Sketching with Charcoal

Name: Sketching with Charcoal
Start: 2025-09-20T10:30:00-07:00
End: 2025-09-20T12:30:00-07:00
Location: 1301 S Virginia St, Reno, NV, United States, Nevada 89502

Schedule

Sat Sep 20 2025 at 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

1301 S Virginia St, Reno, NV, United States, Nevada 89502 | Reno, NV

Fee: $45
Instructor: Victoria Palacio
Date & Time: 9/20 10:30am-12:30p
Description:
There is something about charcoal that allows you to create 3-dimensional effects almost to the point that you feel you are sculpting a masterpiece. If you are curious about Charcoal, this class is for you. You will learn to sketch different textures, shading, highlights effects, and other techniques. You’ll get step-by-step instructions guiding you through every step of the way. We are here to have fun and develop our skills. No experience is required.
Supply List:
*please bring the following supplies. All items can be purchased at Nevada Fine Arts. Mention you are taking a class and receive a 10% discount.
- 11 x 14 charcoal paper or 11 x 14
- newsprint
- Charcoal pencils
- compressed charcoal (Conte) black color
- compressed charcoal (Conte) white color
- Kneaded eraser
- Blending Stumps
- black eraser
- charcoal pencil sharpener
- Tomboy mono zero mechanical eraser
- clear plastic ruler
- Chamois
(Optional: Bring an apron)
Artist Bio:
I have been sketching for over 30 years. Animal portraits have been my main focus for the past 8 years. I have always had an affection for animals, from which I rescued three of my own. I combine my two loves, art and animals, to create beautiful portraits. My art style is realism with a soft texture, especially capturing the soul through the eyes of the subject. My artwork has been shown at the Annual Reno Pet Show for the past three years and at the Reno Tahoe International Art Show.