Music

Guitar Beginner

This course introduces students to the basic principles of playing the guitar. Chord forms, playing technique and methods, strumming and picking patterns, and other beginning concepts will be introduced and practiced. Textbook is required. Instructor will announce the textbook on the first day of class. Self supporting.

Course Code: CSP-4000-C9
Dates: February 4 - March 10, Saturday, 10a-12p
Location: AT - Applied Tech, Jamestown Campus
Room #: TBA Instructor: Forbis
Cost: $65

Course Code: CSP -4000-P3
Dates: March 15-April 18, Thursday, 7p-9p
Location: CEC-Con Ed Center, Greensboro Campus
Room #: 204 Instructor: J. Forbis
Cost: $65

Guitar Intermediate

This course continues and builds upon the principles learned in Guitar Beginning. More advanced chord forms, picking and strumming patterns, lead lines, using cheat sheets, and other intermediate and advanced concepts will be introduced and practiced. Textbook is required. Self supporting. Instructor: Forbis

Course Code: CSP-4000-G1
Dates: March 24 - May 5, Saturday, 10a-12p
(No class 4/7)
Location: AT - Applied Tech, Jamestown Campus
Room #: TBA Instructor: Forbis
Cost: $65

Piano 1

Starting with basic note reading, timing, and the development of successful practice methods, this class will progress to chored progressions, separation of melody and harmony. Eventually, this class will lead to the transportation of popular songs into more familiar keys. Self supporting. Instructor: Forbis

Course Code: CSP-4000-G2
Dates: February 13 - March 19, Monday, 7p-9p
Location: H4-High Point Campus
Room #: 102 Instructor: Forbis
Cost: $65

Piano 2

This class is a continuation of Piano 1. The class will involve more hands-on demonstrations and student suggestions and involvement from the first day. At the end of the class, students should have developed successful practice methods, a definitive repertory and be able to transpose and simplify their favorite pieces. Self Supporting. Instructor: Forbis

Course Code: CSP-4000-G3
Dates: April 2 - May 7, Monday, 7p-9p
Location: H4-High Point Campus
Room #: 102 Instructor: Forbis
Cost: $65

Photography

Creative Photo

Through exciting hands-on lessons, challenging and fun assignments and honest insightful critiques you will learn creative ways of capturing that special shot. You will learn line, light, shadow, color and compositional designs that will expand your visual perspective and allow you to create better artistic photographs. This course is geared to intermediate and serious amateur photographers. Self-supporting.

Course Code:CSP-4000-QE1
Dates: February 7-February 28, Tuesday, 6:30p-9p
Location: CEC-Con Ed Center, Greensboro Campus
Room #: 126 Instructor: D. Huffines
Cost: $50

Photo 101

This beginning photography course teaches students to take technically good photographs. Shutters, apertures, films, and other pieces of information are covered to help students understand the photographic process. The class is designed for those who have 35mm cameras with interchangeable lenses. Non-darkroom. Self-supporting.

Course Code: CSP-4000-QG1
Dates: March 5-April 23, Monday, 6:30p-9p
Location: CEC-Con Ed Center, Greensboro Campus
Room #: 126 Instructor: D. Huffines
Cost: $65

Outdoor/Nature Photography

This course covers using elements of composition to improve your photographs, basic camera techniques to create strong outdoor images, and available light to capture nature's beauty through the changing seasons. Each session includes classroom instruction, critiques and field trips with photography assignments. Self supporting.

Course Code: CSP-4000-401
Dates: April 28-May 5, Saturday, 9a-3p
Location: CEC-Con Ed Center, Greensboro Campus
Room #: 126 Instructor: P. Keiger
Cost: $50

Sewing, Quilting, & Needlework

Beginning Sewing

Beginning sewing provides students with the opportunity to learn fabric and pattern selection, principles of cutting and marking, and basic construction skills. Included in the course are darts, seams and finishes, sleeves, hems, pockets, and buttonholes. Self Supporting.

Course Code: CSP-4000-PP1
Dates: January 17-March 6, Tuesday, 6:45p-9:15p
Location: CEC-Con Ed Center, Greensboro Campus
Room #: 115 Instructor: M. Christie
Cost: $55

Course Code: CSP-4000-PR1
Dates: March 20-May 8, Tuesday, 6:45p-9:15p
Location: CEC-Con Ed Center, Greensboro Campus
Room #: 115 Instructor: M. Christie
Cost: $55

Advanced Sewing

This class is not suitable for beginning sewers. Focus will be on advanced techniques, tailoring details, and special problems. Self Supporting.

Course Code: CSP-4000-PQ1
Dates: January 19-March 8, Thursday, 6:45p-9:15p
Location: CEC-Con Ed Center, Greensboro Campus
Room #: 115 Instructor: M. Christie
Cost: $55

Course Code: CSP-4000-PS1
Dates: March 22-May 10, Thursday, 6:45p-9:15p
Location: CEC-Con Ed Center, Greensboro Campus
Room #: 115 Instructor: M. Christie
Cost: $55

Sewing Beginning Level

Includes beginning through intermediate sewing. Students select their own projects and fabric. Also includes alterations of your patterns if necessary. Beginners may bring a simple pattern and other instruction will be given first class. Self supporting.

Course Code: CSP-4000-PI1
Dates: January 30-March 12, Monday, 8:30a-11a
Location: CEC-Con Ed Center, Greensboro Campus
Room #: 115 Instructor: I. Booker
Cost: $50

Course Code: CSP-4000-PJ1
Dates: March 26-May 7, Monday, 8:30a-11a
Location: CEC-Con Ed Center, Greensboro Campus
Room #: 115 Instructor: I. Booker
Cost: $50

Advanced Level Sewing

Includes intermediate through advanced sewing. Students select their own projects and fabric. Also includes alterations of your patterns if necessary. Students may bring a complex patterns and other instruction will be given first class. Self supporting.

Course Code: CSP-4000-MS1
Dates: January 30-March 12, Monday, 11:30a-2p
Location: CEC-Con Ed Center, Greensboro Campus
Room #: 115 Instructor: I. Booker
Cost: $50

Course Code: CSP-4000-MR1
Dates: March 26-May 7, Monday, 11:30a-2p
Location: CEC-Con Ed Center, Greensboro Campus
Room #: 115 Instructor: I. Booker
Cost: $50

Quilting

Beginner students will learn the techniques of quilting, including pattern and fabric selection while making and assembling quilt squares of various patterns for a sampler quilt, wall hanging, or pillows. Intermediate and advanced quilters will complete more difficult quilt designs using a variety of techniques, encouraging self-expression and creativity in design. Quilters of all abilities are welcome. Self Supporting.

Course Code: CSP-4000-NO1
Dates: February 2-March 22, Thursday, 9a-11:30a,
no class 3/8
Location: GCM-Greensboro Chamber
Room #: TBA Instructor: R. Yow
Cost: $50

Course Code: CSP-4000-NT1
Dates: March 29-May 10, Thursday, 9a-11:30a
Location: GCM-Greensboro Chamber
Room #: TBA Instructor: R. Yow
Cost: $50

Sewing All Levels

Includes beginning through advanced sewing. Students select their own projects and fabric. Also includes alterations of your patterns if necessary.

Course Code: CSP-4000-G4
Dates: January 31 - March 13, Tuesday, 8:30a-11a
Location: H1 - High Point Campus
Room #: 136 Instructor: Booker
Cost: $50

Course Code: CSP-4000-G5
Dates: January 31 - March 13, Tuesday, 11:30a-2p
Location: H1 - High Point Campus
Room #: 136 Instructor: Booker
Cost: $50

Course Code: CSP-4000-G6
Dates: March 27 - May 8, Tuesday, 8:30a-11a
Location: H1 - High Point Campus
Room #: 136 Instructor: Booker
Cost: $50

Course Code: CSP-4000-G7
Dates: March 27 - May 8, Tuesday, 11:30a-2p
Location: H1 - High Point Campus
Room #: 136 Instructor: Booker
Cost: $50

Stress Free Quilting

This course is designed to show students (quilters) how to quilt stress free. Each student will learn the basic skills required to be able to complete a quilting project. Upon completion of this course students will be able to use their skills for additional projects.

Special Interest

New!
Beginning Chess

This course is designed to acquaint you with the basic elements of the game of chess; how the pieces move, rules of capture, basic combinations, elementary strategy and tactic and checkmate. Students will also learn the history of the game. Self-Supporting.

Course Code: CSP-4000-NW1
Dates: March 20-April 24, Tuesday, 6p-7:30p
Location: CEC-Con Ed Center, Greensboro Campus
Room #: 224 Instructor: L. Burke
Cost: $40

Beginning Fly Fishing

Learn the art of freshwater fly fishing in this course covering techniques in casting, fishing, and a bit of fly tying. You will have a working knowledge of fly fishing from streams, rivers, lakes, and ponds through combination of lecture and hands on experience. One Saturday fishing trip will be scheduled. NC Fishing license required. There is an extra charge for supplies. Self supporting.

Course Code: CSP-4000-NS1
Dates: April 11-April 28, Wednesday, 6:30p-9:30p
Saturday, 6a-9:30p
Location: CKP-Country Park, Greensboro
Room #: TBA Instructor: Wilkins
Cost: $60

Wedding Planning & Directing

Whether you plan to do the wedding yourself or use the expertise of a wedding consultant, you will learn the details of planning a wedding. You will receive instruction in setting a time line, etiquette, budget responsibilities, rehearsal, and elegance in style. Special emphasis will be placed on properly directing a wedding. Textbook required, purchased at GTCC bookstore.

Course Code: CSP-4000-NC1
Dates: February 21-March 27, Tuesday, 6:30p-9p
Location: CEC-Con Ed Center, Greensboro Campus
Room #: 210 Instructor: P. Middleton
Cost: $60

New!
Facebook for Beginners:Discover the Simple Basics on How to use Facebook

Are you thinking about joining Facebook? Do you want to get a better understanding of how Facebook works? Get the basics in plain and easy to follow language. Facebook, the largest social network offers a great way to connect with grandchildren, friends, family reunions, alumni and a lot more. This course is targeted to people of all ages who would like to join the Facebook community and discover how to utilize social media in a safe and easy to follow way. Participants should be familiar with a computer, how to log on. Self Supporting.

Course Code: CSP-4000-AA1
Dates: February 6-February 27, Monday, 6:30p-8:30p
Location: CEC-Con Ed Center, Greensboro Campus
Room #: 210 Instructor: L. Hawkins
Cost: $35

Course Code: CSP-4000-AB1
Dates: March 22-April 12, Thursday, 6:30p-8:30p
Location: CEC-Con Ed Center, Greensboro Campus
Room #: 126 Instructor: L. Hawkins
Cost: $35

Fly Tying

This class will cover the basic fly tying skills, including uses of different materials, different tying methods, and fly design. Class will cover tying the 4 basic groups of fishing flies from wet to dry. You will need to have a vise and tying tools before class begins; instructor will contact those registered. There is an extra cost for materials that can be obtained in class. Self-supporting

Course Code: CSP -4000-AG1
Dates: January 17-January 31, Tuesday, 6:30p-9:30p
Location: CEC-Con Ed Center, Greensboro Campus
Room #: 224 Instructor: Wilkins
Cost: $40