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Norris Mini Courses

Important Information

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Spring 2026 Information
  • Early registration for Spring begins March 2nd
  • Regular registration for Spring begins March 23rd
  • Register online on the NBO website here
  • Join a class waitlist here
  • Classes are open to everyone 16+
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  • Information is subject to change
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Events

Feb
28
2026
Norris Mini Courses: Winter Mugs Workshop

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive

In this family-friendly workshop, participants will hand-build your own one-of-a-kind mug to use with their favorite winter hot beverage!  We will be using templates to cut slabs of clay that you have added texture to, allowing you to create your own designs.  You will have a choice of four of our favorite wintery glazes for us to finish your mug for you!  Open to ages 12+ and all supplies are provided.

Mar
2
2026
Mini Courses: Early Registration

All day

Join a Mini Course and learn something new! Early registration for our catalog of spring classes begins on March 2nd. Regular registration will start on March 23rd. For more information on course offerings and scheduling, please explore our website.

Mar
2
2026
Norris Mini Courses: Wheel Throwing I - Section A

3:00 PM - 5:30 PM, Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive

Students will be introduced to the basic principles of making functional ceramic art. In this course, students will begin with the process of wheel throwing with detailed instruction on how to throw a cylinder, bowl, and much more. The kinesthetic process of pottery will be explored through developing technical skills on the wheel as well as understanding the function of various forms developed throughout the history of ceramics. Learn how to make functional work that you can use at home as foodware for yourself, friends, or family. This course is for students who have never worked with clay before and is the perfect introduction to wheel throwing.