Apr 13 • Killing Him Softly with My Short Story by Linda Kay Hardie
Killing Him Softly with My Short Story by Linda Kay Hardie Sunday Mornings – April 13, 20, 27, 2026 10:00am to 12:00pm Sierra Arts Academy Training Studio – 1995 Dickerson Rd, Reno Registration Fee: $75 SAF Membership Registration Discount: $65 Registration Link: Killing Him Softly with My Short Story Everyone loves to write novels—or at […]
Mar 24 • Spring Break Writing Camp by Jacci Turner
Spring Break Writing Camp by Jacci Turner Tuesday-Thursday – March 24, 25, 26, 2026 10:00am to 1:00pm Sierra Arts Academy Training Studio – 1995 Dickerson Rd, Reno Registration Fee: $100 Registration Link: Spring Break Writing Camp Spring Break Writing Camp is a fun, interactive workshop designed for young teens. The camp meets for three days […]
Mar 7 • Making Sense of Revision Workshop by Suzanne Morgan Williams
Making Sense of Revision Workshop by Suzanne Morgan Williams Saturday Mornings – March 7, 14, 21, 2026 10:00am to 12:00pm Sierra Arts Academy Training Studio – 1995 Dickerson Rd, Reno Registration Fee: $85 SAF Membership Registration Discount: $75 Registration Link: Making Sense of Revision The first session, The Big Picture, focuses on helping writers identify […]
Feb 17 • Mastering Story Structure Workshop by Jenny MacKay
Mastering Story Structure Workshop by Jenny MacKay Tuesday Evenings – February 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 2026 6:00pm to 7:30pm Sierra Arts Academy Training Studio – 1995 Dickerson Rd, Reno Registration Fee: $100 SAF Membership Registration Discount: $90 Registration Link: Mastering Story Structure Stumped about how to plan your novel? Mired in the middle […]
Stackable Rings with Mandi Wirtanen
In this introductory class participants will practice basic soldering techniques with a torch, use a variety of textures and learn how to set a small stone into a pre-made bezel setting. You will make several rings to either stack together or to be worn alone. Tools will be provided for use in class. All levels […]
Jewelry Stamping with Mandi Wirtanen
Jewelry Stamping is a super fun way to make meaningful and personalized gifts and keepsakes. You will learn the basics of stamping on metal and bending/shaping the metal for a ring or bracelet cuff. After a few practice rounds with instruction, you will be ready to make as many as you like. Kit Fee: $20 […]
Watercolor Portraiture with James Gayles
In this two-day workshop with award winning artist James Gayles. Participants will learn to render the human head in watercolor. They will learn anatomy, the proportions of features, how to do shadows and highlights and how to portray emotions. June 7 & 8 from 5:30 to 8:30. This workshop by James is SOLD OUT There […]
Cold Wax & Oil Painting with Tracy Vinzant
In this four hour workshop, participants will learn seven basic techniques of cold wax and oil paint composition. Instructor, Tracy Vinzant will also guide participants in selecting different color palettes and mixing with cold wax. Participants will complete 16 small paintings during the workshop. Saturday, June 4th • 12:00 to 4:00. Space is limited. Registration […]
