Classes
March 2020
Upcoming Classes to be Rescheduled
Greetings,
Please do not be alarmed if you visit the class registration page and do not see a class that is in the 2020 Tabloid or on your calendar. Due to recent events in relation to Coronavirus (COVID-19) we are taking precautions and have suspended upcoming Continuing Education Creative Art classes. Courses have NOT been canceled, they are simply being rescheduled. We encourage you to visit this webpage daily for upcoming class dates.
Please contact your Instructor when courses continue to be in session.
Do not be alarmed, we will continue to have jewelry, fiber, photography, upholstery, quilting, and woodworking courses continuing in June. Please keep in mind the recommended precaution of consistent and proper hand washing. Please watch the video below as it is very helpful.
May 2020
Woodworking on a Budget 2
Woodworking on a Budget 2
Throughout this course, students will garner a strong understanding of basic hand held power tools, as well as expand their abilities with hand tools, while they work to craft a fine side table. This course will place an emphasis on making the craft of woodworking an enjoyable and attainable hobby for anyone. Instructor: Bill Weinert
Cost: $195
Location: Creative Arts Building, Room 7121
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24338 (Rescheduled Days) M, W 6/29 -7/20 5 – 7p
Currently ongoing course and is not open for registration.
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Fiber Special Studies Workshop
Fiber Special Studies Workshop
Required Pre-Requisite: CE Fiber Special Study taught by Amy Putansu during 2020
Fiber Special Studies Workshop is a full day workshop for those that wish to focus on current ongoing projects in their fiber studies at HCC under Amy Putansu. The course is an opportunity for current HCC students that have unfinished or fiber projects that need additional attention in the Creative Arts Building. The 1 day workshop is for those that desire to add the finishing touches in their work as well as receive fine art critique from fellow students and the instructor. Instructor: Amy Putansu.
Cost: $85
Location: Creative Arts Building, room 7206
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24423 (All July Classes are Currently on Hold) 9AM – 4PM
Registration Deadline: July 2, 2020. Class date was July 10 and is currently being rescheduled.
Please click here to begin the registration process or call 828.565.4240
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Beaded Necklace and Bracelet
Beaded Necklace and Bracelet
In this class students will design and construct one necklace and one bracelet using beads and metal components. We will learn to make the metal beads, clasps and any other components to complete two projects. Using handmade components adds a personal touch and unique aspect to everyone’s pieces. Instructor: Sharon Nirado Sloan
Cost: $313 (Price change due to seat limit to assure safe distancing for all students and faculty)
Location: Creative Arts Building, Room 7231
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 34415 (All July Classes are currently on hold) Fridays from 11AM-4PM
Registration Deadline: July 3rd, 2020. Dates were July 10 – July 31, and are currently being rescheduled.
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Woodworking on a Budget 3
Woodworking on a Budget 3
Throughout this course, students will garner a strong understanding of basic power tools, as well as expand their abilities with hand tools, while they work to craft a small cabinet. This course will place an emphasis on making the craft of woodworking an enjoyable and attainable hobby for anyone. Instructor: Bill Weinert
Cost: $195
Location: Creative Arts Building, Room 7121
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24347 ALL July classes are currently on hold Mon & Wed, 5 – 7p
Registration Deadline: REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED AS COURSE IS AT FULL CAPACITY. PLEASE SEE UPCOMING WOODWORKING CLASSES. Class dates were to be 7/22 – 8/24 and are currently being rescheduled.
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Jazz Guitar 1
Jazz Guitar 1
This course offers jazz harmonic and improvisational concepts, accompaniment, and how to play in various jazz settings such as “jams” and “gigs” and sub-genres such as swing, latin jazz, bebop, and others. This class would be enjoyable for intermediate to advanced guitarists interested in learning jazz, applying jazz concepts to other styles, and/or interested in performing beyond the classroom.
Cost: $167
Location: ONLINE/REMOTE
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24453 Aug. 6 – Sept. 24 Thursdays 2pm-3:30pm
Registration Deadline: July 31, 2020
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ABS Introduction to Bladesmithing
ABS Introduction to Bladesmithing
This class is for beginning knifemakers, students will be introduced to the concepts and techniques needed to make a knife. Students are taught metal selection, blade function and different blade design will be discussed. Hand forging to shape, normalizing, heat treating, grinding and tempering will all be taught. These semi-finished blades will be tested for their cutting ability, edge holding, hardness and flexibility. Students should be able to make a blade which will pass the equivalent of a Journeyman Smith Performance Test. Successful completion of this course will reduce the required three (3) year waiting period as an ABS Journeyman Smith judging in two years. This is a two-week long class and will be taught by an ABS Certified Master Bladesmith.
Cost: $1,227.25
Location: 3300 building, room 3327
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24384 ALL July classes are on currently on hold. 8a – 5p
The course will take place beginning on 7/27 and continue to run everyday until 8/5, including Saturday and Sunday.
Preferred Registration Deadline: June 29th, 2020. Class dates were set for 7/27 – 8/5 and are currently under review.
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Guided Open Forge
Guided Open Forge
Students will have the opportunity to use shop equipment to work on blacksmith or bladesmith projects. An experienced instructor will be on hand to provide guidance and assistance.
Prerequisite: *ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE TAKEN OR CURRENTLY BE ENROLLED IN A HAND WROUGHT CLASS AT HCC* Instructor: Josh Lyle.
Class meets every 2nd Saturday from August to December. Please note the following dates: 8/08, 9/12, 10/10, 11/14, 12/12
Cost: $180
Location: 3300 building, room 3327
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24432 8/08 – 12/12 Saturday from 9AM – 1PM
Registration Deadline: August 1, 2020
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Beginning Handwrought
Beginning Handwrought
This course covers the fundamental processes, techniques and tools for heating and forging ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Topics include fire control, use of hammers, tools and traditional techniques for metal shapes. Upon completion, students should be able to heat and use a variety of metals to create tools and shape basic metal projects. Instructor: Josh Lyle
Cost: $381
Location: 3300 building, room 3327
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24464 Aug. 17 – Dec. 7 6 – 10p on Mondays
Registration Deadline: August 10, 2020
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Embroidery, Needlework & Mending
Embroidery, Needlework & Mending
Thread and needle are the starting point for this class. No experience required. We will cover basic embroidery stitches, styles and types of needlework and how to select appropriate needles, thread and material. All of these building blocks can be used for decorative work or for mending your household textiles. You will have the opportunity to create a set of samples and work on a personal mending project (this could be any household or wearable textile). Instructor: Deanna Lynch
Cost: $100
Location: Remote/Online
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24437 Aug. 18 – Sept. 15 10a – 12p
Registration Deadline: August 11, 2020