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:
- A-B Tech Asheville main campus
Ferguson Center for Allied Health and Workforce Development (AHWD)
Suite 440, 4th Floor Offices
10 Genevieve Circle
Asheville, NC 28801
- A-B Tech Asheville main campus
View the current Continuing Education Schedule
*** Returning Students Enrolling In Motorcycle Safety Must Complete Update Form ***
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Aug 25 - Dec 10
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$187
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This course is designed for the instructional areas related to the basic principles and procedures of accounting and bookkeeping. Topics may include 1) general ledger accounts, 2) analyzing and recording accounts receivable and payable transactions, 3) reconciling statements, and 4) preparation and analysis of financial statements.
Meeting time and location:
08/25/25 - 12/10/25
Mon, Wed 2:30p - 6p
Transformation Village, Room 7
45 Rocky Ridge Rd, Asheville NC 28806
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Jun 11 - Aug 1
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$75
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Explore the world of corporate accounting and increase your financial know-how while gaining in-demand skills. This course will provide you with a solid understanding of recording and analyzing plant assets, depreciation, interest, dividends, revenue and other important corporate money matters. Visit https://www.ed2go.com/abtech/ for more details.
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the A-B Tech Ed2go portal 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, A-B Tech Continuing 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 11 - Aug 1
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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 A-B Tech Ed2go portal 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, A-B Tech Continuing 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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Sep 22 - Oct 15
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$177
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This course prepares individuals to assist in the care of animals in a retail setting. Core topics include animal behavior, grooming techniques, handling/restraining of animals, customer service, and recordkeeping.
Instructor: Burr
Meeting time and location:
09/22/25 - 10/15/25
Mon, Wed 1p - 4p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Jun 11 - Aug 1
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$75
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Gain a working knowledge of the computer skills you’ll need to succeed in today’s job market. Visit https://www.ed2go.com/abtech/ for more details.
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the A-B Tech Ed2go portal 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, A-B Tech Continuing 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 11 - Aug 1
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$75
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Become faster and more confident at the keyboard. This course will help you learn how to touch-type the alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys; create, save, and edit word processing documents; and successfully take a timed writing test during a job interview. Visit https://www.ed2go.com/abtech/ for more details.
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the A-B Tech Ed2go portal 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, A-B Tech Continuing 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
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
07/31/25 - 08/02/25
Thur, Fri, Sat 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
08/07/25 - 08/08/25
Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
08/07/25 - 08/08/25
Thur, Fri 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main 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
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
08/14/25 - 08/23/25
Thur, Fri, Sat 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main 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
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
10/02/25 - 10/10/25
Thur, Fri 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Jul 23–25
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$82
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This course is designed to prepare eligible students to sit for the Level II certification examination for a Standards Certificate in Plumbing Inspection. Access to 2018 NC Code Book is required. Found online at: https://www.ncosfm.gov/codes/codes-current-and-pas t
Instructor: Meadows
Meeting times and locations:
07/23/25 - 07/25/25
Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Ramsey, Room 112
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
07/23/25 - 07/25/25
Wed, Thur, Fri 1p - 5p
Ramsey, Room 112
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
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Aug 25–26
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$82
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This course is designed to prepare eligible students to sit for the Level III certification examination for a Standards Certificate in Plumbing Inspection. Access to 2018 NC Code Book is required. Found online at: https://www.ncosfm.gov/codes/codes-current-and-pas t
Instructor: Meadows
Meeting times and locations:
08/25/25 - 08/26/25
Mon, Tue 8a - 12p
Ramsey, Room 114
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
08/25/25 - 08/26/25
Mon, Tue 1p - 5p
Ramsey, Room 114
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
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Jun 11 - Aug 1
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$75
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This course provides students with the hands-on experience and knowledge they need to successfully begin the planning process for projects in need of grant funding. An approach to grantseeking begins with thinking about why the funding is needed and involving the grant applicant’s stakeholders in the planning process. Visit https://www.ed2go.com/abtech/ for more details.
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the A-B Tech Ed2go portal 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, A-B Tech Continuing 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 11 - Aug 1
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$89
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This is an online class offered through Ed2Go: If you have an art or a craft and you dream about starting your own home-based or small business, this is the course for you! You will learn to start your own arts and crafts business from a professional artist. You will learn to create your own unique business identity, and discover what makes marketing in the arts and crafts business different from marketing in most other enterprises and find a sales approach the fits your personality. You will learn how to find and get into the best craft shows, as well as design booths that really draw customers in. You will discover how to price your work effectively so you can set yourself up for success whether you are selling through craft shows, in galleries, online, or even in your own retail store.
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the A-B Tech Ed2go portal 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, A-B Tech Continuing 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 11 - Aug 1
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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 A-B Tech Ed2go portal 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, A-B Tech Continuing 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 11 - Aug 1
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$89
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This is an online class offered through Ed2Go: Do you know the five most common reasons why manuscripts are instantly rejected? If your goal is to become a published freelance writer of fiction or nonfiction for books or magazines, this comprehensive course will help you guide your work directly into the hands of an editor and onto the shelves of your favorite stores. Your success in the writing game will be determined by the amount of credibility publishers attach to you and your work. This course will teach you how to give yourself the kind of credibility you need to succeed. This course will provide you with instant access to critical information most other writers don’t discover for years and will walk you through every step of the publishing process. If you really want to be a writer, this course will give you all the tools you need to get published.
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the A-B Tech Ed2go portal 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, A-B Tech Continuing 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 11 - Aug 1
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$89
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This is an online class offered through Ed2Go: Ask any published writer and you will hear that a good editor is not just helpful, but essential. If you aspire to be an editor, this course will teach you the fundamentals of top-notch editing for both fiction and nonfiction. If you are already working as an editor, you will not only brush up on your skills, but will also learn about recent advances in your chosen profession. If you are a writer, you will learn essential self-editing tools to give your manuscripts the professional look that publishers like to see.
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the A-B Tech Ed2go portal 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, A-B Tech Continuing 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 11 - Aug 1
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$89
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This is an online class offered through Ed2Go: Master the essentials of writing, and become the stellar wordsmith you always wanted to be! In this course, you’ll develop the skills you need to excel at business communications, express yourself clearly online, and take your creative literary talents to a new level. Whether you’re hoping to get a better job, write for a blog, or publish your short story, this course will give you the writing tools you need for success. It’s also a perfect choice if you speak English as a second language. With the knowledge and hands-on practice you gain from this course, you’ll be able to express yourself clearly and persuasively in writing-both in your personal life and in the business world.
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the A-B Tech Ed2go portal 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, A-B Tech Continuing 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 11 - Aug 1
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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 A-B Tech Ed2go portal 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, A-B Tech Continuing 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 11 - Aug 1
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$89
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This is an online class offered through Ed2Go: Nursing school is the first step to becoming a nurse. Admission to nursing school depends on several factors, including your score on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). The TEAS Prep 2 course prepares you for the Math and Science portion of the TEAS exam. In this TEAS exam prep course, you will learn to analyze and solve mathematical and scientific question types that are similar to common TEAS questions. By completion of this TEAS Prep 2 class, you will be fully prepared for the TEAS Mathematics and Science section.
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the A-B Tech Ed2go portal 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, A-B Tech Continuing 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 11 - Aug 1
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$89
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This is an online class offered through Ed2Go: Discover what you need to know to write for children. If you are a beginning writer, this course will help you transform your book idea into a finished product. If you are an already successful writer, this course will help you explore new opportunities and markets for your work. You will explore the changing world of children’s literature and understand the various formats, including picture books, chapter books, middle grade or young adult novels. You will get insights from publishing professionals to gain a better understanding of the needs of today’s market. You will receive valuable tips about creating your manuscript, and even practice writing a query letter to submit to a publisher. By the time you finish this course, you will have all the tools and resources you will need to begin navigation the world of children’s publishing and to continue growing as a writer for children.
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the A-B Tech Ed2go portal 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, A-B Tech Continuing 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 13 2025 - Feb 13 2026
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$2595
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This Medical Interpreter training course prepares you to work in hospitals, medical offices and in any healthcare environment where a Spanish interpreter is needed. In addition, the Medical Interpreter training course prepares you to sit in any of the Medical Interpreting examinations available in the country. This course is language specific for Spanish/English. You will acquire the three interpreting skills - simultaneous, consecutive and sight translation. You will learn the proper transfer of medical terminology into Spanish, divided into the different areas in a hospital and medical specialties. Intensive online interpreting laboratory practices are included in this training course.
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the A-B Tech Ed2go portal 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, A-B Tech Continuing 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
A-B Tech Main 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
A-B Tech Main 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
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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