Discover Your Creative Side
Discover affordable, hands-on art classes at GateWay Community College. Whether you're interested in ceramics, drawing, textiles, or two-dimensional design, our programs cater to both beginners and seasoned artists. Benefit from flexible in-person and hybrid class options, with materials included in course fees. Experience top-tier instruction in our state-of-the-art studios, all at a fraction of the cost compared to private institutions. Join our vibrant community of artists and start your creative journey today.
Enrollment for the Fall 2025 semester is now open! View our course options and steps to enroll below.
Why Choose GateWay
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Hands On Learning
Get your hands dirty with real-world practice! Our classes provide the studio time you need to create your pieces.
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For Fun or Credit
Whether for fun or college credit, our ceramics classes offer the perfect space to spark your creativity.
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Flexible Classes
Learn your way with in-person or hybrid classes that combine campus and online learning.
Upcoming Classes
The cost of tuition is based on the number of credits per course. For details and to learn more about tuition rates, click here.
ART111: Drawing I
Fundamental principles of drawing. Emphasis on composition and facility in objective and expressive representation, using variety of drawing media. Prerequisites: None.
ART112: Two-Dimensional Design
Study of fundamental elements and principles of two-dimensional design. Prerequisites: None.
ART122: Drawing and Composition II
Emphasis on composition and exploration of drawing media. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART111.
ART161: Ceramics I
Introduction to ceramic materials and techniques of hand construction, decorating, glazing and throwing on potters' wheel. Prerequisites: None.
ART162: Ceramics II – 3 credits
Major emphasis on wheel throwing, glaze making and decorating techniques. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART161.
ART277: Textiles I
Introduction to exploration of textile media. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART112 or permission of Instructor.
How to Enroll
- If you are planning on pursuing a degree or certificate, please explore the options available to you. Not all degrees and certificates are offered at every college.
- Complete the admissions application. If you have applied in the past or taken classes at any MCCCD school, please use the Returning Student Application. When filling out the application, select the degree or certificate you plan to pursue. If you are not pursuing a certificate or degree and simply taking classes, you will only need to select your college of choice.
- Set up your Duo two-factor authentication account.
- Provide proof of identification during the online application process. If you are unable to provide your ID via the admissions application, you can also submit it here once you have submitted your application.
- Submit your official transcripts for any previous college coursework to the Admissions, Records, and Registration Office.
- If you will be paying for college using Federal Financial Aid, we can help you start the process.
After you successfully get admitted, you may have additional tasks to complete. To view your tasks, log in to your Student Center.
If you are new to college, you may need to complete tasks in your Student Center such as determine course placement or attend New Student Orientation and seek initial academic advising.
If you know the classes you need to take, then do the following:
- Use Find a Class to search for your classes and select “Open Classes Only.”
- Keep track of your courses’ section numbers for adding classes.
- In your Student Center, click on the Manage Classes tile.
- Use Class Search and Enroll to get registered.
Once you have registered for your classes, you will be able to view your tuition rate classification in the Student Center. The tuition rate is determined by the submission of your ID and other supporting documents. For more information, go to Residency Information.
After you have registered for classes, you need to make payment arrangements.
If you do not pay the balance of your tuition and fees by the due date, you will not be able to register for any additional classes or receive your transcripts. To check the due date of your tuition and fees, go to your Online Student Center.
You can explore ways to make payment arrangements at the Maricopa Paying for College page. Be sure to monitor your Student Center for the current tuition balance.