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
Donation - Beginner level swing dance lesson, with a social dance.
Awesome Blossom Floral Design
542 Plumas Street, Reno -
www.awesomeblossomfloraldesign.com
Ticketed - Bloom with us: Elegant Vase Design Workshop!
Batch Cupcakery
15 Foothill Rd, Reno -
www.batchcupcakery.com
Ticketed - An edible artistry mastering cake design. Take home a cake!
Black Rabbit Meadery
401 E. 4th Street, Reno -
www.blackrabbitmeads.com
Ticketed, Ages 21+ - Shibari is the beautiful and trusting art of body rope tying.
Bliss Holistic Center
1100 Kietzke Ln, Reno -
www.blissholisticcenter.com
Ticketed - Join us for Painting FUN! Enjoy step by step instructions.
CaiE Asian Bistro
1565 E Lincoln Way Unit 101, Sparks -
www.caieorientalasianbistro.com
Ticketed - Join us for Painting FUN, Delicious Food & Drinks!
Copper Cat Studio
300 Kresge Lane, Sparks -
www.coppercatstudio.com
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Learn the Sert Method of Silk Painting with Louise Noel.
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - A fun way to learn the basics of the art of mosaics.
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - A fun intro to the art of needle felting.
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Three different approaches to wire-wrapped jewelry.
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Learn to mosaic on a smaller scale in this fun class!
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Step by step instruction on creating these cute characters!
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - A fun intro into this vibrant abstract art form.
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Create a mosaic-look design with fusible glass.
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Create up to three indoor/outdoor fused glass art pieces.
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Open Studio for returning student in Glass Fusion with Donna.
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - A meditative new class using fabric to create a mosaic.
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Learn the art of glue and grout mosaics with Katie Packham.
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - A fun intro class to the copperfoil & solder method.
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - A fun intro into the art of copper foil & soldering.
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Learn the art of copper foil method of stained glass in 3D!
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - A unique class to explore the copper foil method glasswork.
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - A vibrant multi-media project that is alternative to resin.
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Create a unique piece of wall art in this mixed media class!
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - A great intro into the world of glue and grout mosaics.
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Learn the science of soapmaking with Kathy Howard.
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - A fun intro to glue and grout outdoor mosaics!
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Learn the art of Glue and Grout Mosaics with Katie Packham.
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Create a pendant or ring in this beginner level class.
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - A fun afternoon workshop to explore silversmithing.
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - A great intruduction to the art of silversmithing!
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - One of our most popular mosaic workshops!
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Try welt felting tecnique in this beginner friendly class!
Covenant Presbyterian Church
6695 Mae Anne Ave., Reno -
covenant-reno.org
Ticketed - Reno’s Biggest Little Improv! Artown $9, Ages 7-17. Pre-reg.
Craft Wine and Beer
22 Martin St., Reno -
www.craftreno.net
Donation, Ages 15+ - Enjoy a Sunday practice followed by a glass of Rose or Lager.
Daddy's Tacos NV
4840 Mill St, Reno -
daddystacosnv.com
Ticketed - Join us for Painting FUN, Delicious Food & Drinks!
Damonte Ranch High School
10500 Rio Wrangler Pkwy., Reno -
www.washoeschools.net/drhs
Ticketed - Weeklong Theatre Camp: Alice in Wonderland | KidScape Prod.
Debi's Crafts & Gifts
20 Hillcrest #A, Reno -
debiscraftsngifts.com
Free - Let's Paint a picture!
Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center
1664 N. Virginia Street, Reno -
www.unr.edu/planetarium
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/parks
Donation - Sashiko embroidery class. Register @ facingthemountain.org.
Idlewild Park
1900 Idlewild Dr., Reno -
www.reno.gov
Ticketed - Open-air acrylic landscape painting at Idlewild Park!
Incline Village Library
845 Alder Ave., Bldg. A, Incline Village -
washoecountylibrary.us/events
Free - Registration required. Visit washoecountylibrary.us.
Free - Registration required. Visit washoecountylibrary.us.
Katie's Garden at the Bridge Church
1340 Foster Dr,, Reno -
zoebrayartist.com
Donation - Discover the joy of making art from natural materials.
Lake Mansion
250 Court St., Reno -
www.artsforallnevada.org
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Learn to paint the human form with a live model.
Ticketed - One week of fun with a creative art summer camp for kids!
Ticketed - Create a collage of what makes Reno special to you!
Ticketed - Paint a portrait of your favorite animal in action!
Ticketed - Acrylic Painting Class of a Lake Tahoe Landscape.
Ticketed - One week of fun with a creative art summer camp for kids!
Ticketed - Abstract painting by pouring acrylics onto raw canvas.
Ticketed - Watercolor painting class inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe.
Ticketed - Create unique and fun wall art using recycled skateboards!
Ticketed - Create an acrylic painting of your pet with your family!
Ticketed - One week of fun, creative art summer camp for Preteens!
Ticketed - One week of fun with a creative art summer camp for kids!
Ticketed - Create a collage inspired by the art style of Yellena James.
Little Waldorf Saloon
1661 N Virginia St, Reno -
www.lilwal.com
Ticketed - Join us for Painting FUN, Delicious Food & Drinks!
Makers Paradise
299E. Plumb Lane Suite 150, Reno -
www.makersparadise.org/reno
Ticketed, Rated R - Photoshoot & Industry Mixer. Theme: Born this way!
Ticketed, Rated R - Life Drawing with some excellent wine, food, and company.
Ticketed, Rated R - Come workshop your auditioning skills with your peers.
Ticketed, Rated R - Indulge in the creative spirit drawing live models.
Ticketed, Rated R - The drawing of two bodies intimately intertwined.
Ticketed, Rated R - Indulge in the creative spirit drawing live models.
Ticketed, Rated R - Indulge in the creative spirit drawing live models.
Midtown Wine Bar
1527 S. Virginia St., Reno -
midtownspiritswine.com
Ticketed - Do a step by step painting with instructor Michele DiFonzo.
National Automobile Museum
1 Museum Drive, Reno -
automuseum.org
Free - See the 1957 Ford Skyliner in action on July 19th.
Nevada Fine Arts
1301 S. Virginia St., Reno -
nvfinearts.com
Free - Explore and experiment with a variety of art mediums.
Free - Discover the exciting possibilities of monoprinting!
Donation - Plein Air or Outdoor painting is documenting what you see.
Ticketed - Four-lesson course to introduce beginners to oil painting.
Ticketed - Create abstract art using this combination of art materials.
Ticketed - Create abstract art using this combination of art materials.
Free - Learn the art of canvas stretching in this free demo.
Free - No instruction, just bring your sketchbook and supplies.
Ticketed - Teens (13-17) will explore watercolor painting.
Free - Learn the basics of Suminagashi, or Japanese paper marbling.
Ticketed - Learn to sketch your pet with step-by-step guidance!
Ticketed - Learn modern calligraphy in a beginner-friendly class!
Ticketed - Young artists (8-12) can explore the magic of watercolors.
Ticketed - Learn to professionally mount & frame your artwork/photos.
Ticketed - Learn how to make three different kinds of hardback books.
Free - Join fellow bullet journal enthusiasts for a monthly meetup.
Free - Come see these oil-based inks bring prints to life.
Nevada Museum of Art
160 W. Liberty St., Reno -
www.nevadaart.org
Ticketed - Yarn Art Workshop with artist Amadour.
Nevada Sunset Winery
415 E. Fourth street, Reno -
nevadasunsetwinery.com
Donation - Learn to make authentic Chai and its history with Chef King.
Northwest Reno Library
2325 Robb Dr., Reno -
washoecountylibrary.us/events
Free - Registration required. Visit washoecountylibrary.us.
Free - Families can complete a coloring project with the artist.
Reno Food Systems' - Paradise Park Community Garden
2745 Elementary Drive, Reno -
www.renofoodsystems.org
Donation - June-Sept. art workshops with Holland Project in a garden.
Reno Food Systems' Park Farm
3295 Mayberry Ave, Reno -
www.renofoodsystems.org
Free - Come draw with us on our farm. All ages. Art kits for sale.
Reno High School
395 Booth St, Reno -
www.washoeschools.net/renohs
Ticketed - Theater Camp: Scenes & Monologues.
Reno Improv
695 Willow St., Reno -
renoimprov.org
Ticketed, Rated R - An all experience welcome workshop.
Reno Public Market
299 E Plumb Ln, Reno -
www.renopublicmarket.com
Free - The Photographer's Eye.
Free - A celebration of dance through performance and instruction.
Free - Photographic Genres.
Free - Photography Composition.
Free - Photography and Lighting.
Free - Advanced Photographic Composition Workshop.
Free - Digitizing Your Artwork.
River School Farm
7777 White Fir St., Reno -
www.interpretivegardens.com
Donation - Come enjoy your yoga practice outdoors! All-Levels Welcomed!
Sierra View Library
4001 S. Virginia St., Reno -
washoecountylibrary.us/events
Free - Drop by the Sierra View Teen Zone for activities and snacks.
Free - Registration required. Visit washoecountylibrary.us.
Free - Ages 13-18 are welcome for a fun activity and snacks.
Skyline Kitchen and Vine
2995 Skyline Blvd, Reno -
www.skylinevine.com
Ticketed - Join us for Painting FUN, Delicious Food & Drinks!
South Valleys Library
15650 Wedge Pkwy., Ste. A, Reno -
washoecountylibrary.us/events
Free - Registration required. Visit washoecountylibrary.us.
Spanish Springs Library
7100 Pyramid Hwy., Ste. A, Sparks -
washoecountylibrary.us/events
Free - Registration required. Visit washoecountylibrary.us.
Sparks Library
1125 12th Street, Sparks -
washoecountylibrary.us/events
Free - Registration required. Visit washoecountylibrary.us.
Free - Registration required. Visit washoecountylibrary.us.
Free - For children ages 4 and up and their favorite grown-ups.
Free - Discover Music in the Libraries with the Reno Phil.
Free - Registration required. Visit washoecountylibrary.us.
Sparks Masonic Building
2425 Pyramid Way, Sparks -
http://greatbasinbasketmakers.org
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.org
Ticketed - Morning U-Jam Fitness Class at TBOR.
Ticketed - Beginner Friendly Yoga movement + Stretching at TBOR.
Free - Come learn the basics for Bachata at: The Ballroom Of Reno.
Ticketed - Come learn non-fundamental patterns for Bachata at: TBOR.
Free - Come join the Dementia friendly Dance Community at: TBOR.
Free - Come learn the basics for C 2-Step at: The Ballroom Of Reno.
Free - Come learn the basics of Arg. Tango at: The Ballroom Of Reno.
Ticketed - Come learn non-fundamental patterns for A Tango at: TBOR.
Ticketed - Come learn non-fundamental patterns for C 2-Step at: TBOR.
Ticketed - Come learn advance patterns for Cha Cha at: TBOR.
Free - Come learn the basics for Waltz at: The Ballroom Of Reno.
Free - Come learn the basics for C. Salsa at: The Ballroom Of Reno.
Ticketed - Come learn non-fundamental patterns for Waltz at: TBOR.
Ticketed - Come learn non-fundamental patterns for C Salsa at: TBOR.
Free - Come learn the basics for EC Swing at: The Ballroom Of Reno.
Ticketed - Come learn non-fundamental patterns for WC Swing at: TBOR.
Ticketed - Come learn non-fundamental patterns for EC Swing at: TBOR.
Free - Come learn the basics for Salsa at: The Ballroom Of Reno.
Free - Come learn the basics for WC Swing at: The Ballroom Of Reno.
Ticketed - Come learn non-fundamental patterns for Salsa at: TBOR.
The Basement Reno
50 S Virginia St, Reno -
www.thebasementreno.com
Free - Paint a Spirit Animal Miniature or Mask with the family!
The Generator
2450 Oddie Blvd, Sparks -
www.therenogenerator.com
Ticketed, Mature Audience - Learn to Screen Print T-Shirts at the Generator!
Ticketed - Craft your own stunning art piece using preserved moss.
Ticketed - Create quality images of your art to print or duplicate!
Ticketed - Join Brenda Bush to learn about Alcohol Ink!
Ticketed, Rated R - Safe space to authentically grow collectively.
The Jesse Hotel
306 E. 4th St., Reno -
thejessereno.com
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/lilley
Free - Enjoy family art workshops every Wednesday at The Lilley!
The Lodge Bar & Patio
17025 NV-431, Reno -
www.thelodgereno.com
Ticketed - Plein- Air Painting hosted by Naomi Di Vine @ Galena Forest.
TMCC Meadowood Center
5270 Neil Rd. South Bldg., Sparks -
www.tmcc.edu
Free - Learn the basics of mending clothes. Registration required.
Wyld Market Collective
1640 S Wells Ave, Reno -
wanderingwyld.com
Free, Ages 21+ - La Condesa eats + Wyld Market crafts = the perfect night out.
Ticketed - 10 Art Forms. 2 Days. Zero Pressure. Just Play!
Ticketed, Ages 15+ - Create your own Handmade Silver Gemstone Ring!
Xscape Performing Arts Center Reno
6120 Mae Anne Ave, Reno -
www.xscapepac.com
Donation - All level hip hop donation class and ConfiDance performances.
Yonder Aerials & Dance
405 Western Rd #35, Reno -
yonderaerials.com
Ticketed - Ballet for Littles.
Ticketed - Lyra for Littles.
Ticketed, Mature Audience - Learning the foundation of ballet technique safely.
Ticketed, Rated R - Adult Lyra (Aerial Hoop).
Ticketed - Silks for Littles.
Ticketed, Rated R - Adult Beginner Aerial Silks.
Ticketed - Youth Camp for Kids.
Ticketed - Stretch Your Faith with Your Body.
Ticketed - Michael Jackson Dance Workshop.