Arts & Culture Non-Degree Courses
WCC offers the following arts & culture courses for community education:
This class introduces students to the fundamentals of watercolor techniques, including wet-on-wet, dry-on-wet, and dry-brush methods. Participants learn about essential supplies such as brushes, paper, and pigments, and how to use them effectively. The class covers color theory, mixing, and layering to create depth and contrast in paintings. Students practice creating various subjects, from simple shapes to complex compositions like landscapes, florals, and portraits. Through step-by-step instructions and hands-on practice, the class aims to build confidence and skill in watercolor painting, allowing students to express their creativity and develop their unique artistic style.
Class held in the evenings.
Cost: $70 plus supplies
For more information or to enroll, contact:
Coordinator of Occupational Extension
Phone: 336-838-6103
hnbrooks928@wilkescc.edu
This course provides an interdisciplinary study of the unique features of Appalachian culture. Topics include historical, political, sociological, psychological, and artistic features which distinguish this region. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a broad-based awareness and appreciation of Appalachian culture.
Cost: $125
For more information or to enroll, contact:
Coordinator of Occupational Extension
Phone: 336-838-6103
hnbrooks928@wilkescc.edu
Interested in making your own barn quilt? Sign up for a 24-hour class that teaches design basics, use of a web-based program to set up your design and walk away with a finished product!
Tuition: $70
Supply fee: $30-$40
For more information or to enroll, contact:
Director of Workforce Development and Community Education of Ashe Campus
Phone: 336-903-3117
Fax: 336-551-9443
rcgreer213@wilkescc.edu
No books, no history, just hands in the clay! Join a class that teaches you the basics of pottery and finish with your own piece of art and the skills to make more!
Tuition: $70
Supply fee: $30-$40
For more information or to enroll, contact:
Director of Workforce Development and Community Education of Ashe Campus
Phone: 336-903-3117
Fax: 336-551-9443
rcgreer213@wilkescc.edu
This course introduces three-dimensional design principles using the medium of clay. Emphasis is placed on fundamentals of forming, surface design, glaze application, and firing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in slab and coil construction, simple wheel forms, glaze technique, and creative expression.
Cost: varies
For more information or to enroll, contact:
Coordinator of Occupational Extension
Phone: 336-838-6103
hnbrooks928@wilkescc.edu
Understanding how a digital camera works is the first step in mastering photography. This course gets you familiar with your camera and helps you navigate its features and settings. Knowing how and why to change shooting modes or settings allows you to adapt to different shooting conditions. The student will learn about focus and exposure control, which is essential for capturing well-lit and sharp images as well as photography composition helping the student create visually appealing photos by arranging elements within the frame effectively.
Digital camera required.
Evening classes
Cost: $70.55
For more information or to enroll, contact:
Coordinator of Occupational Extension
Phone: 336-838-6103
hnbrooks928@wilkescc.edu
This class covers a range of topics focused on enhancing the skills of digital photographers. Topics include mastering focus ensuring sharp images; depth of field controlling the sharpness range; motion techniques, lens and focal length conveying perspective and exposure determining brightness.
Digital camera required.
Evening classes
Cost: $70.55
For more information or to enroll, contact:
Coordinator of Occupational Extension
Phone: 336-838-6103
hnbrooks928@wilkescc.edu
This 4-hour course introduces the basics of creating glass mosaic art. Attendees will create their own unique glass mosaic art piece.
Tuition: $35.55
For more information or to enroll, contact:
Administrative Assistant of the Alleghany Center
Phone: 336-903-3146
pbbelt113@wilkescc.edu
This class teaches photographers how Adobe Lightroom can help edit and organize your photos. Keeping your photos organized and cataloged makes it easy to find what you with collections grouping similar photos together. Basic editing techniques are taught and how you can apply these edits to multiple photos with just one click. Editing for portraits and landscapes tailors the adjustments to fit different types of photography.
Digital camera required.
Evening classes
Cost: $75.00
For more information or to enroll, contact:
Coordinator of Occupational Extension
Phone: 336-838-6103
hnbrooks928@wilkescc.edu
This class introduces participants to the essential techniques and tools needed to create beautiful quilts. Students learn how to select and prepare fabrics, use rotary cutters and rulers for precise cutting, and piece together quilt tops with accurate seam allowances. Quilting methods, such as hand quilting, are demonstrated and binding techniques taught. Participants also explore color theory and design principles to create visually appealing patterns. Through hands-on practice and guided instruction, the class aims to build confidence and skill, enabling students to complete their own quilt projects and express their creativity through fabric art.
Evening classes
Cost: varies
For more information or to enroll, contact:
Coordinator of Occupational Extension
Phone: 336-838-6103
hnbrooks928@wilkescc.edu