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 course is designed for beginners who have minimal to no painting experience. You will learn the basics of handling oil paints with brushes and palette knives. This class will introduce you to color theory, value, layering, and blending. For the first class please bring a few brushes, an 11" x 14" canvas board, odorless mineral spirits, a small jar with a lid, a tube of Ultramarine Blue and Titanium White paint. The rest of the supply list will be discussed on the first day of class.

For centuries our ancestors used natural remedies to relieve pain, 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, 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.

Are you wondering how to get the most from your smart phone camera or tablet? Capture exciting photos with whatever you have in your pocket. Explore how to share your creations with the world. You will 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 the 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 expound on 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 gift-wrap, 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. Please bring tools, towels, and a sketchbook for taking notes. The lab 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. Please bring tools, towels, and a sketchbook for taking notes. The lab fee includes one bag of clay, glazes and firing.

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 first 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 first class. Leigh Anne Hilbert, Instructor.

Moving past cups and bowls to explore more complicated techniques. Lids, bottles, vases and larger vessels are just some of the things we explore in this class. Prerequisite: Students should feel confident centering 1.5 - 2 lbs. of clay. The lab fee includes one bag of clay, glazes and firing.

Moving past cups and bowls to explore more complicated techniques. Lids, bottles, vases and larger vessels are just some of the things we explore in this class. Prerequisite: Students should feel confident centering 1.5 - 2 lbs. of clay. The lab fee includes one bag of clay, glazes and firing.

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 course fee includes one bag of clay, glazes, and firing.

Don’t miss a chance to handbuild kitchenware pieces such as mugs, tumblers, vases, sugar and creamer sets, etc. You will discover how to create artistic forms using handbuilding techniques. 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.

Don’t miss a chance to handbuild kitchenware pieces such as mugs, tumblers, vases, sugar and creamer sets, etc. You will discover how to create artistic forms using handbuilding techniques. 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.

Don’t miss a chance to handbuild kitchenware pieces such as mugs, tumblers, vases, sugar and creamer sets, etc. You will discover how to create artistic forms using handbuilding techniques. 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.

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.

Do you like a small mug with a large handle on it? Do you prefer a rounded shape and do you love a neatly trimmed foot? Apply one or all of the handbuilding techniques taught; slab, coil or pinching to produce three or four very personal vessels. Wear appropriate clothes for working with clay. The fee includes one bag of clay, glazes and firing.

Do you like a small mug with a large handle on it? Do you prefer a rounded shape and do you love a neatly trimmed foot? Apply one or all of the handbuilding techniques taught; slab, coil or pinching to produce three or four very personal vessels. Wear appropriate clothes for working with clay. The fee includes one bag of clay, glazes and firing.

Do you like a small mug with a large handle on it? Do you prefer a rounded shape and do you love a neatly trimmed foot? Apply one or all of the handbuilding techniques taught; slab, coil or pinching to produce three or four very personal vessels. Wear appropriate clothes for working with clay. The fee includes one bag of clay, glazes and firing.