Continuing Education: Community Service
For more information contact:
Lisa Shreve
Coordinator
(252) 246-1233
lshreve@wilsoncc.edu
Current Course Categories:
WANTED
Artists, Crafters, Hobbyists, Sculptors, Teachers, and Writers
Early Registration Required!
Class may be canceled if there are not enough students registered prior to the start date. Students will be notified if class is canceled.
Teachers Wanted!
We are always looking for new teachers and ideas for new classes to offer our community. If you are enthusiastic and knowledgeable about a particular subject and would like to teach, please let us hear from you!
Send a brief description of the course, the supplies and materials needed, and the desirable number of hours needed to completely teach the course to:
- Lisa Shreve, Coordinator
- Wilson Community College
- P. O. Box 4305
- Wilson, NC 27893
- or
- lshreve@wilsoncc.edu
Let us know!
- DON’T SEE IT?
Is there something you want to take that you don’t see offered? Let us know! Maybe we can offer your favorite class in the future.
Drawing and Painting
Acrylic, Oil, and Alkyd Painting
This studio class is for beginning and experienced painters. Learn through demonstration and individualized instruction using your choice of medium. Supplies needed discussed at first class.
Thursdays • 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.• January 12 - March 29
Room K-100 • $70 Fee (self-supporting) • Instructor: Clara Flanagan
Section Number: 16719 • Last Day to Register: January 10
Beginning Drawing
Designed for all levels of students to improve your drawing skills as you learn the importance of composition, perspective, and values. This class would also benefit those who like to paint. Supplies will be discussed at the first class.
Mondays • 12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m. • January 23 - March 26
Room K-100 • $60 Fee (self-supporting) • Instructor: Dwight Mitchell
Section Number: 16725 • Last Day to Register: January 19
Oil and Acrylic Painting
For beginning and experienced painters. Learn to paint with oil or acrylics, developing your own personal style through the use of line and color perspective. Students provide supplies.
Wednesdays • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon • January 4 - March 21
Room K-100 • $70 Fee (self-supporting) • Instructor: Martha Beland
Section Number: 16775 • Last Day to Register: December 19
Wednesdays • 12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m. • January 4 - March 21
Room K-100 • $70 Fee (self-supporting) • Instructor: Martha Beland
Section Number: 16774 • Last Day to Register: December 19
Wednesdays • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon • March 28 - May 2
Room K-100 • $35 Fee (self-supporting) • Instructor: Martha Beland
Section Number: 16777 • Last Day to Register: March 26
Wednesdays • 12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m. • March 28 - May 2
Room K-100 • $35 Fee (self-supporting) • Instructor: Martha Beland
Section Number: 16778 • Last Day to Register: March 26
Painting Should Be Fun 
Explore drawing and painting on everything available with everything available. We will use unconventional materials and techniques that involve ordinary materials you might find in your closet or garage. We will explore acrylic, oil, pastel, tempera, house paint, and more on a variety of surfaces. Anything can be your canvas!
Tuesdays • 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. • January 24 - April 10
Room K-100 • $70 Fee (self-supporting) • Instructor: Frans Van Baars
Section Number: 16766 • Last Day to Register: January 20
Water Soluble Painting Your Way
This course is designed for beginners or experienced painters. Join Frans Van Baars for an introduction to water solubles (watercolor, acrylic, tempera) from the planning stages to a completed painting. Students will learn about composition, principles of design, color harmony, and inherent qualities of materials used. This is a VERY, VERY BASIC approach to these fascinating media with astonishing results. If you have art supplies, bring them... if not, come anyway. Needed supplies will be discussed at the first class meeting.
Mondays • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon • January 23 - April 9
Room K-100 • $70 Fee (self-supporting) • Instructor: Frans Van Baars
Section Number: 16770 • Last Day to Register: January 19
General Interest
Cut Your Grocery Bills in Half
Discover how to cut your grocery bill in half. You will learn to use coupons, store promotions and meal planning to ensure you never pay full price for groceries again! This workshop will change the way you shop and teach you to save more than you ever imagined!
Tuesday • 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. • April 17 • Room E-101 • $20 Fee (self-supporting)
Instructor: Faye Prosser (Author of “The Smart Spending Guide”)
Section Number: 16858 • Last Day to Register: April 13
Small Engine Repair
Save time and money by learning to service, trouble shoot, repair, and rebuild small engines (18-20 HP) such as found in zero-turn radius lawn mowers, push mowers, weed eaters, and chain saws.
Thursdays • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • January 12 - March 15
Room L-100 • $65 Fee (self-supporting) • Instructor: John Fulghum
Section Number: 16762 • Last Day to Register: January 10
Hobbies and Crafts
Basic Photography
Class will cover the basics of photography while touching on such specialized areas as photojournalism, travel, sports and pet photography and portraiture. Special emphasis will be placed on feeling more comfortable, and confident, with the camera. Also, the history and evolution of photography will be covered including how it has progressed from film to the digital age.
Tuesdays • 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. • January 10 - March 27
Room D-205 • $60 Fee (self-supporting) • Instructor: Kevin Barnes
Section Number: 16724 • Last Day to Register: January 6
Cake Decorating
Learn the basics of cake decorating, including the use of proper supplies to achieve desired effects such as decorative borders and flower formation. Supply list will be provided at the first class.
Wednesdays • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. • January 11 - March 28
Room K-100 • $45 Fee (self-supporting) • Instructor: Crystal Rogers
Section Number: 16726 • Last Day to Register: January 9
Advanced Cake Decorating
Know the basics? This is your next step to designing fabulous cakes for any occasion.
Mondays • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. • January 23 - April 9
Room K-100 • $45 Fee (self-supporting) • Instructor: Crystal Rogers
Section Number: 16861 • Last Day to Register: January 19
Floral Arranging
Instruction in the basics of fresh and silk arrangements. Learn to tie bows, make corsages, and create designs and arrangements in traditional and contemporary styles. Supplies needed discussed at first class.
Thursdays • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon • January 12 - March 15
Room K-100 • $55 Fee (self-supporting) • Instructor: Suzie Whitley
Section Number: 16728 • Last Day to Register: January 10
Introduction to Bicycle Repair
Introductory repair class for the most common problems that occur.
Tuesday • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • April 24 • Room E-101 • $15 Fee (self-supporting)
Section Number: 16859 • Last Day to Register: January 20
Scrapbooking and Card Making
Learn the basics of creating keepsake scrapbooks and handmade greeting cards. In this class, you will cover topics that will include the ways in which art and craft intersect, how to get started in the craft, and the construction of meaningful projects.
Thursdays • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. • February 9 - March 29
Room D-205 • $40 Fee (self-supporting) • Instructor: Meriem Shimel
Section Number: 16768 • Last Day to Register: February 7
Simply Weddings
Join us for great ideas for fun showers and parties, church and venue decorations, bridal party flowers, and creative ways to use family treasures… all while staying on a budget!
Tuesdays • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon • January 10 - March 13
Room K-100 • $55 Fee (self-supporting) • Instructor: Suzie Whitley
Section Number: 16761 • Last Day to Register: January 16
Stained Glass
Beautiful sun-catchers to magnificent lamp-shades! Learn basic as well as alternative applications and techniques for creating beautiful projects with stained glass. Students complete projects of their choosing. Class limited to 18 students.
Thursdays • 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. • January 19 - March 22
Room K-100 • $65 Fee (self-supporting) • Instructor: Brian Formo
Section Number: 16764 • Last Day to Register: January 17
Languages
Sign Language: Beginners
Communicate in the language of the hearing impaired using American Sign Language. Learn the alphabet and up-to-date commonly used signs and phrases, as well as basic sentence structure. Book required, Signing: How to Speak With Your Hands. (2.4 CEU)
Tuesdays • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • January 10 - February 28
Room G-102 • $65 Fee • $15 Security Fee • $5 Technology Fee
Instructor: Valerie McMillan • Section Number: 16779 • Last Day to Register: January 20
Sign Language: Intermediate
Designed to build on student’s knowledge of alphabet, numbers, and basic vocabulary. Only offered in the Spring. (2.4 CEU)
Tuesdays • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • March 6 - April 24
Room G-102 • $65 Fee • $15 Security Fee • $5 Technology Fee
Instructor: Valerie McMillan • Section Number: 16787 • Last Day to Register: March 2
Spanish for Beginners: Part One
Emphasizes basic communication skills for those with little or no background in Spanish. Students will be introduced to basic expressions and common words used in everyday conversations. Book required: Spanish is Fun: Book 1. This class covers chapters 1-8 of the required book. (2.0 CEU)
Tuesdays • 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. • January 10 - February 28
Room G-100 • $65 Fee • $15 Security Fee • $5 Technology Fee
Instructor: Candace Denton • Section Number: 16788 • Last Day to Register: January 6
Music and Dance
Discover Belly Dancing
More flexibility. Toned muscles. Less stress. These are just a few of the benefits from this centuries-old form of dance and it’s FUN too. This is a dance class so please dress comfortably. Consult your doctor before starting any new form of exercise.
Tuesdays • 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. • January 10 - March 27
Room J-100 • $35 Fee (self-supporting) • Instructor: Sue Furman
Section Number: 16727 • Last Day to Register: January 6
Needlecrafts and Sewing
Knitting for Fun 101
A no-stress class for the beginning knitter. Learn the very basic steps and stitches of knitting and have fun doing it. Please bring a skein of yarn and a pair of #7 bamboo or wooden knitting needles.
Mondays • 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. • January 9 - April 2
Room D-200 • $55 Fee (self-supporting) • Instructor: Gerry Davis
Section Number: 16730 • Last Day to Register: January 5
The Basics of Sewing
Are you ready to start sewing? This course is for beginners and those who want ongoing sewing tips with hands-on assistance. If you are totally new, this is the place to begin. You will learn how to choose patterns and fabric for projects, thread and operate a sewing machine, use sewing tools/aids. Sewing machines are provided, but feel free to bring your own.
Tuesdays • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • January 10 - March 13
Room K-100 • $60 Fee (self-supporting) • Instructor: Stella King
Section Number: 16723 • Last Day to Register: January 6
Pottery
Functional Pottery
This class is for anyone with a desire to learn to make functional pottery. Both beginners and ceramic artists wishing to continue developing their own distinct style are welcomed. Both beginning wheel and hand building skills will be presented. Class demonstrations will be given weekly alternating between hand building and wheel techniques. The class will be tailored to students’ individual skill levels and interest. The class is an avenue to expand one’s creativity and self-expression, to work with other clay artist, and to exchange new ideas. (25 lbs. of clay provided.)
Tuesdays • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • January 10 - March 27
Wilson Arts Council • $100 Fee (self-supporting) • Instructor: Carola Jones
Section Number: 16767 • Last Day to Register: January 6
