Workshops and Summer Camps
There are many workshops during Artown. Some will require a fee, require multiple days of attendance, have age restrictions or require reservations. Please call each organization for workshop times and info.
American Legion Darrell Dunkle
877 Ralston St, Reno - renoswings.com
July 2,9,16,23,30 - Jitterbug July! Vintage Swing Dance Lesson and Social
Donation - Beginner level swing dance lesson, with a social dance.Awesome Blossom Floral Design
542 Plumas Street, Reno - www.awesomeblossomfloraldesign.com
July 6,13,20,27 - Bouquet Design with Awesome Blossom
Ticketed - Bloom with us: Elegant Vase Design Workshop!Batch Cupcakery
15 Foothill Rd, Reno - www.batchcupcakery.com
July 16 - Edible Artistry: Mastering cake design
Ticketed - An edible artistry mastering cake design. Take home a cake!Black Rabbit Meadery
401 E. 4th Street, Reno - www.blackrabbitmeads.com
July 21 - Shibari Workshop
Ticketed, Ages 21+ - Shibari is the beautiful and trusting art of body rope tying.Bliss Holistic Center
1100 Kietzke Ln, Reno - www.blissholisticcenter.comJuly 12 - Humming Along ~ Painting Event
Ticketed - Join us for Painting FUN! Enjoy step by step instructions.CaiE Asian Bistro
1565 E Lincoln Way Unit 101, Sparks - www.caieorientalasianbistro.comJuly 19 - Good Vibrations ~ Painting Event
Ticketed - Join us for Painting FUN, Delicious Food & Drinks!Copper Cat Studio
300 Kresge Lane, Sparks - www.coppercatstudio.comJuly 1 - Silk Painting with Louise Noel
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Learn the Sert Method of Silk Painting with Louise Noel.July 2 - Mosaic Garden Stones
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - A fun way to learn the basics of the art of mosaics.July 3 - Needle Felted Sheep
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - A fun intro to the art of needle felting.July 8 - Wrapapalooza
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Three different approaches to wire-wrapped jewelry.July 9 - Mosaic Pendants
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Learn to mosaic on a smaller scale in this fun class!July 10 - Watercolor Gnome Greeting Cards
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Step by step instruction on creating these cute characters!July 11 - Dutch Pour Coasters
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - A fun intro into this vibrant abstract art form.July 12 - Fused Glass Heart Suncatcher
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Create a mosaic-look design with fusible glass.July 13 - Fused Glass Yard Art
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Create up to three indoor/outdoor fused glass art pieces.July 14 - Fused Glass Open Studio
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Open Studio for returning student in Glass Fusion with Donna.July 15 - Patchwork Fabric Art
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - A meditative new class using fabric to create a mosaic.July 16 - Mosaic 101
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Learn the art of glue and grout mosaics with Katie Packham.July 17 - Stained Glass Cactus
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - A fun intro class to the copperfoil & solder method.July 18 - Stained Glass Feather Suncatcher
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - A fun intro into the art of copper foil & soldering.July 19 - Stained Glass Kaleidoscope
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Learn the art of copper foil method of stained glass in 3D!July 20 - Stained Glass Pressed Flower Suncatcher
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - A unique class to explore the copper foil method glasswork.July 21 - Mixed Media- Metal & Ink Dye Art
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - A vibrant multi-media project that is alternative to resin.July 22 - Mixed Media- Resin Plank
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Create a unique piece of wall art in this mixed media class!July 23 - Mosaic Shapes Studio
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - A great intro into the world of glue and grout mosaics.July 24 - Soapmaking
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Learn the science of soapmaking with Kathy Howard.July 25 - Mosaic Garden Stones
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - A fun intro to glue and grout outdoor mosaics!July 26 - Mosaic 101
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Learn the art of Glue and Grout Mosaics with Katie Packham.July 27 - Beginning Silversmithing- Pendant or Ring
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Create a pendant or ring in this beginner level class.July 28 - Beginning Silversmithing- Stackable Rings
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - A fun afternoon workshop to explore silversmithing.July 29 - Beginning Silversmithing- Wide Band Ring
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - A great intruduction to the art of silversmithing!July 30 - Mosaic Nevada or Tahoe
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - One of our most popular mosaic workshops!July 31 - Felted Bowls
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Try welt felting tecnique in this beginner friendly class!Covenant Presbyterian Church
6695 Mae Anne Ave., Reno - covenant-reno.org
July 1,8,15,22,29 - Tuesdays Drop-In: Reno's Biggest Little Improv Class!
Ticketed - Reno’s Biggest Little Improv! Artown $9, Ages 7-17. Pre-reg.Craft Wine and Beer
22 Martin St., Reno - www.craftreno.net
July 20,27 - High Noon Yoga
Donation, Ages 15+ - Enjoy a Sunday practice followed by a glass of Rose or Lager.Daddy's Tacos NV
4840 Mill St, Reno - daddystacosnv.comJuly 26 - Vivid Dancer ~ Painting Event
Ticketed - Join us for Painting FUN, Delicious Food & Drinks!Damonte Ranch High School
10500 Rio Wrangler Pkwy., Reno - www.washoeschools.net/drhsJuly 7,8,9,10,11 - Play in a Week Camp: Alice in Wonderland
Ticketed - Weeklong Theatre Camp: Alice in Wonderland | KidScape Prod.Debi's Crafts & Gifts
20 Hillcrest #A, Reno - debiscraftsngifts.comJuly 11 - Paint Workshop
Free - Let's Paint a picture!Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center
1664 N. Virginia Street, Reno - www.unr.edu/planetariumJuly 12 - Making Space Art
Ticketed - Select from a variety of space-themed art projects--all ages.Huffaker Schoolhouse at Bartley Ranch Regional Park
6000 Bartley Ranch Rd, Reno - www.washoecounty.gov/parksJuly 26 - Japanese Sashiko Embroidery Class
Donation - Sashiko embroidery class. Register @ facingthemountain.org.Idlewild Park
1900 Idlewild Dr., Reno - www.reno.govJuly 19 - Pleinair at Idlewild Park
Ticketed - Open-air acrylic landscape painting at Idlewild Park!Incline Village Library
845 Alder Ave., Bldg. A, Incline Village - washoecountylibrary.us/eventsJuly 8,9,10 - Art Camp for Kids
Free - Registration required. Visit washoecountylibrary.us.July 9 - Wind-Down Wednesday: Reverse Painting
Free - Registration required. Visit washoecountylibrary.us.Katie's Garden at the Bridge Church
1340 Foster Dr,, Reno - zoebrayartist.comJuly 2,9 - Art with Nature
Donation - Discover the joy of making art from natural materials.Lake Mansion
250 Court St., Reno - www.artsforallnevada.orgJuly 1 - Capturing the Human Form
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Learn to paint the human form with a live model.July 7 - Summer Creativity Camp: In the Garden
Ticketed - One week of fun with a creative art summer camp for kids!July 7 - Family Workshop: The Magic of Reno
Ticketed - Create a collage of what makes Reno special to you!July 9 - Family Workshop: Funky Animal Portraits
Ticketed - Paint a portrait of your favorite animal in action!July 10 - Thursday Painting: Tahoe Dawn by Erin Hanson
Ticketed - Acrylic Painting Class of a Lake Tahoe Landscape.July 14 - Summer Creativity Camp: The Museum of Me
Ticketed - One week of fun with a creative art summer camp for kids!July 16 - Abstracts on Raw Canvas
Ticketed - Abstract painting by pouring acrylics onto raw canvas.July 17 - Thursday Watercolor: Oriental Poppies by Georgia O'Keeffe
Ticketed - Watercolor painting class inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe.July 18 - Teen Series: Skateboard Wall Art
Ticketed - Create unique and fun wall art using recycled skateboards!July 19 - Family Workshop: Paint Your Pet
Ticketed - Create an acrylic painting of your pet with your family!July 21 - Summer Creativity Camp: High Des-ART
Ticketed - One week of fun, creative art summer camp for Preteens!July 21 - Summer Creativity Camp: The Power of Music
Ticketed - One week of fun with a creative art summer camp for kids!July 24 - Family Workshop: Illustrated Collages
Ticketed - Create a collage inspired by the art style of Yellena James.Little Waldorf Saloon
1661 N Virginia St, Reno - www.lilwal.comJuly 20 - Beach Messages ~ Painting Event
Ticketed - Join us for Painting FUN, Delicious Food & Drinks!Makers Paradise
299E. Plumb Lane Suite 150, Reno - www.makersparadise.org/renoJuly 2 - Portfolio Building Workshop Series: Born This Way
Ticketed, Rated R - Photoshoot & Industry Mixer. Theme: Born this way!July 2 - Life Drawing Workshop: A Taste of the Arts
Ticketed, Rated R - Life Drawing with some excellent wine, food, and company.July 5 - Auditioning/Acting Workshop
Ticketed, Rated R - Come workshop your auditioning skills with your peers.July 9 - Life Drawing Workshop
Ticketed, Rated R - Indulge in the creative spirit drawing live models.July 16 - Life Drawing Workshop: Emotional Connections
Ticketed, Rated R - The drawing of two bodies intimately intertwined.July 23 - Life Drawing Workshop: Fashion
Ticketed, Rated R - Indulge in the creative spirit drawing live models.July 30 - Life Drawing Workshop: Cultivation
Ticketed, Rated R - Indulge in the creative spirit drawing live models.Midtown Wine Bar
1527 S. Virginia St., Reno - midtownspiritswine.comJuly 26 - Midtown Wine Bar Paint Party
Ticketed - Do a step by step painting with instructor Michele DiFonzo.National Automobile Museum
1 Museum Drive, Reno - automuseum.org
July 19 - Rev Up the Past: A Drive Through Innovation
Free - See the 1957 Ford Skyliner in action on July 19th.Nevada Fine Arts
1301 S. Virginia St., Reno - nvfinearts.comJuly 8 - Multi Medium Demo Day
Free - Explore and experiment with a variety of art mediums.July 11 - Gelli Plate Demo
Free - Discover the exciting possibilities of monoprinting!July 11,18,25 - Plein Air Weekly Work Group
Donation - Plein Air or Outdoor painting is documenting what you see.July 11,18,25 - Fundamentals of Alla Prima Oil Painting, 4 Consecutive Classes
Ticketed - Four-lesson course to introduce beginners to oil painting.July 12 - Experimenting with Yupo and Evolon Paper and Holbein Acrylic Gouache
Ticketed - Create abstract art using this combination of art materials.July 13 - Experimenting with Yupo Translucent Paper, Evolon Paper and Holbein Acrylic Gouache
Ticketed - Create abstract art using this combination of art materials.July 14,19 - Canvas Stretching
Free - Learn the art of canvas stretching in this free demo.July 14 - Sketchbook Meet Up
Free - No instruction, just bring your sketchbook and supplies.July 15 - Watercolor Class for Teens with Carolyn Runnells
Ticketed - Teens (13-17) will explore watercolor painting.July 16 - Suminagashi Demo
Free - Learn the basics of Suminagashi, or Japanese paper marbling.July 19 - Sketching Animal Portraits
Ticketed - Learn to sketch your pet with step-by-step guidance!July 20 - Modern Calligraphy 101
Ticketed - Learn modern calligraphy in a beginner-friendly class!July 22 - Watercolor for Children with Carolyn Runnells
Ticketed - Young artists (8-12) can explore the magic of watercolors.July 24 - Basic Framing Class
Ticketed - Learn to professionally mount & frame your artwork/photos.July 26,27 - Hardback BookCamp
Ticketed - Learn how to make three different kinds of hardback books.July 27 - Bullet + Junk Journal Meet Up
Free - Join fellow bullet journal enthusiasts for a monthly meetup.July 30 - Cranfield Ink Printmaking Demo
Free - Come see these oil-based inks bring prints to life.Nevada Museum of Art
160 W. Liberty St., Reno - www.nevadaart.orgJuly 13 - Yarn Art Workshop: Exploring Geometric Abstraction and Land Art with Artist Amadour
Ticketed - Yarn Art Workshop with artist Amadour.Nevada Sunset Winery
415 E. Fourth street, Reno - nevadasunsetwinery.comJuly 11 - The Art of Chai
Donation - Learn to make authentic Chai and its history with Chef King.Northwest Reno Library
2325 Robb Dr., Reno - washoecountylibrary.us/eventsJuly 23 - Creative Corner
Free - Registration required. Visit washoecountylibrary.us.July 26 - SaturYay! Color Our World: Kids' Gallery Tour & Coloring Fun with Artist Kelsey Mast
Free - Families can complete a coloring project with the artist.Reno Food Systems' - Paradise Park Community Garden
2745 Elementary Drive, Reno - www.renofoodsystems.orgJuly 2 - Art in Paradise with The Holland Project
Donation - June-Sept. art workshops with Holland Project in a garden.Reno Food Systems' Park Farm
3295 Mayberry Ave, Reno - www.renofoodsystems.orgJuly 6,13,20,27 - Plein Air Drawing at the Farm
Free - Come draw with us on our farm. All ages. Art kits for sale.Reno High School
395 Booth St, Reno - www.washoeschools.net/renohsJuly 28,29,30,31 - Theater Camp: Scenes & Monologues
Ticketed - Theater Camp: Scenes & Monologues.Reno Improv
695 Willow St., Reno - renoimprov.orgJuly 5,12,19,26 - The Playground
Ticketed, Rated R - An all experience welcome workshop.Reno Public Market
299 E Plumb Ln, Reno - www.renopublicmarket.comJuly 5 - The Photographer's Eye
Free - The Photographer's Eye.July 5 - The Camera
Free - The Camera.July 6 - Day Of Dance
Free - A celebration of dance through performance and instruction.July 12 - Camera Lenses
Free - Camera Lenses.July 12 - Photographic Genres
Free - Photographic Genres.July 19 - Photography Composition
Free - Photography Composition.July 19 - Photography and Lighting
Free - Photography and Lighting.July 26 - Advanced Photography Composition
Free - Advanced Photographic Composition Workshop.July 26 - Digitizing Your Artwork
Free - Digitizing Your Artwork.River School Farm
7777 White Fir St., Reno - www.interpretivegardens.comJuly 15,17,22,24 - Sunset Vinyasa Yoga Class by the River
Donation - Come enjoy your yoga practice outdoors! All-Levels Welcomed!Sierra View Library
4001 S. Virginia St., Reno - washoecountylibrary.us/eventsJuly 2 - Teen Scene: Tiny Art
Free - Drop by the Sierra View Teen Zone for activities and snacks.July 5,12,19 - Lifelong Learning for Adults: Watercolor
Free - Registration required. Visit washoecountylibrary.us.July 16 - Teen Scene: Beginner K-Pop Dance Workshop
Free - Ages 13-18 are welcome for a fun activity and snacks.Skyline Kitchen and Vine
2995 Skyline Blvd, Reno - www.skylinevine.comJuly 13 - Tahoe Reflections ~ Painting Event
Ticketed - Join us for Painting FUN, Delicious Food & Drinks!South Valleys Library
15650 Wedge Pkwy., Ste. A, Reno - washoecountylibrary.us/eventsJuly 29,30,31 - Color Our World Arts & Crafts Camp for Kids
Free - Registration required. Visit washoecountylibrary.us.Spanish Springs Library
7100 Pyramid Hwy., Ste. A, Sparks - washoecountylibrary.us/eventsJuly 13 - Spark the Imagination
Free - Registration required. Visit washoecountylibrary.us.Sparks Library
1125 12th Street, Sparks - washoecountylibrary.us/eventsJuly 2,9,16,23,30 - Summer Creative Splash
Free - Registration required. Visit washoecountylibrary.us.July 3,10,17,24,31 - Weeknight Artist Retreat
Free - Registration required. Visit washoecountylibrary.us.July 5 - Family Saturday: Art Studio
Free - For children ages 4 and up and their favorite grown-ups.
July 8 - Reno Phil: Discover Music Concert
Free - Discover Music in the Libraries with the Reno Phil.July 13 - Spark the Imagination
Free - Registration required. Visit washoecountylibrary.us.Sparks Masonic Building
2425 Pyramid Way, Sparks - http://greatbasinbasketmakers.orgJuly 3 - Great Basin Basketmakers Open Studio
Free, Ages 15+ - Learn to weave a plaited paper basket, $5 material fee. RSVP.The Ballroom of Reno
2540 Sutro St #4, Reno - www.theballroomofreno.orgJuly 1,3,8,10,15,17,22,24,29,31 - U-Jam/Dance Fitness
Ticketed - Morning U-Jam Fitness Class at TBOR.July 1 - Yoga Class with Kiana Moriarty
Ticketed - Beginner Friendly Yoga movement + Stretching at TBOR.July 1,8,15,22,29 - Beginner 'Bachata' Class
Free - Come learn the basics for Bachata at: The Ballroom Of Reno.July 1,8,15,22,29 - Beyond Basics 'Bachata' Class
Ticketed - Come learn non-fundamental patterns for Bachata at: TBOR.July 2,9,16,23,30 - 'Dance With Me - Dementia Friendly' Class
Free - Come join the Dementia friendly Dance Community at: TBOR.July 2,9,16,23,30 - Beginner 'Country 2-Step' Class
Free - Come learn the basics for C 2-Step at: The Ballroom Of Reno.July 2,9,16,23,30 - 'Argentine Tango' Foundations
Free - Come learn the basics of Arg. Tango at: The Ballroom Of Reno.July 2,9,16,23,30 - Continuing 'Argentine Tango' Class
Ticketed - Come learn non-fundamental patterns for A Tango at: TBOR.July 2,9,16,23,30 - Beyond Basics 'Country 2-Step' Class
Ticketed - Come learn non-fundamental patterns for C 2-Step at: TBOR.July 2,9,16,23,30 - Intermediate 'Cha Cha' Class
Ticketed - Come learn advance patterns for Cha Cha at: TBOR.July 3,10,17,24,31 - Beginner 'Waltz' Class
Free - Come learn the basics for Waltz at: The Ballroom Of Reno.July 3,10,17,24,31 - Beginner 'Cuban Salsa' Class
Free - Come learn the basics for C. Salsa at: The Ballroom Of Reno.July 3,10,17,24,31 - Beyond Basics 'Waltz' Class
Ticketed - Come learn non-fundamental patterns for Waltz at: TBOR.July 3,10,17,24,31 - Level 2 'Cuban Salsa' Class
Ticketed - Come learn non-fundamental patterns for C Salsa at: TBOR.July 7,14,21,28 - Beginner 'East Coast Swing' Class
Free - Come learn the basics for EC Swing at: The Ballroom Of Reno.July 7,14,21,28 - Beyond Basics 'West Coast Swing' Class
Ticketed - Come learn non-fundamental patterns for WC Swing at: TBOR.July 7,14,21,28 - Beyond Basic 'East Coast Swing' Class
Ticketed - Come learn non-fundamental patterns for EC Swing at: TBOR.July 7,14,21,28 - Beginner 'Salsa' Class
Free - Come learn the basics for Salsa at: The Ballroom Of Reno.July 7,14,21,28 - Beginner 'West Coast Swing' Class
Free - Come learn the basics for WC Swing at: The Ballroom Of Reno.July 7,14,21,28 - Beyond Basics 'Salsa' Class
Ticketed - Come learn non-fundamental patterns for Salsa at: TBOR.The Basement Reno
50 S Virginia St, Reno - www.thebasementreno.comJuly 5,5,12,12,19,19,26,26 - Artown's Spirit Animals: Create Your Spirit Animal
Free - Paint a Spirit Animal Miniature or Mask with the family!The Generator
2450 Oddie Blvd, Sparks - www.therenogenerator.comJuly 2,9,16,23 - Screen Printing with Lee Normus
Ticketed, Mature Audience - Learn to Screen Print T-Shirts at the Generator!July 19 - Create Your Own Moss Artwork
Ticketed - Craft your own stunning art piece using preserved moss.July 19 - Photographing Wall Art
Ticketed - Create quality images of your art to print or duplicate!July 22 - Introduction to Alcohol Inks
Ticketed - Join Brenda Bush to learn about Alcohol Ink!July 31 - IMPROV-ing IMPROV
Ticketed, Rated R - Safe space to authentically grow collectively.The Jesse Hotel
306 E. 4th St., Reno - thejessereno.comJuly 7,14 - Happiest Hour Yoga
Donation, Ages 15+ - Come take your yoga practice outdoors! All-Levels Welcomed!The Lilley Museum of Art
1664 N. Virginia Street, Reno - www.unr.edu/lilleyJuly 2,9,16,23,30 - Wonder Wednesdays: Art For All Ages
Free - Enjoy family art workshops every Wednesday at The Lilley!The Lodge Bar & Patio
17025 NV-431, Reno - www.thelodgereno.comJuly 15 - Plein Air Painting @ The Lodge
Ticketed - Plein- Air Painting hosted by Naomi Di Vine @ Galena Forest.TMCC Meadowood Center
5270 Neil Rd. South Bldg., Sparks - www.tmcc.eduJuly 26 - Repair What You Wear Workshop
Free - Learn the basics of mending clothes. Registration required.Wyld Market Collective
1640 S Wells Ave, Reno - wanderingwyld.comJuly 5,12,19,26 - Taste then Craft: A Celebration of Food + Creativity
Free, Ages 21+ - La Condesa eats + Wyld Market crafts = the perfect night out.July 12,13 - Master of None: A Playful 2-Day Immersive Art Workshop
Ticketed - 10 Art Forms. 2 Days. Zero Pressure. Just Play!July 29 - Intro to Silversmithing- Gemstone Ring
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Create your own Handmade Silver Gemstone Ring!Xscape Performing Arts Center Reno
6120 Mae Anne Ave, Reno - www.xscapepac.comJuly 7 - ConfiDance Community Hip Hop Donation Dance Class and Performance
Donation - All level hip hop donation class and ConfiDance performances.Yonder Aerials & Dance
405 Western Rd #35, Reno - yonderaerials.comJuly 2,9,16,23,30 - Ballet for Littles
Ticketed - Ballet for Littles.July 2,9,16,23,30 - Lyra for Littles
Ticketed - Lyra for Littles.July 2,9,16,23,30 - Adult Ballet Classes
Ticketed, Mature Audience - Learning the foundation of ballet technique safely.July 2,9,16,23,30 - Adult Lyra (Aerial Hoop)
Ticketed, Rated R - Adult Lyra (Aerial Hoop).July 7,14,21,28 - Silks for Littles
Ticketed - Silks for Littles.July 7,14,21,28 - Adult Beginner Aerial Silks
Ticketed, Rated R - Adult Beginner Aerial Silks.July 14,15,16,17 - Summer Youth Circus Camp
Ticketed - Youth Camp for Kids.July 20 - Stretch Your Faith
Ticketed - Stretch Your Faith with Your Body.
