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Whether it's capturing the sunrise on canvas or digitally or creating a one-of-a-kind craft, you're an original who likes to express yourself in new ways. For art classes designed for active retirees, please see Silver College.

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Reno Street Photography 

Discover how to capture a city’s essence in vivid street scenes. Learn the fundamentals and techniques like composition, lighting, subject matter and style. Explore the history, ethics and legality of this creative medium. Gain tips on successful marketing and promotion of your work as well as how to prepare for publication.  

Schedule : Multiple Class Schedules:   Weekly - Tue, Thu 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM; 2 sessions starting 8/22/2017, ending 8/24/2017. 
   Sat 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 1 session on 08/26/2017. <

Tuition: $89.00

Materials Cost: $0.00

Location : TMCC Meadowood Center Location : 
  TMCC Meadowood Center.

Instructor : Eric Marks 

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Sewing I 

Explore this versatile craft, while becoming inspired by the almost limitless applications of sewing. Make several fun projects while you practice basics such as how to use your machine, insert a zipper, follow a pattern and more. Save money by learning how to make basic clothing alterations. Must understand the basic functions of the sewing machine. Supplies required. Supply List

Schedule : Weekly - Wed 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 8 sessions; starting 8/23/2017, ending 10/18/2017 ; Class Skip Dates : (No class on 8/30/2017)

Tuition: $139.00

Materials Cost: $0.00

Location : TMCC Meadowood Center Location : 
  TMCC Meadowood Center.

Instructor : Sylvia Willoughby 

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Silk Painting 

Create stunning artwork by painting dyes onto silk fabric. As the dyes flow into the fibers, your creation becomes one with the threads. Strengthen your hand and eye coordination as you learn basic techniques with a gutta resist for borders and patterns. You'll be surprised at how easy and rewarding this art can be.

Schedule : Weekly - Tue, Thu 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 2 sessions; starting 9/5/2017, ending 9/7/2017

Tuition: $59.00

Materials Cost: $30.00

Location : TMCC Meadowood Center Location : 
  TMCC Meadowood Center.

Instructor : Shwetha Bayya 

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Pottery Basics 

Have fun joining clay with your hands to create functional works of art. Receive hands-on instruction to create projects such as salt and pepper shakers, slab boxes, bowls or serving dishes. Practice multiple techniques such as pinch pots, slump and hump molds, and slab building. Learn about various food-safe glazes to decide which one is best to finish your project. After the class, your item will be fired and ready for pick up. 

Schedule : Weekly - Wed 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM; 4 sessions; starting 9/6/2017, ending 9/27/2017

Tuition: $99.00

Materials Cost: $50.00

Location : Sparks High School Location : 
  Sparks High School.

Instructor : Mitch Rivard 

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Wood I 

Shape wood by learning how to work safely with a planer, jointer, table saw, hand-held power tools, belt sander and more. Start by cutting boards and benches and then continue with more complex projects suggested by you or the instructor. In addition, learn about finishing techniques such as sanding and staining.

Schedule : Weekly - Wed 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM; 14 sessions; starting 9/6/2017, ending 12/20/2017 ; Class Skip Dates : (No class on 10/4/2017, 11/22/2017)

Tuition: $219.00

Materials Cost: $30.00

Location : Clayton Middle School Location : 
  Clayton Middle School.

Instructor : Multiple Instructor :
 1.Steve Sutherland  2.Bradley Hayes 

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Wood II 

Design and create your own masterpiece using joinery such as miter, dovetail, dado, rabbit, mortise and tennon. Learn the art of creating face frames, raised panel doors and drawer construction, or take a break and spin a bowl. Explore the use of exotic woods such as cocobolo, purple hart, padauk and zebra wood. From a simple box to the furniture to display it on, this class can help you develop your skills to achieve whatever you desire.

Schedule : Weekly - Wed 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM; 14 sessions; starting 9/6/2017, ending 12/20/2017 ; Class Skip Dates : (No class on 10/4/2017, 11/22/2017)

Tuition: $219.00

Materials Cost: $30.00

Location : Clayton Middle School Location : 
  Clayton Middle School.

Instructor : Multiple Instructor :
 1.Steve Sutherland  2.Bradley Hayes 

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Wood III 

Continue to gain expertise in the design and creation of your own masterpiece using joinery such as miter, dovetail, dado, rabbit, mortise and tennon. Learn the art of creating face frames, raised panel doors and drawer construction, or take a break and spin a bowl. Explore the use of exotic woods such as cocobolo, purple hart, padauk and zebra wood. From a simple box to the furniture to display it on, this class can help you develop your skills to achieve whatever you desire.

Schedule : Weekly - Wed 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM; 14 sessions; starting 9/6/2017, ending 12/20/2017 ; Class Skip Dates : (No class on 10/4/2017, 11/22/2017)

Tuition: $219.00

Materials Cost: $30.00

Location : Clayton Middle School Location : 
  Clayton Middle School.

Instructor : Multiple Instructor :
 1.Steve Sutherland  2.Bradley Hayes 

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Photograph the Great Reno Balloon Race 

Create compelling photographs of this spectacular event. Join this award-winning photographer in capturing the beautiful colors and photogenic balloon shapes awash in early morning light. Attend an evening lecture and slide show followed by a morning field shoot of the glow show, dawn patrol and mass ascension competitions. Discover how to bring the experience and pageantry to life in your images.

Schedule : Multiple Class Schedules:   Weekly - Thu 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM; starting 9/7/2017, ending 9/7/2017. 
   Weekly - Sat 4:30 AM - 10:00 AM; starting 9/9/2017, ending 9/9/2017. <

Tuition: $89.00

Materials Cost: $0.00

Location : Multiple Location : 
  TMCC Meadowood Center. 
  Reno-TBA.

Instructor : Mark Vollmer 

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Basic Digital Photography 

Learn the keys to composition, image adjustment, manipulation, correctly sizing photos and more. In addition, pick up relevant tips, tricks and techniques. This is a great class for digital SLR users.

Schedule : Weekly - Tue, Thu 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM; 4 sessions; starting 9/12/2017, ending 9/21/2017

Tuition: $89.00

Materials Cost: $0.00

Location : TMCC Meadowood Center Location : 
  TMCC Meadowood Center.

Instructor : Heather Forsyth 

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Drawing  

If you are a novice and wish to learn basic drawing skills or perhaps you need a refresher to improve your drawing techniques, this is the class for you. You will learn about and practice important elements of art such as value, shading, accurate proportions, negative shapes and quality of line. Graphite pencils and an introduction to ink will be featured. Gain confidence in this relaxed, fun and non-judgmental atmosphere. Basic supplies are required. View Supply List

Schedule : Weekly - Fri 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; 8 sessions; starting 9/15/2017, ending 11/3/2017

Tuition: $159.00

Materials Cost: $0.00

Location : TMCC Meadowood Center Location : 
  TMCC Meadowood Center.

Instructor : Patricia Woodard 

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SoulCollage 

Creative exploration leads to personal insights. Explore your thoughts, emotions and intentions through art. SoulCollage is a fun, creative and intuitive process using images that are meaningful to you. Cut and paste to make a deck of cards that represents parts of you. Rediscover what you already know about yourself and surprise yourself with new discoveries. Use the cards individually or in a group to develop your sense of emotional and spiritual wholeness. You don’t have to be an artist to do SoulCollage, but you might feel like one after you do it. $12 materials fee  

Schedule : Weekly - Sat 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; starting 9/16/2017, ending 9/16/2017

Tuition: $39.00

Materials Cost: $12.00

Location : TMCC Meadowood Center Location : 
  TMCC Meadowood Center.

Instructor : Robin Griffin 

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Creativity Coaching for Artists 

Acquire 12 skills and find support to lead a creative life whether you’re a writer, painter, dancer, musician or actor. Share your current project, goals and progress. Then learn about passionately making meaning, generating mental energy, the Tao of anxiety, creating in the middle of things and how to maintain a life of creativity. 

Schedule : Weekly - Mon 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 6 sessions; starting 9/18/2017, ending 10/23/2017

Tuition: $79.00

Materials Cost: $0.00

Location : TMCC Meadowood Center Location : 
  TMCC Meadowood Center.

Instructor : Patricia (Tricia) Poulos Leonard 

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