Creative Arts
Haywood Community College offers continuing education courses in fiber, clay, metals/jewelry, hand wrought metals, woodcarving, wood furniture construction, stained glass, basketry, seasonal floral design, painting, music, computer design, photography and so much more. Check back often for updated schedules and class offerings. Please click on class titles for more information.
Clay
Pottery Around the World: Middle East
Join the journey through the sands of time to explore the history of pottery in the Middle East. Learn about culture and its ceramics with plenty of time to make your own creation. Learn More
Altered Wheel Forms
Learn to join multiple pieces to create composite forms and larger pots, create pots with personality using different types of darting, and make oval and squared pots. Learn More
Beginning Handbuilding
Learn the fundamentals of handbuilding with clay. Each week will include a new project based on a different technique. Students will also learn about the properties of clay and a variety of techniques. Learn More
Beginning Wheel Throwing
Through demonstrations and one on one coaching, we will learn all the steps to create simple forms such as bowls, cups, and bud vases. Learn More
Level 2 Hand Building
This intermediate class will build on basics and teach you how to dry slabs to the correct consistency for the best structural itegrity when building, create a closed form, and add embellishments with piercing, applique, handles, finials, and textures. Learn More
Guided Open Studio
This class is perfect for those who have already taken a beginning or intermediate pottery class and are looking to hone their skills. Students will identify a project to work on during the class and work at their own pace to complete the project. Learn More
Surface Design
Many pots have sophisticated designs, patterns, and textures. This class will use many examples to inspire you to create your own amazing designs. Learn More
Swirling with Possibilities
Learn to use colored clays on and off the wheel to create pottery with beautiful swirls and patterns. Explore agateware, nerikomi, and millefori, to open up a whole new world of possibilities. Learn More
Drawing and Painting
Advanced Drawing & Painting
Beginning Watercolor
Intro to Drawing
Learn to visually interpret what you see and capture this on paper. We will cover basic drawing fundamentals: line, contour, shapes, shading, controlling tones, proportion, perspective and composition. While using pencil, a variety of subject matter including still life, nature, people and buildings will be explored. Learn More
Intro to Painting
Painting is lots of fun and using acrylic paint is one of the best ways to be introduced to creating colorful art. We are going to demystify color theory by exploring the elements of color and how colors relate to each other. Learn More
Glass
Stained Glass: Winter Prisms
Step into a world of shimmering light and color in this hands-on winter leaded stained glass class. Learn the art of cutting, leading, and soldering in a creative setting and leave with a luminous artwork perfect for catching winter light. Learn More
Homesteading
Beekeeping Workshop
This four-hour course is designed for those interested in becoming North Carolina beekeepers. Discussions will cover apiculture, honey bees, and understanding their role in the environment. Learn More
Backyard Beekeeping
This course is designed for those who want to become beekeepers and how to maintain an apiary. Students will receive practical experience with building and setting up beehives, managing an apiary and preparing for the state test. Learn More
Building Beehives
If you have previous beekeeping skills but want to learn how to construct your own beehive, this course is perfect for you! This course will focus primarily on the Top Bar and Horizontal hive body designs. Learn More
Broom Making: Beginner
Explore the lost art of broom making and get swept up in the process. This class provides historical information and the materials needed to tie a variety of hand brooms. Learn More
Broom Making: Sweep On
Elevate your craft of broom making by elongating your broom! This class will expand on the beginner broom making course. Learn More
Basketry
Beginning Basketry
Designed for the beginning basket maker, this class will give you the tools and techniques needed to create a basket collection. Learn how to read patterns, prepare materials, weave a basket and finish it properly. Learn More
Intermediate Basketry
Take your basket weaving skills to the next level in this course. You will make a variety of baskets and receive an introduction to ribbed basketmaking. Learn more
Metals & Jewelry
Fused Earrings Workshop
This workshop is ideal for all student levels and will feature work with Argentium Silver. Each student will finish the class with finished paris of earrings. Learn More
Beginner Mixed Metals
This workshop is designed for anyone eager to step into the world of jewelry making. Learn essential techniques such as soldering, torch, and using a jeweler's saw. Learn More
Intermediate Mixed Metals
Elevate your skills at the jeweler's bench with this class. Dive into essential techniques while working on projects such as pendants or milti-link bracelet. Learn More
Setting Stones
This class will provide you with the basic knowledge to mount almost anything you want to your metal. Students will have a bracelet, pendant, and earrings when the class is finished. Learn More
Blacksmithing
Make a Fire Poker
Learn the skills necessary to forge a fire poker. Students will be introduced to the use of a forge and proper hammering techniques with an emphasis on making the craft of Blacksmithing an enjoyable and attainable hobby for anyone. Learn More
Making a Hatchet
Learn how to forge a hatchet of your own and how to use a forge for proper hammering techniques. This course will place an emphasis on making the craft of Blacksmithing an enjoyable and attainable hobby for anyone. Learn More
Making a Knife
This knife project will introduce students to the use of a forge and proper hammering techniques. With an emphasis on making the craft of Blacksmithing an enjoyable hobby, you will complete the course with a finished knife. Learn More
Sewing and Fiber
Fabric Collage
Join this class to learn the techniques of hand embroidery, hand stitching, and hand applique. Students will learn to balance planning designs and art making processes with intuition and improvisation. Learn More
Fabric Sculpture
Use those small pieces of fabric scraps and unused batting to create works of art. Learn mow to make a fabric book, beads, and even a fabric vase. Learn More
Knitting: Colorwork Cowl
If you are familiar with knitting but want to tackle a larger project, this class can help. Learn about choosing color, chart and pattern reading, digital knitting tools, and more. By the end of class you will have created a beautiful cowl. Learn More
Pattern Making: Draft a Top
In this class, students can create foundation blocks/slopers for a front and back bodice with darts, a basic sleeve, and a skirt. Learn More
Sewing a Capsule Wardrobe
This intermediate level course will teach students how to create 3-5 versatile garments that form the foundation of a personalized capsule wardrobe. Learn More
Sewing: Upcycled Garments
Learn how you can create unique garments for yourself or to sell using preloved and reclaimed materials. This can include any textile that is unwanted or vintage such as tablecloths, sheets, trims, etc., all without using a sewing pattern. Learn More
Quilting & Upholstery
Quilting
With evening and day classes available, students will learn the basics of choosing and project-cutting with a ruler and rotary blade. Classes are perfect for any level of quilting experience. Learn More
Upholstery
Classes are available during the day or evening times. Students should bring a simple desk or dining chair with a seat bottom or footstool for their first project. Learn More
Woodworking
Coffee Table
This course will allow students to expand their knowledge of woodworking while building a coffee table of their own design. This course uses basic woodworking tools that are easily accessible. No prior woodworking experience is necessary. Come explore the world of woodworking with us! Learn More
Make a Bench or Stool
Expand your knowledge of woodworking while building a bench or stool of their own design. This course uses basic woodworking tools that are easily accessible. No prior experience is required to explore this world of woodworking. Learn More
Create a Bookshelf or Spice Rack
This course will allow students to expand their knowledge of woodworking while building a bookshelf or spice rack of their own design. This course uses basic woodworking tools that are easily accessible. Explore the world of woodworking with us – no prior experience required! Learn More
Photography
Basics of Digital Photography
Get introduced to the basics of digital photography and explore how light directly impacts images, depth of field, and composition rules. Don't miss this hands-on class. Learn More
About Creative Arts
Western North Carolina is fertile ground for craft arts and artists. Over the last 50 years, the area has blossomed into an internationally recognized destination for working artists, craftspeople, shops, galleries and craft education.
Haywood Community College’s Creative Arts programming offers an innovative, affordable, groundbreaking craft education.
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The HCC Craft programs draw students from across the United States and beyond.
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The college’s state-of-the-art, LEED certified, green building is a model for art and craft education.
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The Creative Arts Facility is over 40,000 square feet in size containing both studio and gallery space.
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Class sizes are small, with teacher-student ratios designed for an optimal studio education.
We welcome students from next door to across the country. We have individuals that make our campus their vacation destination to participate in workshops and classes, or are lucky enough to have this amazing resource in their backyard. Continuing education classes vary in price depending on class length and cost of materials, but remain the same for each participant regardless of residency.
If you have an idea for a Continuing Education Creative Arts class, please contact our Coordinator at ajhornsby@haywood.edu.
For More Information
828-565-4152 or hcc-creativearts@haywood.edu