Returning students Have you moved, or changed phone numbers or email addresses since your last registration? Before you register, please complete the Continuing Education Student Record Update Form. This is important. The online registration process will not update your information. See the contact information below for additional questions.
Credit card payment is required when registering for Continuing Education classes online. You may use MasterCard, VISA, or American Express. If you prefer to use cash or a check, you may register by mail or in person. View CE Registration Office: Location, Hours, & Payment Options.
Continuing Education Refund Policy
- If a student officially withdraws prior to the first class meeting, the student will receive a 100% refund; Motorcycle Safety excluded.
- If a class is canceled due to insufficient enrollment, a student will receive a 100% refund;
- A 75% refund will be issued (Self-Supporting classes with prefixes CSP and SEF are excluded) if the student officially withdraws prior to or on the 10% point of the scheduled hours of the class.
- No refund will be made after the 10% point of the class.
- The insurance, technology, and supply/lab fees are refundable only if a class is canceled or the student drops before the class begins.
- Refunds are processed on the 1st and 15th of each month.
All students For assistance, please contact the Continuing Education Registration Office.
conedregistration@abtech.edu
- Phone: (828) 398-7903
- Office hours:
- Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Location:
- ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óAsheville main campus
Ferguson Center for Allied Health and Workforce Development (AHWD)
Suite 440, 4th Floor Offices
10 Genevieve Circle
Asheville, NC 28801
- ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óAsheville main campus
View the current Continuing Education Schedule
*** Returning Students Enrolling In Motorcycle Safety Must Complete Update Form ***
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May 14 - Jul 4
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$75
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If you want to increase your financial awareness and gain a marketable skill, this course is for you. You will learn the double-entry bookkeeping, financial transactions, financial reporting, and more. Visit https://www.ed2go.com/abtech/ for more details.
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the in order to be able to access the class materials. Instructions are available at Computer and Online Training webpage. On the first day of classes, ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óContinuing Education Online program coordinators will send a welcome email with important information and deadlines to all students who have signed up in the Ed2go portal. Questions? Contact OnlineCE@abtech.edu.
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May 14 - Jul 4
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$75
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Building upon the skills learned in the Introduction to QuickBooks Online course, you’ll learn how to manage inventory, projects, classes, and locations to better track and report on your business operations. Visit https://www.ed2go.com/abtech/ for more details.
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the in order to be able to access the class materials. Instructions are available at Computer and Online Training webpage. On the first day of classes, ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óContinuing Education Online program coordinators will send a welcome email with important information and deadlines to all students who have signed up in the Ed2go portal. Questions? Contact OnlineCE@abtech.edu.
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May 14 - Jul 4
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$75
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Blogging and Podcasting are great ways to express yourself, but maybe you’re not sure how to start. This course will teach you how to successfully plan and create your very own blog and podcast using hands-on exercises and free web tools. Visit https://www.ed2go.com/abtech/ for more details.
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the in order to be able to access the class materials. Instructions are available at Computer and Online Training webpage. On the first day of classes, ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óContinuing Education Online program coordinators will send a welcome email with important information and deadlines to all students who have signed up in the Ed2go portal. Questions? Contact OnlineCE@abtech.edu.
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Jul 31 - Aug 8
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$137
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This course will prepare the student for the State of NC Electrical Inspection Level I exam. Students should bring the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) books and a calculator.
Instructor: Tine
Meeting times and locations:
07/31/25 - 08/02/25
Thur, Fri, Sat 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
07/31/25 - 08/02/25
Thur, Fri, Sat 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
08/07/25 - 08/08/25
Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
08/07/25 - 08/08/25
Thur, Fri 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Aug 14–23
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$137
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This course is based on the NC International Building Code. It is designed for the education and training of the code enforcement official. Students will need to bring a calculator and the following textbooks: 2018 NC Building Code, 2018 NC Residential Code, and the 2018 Administrative Code and Policies.
Instructor: Graham
Meeting times and locations:
08/14/25 - 08/23/25
Thur, Fri, Sat 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
08/14/25 - 08/23/25
Thur, Fri, Sat 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Oct 2–10
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$137
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This course will prepare the student for the State of NC Electrical Inspection Level II exam given four times a year. Students should bring a copy of the 2020 NEC and a calculator to class.
Instructor: Tine
Meeting times and locations:
10/02/25 - 10/10/25
Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
10/02/25 - 10/10/25
Thur, Fri 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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May 14 - Jul 4
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$89
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This is an online class offered through Ed2Go: Do you have clear financial goals? Are you confident you will be able to retire someday? How can be sure you are making the right investments? Do you know how to change your credit report to reduce your expenses and increase your financial security? Do you know how to keep good financial records? This course will prepare you for a lifetime of worthwhile personal financial planning. The tools you will learn are useful, realistic, and easy to work into your regular routine. They will help you gain control over the financial impact of the choices you make. You will learn to create and use a budget, borrow and invest wisely, make intelligent decisions about insurance, and plan for your financial future. You will develop a retirement savings plan, and you will be better prepared to make large purchases and plan for taxes. You will learn the essentials of household bookkeeping, recordkeeping requirements, and much, much more.
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the in order to be able to access the class materials. Instructions are available at Computer and Online Training webpage. On the first day of classes, ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óContinuing Education Online program coordinators will send a welcome email with important information and deadlines to all students who have signed up in the Ed2go portal. Questions? Contact OnlineCE@abtech.edu.
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May 14 - Jul 4
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$89
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This is an online class offered through Ed2Go: Looking for a good solid class in the basics of stocks, bonds, finance, and investing? Haven’t the slightest clue how to prepare for retirement, pay for college, or even manage your personal finances? Do you wish you could do it all without having to pay a broker or a financial advisor? Well, look no further. The class you need is right here. Stocks, Bonds, and Investing; Oh My! is an enjoyable class that walks you through the fundamentals of investing. The course will not only teach you about the stock markets, 401k plans, and retirement, but it will also address personal financial issues that are often ignored, but absolutely essential, to your success as an investor. Each lesson explains these concepts in detail, so you understand how and why things work in the investment world. Provide yourself with the independence and confidence you will need to make your own investment decisions.
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the in order to be able to access the class materials. Instructions are available at Computer and Online Training webpage. On the first day of classes, ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óContinuing Education Online program coordinators will send a welcome email with important information and deadlines to all students who have signed up in the Ed2go portal. Questions? Contact OnlineCE@abtech.edu.
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May 14 - Jul 4
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$89
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This is an online class offered through Ed2Go: Some of the best works of fiction and nonfiction were crafted in a writer’s workshop. This online course will help you write your own creative piece. Like a true writing workshop, you will learn literary techniques, peer review a classmate’s work, and receive constructive criticism on your work. In addition, you will learn how to move your work from the prewriting stage to editing and final revision. You will also learn how to use literary devices, meaningful dialogue, and imagery in your different drafts. By the end of this online workshop, you will have a thoroughly developed creative writing piece. You might even be ready for publication!
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the in order to be able to access the class materials. Instructions are available at Computer and Online Training webpage. On the first day of classes, ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óContinuing Education Online program coordinators will send a welcome email with important information and deadlines to all students who have signed up in the Ed2go portal. Questions? Contact OnlineCE@abtech.edu.
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May 14 - Jul 4
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$89
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This is an online class offered through Ed2Go: Nursing is a high demand yet competitive field. Nursing school candidates are evaluated on several factors, including their performance on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). This standardized admission test assesses a candidate’s skills in reading, math, science, and English and language usage. The TEAS Prep 1 course will prepare you to sit for the Reading and English and Language Usage portions of the TEAS exam. This hands-on TEAS test preparation course includes focused content, videos, discussion questions, flashcards, test prep tips, and practice test questions. You will learn to identify topic sentences, recognize the different forms of an argument, determine the author’s purpose, evaluate the point of view of a text, and examine conventions of English spelling and vocabulary. You will also identify your learning style and learn useful test-taking strategies to fully prepare for the TEAS test that will help launch your nursing career By course completion, you will be ready to conquer the TEAS Reading and English and Language Usage sections.
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the in order to be able to access the class materials. Instructions are available at Computer and Online Training webpage. On the first day of classes, ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óContinuing Education Online program coordinators will send a welcome email with important information and deadlines to all students who have signed up in the Ed2go portal. Questions? Contact OnlineCE@abtech.edu.
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May 14 - Jul 4
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$89
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This is an online class offered through Ed2Go: In this course you will learn how to develop the skills of a travel writer. You will learn how to translate what is seen, heard, tasted, touched, smelled and felt (intuitively and physically) into publishable articles and books. You will understand the writing styles and methods needed to sell material in today’s competitive market. You will learn about popular styles and types of travel writing that are the friendliest to new writers. Other topics of the workshop include; how to write query letters, how to produce articles, essays and books, trends in types of articles and books, grammar and writing skills refreshers, and marketing information. By the end of the course, you will have the ability to write for the travel market. So pack your sense of adventure, organize your determination and put your keyboard in a comfortable position. If you have a desire to write and yearn to travel, you are a perfect candidate to become a travel writer.
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the in order to be able to access the class materials. Instructions are available at Computer and Online Training webpage. On the first day of classes, ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óContinuing Education Online program coordinators will send a welcome email with important information and deadlines to all students who have signed up in the Ed2go portal. Questions? Contact OnlineCE@abtech.edu.
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May 14 - Jul 4
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$89
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This is an online class offered through Ed2Go: You really can make money with your writing. Whether you want to create your own business, add to your income, supplement your retirement, or boost what you’re earning as a writer, you’ll find the how-to’s here. You’ll learn secrets, methods, and tips to help you generate income with your writing. This class includes all the practical information that so rarely gets taught in writing classes. In most courses and social groups it’s taboo to discuss money, but not here. This course embraces it! Making money is the focus of the lessons. You’ll explore a dozen genres that can help you establish a sometime, part-time, or full-time career as a writer. Along the way, you’ll learn methods to work faster, suffer less rejection, and bring home more bacon. Fulfilling (and lucrative) writing work is waiting for you!
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the in order to be able to access the class materials. Instructions are available at Computer and Online Training webpage. On the first day of classes, ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óContinuing Education Online program coordinators will send a welcome email with important information and deadlines to all students who have signed up in the Ed2go portal. Questions? Contact OnlineCE@abtech.edu.
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Jun 12 - Jul 10
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$79
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You will further explore how to use shading to create the illusion of form, depth, space and light with drawing materials. Improve your confidence and expand your ability to draw shapes and expressive strokes and create visual textures of different objects. Previous drawing experience is required.
Meeting time and location:
06/12/25 - 07/10/25
Thur 2p - 4:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 417
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Jun 12 - Jul 10
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$79
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You will further explore how to use shading to create the illusion of form, depth, space and light with drawing materials. Improve your confidence and expand your ability to draw shapes and expressive strokes and create visual textures of different objects. Previous drawing experience is required.
Meeting time and location:
06/12/25 - 07/10/25
Thur 6p - 8:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 416
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Jun 10 - Jul 8
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$79
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This next level oil painting class is designed for those who are eager to refine their skills and deepen their artistic expression. You will further develop your painting skills through direct and indirect methods while exploring your emotional connection to what you are making and why. Bring brushes, gesso and a canvas size of your choice to the first class.
Meeting time and location:
06/10/25 - 07/08/25
Tue 6p - 8:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 416
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Jun 10 - Jul 8
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$79
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Are you looking to broaden your painting skills in a studio-style class while developing your own personal style? This class is a great place to develop your point of view with other painters using the medium of your choice. Working from photographs or still-life, you will be given one-on-one critiques each week. Bring painting supplies to the first class. This class is best suited to those who have had at least a beginner’s course or some previous experience in any painting medium. To respect students with sensitivities, use Gamsol odorless mineral spirits.
Meeting time and location:
06/10/25 - 07/08/25
Tue 2p - 4:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 416
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Jun 17 - Jul 15
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$79
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This class is all about the image. Photography is art and practice of creating images by recording light. Bring any kind of camera; DSLR, Mirrorless, SmartPhone, or Point and Shoot. We will explore styling, light and how to get the best image out of your camera. Discover and learn from professional photographer, John Grover how to make art with your camera. This class is all about the picture. If you bring a DSLR or Mirrorless camera to class, you should have a working knowledge of that camera. Instruction on how to operate your DSLR or Mirrorless camera is covered in the beginning class.
Meeting times and locations:
06/17/25 - 06/24/25
Tue 6p - 8p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 432
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
07/08/25 - 07/15/25
Tue 6p - 8p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 432
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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May 27 - Jul 1
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$171
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This class is designed for beginning students and will introduct the basic techniques involved in throwing on the potter’s wheel through class demonstrations and hands-on experience. All students will begin with simple forms to learn the basic skills of centering, pulling, and trimming. Glazing and firing procedures will also be covered. Bring a towel, apron and a small notebook to the first class. Wear suitable clothes for working with clay. Beginning students only! The $15 tool kit fee is payable at the first class, cash or check. The course fee includes one bag of clay, glazes, and firing.
Meeting time and location:
05/27/25 - 07/01/25
Tue 9a - 11:30a
Poplar, Room 108
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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May 28 - Jul 2
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$171
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This class is designed for beginning students and will introduct the basic techniques involved in throwing on the potter’s wheel through class demonstrations and hands-on experience. All students will begin with simple forms to learn the basic skills of centering, pulling, and trimming. Glazing and firing procedures will also be covered. Bring a towel, apron and a small notebook to the first class. Wear suitable clothes for working with clay. Beginning students only! The $15 tool kit fee is payable at the first class, cash or check. The course fee includes one bag of clay, glazes, and firing.
Meeting time and location:
05/28/25 - 07/02/25
Wed 9a - 11:30a
Poplar, Room 108
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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May 28 - Jul 2
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$171
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This class is designed for beginning students and will introduct the basic techniques involved in throwing on the potter’s wheel through class demonstrations and hands-on experience. All students will begin with simple forms to learn the basic skills of centering, pulling, and trimming. Glazing and firing procedures will also be covered. Bring a towel, apron and a small notebook to the first class. Wear suitable clothes for working with clay. Beginning students only! The $15 tool kit fee is payable at the first class, cash or check. The course fee includes one bag of clay, glazes, and firing.
Meeting time and location:
05/28/25 - 07/02/25
Wed 6p - 8:30p
Poplar, Room 108
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Jul 22 - Aug 26
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$171
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This class is designed for beginning students and will introduct the basic techniques involved in throwing on the potter’s wheel through class demonstrations and hands-on experience. All students will begin with simple forms to learn the basic skills of centering, pulling, and trimming. Glazing and firing procedures will also be covered. Bring a towel, apron and a small notebook to the first class. Wear suitable clothes for working with clay. Beginning students only! The $15 tool kit fee is payable at the first class, cash or check. The course fee includes one bag of clay, glazes, and firing.
Meeting time and location:
07/22/25 - 08/26/25
Tue 9a - 11:30a
Poplar, Room 108
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Jul 23 - Aug 27
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$171
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This class is designed for beginning students and will introduct the basic techniques involved in throwing on the potter’s wheel through class demonstrations and hands-on experience. All students will begin with simple forms to learn the basic skills of centering, pulling, and trimming. Glazing and firing procedures will also be covered. Bring a towel, apron and a small notebook to the first class. Wear suitable clothes for working with clay. Beginning students only! The $15 tool kit fee is payable at the first class, cash or check. The course fee includes one bag of clay, glazes, and firing.
Meeting time and location:
07/23/25 - 08/27/25
Wed 9a - 11:30a
Poplar, Room 108
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Jun 13 - Jul 18
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$79
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In this Beginning II Watercolor class, you will explore intermediate techniques that will inspire creativity and foster artistic expression. Focus will be on helping you to refine your brushwork, enhance your color mixing skills, and introduce you to various styles and approaches that will help you develop a unique voice in your artwork. Through demonstrations and hands-on practice, you will explore how to create depth, texture, and luminosity in your paintings. Bring your watercolor paints, brushes and supplies to the first class.
Meeting times and locations:
06/13/25 - 06/27/25
Fri 9:30a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 416
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
07/11/25 - 07/18/25
Fri 9:30a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 416
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Apr 30 - Jun 4
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$87
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Explore the world of stained glass with veteran stained glass artists who will teach you how to cut glass, work with copper foil, the proper way to solder and pattern design. You will be introduced to tools of the trade, safety procedures and protocol as well as most of the materials including various types of glass. When you complete the class you will have several finished projects to show, as well as a mastery of the basic skills used in the craft of stained glass. We welcome all beginners from those with no experience to very elementary knowledge. Tools and supplies will cost $150-$180. A supply list will be given the first night. No supplies needed the first night.
Meeting time and location:
04/30/25 - 06/04/25
Wed 6p - 8:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 417
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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