Art and Design   

We will spend the first day creating unique artwork, then we will animate the art using robotics skills to bring it to life. Using Microsoft Microbits and Hummingbird robotics kits, we will use coding and circuitry to make parts of our artwork swing, rock, light up, or spin. Students will learn to use LEDs, servos, and sensors in their 3-D artwork. Students will create a video to remember this experience.

Elko in-person class for ages 10-13.

This is an 12X24 painting. Learn the painting techniques used by Bob Ross. This is done using wet on wet oil, with various brushes, brush strokes, and a palette knife to create a beautiful painting like Bob Ross. All supplies needed to complete your painting are included. Elko In-Person Class

Participants will receive guidance to create projects they choose from the following options: Full Dress, Corset Belt, Tunic, Hooded Cape or Money Pouch. Students will provide their own fabric; instructor will provide a list of materials with the quantity of fabric needed for each project in advance. Bring personal machine or contact instructor for a machine to be provided. All skill levels welcome!

Elko in-person camp for ages 12 and up. (Ages 8 - 11 may enroll with an enrolled parent or guardian over 18).

Prepare to start developing your own games. This course provides the fundamentals of game development, tools and techniques for better game design decisions, and ways to position your games for success.

For details, including registration info: How to Get Started in Game Development.

In this class students will learn to create fun and whimsical bird beads using lampworking techniques. Lampworking is an age old process of heating and manipulating glass rods using the flame of a bench torch. Using these glass rods, tweezers, graphite paddles and many other tools, students will create hummingbirds, swans, flamingos and penguin beads. We will also learn to use frit or crushed glass to create cute little frit birds that can be used in jewelry making. Come learn with us as we watch these little birds fly free from the glass.

Elko in-person class for ages 14 and up.

Ages 14 - 17 must attend class with a parent/guardian.

Lunch break from 1-2.

Join instructor Mica Johnson in making peekaboo pearl earrings. Learn how to pattern metal with a rolling mill and hammer, cut out your desired shape with a jewelers saw, learn how to wire wrap and dangle a pearl or bead in the negative space in the metal. You will learn how to make your own ear-wires in a couple of different styles. The class fee will allow you to make at least 2 pairs of earrings. More materials will be available for purchase during the class.

Elko In-person class.

Class Schedule: Friday 5-7PM, Saturday 1-5PM

Join instructor Mica Johnson in making tiny embellished plant presses. We will be fashioning these small presses entirely by hand out of brass and copper, soldering hydraulic formed shot plate embellishments along with small cabochons and gems that have been bezel set by you. These tiny plant presses will be small enough to be worn as a pendant or a brooch and we will explore those hanging options in class. This class is an advanced class.

Elko In-person class

No class on June 17 and 24th.

Create custom outfits for California Trail Days, happening June 7th & 8th. Participants will have a choice to create multiple 1850's style outerwear projects including: Skirt, Blouse, Basic Dress, Apron, Bonnet, Trousers, Shirt, Trapper Outfit. Students will provide their own fabric; instructor will provide a list of materials and quantity of fabric needed for each project in advance. Bring personal machine or contact instructor for a machine to be provided.

Elko in-person workshop for ages 12 and up (under 12 may enroll with an enrolled guardian over 18).

Workshop will be held at the California Trail Center (not on the GBC campus). California Trail Interpretive Center 1 Interpretive Center Way; Hunter Exit 292, Elko, Nevada 89801 (775) 738-1849

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 2 items: 1 average size sword or weapon and 1 chest plate or shoulder armor. Enrolled students will receive FREE entry in the The Robin Hood Renaissance Faire costume contest.

Elko in-person class for ages 12 and up (participants ages 9-11 may enroll with an enrolled parent or guardian).

Schedule: Fri: 1-4pm, Sat: 10am-1pm.

Learn how to start your own arts and crafts business from a professional artist. This course helps you discover how to create a business identity, get into the best craft shows, design booths that draw customers, and price your work effectively.

For details, including registration info: Start Your Own Arts & Crafts Business.