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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

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This class is all about the image. Photography is art and practice of creating images by recording light. Bring any kind of camera; DSLR, Mirrorless, SmartPhone, or Point and Shoot. We will explore styling, light and how to get the best image out of your camera. Discover and learn from professional photographer John Grover how to make art with your camera. If you bring a DSLR or Mirrorless camera, you should have a working knowledge of that camera. Instructions on how to operate your DSLR or Mirrorless camera is covered in the beginning class.
Meeting time and location:
11/04/25 - 11/25/25
Tue 6p - 8p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 432
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Photography - Making Art with Your Camera ‌‌
This class is all about the image. Photography is art and practice of creating images by recording light. Bring any kind of camera; DSLR, Mirrorless, SmartPhone, or Point and Shoot. We will explore styling, light and how to get the best image out of your camera. Discover and learn from professional photographer John Grover how to make art with your camera. If you bring a DSLR or Mirrorless camera, you should have a working knowledge of that camera. Instructions on how to operate your DSLR or Mirrorless camera is covered in the beginning class.
Meeting time and location:
10/31/25 - 11/21/25
Fri 10a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 432
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Photography - Making Art with Your Camera ‌‌
Watercolor is a beautiful, accessible and fun medium. Join us in this introductory class where you will learn the fundamentals of working in watercolor. You will create transparent washes, practice glazing techniques, color mixing and capturing light and shadow. No previous experience necessary. Come prepared to paint on the first day, bring tubes of red, yellow and blue watercolor paint and a pad of 140 lb. cold press watercolor paper. A complete list of supplies will be given at the first class.
Meeting time and location:
09/10/25 - 10/08/25
Wed 6p - 8:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 416
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Watercolor, Beginning I ‌‌
Watercolor is a beautiful, accessible and fun medium. Join us in this introductory class where you will learn the fundamentals of working in watercolor. You will create transparent washes, practice glazing techniques, color mixing and capturing light and shadow. No previous experience necessary. Come prepared to paint on the first day, bring tubes of red, yellow and blue watercolor paint and a pad of 140 lb. cold press watercolor paper. A complete list of supplies will be given at the first class.
Meeting time and location:
09/12/25 - 10/10/25
Fri 9:30a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 416
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Watercolor, Beginning I ‌‌
Watercolor is a beautiful, accessible and fun medium. Join us in this introductory class where you will learn the fundamentals of working in watercolor. You will create transparent washes, practice glazing techniques, color mixing and capturing light and shadow. No previous experience necessary. Come prepared to paint on the first day, bring tubes of red, yellow and blue watercolor paint and a pad of 140 lb. cold press watercolor paper. A complete list of supplies will be given at the first class.
Meeting time and location:
10/22/25 - 11/19/25
Wed 6p - 8:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 416
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Watercolor, Beginning I ‌‌
Watercolor is a beautiful, accessible and fun medium. Join us in this introductory class where you will learn the fundamentals of working in watercolor. You will create transparent washes, practice glazing techniques, color mixing and capturing light and shadow. No previous experience necessary. Come prepared to paint on the first day, bring tubes of red, yellow and blue watercolor paint and a pad of 140 lb. cold press watercolor paper. A complete list of supplies will be given at the first class.
Meeting time and location:
10/24/25 - 11/21/25
Fri 9:30a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 416
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Watercolor, Beginning I ‌‌
Spend the morning creating a painting in a casual relaxed environment. The focus will be to combine the "reality" of the landscape as seen in pictures with the sentiment and passion of your own personal vision. There will be demos, exercises, critique and lots of painting time. Previous watercolor experience is required. Bring your painting supplies to the first class and a mid-morning snack. Sandra Moore, Instructor.
Meeting time and location:
09/29/25 - 10/20/25
Mon 8:30a - 12:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 416
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Watercolor, Intermediate Landscape ‌‌
Explore the world of stained glass with veteran stained glass artists who will teach you how to cut glass, work with copper foil, the proper way to solder and pattern design. You will be introduced to tools of the trade, safety procedures and protocol as well as most of the materials including various types of glass. When you complete the class you will have several finished projects to show, as well as a mastery of the basic skills used in the craft of stained glass. We welcome all beginners from those with no experience to very elementary knowledge. Tools and supplies will cost $150-$180. A supply list will be given the first night. No supplies needed the first night.
Meeting time and location:
09/09/25 - 10/14/25
Tue 6p - 8:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 417
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Stained Glass, Beginning ‌‌
Explore the world of stained glass with veteran stained glass artists who will teach you how to cut glass, work with copper foil, the proper way to solder and pattern design. You will be introduced to tools of the trade, safety procedures and protocol as well as most of the materials including various types of glass. When you complete the class you will have several finished projects to show, as well as a mastery of the basic skills used in the craft of stained glass. We welcome all beginners from those with no experience to very elementary knowledge. Tools and supplies will cost $150-$180. A supply list will be given the first night. No supplies needed the first night.
Meeting time and location:
09/10/25 - 10/15/25
Wed 6p - 8:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 417
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Stained Glass, Beginning ‌‌
"People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in; their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within." Elizabeth Kubler-Ross Do you have experience with copper foil and want to be introduced to the basics of leaded glass construction? You will explore the history of leaded glass, soldering, design, reinforcing and finishing techniques. If you have experience with leaded glass and want to improve your skills, there will be plenty of individual instruction tailored to your skill level. You will be amazed at the pieces you will produce in this class.
Meeting time and location:
10/21/25 - 11/25/25
Tue 6p - 8:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 417
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Stained Glass Panels, Intermediate, Lead Came ‌‌
This introductory course is designed for adult learners with little to no prior experience in French. Through engaging, interactive lessons, you will develop basic proficiency in speaking, listening and reading French. Emphasis will be placed on everyday vocabulary, essential grammar, simple conversations, and cultural insights to build a strong foundation for real-life communication. Topics include greetings, numbers, basic verbs, asking questions, and navigating common social situations. Whether for travel, work, or personal enrichment, this course offers a supportive and practical entry into the French language. Textbook: Complete French All-in-One, 3rd Edition, McGraw Hill, Publisher
Meeting time and location:
09/15/25 - 11/03/25
Mon 2p - 4p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 331
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for French, Beginning I ‌‌
This introductory course is designed for adult learners with little to no prior experience in French. Through engaging, interactive lessons, you will develop basic proficiency in speaking, listening and reading French. Emphasis will be placed on everyday vocabulary, essential grammar, simple conversations, and cultural insights to build a strong foundation for real-life communication. Topics include greetings, numbers, basic verbs, asking questions, and navigating common social situations. Whether for travel, work, or personal enrichment, this course offers a supportive and practical entry into the French language. Textbook: Complete French All-in-One, 3rd Edition, McGraw Hill, Publisher
Meeting time and location:
09/15/25 - 11/03/25
Mon 6p - 8p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 331
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for French, Beginning I ‌‌
You must have completed French I or equivalent level and be comfortable with the agreement, the verbs of the three groups in the present tense, the relative pronouns and have a good reading comprehension. The future and past tenses will be studied as well as more complex grammar points that affect sentence structure. There will be plenty of opportunities to read and write and speak through in-class exercises and to expand your vocabulary. You will look at French culture and traveling in France. Textbook: Complete French All-in-One, 3rd Edition, McGraw Hill, Publisher
Meeting time and location:
09/17/25 - 11/05/25
Wed 2p - 4p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for French, Beginning II ‌‌
You must have completed French I or equivalent level and be comfortable with the agreement, the verbs of the three groups in the present tense, the relative pronouns and have a good reading comprehension. The future and past tenses will be studied as well as more complex grammar points that affect sentence structure. There will be plenty of opportunities to read and write and speak through in-class exercises and to expand your vocabulary. You will look at French culture and traveling in France. Textbook: Complete French All-in-One, 3rd Edition, McGraw Hill, Publisher
Meeting time and location:
09/17/25 - 11/05/25
Wed 6p - 8p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for French, Beginning II ‌‌
This course introduces basic information for those whose family life, travel plans, or personal interest necessitates an introduction to the Spanish language and Latino culture. Students learn basic pronunciation, nouns, articles, subject pronouns, and simple present tense verb conjugation. The course focuses on simple conversation with an emphasis on primary vocabulary on selected themes. Students should attend first class. Textbook: Spanish Now! Level 1 - Ninth Edition. Course covers chapters 1-5 from the book.
Meeting time and location:
09/24/25 - 11/12/25
Wed 2:30p - 4:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 336
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Spanish, Beginning I ‌‌
This course introduces basic information for those whose family life, travel plans, or personal interest necessitates an introduction to the Spanish language and Latino culture. Students learn basic pronunciation, nouns, articles, subject pronouns, and simple present tense verb conjugation. The course focuses on simple conversation with an emphasis on primary vocabulary on selected themes. Students should attend first class. Textbook: Spanish Now! Level 1 - Ninth Edition. Course covers chapters 1-5 from the book.
Meeting time and location:
09/24/25 - 11/12/25
Wed 6p - 8p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 336
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Spanish, Beginning I ‌‌
This course introduces basic information for those whose family life, travel plans, or personal interest necessitates an introduction to the Spanish language and Latino culture. Students learn basic pronunciation, nouns, articles, subject pronouns, and simple present tense verb conjugation. The course focuses on simple conversation with an emphasis on primary vocabulary on selected themes. Students should attend first class. Textbook: Spanish Now! Level 1 - Ninth Edition. Course covers chapters 1-5 from the book.
Meeting time and location:
09/29/25 - 11/17/25
Mon 6p - 8p
Ramsey, Room 112
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
View course details for Spanish, Beginning I ‌‌
Building on skills learned in Spanish, Beginning I, students continue to learn basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Concepts covered in this class include time and weather, irregular present tense verbs, prepositions, and the verbs ser and estar (to be). Through group and pair work, games, and handouts you will also improve your conversational skills. Textbook: Spanish Now! Level 1 - Eighth Edition. Course covers chapters 6-9, 11, and 12 from the book. Prerequisite: Beginning Spanish I
Meeting time and location:
09/30/25 - 11/18/25
Tue 2:30p - 4:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 432
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Spanish, Beginning II ‌‌
Building on skills learned in Spanish, Beginning I, students continue to learn basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Concepts covered in this class include time and weather, irregular present tense verbs, prepositions, and the verbs ser and estar (to be). Through group and pair work, games, and handouts you will also improve your conversational skills. Textbook: Spanish Now! Level 1 - Eighth Edition. Course covers chapters 6-9, 11, and 12 from the book. Prerequisite: Beginning Spanish I
Meeting time and location:
09/23/25 - 11/11/25
Tue 6p - 8p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Spanish, Beginning II ‌‌
Building on Spanish Beginning I and II, students further develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Concepts covered in this class include adjectives, prepositions, basic commands, and the introduction of regular preterit (past tense) verbs. Through group and pair work, games, and handouts students will also improve their conversational skills. Textbook: Spanish Now! Level 1 - Eighth Edition. Course covers chapters 10, 13-16, and 26 from the book. Prerequisite: Beginning Spanish I, Beginning Spanish II
Meeting time and location:
09/24/25 - 11/12/25
Wed 6p - 8p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 426
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Spanish, Beginning III ‌‌
American Sign Language (ASL) is quickly becoming one of the most widely used languages in the United States. In this beginning class, be introduced to finger spelling and ASL signs, grammar, terminology and communication processes. Leave the class with an ASL vocabulary of over 200 words. Textbook: Signing Illustrated.
Meeting time and location:
09/16/25 - 11/04/25
Tue 6p - 7:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 326
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for ASL - Sign Language, Beginning I ‌‌
Discover how fast you will be playing chord accompaniment to folk and country songs. You’ll quickly gain a basic knowledge of reading chord charts, tuning, strumming, chords and theory with a fingerstyle technique for a more thorough exploration of the instrument’s capabilities. Bring your guitar to the first class.
Meeting time and location:
09/15/25 - 11/03/25
Mon 6p - 7:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 451
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Guitar, Beginning ‌‌
Go beyond chord accompaniment and begin finger picking, reading notes, and understanding the fundamentals of music theory. A greater variety of more difficult music will be explored. You should have a basic knowledge of the guitar, chords and chord charts for this class. Bring your guitar to the first class.
Meeting time and location:
09/15/25 - 11/03/25
Mon 7:30p - 9p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 451
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Guitar, Intermediate ‌‌
A simple yet modern take on traditional music theory and what it means in the 21st century. Emphasis on ear training and practical application. Topics include the "classical" major and minor scales, the "Celtic" modes, and the "blue" notes. We will discuss the historical development of these scales as well as techniques to help you train your ear to hear them.
Meeting time and location:
09/16/25 - 11/04/25
Tue 6p - 7:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 451
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Music Theory And Ear Training I ‌‌