Calligraphy

Continuing Education at Western Nevada College is offering Introduction to Illuminated Text. If taken with the "Introduction to Calligraphy" class, the fee for both would only be $80.00 instead of the combined $100.

The class original fee is $50.

Contact us at (775) 445-4241 for any questions, comments.

A brief history and overview of calligraphy followed by practice with samples of popular current styles. Class will also cover various tools and inks, as well as illumination. Students will complete a text of their choice, suitable for framing.

Register here: https://www.campusce.net/wnc/Course/Course.aspx?c=617

The class is $50.

Contact us (775) 445-4241 for any question, comments.

This weekend calls for a celebration, because the first Saturday of March is upon us and that means the Carson City Downtown Business Association Wine Walk come rain, snow, wind or shine. And get this: Today's Wine Walk is the last one before Spring.

A brief history and overview of calligraphy followed by practice with samples of popular current styles. Class will also cover various tools and inks, as well as illumination. Students will complete a text of their choice, suitable for framing. The class is offered through Western Nevada College's Continuing Education program. It is $50. Call 775-445-4241 if you have any questions.

Tibetan monks from the Gaden Shartse Monastery will return to Carson City and South Lake Tahoe this month as part of their two-year tour of the United States.

During their Carson City visit, from Jan. 15-20, the monks will construct a Manjushri, also known as Buddha of Wisdom Sand Mandala.

You’ll be ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ all weekend; Youth Theater Carson City’s final weekend of performances is sure to bring down the house. The Monks of the Gaden Shartse Monastery will teach a Tibetan Calligraphy and Butter Sculpture Workshop and hold a Vajravidarin Healing Ritual in the Brewery Arts Center today. Carson’s nightlife features live music, karaoke, Carson Comedy, and west coast swing. Read on for all the details.

FRIDAY, Jan. 19: Things to do in Carson City

Tibetan monks, on a two-year tour of the United States from the Gaden Shartse Monastery in India, will be visiting Carson City and South Lake Tahoe to share their unique and deeply spiritual culture of Tibetan Buddhism.

Calligraphy for Beginners-Designed for Youth and Adults. Learn the basics of beautiful handwriting for greeting cards, bookmarks and small signs. Students will learn the basics of calligraphy and other types of lettering and how to design, measure spacing, and decorate greeting cards and small signs. Instructor: Tamara HolmesTuition: BAC members $35/non-members $40.00Location: Brewery Arts Center Adam’s House (990 N Minnesota St)Two Dates available: Saturday, September 30, 2017 or Saturday, November 4, 20174Time:10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Learn to form beautiful lettering with calligraphy and use it to create greeting cards for many occasions.
Students will learn the basics of calligraphy and other types of lettering and how to design, measure spacing, and decorate greeting cards and small signs. Materials included in class fee. One week long class.
Instructor: Tamara Holmes
Tuition: BAC members $100/non-members $110.00
Location: BAC Art Room
Dates: Monday July 31 through Friday August 4
Time: 9am to 12noon
For Registration go to www.breweryarts.org

Hold onto your hats, Carson City, summer has arrived with a bang. Bikes, brews, bulls and broncs are just a few of the things you’ll find on this event summary. Whether you are looking for adult fun, family fun, art, music, shopping, or something outdoorsy, look no further: Carson City and her neighboring valleys are packed full of fun.

SATURDAY:

• Reno-Tahoe Odyssey (178 mile relay race; begins at Wingfield Park in downtown Reno; legs 24-28 run through Carson City)

Tibetan monks from the Gaden Shartse Monastery are on a two-year tour and will be visiting the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City and Minden's O2 Wellness & Yoga Studio to share their unique and deeply spiritual culture of Tibetan Buddhism.

On this day in 1931 our state legalized gambling; what laws will they be making today? You can always head over to the Legislature building to sit in on a committee meeting or an Assembly session, eat in the café, or track down your representative to voice your opinion. But there is quite a bit more available in those halls.

Gardnerville artist Sonia Carlson hosts a free Chinese Calligraphy workshop at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19 as part of the Nevada Arts Council’s “Work of Artists” series at the Nevada Legislative Building in Carson City.

The event runs until 5 p.m. in Room 3100. All “Work of Artists” presentations are free and open to the public.
Growing up in Zhangzhou, China, Carlson learned calligraphy in school and folk dances from her family.

Some of Northern Nevada's finest traditional, folk and contemporary artists will appear at the 2015 Nevada State Legislature in “The Work of Artists,” a series of interactive talks and demonstrations that bring a personal side to exhibited pieces. Designed to create an opportunity for artists to engage with community members and people working in or visiting the Nevada State Legislative Building, the presentations are at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 18 and 24, March 19 and 30, April 17 and May 7. All are free and open to the public in Room 3100.

Betsy Kosier of Carson City will be a contestant on “Wheel of Fortune” this Friday on KOLO TV Channel 8 beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Kosier, who owns a mediation practice in Carson City called Interaction Alliance, is married with one child and is a huge fan of “Wheel,” having told game show officials that she's watched it for 30 years. She says she loves tuning in each night with her husband while they eat dinner.

Gung Hay Fat Choy

Welcome to the "Year of the Rabbit"

10am-3pm February 12th & 13th.

Lion Dance Ceremony, Sierra Dojo-Okinawian Martial Arts, Little Swan Dancers.

Arts & Crafts - Dragon Head Puppets, Chinese Lanterns & More!

Calligraphy, Chinese jump rope, Origami, how to use Chop Sticks.

All Activities are free with paid membership or admission.

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For more information, call 775/884-2226 or email info@cmnn.org