Tahoe Summer Arts Workshops
Monday, June 15, 2026 - Friday, July 17, 2026
Holman Arts & Media Center (LTH)
About this event
Registration for the 2026 Tahoe Summer Arts Workshops is open. Register today!
The Holman Arts and Media Center invites artists of all skill levels to Lake Tahoe for its annual Tahoe Summer Arts Workshops. Attendees will spend five days in an intensive creative experience led by internationally recognized sculptors, painters, photographers and mixed-media artists.
Workshop participants will leave having expanded their creative skill set while in a stunning natural setting. Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada have long been sources of creative inspiration for artists of all mediums. The Holman Arts and Media Center is within walking distance from the shores of Lake Tahoe and situated amidst miles of hiking and walking trails in the Sierra Nevada.
The Universit of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe campus offers optional housing for participants. Learn more about housing options.
Registration and credit details
- Workshop students must be 18 or older
- Attendees will receive an information packet after paid registration is completed
- No college credit or teacher recertification credit is offered
- Full refunds are available for withdrawl up to four weeks before the course start date
Classes are available first come, first served and fill up quickly. Sign up early to ensure your spot in a course.
Additional information
- Attendance type: In person
Artists and Instructors
Each Tuesday at 6 p.m. during the workshops, join at the Holman Arts and Media Center us for the "Meet the Artist" series where workshop leaders will share details of their creative process and their path to the arts. These events are free and open to workshop attendees and the community.
Summer Arts Workshops Schedule
Exploring the Lake Tahoe Environment Through the Lens
Dates: June 15-19, 2026
Instructor: Scott Hinton
Holman Arts & Media Center (LTH)
Fast Fired Pottery
Dates: June 15-19, 2026
Instructors: Don Ellis & Randy Brodnax
Holman Arts & Media Center (LTH)
The Printed Path: From Plate to Paper
Dates: June 15-19, 2026
Instructor: Meg Pohlod
Holman Arts & Media Center (LTH)
Plein Air Landscape Oil Painting
Dates: June 22-26, 2026
Instructor: Phyllis Shafer
Holman Arts & Media Center (LTH)
The Unusual Suspects: The Inside Out Technique
Dates: June 22-26, 2026
Instructor: Arthur Gonzalez
Holman Arts & Media Center (LTH)
Designing for Use: Containers & Pouring Vessels
Dates: July 6-10, 2026
Instructor: Lorna Meaden
Holman Arts & Media Center (LTH)
Mixed Media & Beyond
Dates: July 6-10, 2026
Instructor: Melissa Melero-Moose
Holman Arts & Media Center (LTH)
Sculpture & the Power of Metaphor
Dates: July 6-10, 2026
Instructor: Kelsey Bowen
Holman Arts & Media Center (LTH)
Color: Place & Process
Dates: July 13-17, 2026
Instructor: Justin D'Onofrio
Holman Arts & Media Center (LTH)
Pulled Away: Abstracted Landscape
Dates: July 13-17, 2026
Instructor: Austin Pratt
Holman Arts & Media Center (LTH)
Slab Construction & Personal Narrative
Dates: July 13-17, 2026
Instructor: Jill Oberman
Holman Arts & Media Center (LTH)
Location
Holman Arts & Media Center (LTH)
999 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, Incline Village, Nevada 89451
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Contact information
Rick Parsons and Molly Allen
Fine Arts Program
UNRLTFineArts@unr.edu
(775) 682-5130