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.
1995 Dickerson Art Studios and Academy
1995 Dickerson Rd, Reno
July 7 - Tie-Dye Tuesday: Best Friends
Ticketed - Bring your best friend and tie-dye a shirt for each other.
July 8,19 - Send a Little Sunshine Make a Postcard, Make a Moment
Donation - Create postcards of joy wrapped in postal magic and goodness.July 21 - Tie-Dye Tuesday: Canvas Shoes
Ticketed - Make a unique pair of canvas shoes using Sharpies to tie-dye.July 22 - Doodling, Noodling: Benefitting from Art making Together
Free, Rated R - Make friends and art to start your own creative practice.Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary
1265 Deerlodge Rd, RenoJuly 26 - The Paws Have It, Cheetah: Painting Event
Ticketed - Painting about Cheetahs overlooking the Cheetah exhibit.Atelier in Reno
2135 Dickerson Road, Reno
July 19 - Kinusaiga Threadless Quilting Workshop
Ticketed - Learn the Japanese art of Kinusaiga, threadless quilting.Awesome Blossom Floral Design
542 Plumas Street, Reno - www.awesomeblossomfloraldesign.comJuly 5,12,19,26 - Floral Design Workshop
Ticketed - Floral Design Workshop.Batch Cupcakery
555 S Virginia St #104, Reno - www.batchcupcakery.com/homeJuly 8,22 - Batch Cupcakery Cake Decorating Class
Ticketed - Cake decorating class! Sign up on our website.Black Rabbit Meadery
401 E. 4th Street, Reno - www.blackrabbitmeads.comJuly 1 - Black Rabbit Doodle Night with Figgle
Free - Black Rabbit Doodle Night—draw, sip, hang. All ages.
CaiE Asian Bistro
1565 E Lincoln Way Unit 101, Sparks - www.caieorientalasianbistro.comJuly 11 - Lakeside Illumination: Painting Event
Ticketed - Join us for an Artown Painting Party at CaiE Asian Bistro.Computer Corps
4630 US-50, Carson CityJuly 25 - Let's Play With Paper
Donation, Ages 15+ - making flowers and more with paper.Copper Cat Studio
300 Kresge Lane, Sparks - www.coppercatstudio.comJuly 11 - Furry Friends Garden Art
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Make your favorite cat or dog in fused glass with Donna Smit.July 12 - Glass Fusion Votive Holder
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - A fun beginner level glass fusion project with Donna Smit!July 16 - Stained Glass Cactus
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Beginner level stained glass project with A Glass Fantasy.July 17 - Stained Glass Plant Stake
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - New stained glass offering to our summer lineup.July 18 - Stained Glass Kaleidoscope
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Learn how to build a 3D stained glass project.July 19 - Stained Glass Feather
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Create a charming suncatcher in this beginner level class.July 21 - Glass on Glass Mosaic Suncatcher
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Discover vibrancy of stained glass using mosaic techniques.July 26 - Tree of Life Wire Sculpture
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - A meditative craft that is also great for gift giving!July 26 - Patchwork Fabric Art
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Learn a unique craft of no-sew fabric art with Sally Guzman.July 30 - Mosaic Coasters
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Create up to four mosaic coasters in this intro class.Covenant Presbyterian Church
6695 Mae Anne Ave., Reno - covenant-reno.org
July 7,14,21,28 - Reno's Biggest Little Improv Class with KidScape Productions
Ticketed - Drop-In Improv Ages 7–17: Play, Laugh, Create.Daddy's Tacos NV
4840 Mill St, Reno - daddystacosnv.comJuly 25 - Nighttime Gnomie: Painting Event
Ticketed - Join us for an Artown Painting Party at Daddy’s Tacos.Damonte Ranch High School
10500 Rio Wrangler Pkwy., Reno - www.washoeschools.net/drhsJuly 6,7,8,9,10 - Full Play in a Week Camp with KidScape Productions
Ticketed - Back to the 90s: Time travel gone totally wrong.Desert Research Institute
2215 Raggio Parkway, RenoJuly 15 - Curiosity Lab by DRI - From Curiosity to Creation
Free - Hands-on event mixing science, curiosity, and art creation.Downtown Reno Library
301 S. Center St., RenoJuly 7,14,21,28 - Teen Tuesdays
Free, Mature Audience - Register for awesome activities designed just for teens.July 13 - Discover Music - Brass Quintet
Free - Discover Music is a music educational outreach program.Gambi's
55 E Nugget Ave, SparksJuly 24 - Jellies: Painting Event
Ticketed - Join us for an Artown Painting Party at Gambi's!Hold Steady Studio
2135 Dickerson Rd, RenoJuly 7-9 - Craft with Nature - Craft Camp for Kids and Teens
Ticketed - Kids and teen craft camp inspired by nature.July 14-16 - Shimmer Camp - Craft Day Camp for T(w)een Girls
Ticketed - Creative day craft camp for tween and teen girls who shine.July 21-23 - Magic & Fantasy Craft Camp
Ticketed - Magical arts and crafts camp for kids ages 6-9.July 28-30 - Rainbows & Unicorns Craft Camp for Kids
Ticketed - Craft camp for girls who love color, magic, and cuteness.House of RA
460 S Wells Ave, Reno - www.houseofrareno.com
July 5,12,19,26 - House of RA Presents: Devotion, A Weekly Ecstatic Dance
Donation - Listen deeply, dance freely, reconnect to your body & soul!July 6,13,20,27 - House of RA Presents: Contact Dance Improv & Jam
Donation - Contact Improv is an explorative movement/dance practice.July 7 - House of RA Presents: Music Therapy
Ticketed - Learn why and how music can be so beneficial!July 10 - House of RA Presents: The Art of Cyanotype Printing
Ticketed - Learn how to create beautiful blue-toned prints!July 19 - House of RA Presents: Drum Devotion, A Monthly Drum Circle
Donation - Join your fellow rhythm lovers for our monthly drum circle!July 21 - House of RA Presents: Discover your Vocal Power
Ticketed - Gain confidence in your singing ability!July 26 - House of RA Presents: Jewelry Making
Ticketed - Beading, chain work and wire wrapping- all supplies included.Incline Village Library
845 Alder Ave., Bldg. A, Incline Village - washoecountylibrary.us/eventsJuly 1,15 - Wind Down Wednesday
Free, Rated R - Adults are invited to register to connect and make things.July 2 - Discover Music - Harp
Free - Discover Music is a music educational outreach program.July 9,23 - Never Felt Better
Free - Register to learn how fun and easy felting can be.
July 13,27 - Write Your Life: Memoir Workshop
Free - Register to join fellow writers in writing and sharing.Lake Mansion
250 Court St., Reno - www.artsforallnevada.orgJuly 7 - Family Workshop: Summer in the Sierras
Ticketed - Create a collage of our high desert mountains with family!July 8-29 - Acrylic Series: Museum to Easel
Ticketed - Learn to paint iconic artworks through acrylic techniques.July 9 - Acrylic Painting Class: Nevada Shadows by Erin Hanson
Ticketed - Acrylic Painting Class of the High Desert Landscape.July 13-17 - Creativity Camp: Play With Your Food!
Ticketed - Week of fun, food-themed art camp for kids!July 13-17 - Creativity Camp: Exploring Art Styles
Ticketed - Week of art camp for preteens to explore their art style!July 14 - Family Workshop: Cozy Critters
Ticketed - Learn how to craft your own hand-stitched stuffed animal!July 23 - Watercolor Class: Highway to Reno by Lorenzo P. Latimer
Ticketed - Learn watercolor in a classic high desert Latimer landscape.July 26 - Family Workshop: Botanical Gelli Prints
Ticketed - Learn to Gelli print with fun botanicals!Lazy 5 Regional Park
7100 Pyramid Way, SparksJuly 25 - Wildlife Photography Hike With Ranger Gabe Barbato
Free - Join Ranger Gabe on a wildlife photo hike around Lazy 5 Park.Little Waldorf Saloon
1661 N Virginia St, Reno - www.lilwal.comJuly 12 - Down On The Banks: Painting Event
Ticketed - Join us for an Artown Painting Party at The Little Waldorf!Makers Paradise
299E. Plumb Lane Suite 150, Reno - www.makersparadise.org/renoJuly 1,8,15,22,29 - Collective Effect's Life Drawing Sessions
Ticketed, Rated R - Weekly Life Drawing Workshops. Live models with music & wine.July 18 - 3rd Saturday – Creative Classroom Activities
Free - Family Fun: Take home art & Face Painting by Little INKs.Mary’s Mini’s Kitchen & Catering
1835 Oddie Blvd., Sparks
July 11-25 - Art Fun and Painting for Kids (ages 8-13)
Ticketed - $120. For registration, email: adriana.neighbors@gmail.com.July 18,25 - Art Fun and Painting for Older Kiddos (age 14-17)
Ticketed - $35. For registration, email: adriana.neighbors@gmail.com.McKinley Arts and Culture Center
925 Riverside Dr., RenoJuly 13-14 - VA Arts Festival *Art Drop-Off*
Free - Are you a veteran? Are you an artist? Show your work!Melanie Grove-Stewart Atelier
625 Margrave Drive, #100, RenoJuly 1,4,5 - Appliqué Flowers on tote bags
Donation, Ages 15+ - From day wear to fabulous.July 8,11,12 - Collage-paper, fabric, paint, foil, stuff
Donation, Ages 15+ - Turn random stuff into 2D art.July 15,18,19 - Watercolor and salt
Donation, Ages 15+ - Paint watercolor, then add salt and watch the magic grow.July 22,25,26 - Acrylic paint and a squeegee
Donation, Ages 15+ - Create beautiful patterns with simple tools.July 29 - Decorating glass jar candles for a stained glass effect
Donation, Ages 15+ - Candle flame flickering casts a magical light.Midtown Mindfulness
527 Plumas Street, RenoJuly 26 - Outrage Alchemy
Donation - Throw paint orbs to release emotions & help create a mural.Moana Nursery
1100 W. Moana Lane, Reno - www.moananursery.comJuly 4,11,18,25 - Garden is Art! Create Your Own Container Garden
Free - Living garden art- sculpture-and hands-on container planting.Music With Confidence Studio
1380 Greg St. #208, SparksJuly 13-17 - Kids Performing Arts Camp
Ticketed - Fun 5 day camp learning music performance, arts and crafts.National Automobile Museum
1 Museum Drive, Reno - automuseum.orgJuly 18 - Love Bus: Painting Event
Ticketed - Learn to paint a VW Bus among the classic cars at The Museum.Need 2 Speed
2863 Northtowne Ln Unit 400, RenoJuly 17 - Truckin' Along: Painting Event
Ticketed - Join us for an Artown Painting Party at Need 2 Speed!Nevada Fine Arts
1301 S. Virginia St., Reno - nvfinearts.comJuly 8 - Watercolor & Embroidery on Canvas Fabric
Ticketed - Watercolor meets embroidery in this playful art class.July 9 - Canvas Stretching Demo
Free - Learn the skill of canvas stretching.July 13 - Sketchbook Meet Up
Free - A casual gathering for sketchbook enthusiasts.July 14,16 - Reflections in Watercolor - Landscape Studies with my Buddies
Ticketed - 2-day watercolor workshop: landscapes & techniques.July 18 - Drawing Animals for Beginners
Ticketed - Step-by-step class: sketch your pet or favorite animal.July 21 - Introduction to Freehand Sketching
Ticketed - Freehand sketching: learn depth, shading & texture.July 25 - Drawing People for Beginners
Ticketed - Beginner portrait class: shading, texture & form.July 30 - Framing Class
Ticketed - Learn how to professionally mount and frame your artwork!Nevada Museum of Art
160 W. Liberty St., Reno - www.nevadaart.orgNevada Sunset Winery
415 E. Fourth street, Reno - nevadasunsetwinery.com
July 5 - Houses with Histories - Researching Your Old House
Free - Learn about resources to use for researching an older home.July 5 - The Character of Reno – A Conversation with the Authors
Free - Panelists: Jacqueline Green, Michael Croft, & Laura Newman.July 10 - Nevada Sunset Winery Bottle Painting Workshop
Ticketed, Ages 21+ - Nevada Sunset Winery Stained-Glass Bottle Painting workshop.July 12 - The Art Of Chai: Cold Brew
Ticketed - Craft smooth chai, take yours home, support scholarship.July 19 - The Healing Art of Chai
Ticketed - Craft healing blends, unlock wellness, support scholarship.July 26 - The Art of Chai: Across India
Ticketed - Craft chai blends, explore India, support scholarship.North Valleys Library
1075 North Hills Blvd., RenoJuly 1 - Discover Music
Free - Discover Music is an educational music outreach program.Paradise Park Community Garden
2745 Elementary Drive, RenoJuly 16 - Foraged Color: Watercolors from the Garden
Donation - Forage dyes from the garden and learn ideas of ways to use.Potentialist Workshop
836 E. Second St., RenoJuly 10 - Space Yetis Under The Mountain: Painting Event
Ticketed, Rated R - Join us for anl Artown Painting Party at The Potentialist!Reno Food Systems' Park Farm
3295 Mayberry Ave, Reno - www.renofoodsystems.orgJuly 5,9,12,19,23,26 - Creativity Farm
Donation - Come create with us. Supplies for all. All ages.Reno High School
395 Booth St, RenoJuly 20,21,22,23,24 - Stage Ready: Skits, Scenes & Monologues with KidScape Productions
Ticketed - From script to stage in five days. Ends in a showcase.July 27,28,29,30,31 - Rhythm in Motion: Dance Fusion with KidScape Productions
Ticketed - Weeklong Dance Fusion Camp with KidScape Productions.Reno Public Market
299 E Plumb Ln, Reno - www.renopublicmarket.comSierra View Library
4001 S. Virginia St., Reno - washoecountylibrary.us/eventsJuly 16 - Discover Music
Free - Discover Music is a music educational outreach program.South Valleys Library
15650 Wedge Pkwy., Ste. A, Reno - washoecountylibrary.us/eventsJuly 1,8,22,29 - Crafternoon
Free - Register to join us for fun arts & crafts activities.July 7 - Time-out Tuesday for Adults: Intro to Watercolor with Rachel Micander
Free, Rated R - Register for watercolor painting with Rachel Micander.July 10 - Discover Music - Brass Duo
Free - Discover Music is a musical educational outreach program.July 14 - Time-out Tuesday for Adults: Window Suncatchers
Free, Rated R - Adults are invited to register to make window suncatchers.July 21 - Time-out Tuesday for Adults: Explore Abstract Art with Shaun Grekor
Free - Register to explore abstract art with Shaun Grekor.July 22 - Back-to-School Tote Bags (ages 12 and up)
Free - Register to make a tote bag using heat transfer vinyl.July 28,29 - Acting Camp for Kids (ages 7-11)
Free - Register for this two-day acting camp for kids ages 7-11.Spanish Springs Library
7100 Pyramid Hwy., Ste. A, Sparks - washoecountylibrary.us/eventsJuly 2,9,16,23,30 - Thursday Craft Studio
Free - Register to get creative during our weekly craft program.July 7,14,21,28 - Unearthing Art History
Free - Make art inspired by some of the greats!July 20 - Discover Music - Jazz
Free - Discover Music is a music educational outreach program.Sparks Library
1125 12th Street, Sparks - washoecountylibrary.us/eventsJuly 9 - Discover Music - Brasswind
Free - Discover Music is a musical educational outreach program.Sparks Masonic Building
2425 Pyramid Way, Sparks - http://greatbasinbasketmakers.orgJuly 16 - Great Basin Basketmakers: Garlic Basket Workshop
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Weave a garlic basket with the Great Basin Basketmakers.St. John's Presbyterian Church
1070 W. Plumb ln., RenoJuly 12 - Discover the Stained Glass of St. John's
Free - The history, design and meaning behind this beautiful art.St. Mary's Art Center
55 North R Street, Virginia City - www.stmarysartcenter.orgJuly 16 - Art & Cocktails: Needle Felted Wool Painting
Ticketed, Ages 21+ - Join Lisa Shea learning the art of needle felt painting.July 19 - Mokuhanga Workshop
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Japanese woodblock printmaking workshop with Carol Brown.Sweet Apple yoga
1271 W 7th St, RenoJuly 7,14,21,28 - Yoga Class at Sweet Apple Yoga
Free - All levels fun flow yoga class , come as you are!Sweet Apple yoga at Irving circle park
85 Irving park Cir, RenoJuly 4 - Fun in the Sun Yoga Class
Free - Enjoy an all levels fun in the sun yoga class.July 11 - Sweet Apple Yoga at the Park
Free - Fun in the sun yoga class . All levels.July 18 - Yoga at Irving Circle Park
Free - Fun in the sun yoga clsss at the park.July 26 - Fun in the Sun Yoga in the Park
Free - Yoga in the park.Terrarium De Fleurs
1055 Riverside Drive, RenoJuly 17,18 - Pressed Flower Workshop
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Create your own pressed flower cards.The Ballroom of Reno
2540 Sutro St #4, Reno - www.theballroomofreno.orgJuly 1,8,15,22,29 - 'Dance With Me - Dementia Friendly' Class
Free - Come join the Dementia friendly Dance Community at: TBOR.July 1,8,15,22,29 - 'Argentine Tango' Foundations
Free - Come learn the basics of Arg. Tango at: The Ballroom Of Reno.July 1,8,15,22,29 - [FREE] Beginner 'Country 2-Step' Class
Free - Come learn the basics for C 2-Step at: The Ballroom Of Reno.July 1,8,15,22,29 - Beyond Basics 'Country 2-Step' Class
Ticketed - Come learn non-fundamental patterns for C 2-Step at: TBOR.July 1,8,15,22,29 - Continuing 'Argentine Tango' Class
Ticketed - Come learn non-fundamental patterns for A Tango at: TBOR.July 2,7,9,14,16,21,23,28,30 - U-Jam/Dance Fitness
Ticketed - Morning U-Jam Fitness Class at TBOR.July 2,9,16,23,24,30,31 - [FREE] Beginner 'Viennese Waltz' Class
Free - Come learn the basics for V. Waltz at: The Ballroom Of Reno.July 2,9,16,23,30 - Beyond Basics 'Viennese Waltz' Class
Ticketed - Come learn non-fundamental patterns for V. Waltz at: TBOR.July 3,7,10,14,17,21,28 - [FREE] Beginner 'Bachata' Class
Free - Come learn the basics for Bachata at: The Ballroom Of Reno.July 4 - 1st Saturday Ballroom Dance Group Classes
Ticketed - TBOR's 1st Saturday Dance Group Classes.July 4 - 1st Saturday Ballroom Dance Social
Ticketed - At this TBOR social, all partnership dances are played here.July 5,12,19,26 - Yoga Class with Kiana Moriarty
Ticketed - Beginner Friendly Yoga movement + Stretching at TBOR.July 6,13,20,27 - [FREE] Beginner 'West Coast Swing' Class
Free - Come learn the basics for WC Swing at: The Ballroom Of Reno.July 6,13,20,27 - [FREE] Beginner 'Salsa on 1' Class
Free - Come learn the basics for 'Salsa on 1' at: TBOR.July 6,13,20,27 - Level 2 'West Coast Swing' Class
Ticketed - Come learn non-fundamental patterns for WC Swing at: TBOR.July 6,13,20,27 - Beyond Basics 'Salsa' Class
Ticketed - Come learn non-fundamental patterns for Salsa at: TBOR.July 7,14,21,28 - Level 3 'West Coast Swing' Class
Ticketed - Come learn advance patterns for WC Swing at: TBOR.July 7,14,21,28 - Beyond Basics 'Bachata' Class
Ticketed - Come learn non-fundamental patterns for Bachata at: TBOR.July 18 - Argentine Tango Milonga
Ticketed - Come join and practice your Argentinian Tango.July 24,31 - 4th & 5th Friday Ballroom Dance Social
Ticketed - At this TBOR social, all partnership dances are played here.The Generator
2450 Oddie Blvd, Sparks - www.therenogenerator.comJuly 8,22 - Screen Printing with Lee
Ticketed - Students get hands on experience printing their own T Shirt!July 11 - Acting & Auditioning Workshop
Free, Rated R - Peer-to-peer acting workshop practicing monologues.July 11 - Make Sparkly Light Catchers
Free - Come make Sparkly Light Catchers with Caroline!July 11 - Stick Weaving
Ticketed - Students learn basics of non-traditional weaving. Ages 9+.July 11 - Denim Stenciling and Stamping
Ticketed - Students will stencil and stamp their own little denim bags!July 18 - Shoe Decorating
Ticketed - Jazz up your old shoes with Caroline!July 25 - Denim Decorating/Upcycling
Ticketed - Use a variety of materials to transform your denim items!The Lodge Bar & Patio
17025 NV-431, Reno - www.thelodgereno.comJuly 28 - Glass Etching Workshop with Naomi DiVine
Ticketed - Learn to acid etch glass with etching artist Naomi DiVine.The Overlook
3150 Leadership Parkway, RenoJuly 25 - Flow For Home
Free - Free Yoga & Raffle at The Overlook! July 25, 11AM. Join us!The Shoppe at Hillcrest
20 Hillcrest Drive, RenoJuly 1,10 - Creative Juices Flowing
Ticketed - Experience an inspiring Acrylic Art Workshop for all levels.Verdi Library
270 Bridge St, VerdiJuly 8 - Discover Music
Free - Discover Music is a musical educational outreach program.Xscape Performing Arts Center Reno
6120 Mae Anne Ave, Reno - www.xscapepac.comJuly 14 - Community Jazz Class
Donation - All ages community jazz dance class.
