Continuing Education Online Registration

This Basic Rider Course is certified by the NC Motorcycle Safety Education Program and conducted at a pace that results in successful completion for most novice riders. The course provides actual motorcycle operator training in a controlled, off-street environment. No experience is necessary; however, a good sense of balance is required (you must be able to ride a bicycle). To receive the NC Motorcycle Safety Education Program endorsement card, you must attend one hundred percent of all scheduled course hours and successfully complete the skills evaluation on Sunday afternoon. Required gear for all participants: long pants (no rips or holes), long-sleeve shirts, over-the-ankle boots (no sneakers), full-fingered gloves, eye protection (sunglasses or prescription eyewear is permissible), and a DOT approved helmet. Motorcycles are provided for all students. At the discretion of the instructors, students who are do not complete the riding objectives, are unable to safely operate the motorcycle and become a danger to themselves or others will be dismissed from class for their own protection and the safety of the group. No refunds will be given if you do not complete the course for any reason or if you register and are unable to attend. Space is limited, register early. There is a required 5-hour online e-course that students complete on their own before coming to class. The e-course link will be sent 10-12 days before the class scheduled class. The motorcycle range is located on A-B Tech’s Victoria Road campus on 41 Fernihurst Drive. For information call A-B Tech at (828)398-7817 or 398-7369. Registration fee-$195 includes a $5 comprehensive insurance fee and the online e-course.

This Basic Rider Course is certified by the NC Motorcycle Safety Education Program and conducted at a pace that results in successful completion for most novice riders. The course provides actual motorcycle operator training in a controlled, off-street environment. No experience is necessary; however, a good sense of balance is required (you must be able to ride a bicycle). To receive the NC Motorcycle Safety Education Program endorsement card, you must attend one hundred percent of all scheduled course hours and successfully complete the skills evaluation on Sunday afternoon. Required gear for all participants: long pants (no rips or holes), long-sleeve shirts, over-the-ankle boots (no sneakers), full-fingered gloves, eye protection (sunglasses or prescription eyewear is permissible), and a DOT approved helmet. Motorcycles are provided for all students. At the discretion of the instructors, students who are do not complete the riding objectives, are unable to safely operate the motorcycle and become a danger to themselves or others will be dismissed from class for their own protection and the safety of the group. No refunds will be given if you do not complete the course for any reason or if you register and are unable to attend. Space is limited, register early. There is a required 5-hour online e-course that students complete on their own before coming to class. The e-course link will be sent 10-12 days before the class scheduled class. The motorcycle range is located on A-B Tech’s Victoria Road campus on 41 Fernihurst Drive. For information call A-B Tech at (828)398-7817 or 398-7369. Registration fee-$195 includes a $5 comprehensive insurance fee and the online e-course.

This Basic Rider Course is certified by the NC Motorcycle Safety Education Program and conducted at a pace that results in successful completion for most novice riders. The course provides actual motorcycle operator training in a controlled, off-street environment. No experience is necessary; however, a good sense of balance is required (you must be able to ride a bicycle). To receive the NC Motorcycle Safety Education Program endorsement card, you must attend one hundred percent of all scheduled course hours and successfully complete the skills evaluation on Sunday afternoon. Required gear for all participants: long pants (no rips or holes), long-sleeve shirts, over-the-ankle boots (no sneakers), full-fingered gloves, eye protection (sunglasses or prescription eyewear is permissible), and a DOT approved helmet. Motorcycles are provided for all students. At the discretion of the instructors, students who are do not complete the riding objectives, are unable to safely operate the motorcycle and become a danger to themselves or others will be dismissed from class for their own protection and the safety of the group. No refunds will be given if you do not complete the course for any reason or if you register and are unable to attend. Space is limited, register early. There is a required 5-hour online e-course that students complete on their own before coming to class. The e-course link will be sent 10-12 days before the class scheduled class. The motorcycle range is located on A-B Tech’s Victoria Road campus on 41 Fernihurst Drive. For information call A-B Tech at (828)398-7817 or 398-7369. Registration fee-$195 includes a $5 comprehensive insurance fee and the online e-course.

This Basic Rider Course is certified by the NC Motorcycle Safety Education Program and conducted at a pace that results in successful completion for most novice riders. The course provides actual motorcycle operator training in a controlled, off-street environment. No experience is necessary; however, a good sense of balance is required (you must be able to ride a bicycle). To receive the NC Motorcycle Safety Education Program endorsement card, you must attend one hundred percent of all scheduled course hours and successfully complete the skills evaluation on Sunday afternoon. Required gear for all participants: long pants (no rips or holes), long-sleeve shirts, over-the-ankle boots (no sneakers), full-fingered gloves, eye protection (sunglasses or prescription eyewear is permissible), and a DOT approved helmet. Motorcycles are provided for all students. At the discretion of the instructors, students who are do not complete the riding objectives, are unable to safely operate the motorcycle and become a danger to themselves or others will be dismissed from class for their own protection and the safety of the group. No refunds will be given if you do not complete the course for any reason or if you register and are unable to attend. Space is limited, register early. There is a required 5-hour online e-course that students complete on their own before coming to class. The e-course link will be sent 10-12 days before the class scheduled class. The motorcycle range is located on A-B Tech’s Victoria Road campus on 41 Fernihurst Drive. For information call A-B Tech at (828)398-7817 or 398-7369. Registration fee-$195 includes a $5 comprehensive insurance fee and the online e-course.

Whether you’re a home hobbyist or an aspiring baker, cake artist Waynette Scruggs’ eye for smart design will inspire you to make cakes that look as good as they taste. With nothing fancier than a pastry bag and a set of piping tips you will create elegant details that will accent your cakes to polished masterpieces. One night will be dedicated to tiered cake construction; perfect for wedding cakes. Discover how to pipe refined designs for any special occasion cake that calls for elegance or whimsy. Supplies will cost approximately $40-$50. A supply list will be given at the first class.

This course is designed for beginners with minimal oil painting experience. You will discover the basics of handling oil paints with brushes and palette knives. Both direct and indirect painting techniques will be explored. You will be introduced to color theory, value, layering, and blending. The goal is to give you the basic tools and ideas necessary to begin your own painting practice. Bring to the first class a few brushes, an 11" x 14" canvas board, Gamsol, a small jar with lid, and ultramarine blue and titanium white paint as well as a small palette knife, wooden or glass palette.

For centuries our ancestors used natural remedies to relieve pain and improve physical and mental states through the use of herbal seeds, bark, roots, flowers and foliage. Directly involve yourself in the healing process by making your own herbal remedies. Explore choosing herbs, making salves, poultices, infusions and stocking your herbal medicine cabinet.

For centuries our ancestors used natural remedies to relieve pain and improve physical and mental states through the use of herbal seeds, bark, roots, flowers and foliage. Directly involve yourself in the healing process by making your own herbal remedies. Explore choosing herbs, making salves, poultices, infusions and stocking your herbal medicine cabinet.

Discover how to paint human portraits and faces with ease and confidence. You will explore head and face proportions, and facial expressions while capturing likeness and individual characteristics. Discover how light and shadow affect expressions and create depth. Capturing a person’s face is art that tells a person’s story. This class is designed for those with painting experience and have knowledge of proportion, perspective and color theory. Come expecting to create beautifully interesting portraits. Bring several photos or pictures of faces along with your acrylic paints, brushes, and an 11" x 14" canvas or canvas paper.

This intermediate wheel-throwing class will focus on pitchers, the spouts and handles that make them truly functional. You will explore these difficult and compelling pouring pots while discussing what makes a good spout pour. You will make a variety of pitcher forms and view pitchers from around the world. Throwing experience required.

Capture exciting photos wherever you are and with whatever you have in your pocket. The best part of smartphone photography is how easy it is to share your creations with the world. Gain an understanding of creative design elements including light direction and quality, subject-to-camera distance, framing, point-of-view and explore how to edit digital images to improve or creatively enhance technical and design qualities. You will be amazed at the quality of the serene landscapes, stunning portraits and amazing close-ups you will create. Bring your smartphone and/or tablet to first class. The instructor will demonstrate techniques compatible with Android and iOS (Apple) devices; class demos will be made on iOS phone and tablet.

This is an excellent way to be introduced to a variety of artistic processes, or to develop your painting practice. You will apply basic collage techniques with acrylic paint, glazes, pastes and mediums to produce fascinating works of art. Bring a small bottle of Elmer’s glue, brushes, acrylic paints and assorted papers such as old giftwrap, map and sheet music. Also bring an 8" x 10" canvas panel to the first class. The instructor will provide a complete materials list at the first class.

This is an excellent way to be introduced to a variety of artistic processes, or to develop your painting practice. You will apply basic collage techniques with acrylic paint, glazes, pastes and mediums to produce fascinating works of art. Bring a small bottle of Elmer’s glue, brushes, acrylic paints and assorted papers such as old giftwrap, map and sheet music. Also bring an 8" x 10" canvas panel to the first class. The instructor will provide a complete materials list at the first class.

Create harmonious landscapes in acrylic paint exploring dynamic color-mixing and confident brushwork. You will discover ways to develop a painting and expressively depict trees, skies, clouds, rivers, land and shadow. Bring the usual paint supplies (brushes/paints), canvas or canvas boards. As well as photographs of any panoramic landscape subject to the first class. This is a follow-up class to Beginning Acrylics.

Have you taken a few beginning clay classes and want to understand pottery studio processes and are ready for a little more beyond beginning techniques? In this class you will still be working on the basics but you will also broaden your knowledge of pottery forms and glazes. This is a throwing based, curriculum driven course so be ready to learn a lot and have a lot of fun. Please bring tools, towels, and a sketchbook for taking notes. The fee includes one bag of clay, glazes and firing.

Have you taken a few beginning clay classes and want to understand pottery studio processes and are ready for a little more beyond beginning techniques? In this class you will still be working on the basics but you will also broaden your knowledge of pottery forms and glazes. This is a throwing based, curriculum driven course so be ready to learn a lot and have a lot of fun. Please bring tools, towels, and a sketchbook for taking notes. The fee includes one bag of clay, glazes and firing.

This course is designed for anyone who is interested in entering the fascinating world of bees, pollination and the incredible creature we know as the European honeybee. In this four week course you will explore the first year in the life of a beekeeper, the super organism of the honeybee and other items that are vital for beginners to know in order to be successful in apiary management. The instructor is an NCSBA Certified Master Beekeeper.

If you have little to no experience with a sewing machine, this class is for you. You will explore the workings and parts of a sewing machine while completing simple projects such as a small bag, apron, etc. This class will help you gain confidence with a sewing machine while completing fun projects. You may bring your sewing machine (with the manual) to the first class or use one of the classroom machines. Supplies will be discussed at the 1st class. Leigh Anne Hilbert, Instructor

If you have little to no experience with a sewing machine, this class is for you. You will explore the workings and parts of a sewing machine while completing simple projects such as a small bag, apron, etc. This class will help you gain confidence with a sewing machine while completing fun projects. You may bring your sewing machine (with the manual) to the first class or use one of the classroom machines. Supplies will be discussed at the 1st class. Leigh Anne Hilbert, Instructor

This course is a review of the concepts presented in Beginning Spanish I, II, and III - with a focus on conversation. Knowledge of nouns and articles, numbers, subject pronouns, adjectives, and present tense and basic preterit (past tense) verb conjugation required. Textbook: Spanish Now! Ninth Edition.

This is a class for absolute beginners, or those who have been to a salsa class and found that it moved too quickly and they could not keep up. You will explore how to invite a partner to dance and basic salsa etiquette, including what to wear and what shoes work best. You will master the basic salsa steps and understand how to put these together into simple combos. These elements can be put together to dance to any salsa song. Come have fun and join the salsa community. This is a partner dance. Enroll and register with a partner to enjoy a night of dancing. The registration fee covers one participant.

This is a class for absolute beginners, or those who have been to a salsa class and found that it moved too quickly and they could not keep up. You will explore how to invite a partner to dance and basic salsa etiquette, including what to wear and what shoes work best. You will master the basic salsa steps and understand how to put these together into simple combos. These elements can be put together to dance to any salsa song. Come have fun and join the salsa community. This is a partner dance. Enroll and register with a partner to enjoy a night of dancing. The registration fee covers one participant.

This creative-writing course will provide the opportunity for you to explore different forms of writing such as short fiction, memoir, and poetry. Get your feelings and ideas down on the page and learn what shape and style of literary endeavor suits you best. Strategies to avoid writer’s block and new ways to uncover ideas for writing will be presented.

Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual’s cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.