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This GBC Fitness Center section is for Elko community members ages 18 and up.

Use the gymnasium to play basketball or pickleball. The fully-equipped facility includes commercial-grade stairmaster, treadmills and rowing machines, universal weight machines, stationary bicycle, and a wide variety of free weights.

Hours: Monday - Friday from 7:30am to 9pm.

Gym is closed on Sept. 7, Oct. 30, Nov. 11, and Nov. 26-27.

This GBC Fitness Center section is for Elko community members ages 18 and up. See schedule for times.

Use the gymnasium to play basketball or pickleball. The fully-equipped facility includes commercial-grade stairmaster, treadmills and rowing machines, universal weight machines, stationary bicycle, and a wide variety of free weights. Class fee includes $10 locker rental fee.

Hours: Monday - Friday from 7:30am to 9pm.

Gym is closed on Sept. 7, Oct. 30, Nov. 11, and Nov. 26-27.

Tai Chi is an internal martial art and health exercise which focuses on breathing, physical movement and relaxation. Posture, flexibility, balance, and mind-body coordination are improved as the student gains confidence in learning to apply Tai Chi concepts through breath work, warm-up exercises, Tai Chi forms, and loosening and cool down exercises. Often called 'poetry in motion', the slow and gentle movements of Tai Chi are excellent for reducing tension and stress and for promoting general health in both body and mind. Tai Chi is non-competitive, self-paced and beginner-friendly. Comfortable clothing and shoes recommended.
Elko In-Person Class. Ages 12 and up.

No class on 9/7 & 11/11. Class will be in the Fitness Center on Oct. 7, 28 & Dec. 9

This is a beginner and all-levels-friendly yoga course. Most classes will include standing poses, core work, floor exercises, and a final relaxation; some classes will be devoted to other yoga styles. Modifications will be given as needed so that all students can be successful. More experienced students will be given options to progress their practice.

Elko in-person class for ages 18 and older

No class on Nov. 24

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 for ages 18 and older

No class Nov. 11

In this course students will learn the basic fundamentals of rock climbing. This will include skills such as how to safely attach yourself to the rope, how to properly belay your climbing partner, as well as how to safely bring them back to the earth. Students will also learn basic anchor building fundamentals, movement techniques, and other skills applicable to outdoor climbing.

Elko in-person class for ages 13-17.

No class Sept. 24

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 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 and Intro to 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 Oct. 12th, Nov. 11th, and Nov. 23rd-27th

THIS CLASS IS FOR BUNDLED AND DISCOUNTED MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY DAYTIME STUDIO ACCESS. Must be 14 or older and meet the following Prerequisite ***This class requires a PREREQUISITE of both Intro to Wheel Throwing and Intro to 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. 4:00pm-8:00pm  •   Fri. 12:00pm-4:00pm

No class Oct. 12th, Oct. 30th, Nov. 11th, and Nov. 23rd-27th.

Discover pathways to inner calm in these instructor-guided meditation sessions. We will use grounding and presencing techniques to release stress and strengthen our awareness while meditating and in daily life. This class is for anyone hoping to enhance their well-being and inner stillness.

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.

In this course students will learn the basic fundamentals of rock climbing. This will include skills such as how to safely attach yourself to the rope, how to properly belay your climbing partner, as well as how to safely bring them back to the earth. Students will also learn basic anchor building fundamentals, movement techniques, and other skills applicable to outdoor climbing.

Elko in-person class for ages 18 and older

ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER!
Earn your class A Commercial Driver's License in six weeks at GBC.

This course is designed to help students obtain their Class A Commercial Driver's License. A combination of lecture, discussion, demonstration and video presentations will be used in the classroom. Topics include state and federal regulations, and pre-trip safety check. Hands-on operation of the tractor trailer includes skills practice, highway and city driving.

Students are required to have their CDL Class A permit, drug screen, DOT physical, and driving record submitted before being enrolled in a class. For complete information, call the Great Basin College Continuing Education office at 775-327-5300. No tuition refunds will be made after the start of class.

Additional time will be scheduled between 10/20 and 10/29 as DMV testing appointments become available.

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.

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 and Intro to 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 Nov. 23rd-27th

Join us for a two session workshop to learn the basics of sculpting clay. During the first session, participants will learn clay sculpting basics and begin their projects. Students are encouraged to bring project ideas, or sculpt a suggested project (snails and mushrooms for the garden). During the second session, participants will continue their sculptures. Each participant can expect to take home 2-4 small sculptures. This is a beginner friendly course and no experience is necessary.

This course includes optional glazing class on Friday, October 16 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm.

This workshop counts towards the Handbuilding prerequisite for Open Studio. Two workshops and a glaze class add-on fulfill all Handbuilding requirements.

Elko in-person class for ages 14 and older

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 and Intro to 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 Oct. 30th and Nov. 23rd-27th

Join us for a two session workshop to create a garden gnome. During the first session, participants will learn clay hand building basics while creating a unique garden gnome. During the second session, participants will learn to glaze their creations. Each participants can expect to take home one garden gnome, no larger than 16 inches tall. This is a beginner-friendly course and no experience is necessary.

This workshop counts towards the Handbuilding prerequisite for Open Studio. Two workshops and a glaze class add-on fulfill all Handbuilding requirements.

Elko in-person class for ages 14 and older

Ready for a different type of night out? Join us for wheel throwing date night with a partner or friend. 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. Cost is $75 per person or $150 for a pair, each person must register. 
Elko In-Person Class

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 18 and older

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

In this course students will learn the skills necessary to create hand-painted textures that are convincing, readable, and polished. Focus is placed on exploring and translating real life textures into stylized ones with the use of digital painting software. The goal of the course is to learn how to capture the essence of a material and effectively use it to enhance the geometry of a 3D mesh. Students will learn how to use color, how to create the illusion of light and shadow, and how to capture the intricacies of what makes a material unique.

 

Online video lectures will be available Monday, October 5 prior to class start.

Software Required: Adobe Photoshop

Hardware Required: Drawing Tablet, Personal Computer for home work

Elko In-Person Class for 18 and Older

No class on 10/30 and 11/11.

Enliven your Saturdays with your toddler in this interactive class designed to get parents and toddlers moving and singing. We will learn rhythms, new words, and parts of the body through song and simple movements. The activities are designed for ages 2-3, however the class is open to children ages 0-3.

Elko In Person Class

Ready for a different type of night out? Join us for a fun session of wheel throwing designed for beginners. Participants will be instructed in the basics of throwing clay on the potters' wheel, make 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 that is designed for partners and groups, you do not have to share a wheel for this class, you get your own for the session!

Elko in-person class

Join us for a one session workshop creating holiday ornaments. Each participant can expect to take home up to 20 small ornaments before Christmas! This is a beginner friendly course and no experience is necessary.

This course also includes an optional glazing class Monday, November 16 or Wednesday, November 18.

Kids under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

This workshop counts towards the Handbuilding prerequisite for Open Studio. Two workshops and a glaze class add-on fulfill all Handbuilding requirements.

Elko in-person class for ages 14 and older

Ready for a different type of night out? Join us for wheel throwing date night with a partner or friend. 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. Cost is $75 per person or $150 for a pair, each person must register. 
Elko In-Person Class

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.

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!

Elko In-Person Class for Ages 12 and older

No class Nov. 26

Discover pathways to inner calm in these instructor-guided meditation sessions. We will use grounding and presencing techniques to release stress and strengthen our awareness while meditating and in daily life. This class is for anyone hoping to enhance their well-being and inner stillness.

Elko In-Person Class

Join us for a one session workshop creating holiday ornaments. Each participant can expect to take home up to 20 small ornaments before Christmas! This is a beginner friendly course and no experience is necessary.

This course also includes an optional glazing class Monday, November 16 or Wednesday, November 18.

Kids under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

This workshop counts towards the Handbuilding prerequisite for Open Studio. Two workshops and a glaze class add-on fulfill all Handbuilding requirements.

Elko in-person class for ages 14 and older

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 older

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 Saturday mornings 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. This class is one of two 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 18 and older

Join us for a two session workshop to create a holiday themed gnome. During the first session, participants will learn clay hand building basics while creating a unique garden gnome. During the second session, participants will learn to glaze their creations. Each participants can expect to take home one garden gnome, no larger than 16 inches tall. This is a beginner-friendly course and no experience is necessary.

This workshop counts towards the Handbuilding prerequisite for Open Studio. Two workshops and a glaze class add-on fulfill all Handbuilding requirements.

Elko in-person class for ages 14 and older

ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

This course is designed to help students obtain their Class A Commercial Driver's License. A combination of lecture, discussion, demonstration and video presentations will be used in the classroom. Topics include state and federal regulations, and pre-trip safety check. Hands-on operation of the tractor trailer includes skills practice, highway and city driving.

Students are required to have their CDL Class A permit, drug screen, DOT physical, and driving record submitted before being enrolled in a class. For complete information, call the Great Basin College Continuing Education office at 775-327-5300. No tuition refunds will be made after the start of class.

Time will be scheduled between 1/4 and 1/8 as testing appointments become available at the Elko DMV with a GBC vehicle, as the Ely DMV does not test for CDL Licenses.

No class on 11/11, 11/26, and 11/27.

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

In this course students will learn the basic fundamentals and techniques of 3D modeling, UV unwrapping, and texture painting using industry standard software. Students will be introduced to the 3D pipeline and workflow with a focus on translating real world objects into 3D models, optimizing the use of geometry, creating efficient UVs, and how to apply simple textures. This course is designed for complete beginners to 3D modeling and will cover a full overview of the program 3DS Max and the most commonly used tools and techniques. The goal of this course is to familiarize students with 3D modeling software and how to approach creating 3D models.

 

Online video lectures will be available Monday, November 9 prior to class start.

Software required: 3DS Max and Adobe Photoshop

Elko In-Person Class for 18 and Older

No Class Nov. 28

No class on 11/26 and 11/27.

Ready for a different type of night out? Join us for a fun session of wheel throwing designed for beginners. Participants will be instructed in the basics of throwing clay on the potters' wheel, make 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 that is designed for partners and groups, you do not have to share a wheel for this class, you get your own for the session!

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

In this course students will follow the standard 3D pipeline and will create an original, low poly, game ready asset from concept to portfolio. This course is designed for students with an intermediate skill level in 3D modeling and digital painting; foundational knowledge of 3DS Max and Adobe Photoshop is necessary. This course will cover concepting, color theory, 3D modeling, UV unwrapping, hand-painting textures, lighting, and presentation.

 

Online video lectures will be available Monday, January 4 prior to class start.

Software required: 3DS Max, 3DCoat, Adobe Photoshop, Blender, and Marmoset.

Hardware required: Drawing Tablet, Personal Computer for work at home.

Elko In-Person Class for 18 and Older