Ceramics Classes   

This three week wheel throwing course is geared toward teenagers ages 12-18 years old. All experience levels are welcome. Students will learn the basics of throwing clay on the wheel creating cyclinders and bowls in the first week. In week two we will learn to trim feet, add handles, and a variety of decorative techniques. The final week we will learn glazing techniques and about firing in the kiln. All materials and firings are included.

Elko in-person class

This introductory clay class for kids ages 9 to 12 years old offers instruction in clay construction over three consecutive Saturday’s. Skills to be taught include hand-building, slab-building, coil, pinch, modeling, and a variety of decorative and glazing techniques. All materials and firings are included. **Wheel throwing will not be taught in this class.
July Session
Elko In-Person Class

This introductory clay class for kids ages 5 to 8 years old offers instruction in clay construction over three consecutive Saturday’s. Skills to be taught include hand-building, slab-building, coil, pinch, modeling, and a variety of decorative and glazing techniques. All materials and firings are included. **Wheel throwing will not be taught in this class.
July Session
Elko In-Person Class

Join us for a one session workshop pressing fresh flowers, grasses, and shrubs into clay slabs to make ornaments, small plates and dishes. Learn about the native plants you are using or feel free to bring your own plants to press! This course is led by a local plant expert. Each participant can expect to take home up to 6-10 small pieces or 4-8 medium-sized pieces. This is a beginner friendly course and no experience is necessary.

Winnemucca in-person class for ages 14 and older. Ages 14-17 must enroll with a parent or guardian.

Join us for a one session workshop pressing fresh flowers, grasses, and shrubs into clay slabs to make ornaments, small plates and dishes. Learn about the native plants you are using or feel free to bring your own plants to press! This course is led by a local plant expert. Each participant can expect to take home up to 6-10 small pieces or 4-8 medium-sized pieces. This is a beginner friendly course and no experience is necessary.

Elko in-person class for ages 14 and older. Ages 14-17 must enroll with a parent or guardian.

Get creative in this hands-on, single-session workshop! Participants will explore a variety of different textures, shapes, and forms while creating their own slab-built dishes and trinket trays. This class is perfect for beginners as no experience is necessary. By the end of the session, you'll have a collection of unique handmade pieces, typically 6-10 small pieces or 4-8 medium pieces. Your work will be fired after the workshop and ready for pick-up at a later date. All materials and firings are included.

Winnemucca in-person class for ages 14 and older.