Professional Crafts
Western Piedmont Community College’s Professional Crafts programs offer unique opportunities for expressing your creativity. Our programs offer studio practice along with guidance for running an arts business. Whether you are a professional artist or someone wanting to explore a new hobby, a variety of course options are available to give opportunities in sculpture, pottery, and woodworking on our campus.
We invite you to learn more about our offerings below.
WPCC’s Studio Facilities
Students in our professional crafts classes have access to state-of-the-art facilities in which to practice their work. Wood-turning machines, pottery kilns, wheels, and other tools are available to assist in bringing ideas to life.
Curriculum Classes
Come join us at WPCC for some fantastic courses offered in Professional Crafts. For current and upcoming classes, please visit the Class Schedules page.
Professional Crafts Continuing Education Courses
Professional Crafts instructors also offer opportunities for specialized learning through WPCC Continuing Education. These courses are non-credit and focus on specific topics. To get more information, select a class name on the calendar. You will be presented with a course description and a link to register online. To see class offerings in future months, click the Next button or choose the month name and hit the “Go” button.
Events in August 2017–July 2018
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- Functional Hand Built Pottery
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Functional Hand Built PotteryRostan Building1001 Burkemont AvenueMorganton, NC 28655USAClass Date: 8/24/17 - 10/04/17, Thursdays
Sessions 7 Weeks - 24.5 total hours
Cost: $135
Time: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: WPCC Rostan Building, Rostan 1
Class Section Number: 52599Students will utilize hand building techniques such as slab, drape, and coil to create bowls, cups, and plates. Students will select from an assortment of clay and glazes and learn how to apply various surface treatments such as overglaze and maiolica. This class is open to all levels of ceramic students. Tools may be purchased in the WPCC bookstore. Upon completion, students will create a five place setting dinnerware set. All levels welcome!
Instructor: Debra Zimmerman
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- Ceramic Wall Art - All Levels
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Ceramic Wall Art - All LevelsRostan Building1001 Burkemont AvenueMorganton, NC 28655USAClass Date: 8/25/17 - 10/06/17, Fridays
Sessions: 7 weeks - 24.5 total hours
Cost: $135
Time: 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: WPCC Rostan Building, Rostan 1
Class Section Number: 52598In this class, students will create ceramic wall décor. Utilizing hand building techniques such as coil and slab building, an emphasis will be placed on surface decoration. Students will select from an assortment of clay and glazes and learn how to apply various surface treatments. Upon completion, students will create tiles, wall pockets and much more. This class is open to all levels. Tools may be purchased in the WPCC bookstore.
Instructor: Debra Zimmerman
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- Functional Hand Built Pottery
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Functional Hand Built PotteryRostan Building1001 Burkemont AvenueMorganton, NC 28655USAClass Date: 10/12/17 - 11/16/17, Thursdays
Sessions: 6 weeks - 21 total hours
Cost: $120
Time: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: WPCC Rostan Building, Rostan 1
Class Section Number: 52600Students will utilize hand building techniques such as slab, drape, and coil to create bowls, cups, and plates. Students will select from an assortment of clay and glazes and learn how to apply various decorative surface techniques such as stamping and slip. This class is open to all levels of ceramic students. Tools may be purchased in the WPCC bookstore. Upon completion, students will create a five place setting dinnerware set.
Instructor: Debra Zimmerman
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- Ceramic Wall Art - All Levels
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Ceramic Wall Art - All LevelsRostan Building1001 Burkemont AvenueMorganton, NC 28655USAClass Date: 10/12/17 - 11/16/17, Thursdays
Sessions: 6 weeks - 21 total hours
Cost: $120
Time: 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: WPCC Rostan Building, Rostan 1
Class Section Number: 52671In this class, students will create ceramic wall décor. Utilizing hand building techniques such as coil and slab building, an emphasis will be placed on surface decoration. Students will select from an assortment of clay and glazes and learn how to apply various surface treatments. Upon completion, students will create tiles, wall pockets and much more. This class is open to all levels. Tools may be purchased in the WPCC bookstore.
Instructor: Debra Zimmerman
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The Professional Crafts Programs at WPCC
Western Piedmont Community College offers associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in three areas:
Clay
WPCC offers the following studies in clay:
Wood
WPCC offers the following studies in wood:
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