Come try something new! From drawing and painting to sewing and dance, we have classes to meet your needs.
Teachers Wanted!
We are always looking for new teachers and ideas for new classes to offer our community. If you are enthusiastic and knowledgeable about a particular subject and would like to teach, please let us hear from you!
Send a brief description of the course, the supplies and materials needed, and the desirable number of hours needed to completely teach the course to contact person listed on this page.
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DON’T SEE IT? Is there something you want to take that you don’t see offered? Let us know! Maybe we can offer your favorite class in the future.
Note: All classes are not offered each semester. Check the Continuing Education schedule for current offerings.
For more information contact:
Community Services Coordinator
Department: Continuing Education
Phone: (252) 246-1233
Email: lshreve@wilsoncc.edu
Office: A102g
Drawing and Painting
Oil and Acrylic Painting
Learn to paint with oil and acrylics and develop a personal style through the use of line and color perspective. Students will provide their supplies. Paint with oil or acrylic while learning the principles and elements of art.
Music and Dance
Tap Dancing for the Young at Heart
A fun and easy tap dance class for older adults. Learn the basic steps and routines that are fun and simple.
General Interest
Calligraphy
Learn to write beautiful invitations, letters, etc., and gain exposure to calligraphy with specific development of the italic and block letter alphabets. Supplies and materials required.
Introduction to Bicycle Repair
Introductory repair class for the most common problems that occur.
Hobbies and Crafts
Creative Floral arranging for Fall
Join us for great floral arranging tips and lots of simple ideas for decorating using silk and fresh stems. Supplies and materials will be discussed at the first class.
Languages
Sign Language: Beginners
Communicate in the language of the hearing impaired using American Sign Language. Learn the alphabet and up-to-date commonly-used signs and phrases, as well as basic sentence structure.
Needlecrafts and Sewing
Basics of Sewing
Are you ready to start sewing? This class is for beginners and those who want ongoing sewing tips with hands-on assistance. If you are totally new, this is the place to begin. Learn to choose patterns and fabric for projects, thread and operate a sewing machine, and use sewing tools/aids. Sewing machines are provided, but feel free to bring your own.
Knitting for Fun 101
A no-stress class for the beginning knitter. Learn the very basic steps and stitches of knitting and have fun doing it. Please bring a skein of yarn and a pair of #7 bamboo or wooden knitting needles.