Personal Enrichment - Art/Music

There are no fee exemptions allowed for self-supporting courses. The registration fee must be paid by all class participants. Registration fees vary depending upon cost of the course and minimum enrollment of students. No refunds are permitted for withdrawal from self-supporting courses unless the course is canceled by the College. Self-supporting courses are noted by (SS) beside the class title.

Upcoming Art Courses

Explore Your Creativity in Acrylics or Oils (SS*)

All skill levels. Learn to be creative in a supportive atmosphere using acrylics or oils. Beginners will use studio time to learn basic painting techniques in oils or acrylics. Instructor will cover basics on design, color, and composition. Students with some painting experience will have an opportunity to work on independent projects & learn fun new techniques designed to enhance creativity and skill. Students can call the Cleveland Center at 919-989-2128 for materials list. Preregistration is required.

Course Code: CSP 4000 14F (12 hrs.)
Dates/Days: September, 02, 2010 - October, 14, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Cleveland Center
Instructor: Cheryl McCardle
Registration Fee: $35
Materials: Call the Cleveland Center at 919-989-2128 for a supply list.
Note: no class on Sept. 16

Course Code: CSP 4000 15F (12 hrs.)
Dates/Days: October, 21, 2010 - December, 02, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Cleveland Center
Instructor: Cheryl McCardle
Registration Fee: $35
Materials: Call the Cleveland Center at 919-989-2128 for a supply list.
Note: no class on Nov. 25

Taking Watercolor Lightly (SS*)

Class will facilitate watercolor painting by instruction and demonstrations that follow a variety of aspects of painting with watercolor allowing for individual pursuit of painting subjects as well as corporate instruction and direction. Class purpose is to encourage and build confidence among the students to explore the full potential of the media through classes devoted mostly to the experience of painting. Instruction and critique of work will be offered at the beginning of each class as well as throughout the class time. Materials Needed: Paints, paper, brushes, pencils, erasers, liquid mask, water container, absorbent cloth, tape and scissors.

Course Code: CSP 4000 13F (30 hrs.)
Dates/Days: August, 17, 2010 - October, 19, 2010 (T)
Course Times: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Cleveland Center
Instructor: Jim Brown
Registration Fee: $95
Materials: Paints, paper, brushes, pencils, erasers, liquid mask, water container and absorbent cloth, tape, scissors.

You Can Learn to Paint! (SS*)

This hands-on class is for beginners who would like to learn how to creatively paint with acrylic. Painting can be relaxing and therapeutic. Come join the fun! Supplies needed will be discussed in the first class. Preregistration is required.

Course Code: CSP 4000 16F (24 hrs.)
Dates/Days: August, 17, 2010 - October, 05, 2010 (T)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Cleveland Center
Instructor: Ron Jernigan
Registration Fee: $55
Materials: Supplies needed will be discussed in first class.

Course Code: CSP 4000 17F (24 hrs.)
Dates/Days: August, 19, 2010 - October, 07, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Benson Center
Instructor: Ron Jernigan
Registration Fee: $55
Materials: Supplies needed will be discussed in first class.

 

Upcoming Music Courses

Adult Piano Instruction (SS*)

Learn to play the piano through group instruction in the College’s Continuing Education Piano lab. Preregistration is required.

Course Code: CSP 4000 08F (20 hrs.)
Dates/Days: July, 29, 2010 - October, 07, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Arts Building 130
Instructor: Gwen Walker
Registration Fee: $48
Book: The Older Beginner Piano Course – ISBN 8497-5029-6 (approx. $10)
Note: no class on September 16

Course Code: CSP 4000 08F
Dates/Days: July, 29, 2010 - October, 07, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Arts Building 130
Instructor: Gwen Walker
Registration Fee: $48
Book: The Older Beginner Piano Course – ISBN 8497-5029-6 (approx. $10)
Note: No class on September 16th

Course Code: CSP 4000 09F
Dates/Days: August, 09, 2010 - October, 18, 2010 (M)
Course Times: 9:00am - 11:00am
Location: Arts Building 130
Instructor: Gwen Walker
Registration Fee: $48
Book: The Older Beginner Piano Course – ISBN 8497-5029-6 (approx. $10)
Note: No class on September 13th

Course Code: CSP 4000 09F (20 hrs.)
Dates/Days: August, 09, 2010 - October, 18, 2010 (M)
Course Times: 9:00am - 11:00am
Location: Arts Building 130
Instructor: Gwen Walker
Registration Fee: $48
Book: The Older Beginner Piano Course – ISBN 8497-5029-6 (approx. $10)
Note: no class on September 6

Course Code: CSP 4000 11F (14 hrs.)
Dates/Days: October, 21, 2010 - December, 09, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Arts Building 130
Instructor: Gwen Walker
Registration Fee: $40
Book: The Older Beginner Piano Course – ISBN 8497-5029-6 (approx. $10)
Note: no class on Nov. 25

Course Code: CSP 4000 12F (14 hrs.)
Dates/Days: November, 01, 2010 - December, 13, 2010 (M)
Course Times: 9:00am - 11:00am
Location: Arts Building 130
Instructor: Gwen Walker
Registration Fee: $40
Book: The Older Beginner Piano Course – ISBN 8497-5029-6 (approx. $10)

Instant Christmas Carol Piano Workshop (SS*)

Spend a fun-filled three hours learning the easy way to play Christmas Carols without weekly lessons or excessive note reading -- this holiday season! As seen on GOOD MORNING AMERICA, learning to play the piano need not be a tortuous regimen of scales, exercises, note-reading, counting and theory. Save time and money with this innovative approach that shows you “how to” play solos, accompany singalongs, use followup materials for continued growth, and much more! -- then develop your techniques at home using step-by-step materials. This beginning course in chord piano techniques uses the same learning techniques as the Public Television Program “Play Piano in a Flash,” and works for beginners and those with traditional piano experience. You’ll be playing your favorite songs soon after this one session. Future Refresher Courses Free. Note: for a FREE PAMPHLET ON READING TREBLE CLEF, send self-addressed, stamped #10 envelope to SMI, 31 Killian Road, Asheville, NC 28804. Topics include: How chords work in music; Musicians’ “shortcuts”; How to “speed read” sheet music; How to derive all major, minor, and seventh chords; How to handle different keys and time signatures; Simple techniques of “counting”; How to substitute for 12,000 complex chords. A MATERIALS FEE OF $25.00 TO $64.00 FOR YOUR SELF-TAILORED MATERIALS PACKET WILL BE COLLECTED IN CLASS BY INSTRUCTOR

Course Code: CSP 4000 18F (3 hrs.)
Dates/Days: November, 04, 2010 (Th)
Course Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Arts Building B132
Instructor: Deborah Belcher
Registration Fee: $49