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Join us for a one session workshop creating pollinator watering cups and mushrooms. Bring your creativity to hand build mushrooms to decorate your garden or house plants! Turn those mushrooms up-side-down to create pollinator watering cups and increase your flower or vegetable productivity this year! This is a beginner friendly course and no experience is necessary.

Elko in-person class for ages 14 and up.

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 for ages 14 and up.

This three-week wheel throwing focused class is designed for beginner to intermediate throwers who want to learn and develop their wheel throwing skills. Instruction will take place over three consecutive Friday evenings and cover wheel throwing basics; cylinders, bowls, more complex forms as well as trimming, handle attachments, decorative finishing techniques, glazing, and cone 10 firing in the kiln. All materials and firings included.

Elko in-person class. Must be 16 or older.

Students will paint a 16x20 painting. All supplies are included.

Elko in-person class

Join us for a one session workshop creating a hand built ceramic rain chain. Students will hand build 8-10 small decorative water cups, which will be strung together to create a rain chain. This is a beginner friendly course and no experience is necessary.

After firing, rain chains will be assembled by the instructor and you will pick up a completed product.

Elko in-person class for ages 14 and up.

Participants will be instructed in the basics of throwing clay on the potters' wheel, making unique cylinders and bowls, and choose 3 pieces to glaze and fire that you get to keep. Come prepared to get messy and have a great time! Unlike our Date Night class designed for partners or groups, you do not have to share a wheel for this class, you get your own for the session!

Elko in-person class

Minimum age 18

Have you always wanted to learn how to play golf? This class is a great place to start!

Join Ryan Blair, the new golf professional at Ruby View Golf Course, along with your host George Kleeb, for an introduction to the fundamentals of the game. This beginner-friendly class is designed for individuals with little or no golf experience who want to learn the basics in a supportive and relaxed environment.

Participants will learn essential golf skills including putting, chipping, and full swings. The class will also cover golf etiquette and basic rules of the game.

Elko in-person class for ages 18 and older.

You are encouraged to bring your own golf clubs, but if you do not have clubs, clubs will be provided.

Join us for a one session workshop hand building and decorating a flower vase. Students will learn basic hand building techniques in this course. This is a beginner friendly course and no experience is necessary.

Elko in-person class for ages 14 and up.

In this course students will learn the basics of watercolor painting. We will cover setting up your station, wet on wet, wet on dry, dry on dry and dry on wet techniques. We will go over the S-curve and other strokes. We will practice a variety of washes and texturing. Students will create analogous and complimentary color paintings. We will discuss painting presentation. Students will create a final painting using a variety of methods. List of needed supplies: Beginning Watercolor Materials List.

Elko in-person class for ages 18 and up.

Ready for a different type of night out? Join us for wheel throwing date night with a partner or friend. Cost is $75 per person or $150 for a pair. Partners will be instructed in the basics of throwing clay on the potters' wheel, making unique cylinders and bowls, and choose 2 pieces each to glaze and fire that you get to keep. Come prepared to get messy and have a great time! Partners share a wheel.
Elko In-Person Class

Minimum age 18.

The first day we will discuss quickly how best to approach outdoor work. Afterward the instructor will do a longer demonstration painting and discuss the issues of creating a painting from nature, mixing colors, composition, brush choices, and how to select a view most likely to lend itself to a successful painting.

Upon registration, you will be provided with a suggested materials list.

Elko area in-person class

The class will meet in LUND 111 and then set up outside on the GBC campus.

This workshop focuses on the essential skills every blues player needs: phrasing, bending and vibrato, call-and-response, groove, and building strong, musical solos. Ned will demonstrate clear, usable concepts that help players move beyond memorized licks toward confident, expressive improvisation. Guitarists will leave with tools they can apply immediately—whether on stage, at a jam, or in the practice room.

Ideal for intermediate and advancing players, but open to anyone serious about improving their blues vocabulary and musical instincts. Students must have a guitar and small practice amp.

Elko in person class for ages 18 and older

Students will paint a 16x20 painting. All supplies included.

Elko in-person class

Practice the art of lampworking! In this hands-on weekend workshop, students will melt colorful glass rods in a torch flame and shape them around a mandrel to create beautiful handmade glass beads. Workshop will cover essential techniques, explore a variety of bead shapes, and explore creative details using stringers to create dots, lines, pinwheels, feathers, and floral patterns. Safety practices and care for tools and equipment will be discussed. Perfect for all levels from beginners to experienced makers—all are welcome!

Elko in-person class for ages 14 and up. Ages 14 - 17 must attend class with a parent/guardian.

There will be a break for lunch.

No class on 6/19.

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.

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.
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 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.
June Session
Elko In-Person Class

Must be 14 or older and meet the following Prerequisite: This class is for Open Studio access Monday through Friday offered as a bundle and discount. ***This class requires a PREREQUISITE of both Intro to Wheel Throwing or Intermediate Throwdown and Clay 101: Beginning Handbuilding. 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. & Thurs. 4-8pm  •   Fri. 12:00-4:00pm

No class on June 19th and July 3rd.

THIS CLASS IS FOR MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY DAYTIME STUDIO ACCESS ONLY. Must be 14 or older and meet the following Prerequisite ***This class requires a PREREQUISITE of both Intro to Wheel Throwing or Intermediate Throwdown and Clay 101: Beginning Handbuilding. 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

THIS CLASS IS FOR TUESDAY AND THURSDAY EVENING STUDIO ACCESS ONLY. Must be 14 or older and meet the following Prerequisite ***This class requires a PREREQUISITE of both Intro to Wheel Throwing or Intermediate Throwdown and Clay 101: Beginning Handbuilding. 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

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 CLASS IS FOR FRIDAY STUDIO HOURS ONLY. Must be 14 or older and meet the following Prerequisite ***This class requires a PREREQUISITE of both Intro to Wheel Throwing or Intermediate Throwdown and Clay 101: Beginning Handbuilding. 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

No Class on July 3rd.

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.

Elko in-person class for ages 14 and older.

Each class begins with a full-body warm-up, followed by a series of strength training exercises executed with dumbbells, kettlebells, and resistance bands. Students will improve muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility. The workout can be modified for any fitness level.
Elko In-Person Class

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

In this two-hour workshop, participants will improve written communication skills to advance in the workplace and in their careers. With an emphasis on audience, purpose, and document design, participants will craft real-world technical documents such as emails and proposals. This engaging and hands-on workshop is designed for high school graduates, college students, or individuals seeking to develop strong professional communication skills, including improved word choice, sentence structure, tone, and style.

Elko in-person class for ages 18 and up.

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.

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

In this two-hour workshop, participants will improve written communication skills to advance in the workplace and in their careers. With an emphasis on audience, purpose, and document design, participants will craft real-world technical documents such as emails and proposals. This engaging and hands-on workshop is designed for high school graduates, college students, or individuals seeking to develop strong professional communication skills, including improved word choice, sentence structure, tone, and style.

Elko in-person class for ages 18 and up.