WPCC offers a variety of classes for professional training along with personal advancement and enjoyment both in seated classes and online through ed2go. These classes are designed to accommodate busy lifestyles and provide opportunities to quickly get skills or explore interests.
Upcoming courses are listed in our slideshow. Click or tap on a slide for a class description or to register.
Upcoming Classes
Click or tap on a class name for more information or to register.
- January 23, 2020, 5:00 pm: Gateway to Woodworking
- January 23, 2020, 6:00 pm: Candy Jar
- January 27, 2020, 6:00 pm: Emergency Medical Technician Basic Night Course - Section #60201
- January 30, 2020, 6:00 pm: Hexagon Wall Shelf
- February 6, 2020, 6:00 pm: Valentine Wreath
- February 7, 2020, 4:00 pm: Gateway to Woodworking 2
- February 13, 2020, 6:00 pm: Photo Tiles
- February 19, 2020, 8:30 am: February Notary Public Class
- February 21, 2020, 9:00 am: Pen Turning
- March 2, 2020, 6:00 pm: Beginning Photography
- March 2, 2020, 6:00 pm: Paramedic
A complete calendar of course offerings is available below.
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You can also register and pay in person for Continuing Education and Workforce Development classes with Yvette Logan in Hildebrand Hall, Room 100E [map]. Yvette will be available for registrations Monday-Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Remember, you need to register for classes prior to the class start date (preferably 48 hours prior), allowing time for all payments to process before the class begins.
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Current Class Schedule
Here are the classes scheduled for the current month at WPCC. You can see future class offerings by clicking either the Next button to move to the next month or by choosing a month and date and hitting the Go button.
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| August 27, 2017 | August 28, 2017 | August 29, 2017 | August 30, 2017 | August 31, 2017 | September 1, 2017 | September 2, 2017 |
| September 3, 2017 | September 4, 2017All day: Labor Day Holiday (WPCC Closed)All day: Labor Day Holiday (WPCC Closed)All day: Labor Day Holiday (WPCC Closed)September 4, 2017All day All day: Labor Day Holiday (WPCC Closed)All day: Labor Day Holiday (WPCC Closed)All day: Labor Day Holiday (WPCC Closed)September 4, 2017All day |
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| September 10, 2017 | September 11, 2017 | September 12, 20175:30 pm: Notary Public Class - 526125:30 pm: Notary Public Class - 526125:30 pm: Notary Public Class - 52612September 12, 2017 – Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA Class Dates: 9/12 - 9/14 Tuesday & Thursday
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September 13, 2017N/A: Photography - Online: A Partnership with Ed 2 GoN/A: Photography - Online: A Partnership with Ed 2 GoN/A: Photography - Online: A Partnership with Ed 2 GoN/A: Photography - Online: A Partnership with Ed 2 Go |
September 14, 20175:30 pm: Functional Hand Built Pottery5:30 pm: Functional Hand Built Pottery5:30 pm: Functional Hand Built PotterySeptember 14, 2017 – Rostan Building 1001 Burkemont Avenue Morganton, NC 28655 USA Class Date: 9/14/17 - 10/26/17, Thursdays Students 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
5:30 pm: Functional Hand Built Pottery5:30 pm: Functional Hand Built Pottery5:30 pm: Functional Hand Built PotterySeptember 14, 2017 – Rostan Building 1001 Burkemont Avenue Morganton, NC 28655 USA Class Date: 9/14/17 - 10/26/17, Thursdays Students 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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September 15, 2017 | September 16, 2017N/A: Genealogy - Online: A Partnership with Ed 2 GoN/A: Genealogy - Online: A Partnership with Ed 2 GoN/A: Genealogy - Online: A Partnership with Ed 2 GoN/A: Genealogy - Online: A Partnership with Ed 2 Go9:00 am: Get Tough! Self-Defense Tips and Techniques for Women9:00 am: Get Tough! Self-Defense Tips and Techniques for Women9:00 am: Get Tough! Self-Defense Tips and Techniques for WomenSeptember 16, 2017 – Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA Date: September 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Self-defense begins long before an attack happens. Knowing how to protect yourself is an important set of skills that everyone should have. Learn self-defense techniques to build your confidence as well as how to respond when you are faced with threatening situations. Your instructor will teach you evasive techniques and behaviors to help you avoid dangerous situations. Please wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. Self-defense is all about using your smarts not your fists. In this 3 hour workshop, you will learn how to avoid being a target, how to prepare for a possible attack, how to keep a clear mind and how to use your natural strengths to retaliate effectively and decisively. Students will learn evasion maneuvers, blocks, releases, and strikes to use in case they ever do need to protect themselves. Ages 13 and up.
9:00 am: Get Tough! Self-Defense Tips and Techniques for Women9:00 am: Get Tough! Self-Defense Tips and Techniques for Women9:00 am: Get Tough! Self-Defense Tips and Techniques for WomenSeptember 16, 2017 – Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA Date: September 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Self-defense begins long before an attack happens. Knowing how to protect yourself is an important set of skills that everyone should have. Learn self-defense techniques to build your confidence as well as how to respond when you are faced with threatening situations. Your instructor will teach you evasive techniques and behaviors to help you avoid dangerous situations. Please wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. Self-defense is all about using your smarts not your fists. In this 3 hour workshop, you will learn how to avoid being a target, how to prepare for a possible attack, how to keep a clear mind and how to use your natural strengths to retaliate effectively and decisively. Students will learn evasion maneuvers, blocks, releases, and strikes to use in case they ever do need to protect themselves. Ages 13 and up.
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| September 17, 2017 | September 18, 20178:30 am: Notary Public Class - 517108:30 am: Notary Public Class - 517108:30 am: Notary Public Class - 51710September 18, 2017 – Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA Class Dates: 9/18 Monday
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September 19, 20176:00 pm: Basics of Lawn Equipment Maintenance for the Novice6:00 pm: Basics of Lawn Equipment Maintenance for the Novice6:00 pm: Basics of Lawn Equipment Maintenance for the NoviceSeptember 19, 2017 – F Building 1001 Burkemont Avenue Morganton, NC 28655 USA Dates: September 19-28 Here’s your opportunity to keep your lawn machinery in top shape! Learn the basics of residential gas-powered home and lawn equipment. Many of the fundamentals covered also apply to automobiles, motorcycles, ATVs, mini bikes and go karts. Major topics include safety, gas engine fundamentals, batteries, fuel, oil, grease, blades, fasteners, tools, various adjustments, regular maintenance (including oil, air and fuel filter changing), tire pressure and proposed storage of equipment College and instructor will provide safety equipment and equipment to practice on. Students should wear closed toed shoes and work cloths.
6:00 pm: Basics of Lawn Equipment Maintenance for the Novice6:00 pm: Basics of Lawn Equipment Maintenance for the Novice6:00 pm: Basics of Lawn Equipment Maintenance for the NoviceSeptember 19, 2017 – F Building 1001 Burkemont Avenue Morganton, NC 28655 USA Dates: September 19-28 Here’s your opportunity to keep your lawn machinery in top shape! Learn the basics of residential gas-powered home and lawn equipment. Many of the fundamentals covered also apply to automobiles, motorcycles, ATVs, mini bikes and go karts. Major topics include safety, gas engine fundamentals, batteries, fuel, oil, grease, blades, fasteners, tools, various adjustments, regular maintenance (including oil, air and fuel filter changing), tire pressure and proposed storage of equipment College and instructor will provide safety equipment and equipment to practice on. Students should wear closed toed shoes and work cloths.
6:00 pm: Internet Basics6:00 pm: Internet Basics6:00 pm: Internet BasicsSeptember 19, 2017 – Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA Fee: $15 Internet Basics - If you are new to the web or are looking to improve your Internet skills, our free Internet Basics class has you covered. Instructor: Kevin Cline 6:00 pm: Internet Basics6:00 pm: Internet Basics6:00 pm: Internet BasicsSeptember 19, 2017 – Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA Fee: $15 Internet Basics - If you are new to the web or are looking to improve your Internet skills, our free Internet Basics class has you covered. Instructor: Kevin Cline |
September 20, 2017 | September 21, 2017 | September 22, 2017 | September 23, 2017 |
| September 24, 2017 | September 25, 2017 | September 26, 20176:00 pm: An Introduction to Finding Your Roots6:00 pm: An Introduction to Finding Your Roots6:00 pm: An Introduction to Finding Your RootsSeptember 26, 2017 – Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA Fee: $20
Discover effective techniques for researching your family tree. Explore the best collections of free online data and local resources. Discuss the US census, the right software, and other tools to help you organize and preserve your information. Connect with others who have the same research interests and can provide invaluable assistance in your searches. Instructor: Hugh Barnes
6:00 pm: An Introduction to Finding Your Roots6:00 pm: An Introduction to Finding Your Roots6:00 pm: An Introduction to Finding Your RootsSeptember 26, 2017 – Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA Fee: $20
Discover effective techniques for researching your family tree. Explore the best collections of free online data and local resources. Discuss the US census, the right software, and other tools to help you organize and preserve your information. Connect with others who have the same research interests and can provide invaluable assistance in your searches. Instructor: Hugh Barnes
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September 27, 2017 | September 28, 2017 | September 29, 20179:30 am: Wood Design Challenge - 528209:30 am: Wood Design Challenge - 528209:30 am: Wood Design Challenge - 52820September 29, 2017 – J Building 1001 Burkemont Avenue Morganton, NC 28655 USA Class Date: 9/29/17 - 11/03/17, Friday Come with a plan and let’s make it happen! This class provides a format in which to explore personal interests in wood design with instructor supervision and guidance. Students will have six intensive work sessions, 4 hours each. Students will lay out a student instructor developed plan, specifying goals reasonable for the course. Students with working drawings will go directly into the making process. Upon completion, students will hone skill sets while creating a simple yet elegant wood object. Instructor: James Ellis
9:30 am: Wood Design Challenge - 528209:30 am: Wood Design Challenge - 528209:30 am: Wood Design Challenge - 52820September 29, 2017 – J Building 1001 Burkemont Avenue Morganton, NC 28655 USA Class Date: 9/29/17 - 11/03/17, Friday Come with a plan and let’s make it happen! This class provides a format in which to explore personal interests in wood design with instructor supervision and guidance. Students will have six intensive work sessions, 4 hours each. Students will lay out a student instructor developed plan, specifying goals reasonable for the course. Students with working drawings will go directly into the making process. Upon completion, students will hone skill sets while creating a simple yet elegant wood object. Instructor: James Ellis
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Our Locations
Western Piedmont Community College offers Continuing Education classes on the Main Campus (left pin on the map) and at the Foothills Higher Education Center (right pin on the map). Select a pin to get address and general contact information about each location.
WPCC Main Campus
Morganton, NC 28655
General Information: (828) 438-6000
Foothills Higher Education Center
Morganton, NC 28655
General Information: (828) 448-6140
Division of
Workforce &
Professional Development
Lee Kiser
Dean of Workforce &
Professional Development
(828) 448-6707
