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To register by phone using a Visa or MasterCard, call 336.734.7023 option 2.
Calligraphy
Learn how to write in style with Calligraphy. In a class designed for beginners, the Italic alphabet is a popular introduction to the art of the broad edged pen. Students will be offered a step-by-step approach to the basic technique, letter forms, word, line and page spacing of this beautiful and graceful calligraphic hand. The Italic alphabet lends itself to a wide variety of applications. The course can also be used as a refresher.
Spring
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4/2019 TO 4/29/2019 | M | South Fork Recreation Center Rm. 100 | 6:00 PM TO 9:00 PM | F. Paige | $65.00 | 126645 | NO |
Crocheting
Learn the basic stitches in crocheting, beginning with a simple project such as a potholder or bring your individual project to get started on your keepsake.
Spring
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16/2019 TO 3/6/2019 | W | South Fork Recreation Center Rm. 100 | 1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM | J. Jester | $65.00 | 126617 | NO |
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/20/2019 TO 5/8/2019 | W | South Fork Recreation Center Rm. 100 | 1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM | J. Jester | $65.00 | 126655 | NO |
Summer
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/22 To 7/17/2019 | W | South Fork Recreation Center Rm | 1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM | J. Jester | $65.00 | 129599 | NO |
Drawing: Basic Techniques
Before you begin your masterpiece in acrylic, oil, or watercolor, spend four Tuesday’s with Ginnie Conaway to learn the fundamentals of drawing. You will learn to draw what you see, not what you think you see. Learn to make your shapes appear three dimensional with the use of shading and values. The class will begin in pencil and you can move to pen work if you wish.
Spring
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/29/2019 TO 2/19/2019 | T | West Campus, Rm. 15 | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM | V. Conaway | $55.00 | 126631 | NO |
Drawing: Basic Techniques Supply List
Summer
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/21 To 6/25/2019 | T | West Campus, Rm. 15 | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM | V. Conaway | $65.00 | 129590 | YES |
Drawing: Basic Techniques Supply List
Drawing in Color
Spring
This class will explore colored-pencil techniques in drawing and discuss color, light and composition. Prior drawing experience is helpful.
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/17/2019 TO 3/7/2019 | TH | Miller Park Recreation Center, Rm. 100 | 9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM | D. Stewart | $65.00 | 126627 | NO |
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/21/2019 TO 5/9/2019 | TH | Miller Park Recreation Center, Rm. 100 | 9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM | D. Stewart | $65.00 | 126659 | NO |
Drawing: Intermediate
Improve your basic drawing skills by learning to use shading and texture to make a flower or figure appear three-dimensional. Learn how to use values and perspective to create a feeling of distance in a landscape or cityscape. Understand what makes a good composition and how to edit your reference photos to get it. You can choose to draw still-life, animals, flowers, figures, or landscapes. We’ll discuss how to take photo references and where to find some of the best on the internet.
Spring
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2019 TO 4/30/2019 | T | West Campus, Rm. 15 | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM | V. Conaway | $55.00 | 126737 | NO |
Drawing: Intermediate Supply List
Drawing: Portraits
Learn the placement of facial features, how to add shading to create believable form, and capture expression. Add color by working in your favorite medium.
Spring
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2019 TO 5/14/2019 | T | West Campus, Rm. 15 | 1:30 PM TO 4:30 PM | V. Conaway | $65.00 | 126673 | YES |
Drawing: Portraits Supply List
Summer
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9/2019 To 8/6/2019 | T | West Campus Rm. 16 | 9:30 AM TO 12:30 PM | V. Conaway | $65.00 | 129460 | YES |
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2019 To 7/29/2019 | M | West Campus Rm. 16 | 1:30 PM TO 4:30 PM | V. Conaway | $65.00 | 129460 | YES |
Drawing: Portraits Supply List
Flower Arranging
Susie Gordon is the instructor and in 2017 received the Arranger of the Year from NC State Florist Association.
Learn to make gorgeous flower arrangements using flowers from your yard, grocery store or a local florist. Learn all the tricks from the professionals to make stunning designs. The cost of flowers is included in the registration fee.
Spring
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12/2019 TO 4/16/2019 | T | South Fork Recreation Center, Rm. 100 | 6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM | S. Gordon | $110.00 | 126653 | NO |
Summer
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/21 To 6/25/2019 | T | South Fork Recreation Center, Rm | 6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM | S. Gordon | $110.00 | 129454 | NO |
Painting: Acrylic
Learn the application, mixing and blending of color and a variety of techniques used in acrylic painting. Learn how to create a composition such as landscapes, seascapes and still life.
Spring
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10/2019 TO 2/28/2019 | TH | West Campus, Rm. 15 | 9:30 AM TO 12:30 PM | V. Conaway | $65.00 | 126613 | YES |
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/28/2019 TO 5/16/2019 | TH | West Campus, Rm. 15 | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM | V. Conaway | $65.00 | 126733 | YES |
Summer
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9/2019 To 8/6/2019 | T | West Campus Rm. 16 | 9:30 AM TO 12:30 PM | V. Conaway | $65.00 | 129460 | YES |
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2019 To 7/29/2019 | M | West Campus Rm. 16 | 1:30 PM TO 4:30 PM | V. Conaway | $65.00 | 129460 | YES |
Drawing: Portraits Supply List
Painting: Oil All Levels
All levels of students from beginners to advanced will meet to explore the proper use of this exciting medium; especially color mixing, application and brush techniques. We will work from photos and nature while studying the styles of the master oil painters.
Spring
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16/2019 TO 3/6/2019 | W | West Campus, Rm. 15 | 9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM | D. Stewart | $65.00 | 126625 | YES |
Painting: Oil All Levels Supply List
Summer
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/22 To 6/26/2019 | W | West Campus Rm. 16 | 9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM | V. Conaway | $79.00 | 129602 | YES |
Painting: Oil All Levels Supply List
Painting: Watercolor
Gain a basic understanding of watercolor painting of still life and landscapes through lecture and accomplishments.
Spring
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11/2019 TO 3/1/2019 | F | West Campus, Rm. 15 | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM | V. Conaway | $65.00 | 126707 | YES |
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/29/2019 TO 5/17/2019 | F | West Campus, Rm. 15 | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM | V. Conaway | $65.00 | 126669 | YES |
Painting: Watercolor Supply List
Summer
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 To 6/28/2019 | F | West Campus, Rm. 15 | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM | V. Conaway | $65.00 | 129607 | NO |
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/19 To 8/9/2019 | F | South Fork Recreation Center | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM | V. Conaway | $65.00 | 129607 | NO |
Painting: Watercolor Supply List
Painting: Water Media
This class allows student to experiment with any water media, including watercolors, acrylics, gouache, and watercolor pencils. Beginners, will receive an introduction into watercolor and acrylics and the difference between them the first day of class. We keep supplies at a minimum, teaching you how to mix paints to create hues rather than buy a tube of another color. Demonstrations will be done in blending colors, what makes a good paint brush and can you use them for all media, and much more!
Spring
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/28/2019 TO 3/25/2019 | M | West Campus, Rm. 15 | 6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM | C. Richards | $65.00 | 126728 | YES |
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8/2019 TO 5/20/2019 | M | West Campus, Rm. 15 | 6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM | C. Richards | $55.00 | 128078 | YES |
Painting: Watermedia Supply List
Picture Framing and Matting
This class for beginners and continuing participants covers each step in the process of matting and framing. You will complete several projects to take home.
Spring
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/18/2019 TO 4/15/2019 | M | West Campus, Rm. 34 | 6:00 PM TO 9:00 PM | J. Golden | $85.00 | 126641 | YES |
Silversmithing
This metalworking course for beginning and continuing participants focuses on fabricating jewelry. Ring design, soldering, bezel construction and stone setting are included. Continuing participants may bring their own projects to complete.
Spring
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16/2019 TO 3/6/2019 | W | West Campus, Rm. 34 | 6:00 PM TO 9:00 PM | L. Rubin | $95.00 | 126618 | YES |
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/20/2019 TO 5/8/2019 | W | West Campus, Rm. 34 | 6:00 PM TO 9:00 PM | L. Rubin | $95.00 | 126730 | YES |
Summer
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 To 7/24/2019 | W | West Campus, Rm. 34 | 6:00 PM TO 9:00 PM | L. Rubin | $75.00 | 129609 | YES |
Stained Glass – All Levels
Beginners explore the qualities of stained glass methods with copper foil or leaded techniques learning fabrication processes of cutting glass, foiling, leading and soldering. Intermediate and advanced participants may explore painting with vitreous paints or fused glass elements as a component to their projects, filigree and/or sandblasting.
Spring
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7/2019 TO 3/28/2019 | TH | West Campus, Rm. 34 | 6:00 PM TO 9:00 PM | B. Pettinati Longinotti | $85.00 | 126716 | YES |
Summer
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 To 7/11/2019 | TH | West Campus, Rm. 34 | 6:00 PM TO 9:00 PM | B. Pettinati Longinotti | $85.00 | 129452 | YES |
Woodworking
First time students will create a footstool using most of the power tools in our carpentry lab (approximately 3 weeks).You will learn about equipment safety, see demonstration of woodworking power machines and enjoy hands on learning. Once your project is complete to your satisfaction, you may work on an individual project. Please bring all supplies to the first class.
Spring
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/19/2019 to 5/7/2019 | TH | Robert L. Strickland Center, Rm. 1297 | 6:00 PM TO 9:00 PM | S. Danner | $85.00 | 126729 | YES |
Summer
| Date | Day | Location | Start To End Time | Instructor | Cost | Course Number | Parking Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/21 To 7/16/2019 | T | Robert L. Strickland Center, Rm. 1297 | 6:00 PM TO 9:00 PM | S. Danner | $85.00 | 129595 | YES |
