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6:00 pm: Halloween Cat Painting

6:00 pm: Luminary Snowman

8:30 am: Notary Public Class

Class Dates: 11/13 Wednesday Cost: $75 (book required) Location: Foothills Higher Education Center Room 248 Class Section Number: 57336

8:30 am: Notary Public Class

Class Dates: 11/13 Wednesday Cost: $75 (book required) Location: Foothills Higher Education Center Room 248 Class Section Number: 57336

6:00 pm: Pumpkin Painting

Opportunities for Personal & Professional Growth

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.

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 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

A complete calendar of course offerings is available below.

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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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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November 2019
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October 27, 2019	October 28, 2019	October 29, 2019 6:00 pm: Halloween Cat Painting 6:00 pm: Halloween Cat Painting October 29, 2019 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA Individuals will participate in a guided painting with an instructor. Individuals will paint their own Halloween themed cat on canvas. Materials will be provided. This activity is friendly for beginners. Individuals will pick up their painting on Thursday, October 31, 2019, to allow the painting to dry. Teachers may receive teacher renewal credits for this class. Class Date:10/29/19 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: Foothills Higher Education Center Room 211 Cost: $26.00 Section Number: 60092 Teacher Renewal Credits: 0.2 CEUS Educators - Please ask your local school system if they will accept a class for teacher renewal credits. Registration Link: https://www.wpcc.edu/personal-enrichment/ or WPCC Get Enriched! on Facebook Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 24, 2019 WPCC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make every effort to honor reasonable requests made by individuals with qualifying disabilities. Accommodations must be requested three business days in advance of school events or activities through the Office of Disability Services in Room 136 Hildebrand Hall or call (828) 448-3154. Register and Pay for Class Google Calendar Read more	October 30, 2019	October 31, 2019	November 1, 2019	November 2, 2019
November 3, 2019	November 4, 2019	November 5, 2019	November 6, 2019	November 7, 2019 6:00 pm: Luminary Snowman 6:00 pm: Luminary Snowman November 7, 2019 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Rostan Building 1001 Burkemont Avenue Morganton, NC 28655 USA Learn the basics of working with clay while creating a set of luminary snowmen. Participants will learn to use studio equipment and texturing tools to give each snowman personality. Snowmen will be dried, fired, and glazed by the instructor. Participants will be notified when they are ready for pick-up. Participants are encouraged to wear an apron and bring a hand towel. This activity is friendly for beginners. Teachers may receive teacher renewal credits for this class. Class Dates: 11/7 & 11/14 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Western Piedmont Community College Rostan 1 Cost: $44.00 Section Number: 59294 Teacher Renewal Credits: 0.6 CEUS Educators - Please ask your local school system if they will accept a class for teacher renewal credits. Registration Link: https://www.wpcc.edu/personal-enrichment/ or WPCC Get Enriched! on Facebook Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 31, 2019 WPCC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make every effort to honor reasonable requests made by individuals with qualifying disabilities. Accommodations must be requested three business days in advance of school events or activities through the Office of Disability Services in Room 136 Hildebrand Hall or call (828) 448-3154. Register and Pay for Class Google Calendar Read more	November 8, 2019	November 9, 2019
November 10, 2019	November 11, 2019	November 12, 2019	November 13, 2019 8:30 am: Notary Public Class 8:30 am: Notary Public Class November 13, 2019 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA Class Dates: 11/13 Wednesday Cost: $75 (book required) Location: Foothills Higher Education Center Room 248 Class Section Number: 57336 Notary Public Education provides individuals with the opportunity to become or renew their standing as a Notary with the state of North Carolina. This course of study meets the state guidelines for instruction. A current notary book is required. The book can be purchased through the WPCC Bookstore. Visit the Bookstore online, give them a call at (828) 448-3186, or e-mail bookstore@wpcc.edu. It is recommended that you register at least one week prior to the class you want to attend. This will allow time for you to read the guidebook which must be read prior to class. There are no waivers and no refunds for this class. » Eligibility Requirements for Initial Appointment Please look at the website for the notary division at www.sosnc.com for additional information. Register for Class Google Calendar Read more 8:30 am: Notary Public Class 8:30 am: Notary Public Class November 13, 2019 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA Class Dates: 11/13 Wednesday Cost: $75 (book required) Location: Foothills Higher Education Center Room 248 Class Section Number: 57336 Notary Public Education provides individuals with the opportunity to become or renew their standing as a Notary with the state of North Carolina. This course of study meets the state guidelines for instruction. A current notary book is required. The book can be purchased through the WPCC Bookstore. Visit the Bookstore online, give them a call at (828) 448-3186, or e-mail bookstore@wpcc.edu. It is recommended that you register at least one week prior to the class you want to attend. This will allow time for you to read the guidebook which must be read prior to class. There are no waivers and no refunds for this class. » Eligibility Requirements for Initial Appointment Please look at the website for the notary division at www.sosnc.com for additional information. Register for Class Google Calendar Read more	November 14, 2019	November 15, 2019	November 16, 2019
November 17, 2019	November 18, 2019	November 19, 2019 6:00 pm: Pumpkin Painting 6:00 pm: Pumpkin Painting November 19, 2019 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA 828-448-6140 Individuals will participate in a guided painting with an instructor. Individuals will paint their own Fall themed pumpkin on canvas. Materials will be provided. This activity is friendly for beginners. Individuals will pick up their painting on Thursday, November 7, 2019, to allow the painting to dry. Teachers may receive teacher renewal credits for this class. Class Date:11/19/19 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: Foothills Higher Education Center Room 223 Cost: $26.00 Section Number: 60093 Teacher Renewal Credits: 0.2 CEUS Educators - Please ask your local school system if they will accept a class for teacher renewal credits. Registration Link: https://www.wpcc.edu/personal-enrichment/ or WPCC Get Enriched! on Facebook Registration Deadline: Thursday, November 14, 2019 WPCC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make every effort to honor reasonable requests made by individuals with qualifying disabilities. Accommodations must be requested three business days in advance of school events or activities through the Office of Disability Services in Room 136 Hildebrand Hall or call (828) 448-3154. Register and Pay for Class Google Calendar Read more	November 20, 2019	November 21, 2019	November 22, 2019	November 23, 2019
November 24, 2019	November 25, 2019	November 26, 2019	November 27, 2019	November 28, 2019	November 29, 2019	November 30, 2019

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.

1001 Burkemont Avenue
Morganton, NC 28655

General Information: (828) 438-6000

2128 South Sterling Street
Morganton, NC 28655

General Information: (828) 448-6140

Lee Kiser
Dean of Workforce &
Professional Development

(828) 448-6707

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7 6:00 pm: Luminary Snowman 6:00 pm: Luminary Snowman November 7, 2019 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Rostan Building 1001 Burkemont Avenue Morganton, NC 28655 USA Learn the basics of working with clay while creating a set of luminary snowmen. Participants will learn to use studio equipment and texturing tools to give each snowman personality. Snowmen will be dried, fired, and glazed by the instructor. Participants will be notified when they are ready for pick-up. Participants are encouraged to wear an apron and bring a hand towel. This activity is friendly for beginners. Teachers may receive teacher renewal credits for this class. Class Dates: 11/7 & 11/14 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Western Piedmont Community College Rostan 1 Cost: $44.00 Section Number: 59294 Teacher Renewal Credits: 0.6 CEUS Educators - Please ask your local school system if they will accept a class for teacher renewal credits. Registration Link: https://www.wpcc.edu/personal-enrichment/ or WPCC Get Enriched! on Facebook Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 31, 2019 WPCC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make every effort to honor reasonable requests made by individuals with qualifying disabilities. Accommodations must be requested three business days in advance of school events or activities through the Office of Disability Services in Room 136 Hildebrand Hall or call (828) 448-3154. Register and Pay for Class Google Calendar Read more

13 8:30 am: Notary Public Class 8:30 am: Notary Public Class November 13, 2019 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA Class Dates: 11/13 Wednesday Cost: $75 (book required) Location: Foothills Higher Education Center Room 248 Class Section Number: 57336 Notary Public Education provides individuals with the opportunity to become or renew their standing as a Notary with the state of North Carolina. This course of study meets the state guidelines for instruction. A current notary book is required. The book can be purchased through the WPCC Bookstore. Visit the Bookstore online, give them a call at (828) 448-3186, or e-mail bookstore@wpcc.edu. It is recommended that you register at least one week prior to the class you want to attend. This will allow time for you to read the guidebook which must be read prior to class. There are no waivers and no refunds for this class. » Eligibility Requirements for Initial Appointment Please look at the website for the notary division at www.sosnc.com for additional information. Register for Class Google Calendar Read more 8:30 am: Notary Public Class 8:30 am: Notary Public Class November 13, 2019 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA Class Dates: 11/13 Wednesday Cost: $75 (book required) Location: Foothills Higher Education Center Room 248 Class Section Number: 57336 Notary Public Education provides individuals with the opportunity to become or renew their standing as a Notary with the state of North Carolina. This course of study meets the state guidelines for instruction. A current notary book is required. The book can be purchased through the WPCC Bookstore. Visit the Bookstore online, give them a call at (828) 448-3186, or e-mail bookstore@wpcc.edu. It is recommended that you register at least one week prior to the class you want to attend. This will allow time for you to read the guidebook which must be read prior to class. There are no waivers and no refunds for this class. » Eligibility Requirements for Initial Appointment Please look at the website for the notary division at www.sosnc.com for additional information. Register for Class Google Calendar Read more

19 6:00 pm: Pumpkin Painting 6:00 pm: Pumpkin Painting November 19, 2019 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA 828-448-6140 Individuals will participate in a guided painting with an instructor. Individuals will paint their own Fall themed pumpkin on canvas. Materials will be provided. This activity is friendly for beginners. Individuals will pick up their painting on Thursday, November 7, 2019, to allow the painting to dry. Teachers may receive teacher renewal credits for this class. Class Date:11/19/19 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: Foothills Higher Education Center Room 223 Cost: $26.00 Section Number: 60093 Teacher Renewal Credits: 0.2 CEUS Educators - Please ask your local school system if they will accept a class for teacher renewal credits. Registration Link: https://www.wpcc.edu/personal-enrichment/ or WPCC Get Enriched! on Facebook Registration Deadline: Thursday, November 14, 2019 WPCC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make every effort to honor reasonable requests made by individuals with qualifying disabilities. Accommodations must be requested three business days in advance of school events or activities through the Office of Disability Services in Room 136 Hildebrand Hall or call (828) 448-3154. Register and Pay for Class Google Calendar Read more