Art and Design   

We will use glass rods and shape them in the flame of a torch to create unique glass marbles with unique designs of swirls, stripes, pinwheels and reverse twists. After the design is applied to the glass students will use graphite molds to shape the glass into a sphere creating a round marble. These are ancient techniques that have been used for many centuries. The marbles created in this class won't look like the mass produced marbles used in games today. These collectors marbles are one of a kind, each one being unique and something to pass down to future generations. These unique marbles are also fun to give away as gifts.

This class is open to all skill levels, although some lampworking experience is recommended.

Elko in-person class for ages 14 and up.

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

There will be a 1 hour lunch break.

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 a personal sewing machine or contact instructor for a machine to be provided. All skill levels welcome! Enrolled students will receive FREE entry in The Robin Hood Renaissance Faire costume contest.

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

Create your own functional drinking horn using a real bull horn! Students will be able to adorn their custom drinking horn with a leather belt holder so they can wear or display their finished product. (All bull horns will be sealed food safe epoxy).

Elko in-person class for ages 12 and up.

Schedule: 5-8PM on Friday, 10-12:30PM on Saturday.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

This class is for students with some jewelry fabrication experience. We will work on multiple projects including techniques in hand fabrication, metal forming, and cold connections of found objects.

Elko in-person class

No class on Oct. 28th, and Nov. 11th.

Students will be introduced to wearable arts. Objectives will include: finding inspiration, repurposing materials, design and construction of wearable arts piece.

Elko in-person class.

No class on Sept. 1st.

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

In this class students will learn how to create glass beads using Lampworking techniques. Lampworking is an ancient glassblowing process and involves melting rods of colored glass in the flame of a bench torch. The glass is then wound around a stainless steel mandrel to create beads that can be used in jewelry making. Students will learn the fundamental principles used in this process. We will explore different bead shapes and students will learn how to create designs and embellish their beads with thin threads of glass to create dots, lines, pinwheels and feathers. Workshop safety and how to properly use and care for the tools and equipment will also be discussed in this class. This class is for beginning students and no experience is required.

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.

This two-day workshop will cover the basics of hand fabrication techniques for metal jewelry. Students will work in copper, brass, fine and sterling silver to create a pierced mandala pendant with a set stone. Techniques covered: sawing, piercing, filing, tube and wire rivets, making jump rings, use of an oxygen/propane torch for annealing and soldering, bezel setting a semi-precious stone cabochon, patina, finishing and polishing. Suitable for total beginners and/or intermediate students who want a refresher on basic techniques.

Elko in-person class for ages 16 and up.

(This class is also a prerequisite for beginners to be able to enroll in the Fall 2025 semester-long jewelry class and lab.)

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.

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 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.