Practical Skills
Crocheting, Beginning I
This course is an introduction to basic crochet stitches: chain, slip, single, double, half double, and treble. Students will learn shaping of bags, hats, granny squares and flowers. More intricate stitches such as shells, lace and decorative edging will be introduced. Students will learn how to read patterns and stitch diagrams. Please bring a smooth, light-colored worsted weight yarn and a crochet hook, size H or I (4.5 mm to 5.5 mm) to class. Heidi Hansen, Instructor. (20 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $55.00- Thu, Jan 21 - Mar 11, 2:00PM - 4:30PM
- 228 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4162-183
- Thu, Jan 21 - Mar 11, 6:00PM - 8:30PM
- 227 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4162-184
Interior Decorating Basics
Come learn fun decorating techniques that will help you brighten your home. We will explore color, texture, and design through class projects and activities. You will be able to transfer everything you learn into transforming your own home. Brinda Caldwell, Instructor. (18 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $55.00- Mon, Feb 01 - Mar 08, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 218B Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4155-190
Interior Decorating II, Beyond Basics
This new class is a continuation of Beginning Interior Decorating. You will continue to explore color and design principles with a hands-on approach. Learn how to identify your style and create an environment you will love to come home to. (12 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $45.00- Mon, Mar 15 - Apr 12, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 218B Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4164-191
Knitting Basics
Knitting is the perfect way to not only create something of beauty, but to still your mind and body as you do. This class teaches beginning students to knit, purl, read a pattern, incorporate various colored yarns, increase and decrease, and put garments together. Each student will choose to knit a scarf, slippers or a sweater. Size 8 needles and a ball of worsted weight 4-ply yarn should be brought to the first class. (24 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $55.00- Mon, Jan 25 - Mar 15, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
- 228 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4157-193
- Tue, Jan 26 - Mar 16, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 228 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4157-194
Landscaping for the Homeowner
Do it yourself and save money! Beautiful landscaping can increase the value of your property and add to the enjoyment of your home. (15 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $55.00- Mon, Mar 08 - Apr 19, 6:00PM - 8:30PM
- 218A Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4168-196
Make Your Own Fashion T-Shirts!
Learn ways to personalize your clothing using stencils, fabric paint, and embroidery techniques. You will discover exciting ways to cut basic tees creating new fashionable styles. Bring old t-shirts, hoodies, and any other fabric items you would like to repair or embellish. Also bring acrylic paint, scissors, brushes, and needle and thread. Embroidery thread/hoops/needles optional. (4.5 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $45.00- Sat, Feb 20, 10:00AM - 3:00PM
- 223 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4354-014
Natural Skin Care
Come to this new class and learn to make your own natural skin care products such as: bath salts, body butters, lip balms, bath fizzies, herbal mists, bath oils, and lotions. This is a hands-on course where you will prepare herbs for home spa products. Debra Maslowski, Instructor. (8 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $45.00- Wed, Mar 24 - Apr 14, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
- 100 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4352-210
Picture Framing and Matting, Beginning
Do your own framing for less than half the price you'd have to pay a professional! Learn how to cut mats, assemble frames and create custom-designed pieces that will enhance a variety of projects. Students will mat and frame two to five pieces of their choice. All the framing equipment is supplied, but students must purchase mat board, glass and frames. A supply list will be provided at the first class. Cost includes an insurance fee of $1.25. Peggy Hester, Instructor. (24 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $56.25- Thu, Jan 21 - Mar 11, 9:30AM - 12:30PM
- 218B Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4170-199
- Thu, Jan 21 - Mar 11, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 218B Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4170-200
Quilting, Beginning
Quilting, an old-time Southern tradition, is recapturing its vibrancy as an art form across the country. Learn the basics of quilting including color and design, cutting with rotary equipment, matching points and putting it all together. Complete most of a small sampler quilt over the duration of the class. Sara Hill, Instructor. (20 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $55.00- Mon, Jan 25 - Mar 15, 1:00PM - 3:30PM
- 210 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4171-202
- Mon, Jan 25 - Mar 15, 6:30PM - 9:00PM
- 210 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4171-203
Quilting, Intermediate
Create your own quilt! Instruction will include advanced techniques such as foundation piecing, sewing curves and beginning applique. Color and design will also be explored in more detail. You will make either a sampler or small quilt incorporating one of the designs. A list of supplies will be provided at the first class. Enrolling students should have completed the beginning quilting class or have considerable experience in sewing. Sara Hill, Instructor. (20 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $55.00- Wed, Jan 27 - Mar 17, 6:30PM - 9:00PM
- 210 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4173-205
Quilting: Finishing Up
This class is designed to help quilters complete their quilts. We will cover such subjects as adding borders, machine quilting and binding. You may bring unfinished pieces to complete. All skill levels are welcome. There will be time for individual help as well as lots of sewing. (6 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $45.00- Sat, Feb 06, 9:00AM - 3:30PM
- 210 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4172-204
Secrets for Planning Amazing Events
Do you have an eye for detail? Do you like to plan parties and events? If so, this is the course for you. This event planning course will take you through the many facets of special event production, including friend-raisers, fundraisers, galas and weddings. You will learn how to create proposals, devise and maintain a budget, select venues, negotiate contracts, utilize trade resources, and develop an understanding of the role of social media/ marketing in creating awareness and a "buzz" with prospective attendees and guests. "Greening" practices including local, sustainable event resources will also be included. This class combines hands-on experiences and discussion yielding visually exciting events! (6 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $75.00- Tue, Jan 26 - Feb 09, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
- 250 Fernihurst, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4319-120
Sewing, Beginning
If you've always wanted to learn to sew but were afraid you didn't even know enough to get the machine threaded, then this is the class for you. Along with other beginners, you'll be instructed on how to use a sewing machine, understand basic sewing terminology, and be able to read a pattern guide. Go on to learn techniques in zipper insertion and fitting, as well as tips on how to select the best fabric for a particular clothing project. During the class, you'll complete several simple sewing projects. Sewing machines provided. (24 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $55.00- Tue, Jan 26 - Mar 23, 9:30AM - 12:30PM
- 210 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4181-211
- Tue, Jan 26 - Mar 23, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 210 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4181-212
Sewing, Intermediate
Come explore great sewing techniques with veteran seamstress, Elaine Zinn. You will improve your skills in new garment construction, learn how to alter a pattern, create clothing that fits like it was professionally made, and learn valuable "tricks of the trade." Projects will be pants, lined garments, or dresses. Must have exceptional sewing skills or successfully completed a beginning sewing class. Basic sewing supplies needed. (24 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $55.00- Thu, Jan 21 - Mar 11, 9:30AM - 12:30PM
- 210 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4182-213
- Thu, Jan 21 - Mar 11, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 210 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4182-215
Sewing, Pattern Fitting
Do you have problems with patterns fitting your body? In this new class you will learn how to measure pattern pieces to fit you perfectly, cut a new pattern from muslin fabric, and sculpt it to your body, keeping pattern design in mind. Good sewing skills required. Susan Stowell, Instructor. (24 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $55.00- Wed, Jan 27 - Mar 17, 9:30AM - 12:30PM
- 210 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4165-216
Soap making: Naturally Clean
Come to this new class and learn the process for cold soapmaking. You will experience and learn the mixing process, choosing oils and herbs to add, molding, curing, and packaging. After learning the basics, you will make your own soap adding oils and herbs of your choice. A list of supplies, costing approximately $30 to $40, will be provided at the first class. (8 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $45.00- Wed, Jan 27 - Feb 17, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
- 100 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4160-208
- Wed, Feb 24 - Mar 17, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
- 100 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4160-209
Upholstery, Beginning (4 Week Class)
Do you have an old chair around the house in need of a face lift? Bring it to class and learn how to restore it to a beautiful piece of furniture. Cost includes an insurance fee of $1.25. Mike Suder, Instructor. (12 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $60.25- Mon, Nov 23 - Dec 14, 2009, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- Ivy Basement, Asheville Campus Course #:CSP-4185-917
- Tue, Nov 24 - Dec 15, 2009, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- Ivy Basement, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4185-918
Upholstery, Beginning
Do you have an old chair around the house in need of a face lift? Bring it to class and learn how to restore it to a beautiful piece of furniture. Cost includes an insurance fee of $1.25. Mike Suder, Instructor. (30 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $89.25- Tue, Jan 26 - Mar 30, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- Ivy Basement, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4185-220
- Mon, Jan 25 - Mar 29, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- Ivy Basement, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4185-218
- Wed, Jan 27 - Mar 31, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- Ivy Basement, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4185-219