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Day 1: Code & Chronicles Master the logic of Scratch and Code.org to build a playable game. Then, transform your characters into an interactive digital graphic novel, blending narrative art with custom code.

Day 2: 3D Worlds & Screenplays Unleash your creativity with 3D design and printing to bring physical artifacts to life. While the printers hum, pivot to the "writer’s room" to draft an original cinematic screenplay focusing on pacing and plot.

Day 3: AI & Film Production Step behind the camera to film your scenes! Use Google Vids and AI tools to edit your footage, add machine-learning effects, and compose an AI-generated soundtrack for a world-premiere screening.

Elko in-person class for 9 - 13 year old.

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.

Participants will learn how to use EVA foam to create a lightweight a piece of amor and a weapon that can be used for medieval and cosplay costumes. Each student will be provided with enough EVA Foam to create two items: one average size sword or weapon, and one chest plate or shoulder armor.

Elko in-person class for ages 14 and up. (Participants ages 9-13 may enroll with an enrolled parent or guardian).

Schedule: Friday, noon-4pm, and Saturday, 10am-2pm.

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

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.

In this three day camp, students will learn the basics of rock climbing. This will include learning how to tie in to the rope, how to check your belayer for safety, and basic movement fundamentals. Students will climb each day, working to better their general fitness and gain comfort with heights. Class is for students ranging from 5th-8th grades.

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. A list of needed supplies will be emailed to enrolled students.

Elko in-person class for ages 18 and up.

International Juggling Association gold and silver medalist Josiah Jones (a.k.a. The Jackal of Juggling) will teach a workshop focused on three-ball juggling basics for beginners, with bonus tips for intermediate jugglers who want to level up. Each student gets their own set of three juggling balls to keep, so the fun doesn’t stop when the workshop ends!

Ages 12 and up

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.

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.

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.

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 class is designed for beginners with little to no experience with clay. Handbuilding is a pottery-making method that involves creating forms without a pottery wheel, using the hands, fingers, and simple tools. During the first three 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. This class is one of two mandatory prerequisites for Open Studio.

Please plan to attend all three sessions, if you miss the first session you will not be able to continue the class.

Elko In-person class for ages 14 and up.

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 mornings. 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. This class is one of two mandatory prerequisites for Open Studio.

Please plan to attend all three sessions, if you miss the first session you will not be able to continue the class.
Elko In-Person Class for ages 14 and up.

This course is designed for those who are interested in or just starting to play pickleball. The focus will be on basic skills, but we will transition into strategy used in singles, doubles, and tournament play. There will be drills to improve skills but also plenty of game type activities. The course is perfect for those who want to get their feet wet in pickleball, but may not be ready for high level competition. Class fee includes access to "Pickleball Open Play".

Elko in-person class for ages 18 and older.

No class on 9/7 & 10/12.

Learn the techniques used by Bob Ross to do paintings. This is done using wet on wet oil, with the use of various brushes, brush strokes, and painting knife to create a beautiful painting like Bob Ross. A complete painting will be done and taken home after each class. All supplies needed to complete your painting are included. Frames will be available for an additional charge. Please bring snacks and water for the day.

18X24 MOUNTAIN LAKE

Elko In-Person Class

This is a continuation of the Beginning Watercolor using advanced techniques. A list of needed supplies will be emailed to enrolled students.

Elko in-person class for ages 18 and up.

The boxes will be constructed from copper using pancake dies. The metal can then be embellished by using either cold connections or by soldering cabochons prior to bending to shape. Students can choose from triangular or hexagonal box shapes.

Learn the techniques used by Bob Ross to do paintings. This is done using wet on wet oil, with the use of various brushes, brush strokes, and painting knife to create a beautiful painting like Bob Ross. A complete painting will be done and taken home after each class. All supplies needed to complete your painting are included. Frames will be available for an additional charge. Please bring snacks and water for the day.

16X20 MOUNTAIN LAKE AND WATERFALL

Elko In-Person Class

No class on 10/30 and 11/11.

A beginning course for acrylic painters. Students will learn the basic principles and tools for the medium. Each lesson focuses on different aspects of capturing form and light. A list of needed supplies will be emailed to enrolled students.

Elko in-person class for ages 18 and up.

Learn the techniques used by Bob Ross to do paintings. This is done using wet on wet oil, with the use of various brushes, brush strokes, and painting knife to create a beautiful painting like Bob Ross. A complete painting will be done and taken home after each class. All supplies needed to complete your painting are included. Frames will be available for an additional charge. Please bring snacks and water for the day.

18X24 MOUNTAIN WITH A CABIN HIDEAWAY

Elko In-Person Class

Learn the techniques used by Bob Ross to do paintings. This is done using wet on wet oil, with the use of various brushes, brush strokes, and painting knife to create a beautiful painting like Bob Ross. A complete painting will be done and taken home after each class. All supplies needed to complete your painting are included. Frames will be available for an additional charge. Please bring snacks and water for the day.

16X20 GLOWING CANDLE WITH POINSETTIA.

Elko In-Person Class