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Continuing Education Online Registration

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

View the current Continuing Education Schedule

 

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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
Meeting time and location:
09/11/25 - 10/09/25
Thur 2p - 4:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 423
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Sewing, for Complete Beginners ‌‌
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
Meeting time and location:
09/11/25 - 10/09/25
Thur 6p - 8:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 423
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Sewing, for Complete Beginners ‌‌
This class is structured for students who have taken at least two beginning wheel classes. You will explore more advanced techniques and projects while perfecting your throwing skills. You will continue to have weekly demonstrations of each week’s project. Bring a towel, apron and a small notebook to the first class. Wear suitable clothes for working with clay. The fee includes one bag of clay, glazes, and firing.
Meeting times and locations:
10/29/25 - 11/19/25
Wed 6p - 8:30p
Poplar, Room 104
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
12/03/25 - 12/10/25
Wed 6p - 8:30p
Poplar, Room 104
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Pottery - Advanced Beginner's Wheel ‌‌
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.
Meeting time and location:
09/03/25 - 10/08/25
Wed 6p - 7p
Ivy, Room 205
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Salsa, Slowly ‌‌
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.
Meeting time and location:
10/15/25 - 11/19/25
Wed 6p - 7p
Ivy, Room 205
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Salsa, Slowly ‌‌
This intermediate wheel-based class will focus on the cup form in all its lovely styles: goblets and other cup varieties we come up with as a group! Get a handle on this delightful and intimate pottery form. Stop avoiding handles! Learn to pull them in a supportive atmosphere. Intermediate wheel experience is required. You must be able to center two pounds of clay. The fee includes one bag of clay, glazes and firing.
Meeting times and locations:
11/06/25 - 11/20/25
Thur 6p - 9p
Poplar, Room 104
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
12/04/25 - 12/11/25
Thur 6p - 9p
Poplar, Room 104
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Pottery - Intermediate Cups of All Kinds ‌‌
Handbuild (sculpt) beautiful one-of-a-kind luminaries and candle holders using various handbuilding techniques like coil and slab building and even carving and cutout patterns. You will explore with texture and glazes to create unique, personalized pieces. An optional $15 toolkit is available for purchase the first day of class, cash or check. The fee includes one 25 lb. bag of clay, glazes, and firing. Wear appropriate clothes and bring a towel the first day.
Meeting time and location:
09/16/25 - 10/21/25
Tue 2p - 4:30p
Poplar, Room 108
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Pottery - Handbuilding, Let There Be Light ‌‌
Handbuild (sculpt) beautiful one-of-a-kind luminaries and candle holders using various handbuilding techniques like coil and slab building and even carving and cutout patterns. You will explore with texture and glazes to create unique, personalized pieces. An optional $15 toolkit is available for purchase the first day of class, cash or check. The fee includes one 25 lb. bag of clay, glazes, and firing. Wear appropriate clothes and bring a towel the first day.
Meeting time and location:
09/16/25 - 10/21/25
Tue 6p - 8:30p
Poplar, Room 108
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Pottery - Handbuilding, Let There Be Light ‌‌
Handbuild (sculpt) beautiful one-of-a-kind luminaries and candle holders using various handbuilding techniques like coil and slab building and even carving and cutout patterns. You will explore with texture and glazes to create unique, personalized pieces. An optional $15 toolkit is available for purchase the first day of class, cash or check. The fee includes one 25 lb. bag of clay, glazes, and firing. Wear appropriate clothes and bring a towel the first day.
Meeting time and location:
09/19/25 - 10/24/25
Fri 9:30a - 12p
Poplar, Room 108
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Pottery - Handbuilding, Let There Be Light ‌‌
You will hand-build multiple styles of mugs that are comfortable to use as well as some with a holiday focus. Discover how to pull and attach handles and explore some important design techniques that go into making one-of-a kind mugs. The fee includes one bag of clay, glazes, and firing. Incorporate your own techniques that will enhance the class and take some liberty with your creations. The fee includes one bag of clay, glazes, and firing.
Meeting time and location:
11/04/25 - 12/09/25
Tue 2p - 4:30p
Poplar, Room 108
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Pottery - Handbuilding Mugs, Mugs, Mugs ‌‌
You will hand-build multiple styles of mugs that are comfortable to use as well as some with a holiday focus. Discover how to pull and attach handles and explore some important design techniques that go into making one-of-a kind mugs. The fee includes one bag of clay, glazes, and firing. Incorporate your own techniques that will enhance the class and take some liberty with your creations. The fee includes one bag of clay, glazes, and firing.
Meeting time and location:
11/04/25 - 12/09/25
Tue 6p - 8:30p
Poplar, Room 108
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Pottery - Handbuilding Mugs, Mugs, Mugs ‌‌
You will hand-build multiple styles of mugs that are comfortable to use as well as some with a holiday focus. Discover how to pull and attach handles and explore some important design techniques that go into making one-of-a kind mugs. The fee includes one bag of clay, glazes, and firing. Incorporate your own techniques that will enhance the class and take some liberty with your creations. The fee includes one bag of clay, glazes, and firing.
Meeting times and locations:
11/07/25 - 11/21/25
Fri 10a - 1p
Poplar, Room 108
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
12/05/25 - 12/12/25
Fri 10a - 1p
Poplar, Room 108
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Pottery - Handbuilding Mugs, Mugs, Mugs ‌‌
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.
Meeting time and location:
09/23/25 - 10/14/25
Tue 6p - 8p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 426
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Creative Writing, I ‌‌
This four-week introduction to essential computer skills is designed for anyone with little to no experience. You will explore how to operate a PC computer (no Macs) and navigate the internet in ways that can enrich your life. Discover how to avoid scams and to protect yourself and your computer from unwanted viruses. You will gain confidence in navigating your PC as well as your mobile device, searching the internet for information, how to use email, creating and saving documents, and more.
Meeting time and location:
10/21/25 - 11/11/25
Tue 2p - 4p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 438
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Computer Basics: Explore Your PC ‌‌
This informative 4-hour course can be taken to increase your safe driving techniques, satisfy court or attorney ordered classes and requirements for states that mandate four hours in a defensive driving course.
Meeting time:
Sat 09/13/25 9a - 1p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 432
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Defensive Driving (DDC-4) ‌‌
This interactive 8-hour course focuses on making choices about driving and can be taken to satisfy court or attorney ordered eight-hour classes and requirements for states that mandate more than four hours in a defensive driving course.
Meeting times and locations:
Sat 09/06/25 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 432
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 09/06/25 12:30p - 3:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 432
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Defensive Driving (ADD-8) ‌‌
Unlock the full potential of your digital and mirrorless camera in this comprehensive photography class. Get to know the features and settings of digital and/or mirrorless cameras, including ISO, aperture, and shutter speed. Learn the principles of composition and how to use natural and artificial light to enhance your photos. Whether you’re a beginner looking to understand the basics or an enthusiast aiming to refine your skills, this course offers something for everyone. Join us and transform your photography skills, capturing stunning images with confidence and creativity! Bring your camera and manual to the first class.
Meeting times and locations:
Tue 09/16/25 6p - 8p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 432
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
10/07/25 - 10/28/25
Tue 6p - 8p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 432
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Beginning Digital & Mirrorless Photography: Mastering Modern Techniques ‌‌
Unlock the full potential of your digital and mirrorless camera in this comprehensive photography class. Get to know the features and settings of digital and/or mirrorless cameras, including ISO, aperture, and shutter speed. Learn the principles of composition and how to use natural and artificial light to enhance your photos. Whether you’re a beginner looking to understand the basics or an enthusiast aiming to refine your skills, this course offers something for everyone. Join us and transform your photography skills, capturing stunning images with confidence and creativity! Bring your camera and manual to the first class.
Meeting times and locations:
Fri 09/19/25 10a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 432
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
10/03/25 - 10/24/25
Fri 10a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 432
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Beginning Digital & Mirrorless Photography: Mastering Modern Techniques ‌‌
Unlock the full potential of your digital and mirrorless camera in this comprehensive photography class. Get to know the features and settings of digital and/or mirrorless cameras, including ISO, aperture, and shutter speed. Learn the principles of composition and how to use natural and artificial light to enhance your photos. Whether you’re a beginner looking to understand the basics or an enthusiast aiming to refine your skills, this course offers something for everyone. Join us and transform your photography skills, capturing stunning images with confidence and creativity! Bring your camera and manual to the first class.
Meeting time and location:
10/01/25 - 10/22/25
Wed 6p - 8p
Ramsey, Room 116
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
View course details for Beginning Digital & Mirrorless Photography: Mastering Modern Techniques ‌‌
You might have an intriguing premise for your short story and a deeply relatable main character. Maybe you know how your story ends, or how hard the middle part will hit. But you’re faced with giving your fictional people inner lives, of writing emotion in a way that isn’t cold or corny or obvious. You’ve heard the old creative-writing adage "show, don’t tell" -- but what does it really mean, and how is "showing" achieved? How do you believably convey love, grief or (hardest of all) happiness? In this four-week class with international award-winning author and editor Melanie McGee Bianchi, you will sift through good and bad examples of emotion in literature, considering excerpts from contemporary commercial and literary fiction and elite classics. Discover how to make your readers feel what you’re feeling.
Meeting time and location:
10/21/25 - 11/11/25
Tue 6p - 8p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 426
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Stop Explaining: A Deep Dive Into "Show, Don't Tell" ‌‌
Gain a solid working knowledge of the most powerful and widely used database programming language. This course will provide you the skills to write SQL queries to create tables, retrieve data from single or multiple tables, manipulate data in a database, and gather statistics from data stored in a database. 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.
View course details for SQL, Introduction ‌‌
Gain a solid working knowledge of the most powerful and widely used database programming language. This course will provide you the skills to write SQL queries to create tables, retrieve data from single or multiple tables, manipulate data in a database, and gather statistics from data stored in a database. 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.
View course details for SQL, Introduction ‌‌
Gain a solid working knowledge of the most powerful and widely used database programming language. This course will provide you the skills to write SQL queries to create tables, retrieve data from single or multiple tables, manipulate data in a database, and gather statistics from data stored in a database. 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.
View course details for SQL, Introduction ‌‌
This course covers essential Fusion 360 skills, providing a solid foundation for 3D modeling. Minimal computer skills are used in this training and students are encouraged to have prior experience navigating Windows or MAC operating systems. This course is recommended for beginners before taking our Fusion 360 Level 2 course.
Instructor: Tipton
Meeting times and locations:
08/16/25 - 08/23/25
Sat 9a - 1p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 105
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
08/16/25 - 08/23/25
Sat 2p - 6p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 105
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Fusion 360 Level 1 ‌‌