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Join us for wheel throwing date night. This section is for a pair of tickets only. Cost is $75 per person. You can also call 775-327-5300 to register and pay over the phone.
Elko In-Person Class

Minimum age 18.

Join us for wheel throwing date night. This section is for individuals only. Cost is $75 per person. To order two tickets register for the $150 section. You can also call 775-327-5300 to register and pay over the phone.
Elko In-Person Class

Minimum age 18.

This class is full. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below to be placed on a wait list.
Note: Students will be notified by GBC Continuing Education staff if a seat becomes available.

Have you always wanted to learn to throw on a pottery wheel? Here is your chance! This introductory class is designed for beginners with little to no experience with clay. The class takes place over 3 consecutive Friday afternoons. The first Friday we will learn the basics of wheel throwing, creating bowls and cylinders. The second Friday we will learn to trim our pieces, create and attach handles to turn our cylinders into mugs, and experiment with different decorative techniques. The third Friday we will glaze our pieces and learn about cone 10 firing in the kiln. All materials and firings are included.
Elko In-Person Class. Must be 14 or older to attend.

Must be 18 or older and meet the following Prerequisite: ***This class requires a PREREQUISITE of both Intro to Wheel Throwing or Intermediate Throwdown, and Beginning Handbuilding or Clay 101. Students must be 18 or older. The course fee includes all materials, tools, and firings. Get creative, come join our community of people who love working with clay!
Elko In-Person Class

Open studio hours:
Mon. & Wed. 10:00am-2:00pm  •  Tues. 5-8pm  •  Thurs. 4-8pm  •   Fri. 12:00pm-4:00pm

No class on June 16, 19, and July 4th.

Must be 18 or older and meet the following Prerequisite: ***This class requires a PREREQUISITE of both Intro to Wheel Throwing or Intermediate Throwdown, and Beginning Handbuilding or Clay 101. Students must be 18 or older. Open Studio option for Saturdays 12-4pm only.  Students will work on their own projects at their own pace. All materials and firings included.
Elko In-Person Class
 

No class on July 5th and 12th.

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 cylinders 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

Join us in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service to make ceramic ornaments for the 2025 U.S. Capital Christmas Tree! Ornaments will represent something uniquely Nevada and be displayed on Christmas trees around the Capital in Washington D.C. All materials included and two ornaments per person can be kept for your own holiday decoration.

Elko In-person class. Ages 18 and under need to come with an adult.

This introductory clay class for kids ages 5 to 8 years old offers instruction in clay construction over three consecutive Fridays. 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.
June Session
Elko In-Person Class

This introductory clay class for kids ages 9 to 12 years old offers instruction in clay construction over three consecutive Fridays. 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.
June Session
Elko In-Person Class

This introductory clay class for kids ages 9 to 12 years old offers instruction in clay construction over three consecutive Fridays. 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.
August 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 Fridays. 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.
August Session
Elko In-Person Class

During the first two weeks, techniques such as pinch, coil building, and slab building will be taught. Other surface embellishment techniques will also be explored. The final classes will cover glazing and other methods to add color to your projects. All materials and firings are included.

Elko In-person class

No class on June 19th.