 - July 13 | Monday-Friday | Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Lake Mansion | Ages: 6-10 | Cost: $95.00
Fuel your child’s imagination to create and act through art, creative movement and theater. It’s affordable creative fun with three experienced VSA Nevada teachers to express their individual creativity. Projects and games/activities change each week, so sign up for one camp or more.
Bring a snack/drink.
New!! Learn to Sew! (6 classes, J-A) with Jackie
July 10 - August 14 | Tuesdays | Time: 12:15pm - 1:45pm | Lake Mansion | Ages: 9 yrs-adult | Cost: $55.00
The idea is to have fun learning how to sew multiple projects. Small at first then building on that knowledge as your child learns. With our easy sewing projects, your kids will learn step by step, building their foundation of sewing expertise. Confidence comes with experience.
Your kids will learn how to sew a zipper, Velcro, Bias tape, sew buttons elastic, applique basic (Kitty) and more.
Click here to see more Learn to Sew photos.
Cost does not include supplies. Click here for class supply list.
Clay, Clay, Clay (6 classes, J-A) with Jacy Robinson
July 11 - August 15 | Wednesdays | Time: 12:15pm - 1:45 pm | Lake Mansion | Ages: 8 yrs to Adults | Cost: $75.00
Kids Acting (6 classes, J-A) with Stephanie Richardson
July 11 - August 15 | Wednesdays | Time: 12:30 pm - 2:00 | Lake Mansion | Ages: 8-12 | Cost: $60.00
Start with the Arts (5 classes, J-A)
July 16 - August 13 | Mondays | Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | Lake Mansion | Ages: Adults with 3-5yrs. | Cost: $50.00
It’s art, creative movement, music, and make pretend aka acting! Have creative fun with your child as you both explore the ARTS each week. It’s never too soon to spark creativity. If you would like to enroll more than one child, $10 for every additional children.
Summer Art Camp July 16- July 20
July 16 - July 20 | Monday-Friday | Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Lake Mansion | Ages: 6-10 | Cost: $95.00
Fuel your child’s imagination to create and act through art, creative movement and theater. It’s affordable creative fun with three experienced VSA Nevada teachers to express their individual creativity. Projects and games/activities change each week, so sign up for one camp or more.
Bring a snack/drink.
Summer Art Camp at Alf Sorensen in Sparks, July 16- July 19
July 16 - July 19 | Monday-Thursday | Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Alf Sorensen Community Center | Ages: 6-10 | Cost: $75.00
Fuel your child’s imagination to create and act through art, creative movement and theater. It’s affordable creative fun with three experienced VSA Nevada teachers to express their individual creativity. Projects and games/activities change each week, so sign up for one camp or more.
Bring a snack/drink.
Art Adventures (5 classes, J-J) with Tammy Franchini
July 19 - August 16 | Thursdays | Time: 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm | Lake Mansion | Ages: 7-11 | Cost: $50.00
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.
FUN with Drawing (5 classes, J-A) with Tammy Franchini
July 19 - August 16 | Thursdays | Time: 2:00 pm - 3:15pm | Lake Mansion | Ages: 8-12 yrs | Cost: $50.00
Your child learns the basics of perspective, contour and shading while learning to draw... a skill that lasts a lifetime!
Summer Art Camp July 23- July 27
July 23 - July 23 | Monday-Friday | Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Lake Mansion | Ages: 6-10 | Cost: $95.00
Fuel your child’s imagination to create and act through art, creative movement and theater. It’s affordable creative fun with three experienced VSA Nevada teachers to express their individual creativity. Projects and games/activities change each week, so sign up for one camp or more.
Bring a snack/drink.
Summer Art Camp July 30- August 3
July 30 - August 3 | Monday-Friday | Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Lake Mansion | Ages: 6-10 | Cost: $95.00
Fuel your child’s imagination to create and act through art, creative movement and theater. It’s affordable creative fun with three experienced VSA Nevada teachers to express their individual creativity. Projects and games/activities change each week, so sign up for one camp or more.
Bring a snack/drink.
Summer Art Camp August 6- August 10
August 6 - August 10 | Monday-Friday | Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Lake Mansion | Ages: 6-10 | Cost: $95.00
Fuel your child’s imagination to create and act through art, creative movement and theater. It’s affordable creative fun with three experienced VSA Nevada teachers to express their individual creativity. Projects and games/activities change each week, so sign up for one camp or more.
Bring a snack/drink.
Summer Art Camp August 13- August 17
August 13 - August 17 | Monday-Friday | Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Lake Mansion | Ages: 6-10 | Cost: $95.00
Fuel your child’s imagination to create and act through art, creative movement and theater. It’s affordable creative fun with three experienced VSA Nevada teachers to express their individual creativity. Projects and games/activities change each week, so sign up for one camp or more.
Bring a snack/drink.
Summer Art Camp at Alf Sorensen in Sparks, August 13- August 16
August 13 - August 16 | Monday-Thursday | Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Alf Sorensen Community Center | Ages: 6-10 | Cost: $75.00
Fuel your child’s imagination to create and act through art, creative movement and theater. It’s affordable creative fun with three experienced VSA Nevada teachers to express their individual creativity. Projects and games/activities change each week, so sign up for one camp or more.
Bring a snack/drink.
Summer Art Camp August 20- August 24
August 20 - August 24 | Monday-Friday | Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Lake Mansion | Ages: 6-10 | Cost: $95.00
Fuel your child’s imagination to create and act through art, creative movement and theater. It’s affordable creative fun with three experienced VSA Nevada teachers to express their individual creativity. Projects and games/activities change each week, so sign up for one camp or more.
Bring a snack/drink.
After School Workshops
After school workshops summer/fall schedules for Caughlin Ranch, Roy Gomm, Huffaker, Hunsberger, Jesse Hall, Spanish Springs and Van Gorder Elementary Schools are being posted. These workshops are for students who attend these schools. If you are interested in starting an after-school workshop program at your school, please contact our Program Director at 826-6100, ext. 2# or mary@vsanevada.org.
Fundamentals of Drawing (6 workshops, J-F) at Spanish Springs Elementary
January 24 - February 28 | Tuesdays | Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Classroom C - 1 | Ages: 8 - 11 | Cost: $48.00
Your child learns the basics of perspective, contour and shading while learning to draw, a skill they will use the rest of their lives! Sign up for one session or more... different projects each session. For green and yellow tracks.
Available Spaces: All Seats Reserved
"Mix it Up" Art Adventures (8 workshops, J-M) at Jesse Hall Elementary
January 25 - March 14 | Early Release Wednesdays | Time: 2:20 pm - 3:20 pm | Classroom A-4 | Ages: 6 - 10 | Cost: $64.00
Explore a different medium every week including watercolor, collage, mixed media & more! Sign up early, space is limited.
Available Spaces: All Seats Reserved
"Mix it Up" Art Adventures (8 workshops, J-M) at Huffaker Elementary
January 25 - March 14 | Early Release Wednesdays! | Time: 2:50 pm - 4:05 pm | In the Quad | Ages: 6 - 10 | Cost: $80.00
Explore a different medium every week including watercolor, collage, mixed media & more! Sign up early, space is limited.
Available Spaces: All Seats Reserved
"Mix it Up" Art Adventures (8 workshops, J-M) at Caughlin Ranch Elementary
January 26 - March 15 | Thursdays | Time: 3:10 pm - 4:25 pm | In the Quad | Ages: 6 - 10 | Cost: $80.00
Explore a different medium each week including watercolor, collage, mixed media & more! Sign up for one session or more... different projects each session. Sign up early, space is limited.
Available Spaces: All Seats Reserved
Clay Happens (8 workshops, F-M) at Hunsberger!
February 2 - March 22 | Thursdays | Time: 3:35 pm - 5:05 pm | Classroom K-2 | Ages: 8-11 | Cost: $95.00
Your child learns to make decorative and functional clay pieces using hand building, a variety of tools and glazes. Clay pieces are fired and glazed on site. Spaces are limited ... so register early!
Available Spaces: All Seats Reserved
"Mix it Up" Art Adventures (6 workshops, F-M) at Van Gorder Elementary
February 13 - March 26 | Mondays | Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | In the Quad | Ages: 6 - 10 | Cost: $48.00
Explore a different medium each week including watercolor, collage, mixed media & more! Sign up for one session or more... different projects each session. Sign up early, space is limited. Note: No class February 20, 2012. For yellow and red tracks.
Available Spaces: All Seats Reserved
Fundamentals of Drawing (6 workshops, M-A) at Spanish Springs Elementary
March 13 - April 24 | Tuesdays | Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Classroom C - 1 | Ages: 8 - 11 | Cost: $48.00
Your child learns the basics of perspective, contour and shading while learning to draw, a skill they will use the rest of their lives! Sign up for one session or more... different projects each session. Note: no class on April 10, 2011. For red and blue tracks.
Art Adventures (8 workshops, M-M) at Roy Gomm
March 26 - May 21 | Mondays | Time: 3:35 pm - 4:50 pm | Roy Gomm Library | Ages: 6 - 10 | Cost: $80.00
Explore a different medium each week including watercolor, collage, mixed media and more! Register for one or more sessions . . . different projects each session! Space is limited!
Note: No class on April 9, 2012.
"Mix it Up" Art Adventures (8 workshops, M-M) at Caughlin Ranch Elementary
March 29 - May 24 | Thursdays | Time: 3:10 pm - 4:25 pm | In the Quad | Ages: 6 - 10 | Cost: $80.00
Explore a different medium each week including watercolor, collage, mixed media & more! Sign up for one session or more... different projects each session. Sign up early, space is limited. Note: No class April 12, 2012.
Available Spaces: All Seats Reserved
Clay Happens (8 Workshops, A-M) at Hunsberger!
April 5 - May 31 | Thursdays | Time: 3:35 pm - 5:05 pm | Classroom K-2 | Ages: 8-11 | Cost: $95.00
Your child learns to make decorative and functional clay pieces using hand building, a variety of tools and glazes. Clay pieces are fired and glazed on site. Spaces are limited ... so register early! No class on April 12, 2012.
"Mix it Up" Art Adventures (6 workshops, A-M) at Van Gorder Elementary
April 16 - May 21 | Mondays | Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | In the Quad | Ages: 6 - 10 | Cost: $48.00
Explore a different medium each week including watercolor, collage, mixed media & more! Sign up for one session or more... different projects each session. Sign up early, space is limited. For green and blue tracks.
"Mix it Up" Art Adventures (8 workshops, A-J) at Jesse Hall Elemetary
April 25 - June 13 | Early Release Wednesdays | Time: 2:20 pm - 3:20 pm | Classroom A-4 | Ages: 6 - 10 | Cost: $64.00
Explore a different medium every week including watercolor, collage, mixed media & more! Sign up early, space is limited.
"Mix it Up" Art Adventures (6 workshops, A-M) at Huffaker Elementary
April 25 - May 30 | Early Release Wednesdays | Time: 2:50 pm - 4:05 pm | In the Quad | Ages: 6 - 10 | Cost: $60.00
Explore a different medium every week including watercolor, collage, mixed media & more! Sign up early, space is limited.
"Mix it Up" Art Adventures (6 workshops, M-J) at Spanish Springs Elementary
May 15 - June 19 | Tuesdays | Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Classroom C - 1 | Ages: 6 - 10 | Cost: $48.00
Explore a different medium each week including watercolor, collage, mixed media & more! Sign up for one session or more... different projects each session! Sign up early, space is limited. For green and yellow tracks.
If you would prefer not to register on-line, you may download a registration form here and submit by fax (775-337-6107), attach through email (info@vsanevada.org), mail or in person (250 Court Street in Reno, 89501, Monday – Friday from 9 AM – 5 PM, please call first). Registration is only confirmed once VSA Nevada receives registration form and payment. VSA Nevada accepts check, cash or credit cards (VISA, MC, Discover).
