Continuing Education Scholarships
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Note: The courses listed may only be offered during specific times.
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All about Herbs topics will include growing and drying herbs, creating your own herb garden, herbs for flavorful cooking, and herbs for medicinal uses.
Students will enjoy an evening of art instruction, complete their own art project, and sample several varieties of custom-made craft beers in NCC’s custom-made beer brewing classroom at Rocky Mount Mills. Art supplies are included.
In this course, Chef Frank will give a presentation overview of the history of pasta-making and the regions from which they originate. Students will learn how to make pasta dough by hand and using a pasta maker, as well as create complementary pasta sauces. Supplies included. Self-Supporting-No Refund
Blending the best of Oktoberfest and one of North Carolina's favorite seaside foods, participants will: Review the process for roasting and/or steaming, and shucking oysters, Sample a variety of rich, and perhaps non-traditional, beers associated with the season. Beer Tasting & Oyster Roasting
Part I consists of Classical French Cuisine on January 12, Northern Italian Cuisine on January 19, and Spanish Noevelle Cuisine on January 26. In each of the four parts within this series, Chef Frank will give a presentation overview of a region, discuss how both people and region affect the foods of the region, and then students will prepare several recipes from that region. Students may attend any or all three (3) classes! Supplies included.
Part II consists of Regional French on February 2, Central Italian on February 9, and Classical Spain on February 16. Students will prepare several recipes from a different region each night. Students may attend any or all three (3) classes. Supplies included.
Part III consists of French Bistro on March 2, Southern Italian on March 9, and Spanish Paella on March 16. Students will prepare several recipes from a different region each night. Students may attend any or all three (3) classes. Supplies included.
Part IV consists of Spanish Tapas on March 23, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese on March 30, and Chinese Cuisine on April 20. Students will prepare several recipes from a different region each night. Students may attend any or all three (3) classes. Supplies included.
Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
Container gardening is fun and a great option for small spaces. In this course, Master Gardener Ken White will demonstrate how to make a self-watering container, as well as present everything you need to know to grow flowers, herbs, or vegetables in containers. Supplies not included. Supplies list available in the Continuing Education Department.
With personal feedback and assistance from Chef Frank, students will acquire hands-on experience executing culinary techniques and recipes, knife handling, how to create sauces, salads, stocks, roasting & grilling, and more.
In Part I, students will learn the basics of digital photography with any level of camera. Topics include what makes a digital camera work, camera controls, when controls are used, and more. Bring your camera and user's manual (if you have one). Part I meets three consecutive Tuesdays, and one Saturday.
In Part II, students will learn the basics of using a DSLR camera. Topics include operating the buttons and dials, how to use interchangeable lenses, aperture, shutter speed, and more. Bring your camera, lenses, and user's manual (if you have one). Part II meets three consecutive Tuesdays, and one Saturday
Prerequisites: Digital Photography Part I & II (or prior approval by the instructor). Part III is an advanced class and will take students to a new level of expertise. Topics include how to utilize Lightroom and PS/PSE, creative techniques for editing photos, as well as information on finding or creating the right lighting situations to achieve the best photos. Part III meets three Tuesdays. No class on April 18.
Festive Holiday Cooking Class Only How can any holiday occastion be transformed into a festive celebration? With great food! In this class students will learn how to prepare a delicious meal sure to delight holiday guests in November or December. Students will prepare a full meal, to include herbed turkey, salad, and two vegetable dishes. Holiday Desserts Class Only During the holidays, a dessert table with a variety of delectable goodies make a sweet presentation for family and friend. Students will prepare a variety of holiday desserts with professional bake, Winde Jackson. Halloween Cupcakes & Cookies Only Students will have a boo-tiful fun time learning to bake and decorate specialty cupcakes from scratch, with professional baker Winde Jackson.
Yarnstash - Learn to knit or crochet, read patterns, and become familiar with various types of yarns, needles, hooks, and small looms as you gain experience and enjoy beginner projects. Experienced 'yarnahohlics' will begin new projects or work on their PhD's (projects half-done). Arm Knitting - Add sizzel to your wardrobe with the latest and hottest technique. Learn how to use your atms as knitting needles to ceata a one-of-a kind scarf. No knitting experience required. Going Green With Knitting/Crochet - What could bne better than to "repurpose" torn sheets, worn out tees, or even plastic grocery bags? Learn hot to upsycle thee items into reusable shopping bags, rugs and more! Basic knitting/crocheting knowledge required.
This class presents an introduction to voice acting. It's a fun and enlightening evening that offers a lot of great information about the field of voice acting. If you'd like to learn more about using your voice professionally, this class is for you! Professional voice opportunities in and around your community will be discussed.
This course will teach a variety of fun and energetic line dance steps to include Electric Slide, Zydeco Bounce, Love Slide, Same Old 2 step, Wobble, Chicken Run, Bikers Shuffle, Brick House 2x4, So Blessed, Shake a Tail Feather, and Chinese Checkers.
Self Supporting - No Refund Students will receive a comprehensive overview of the subject matter they select, to include all math levels, and/or vocabulary, reading, an writing review.
In this course, Chef Frank will give a presentation overview of the history of sushi and the regions from which sushi originates. Students will learn about basic sushi rolls, how to make a sushi maki roll, a sushi nigiri, and the inside-out roll. Self-Supporting-No Refund
This series is all about improving quality of life and longevity with healthy cooking and is designed for anyone, including Senior citizens, interested in learning how to modify recipes for ease of cooking in smaller batches, for one or two people. In each class, Chef Frank will give a brief presentation, followed by students preparing several recipes. At the conclusion of class, students will enjoy the foods prepared that day. Supplies included. 4/3 Baking Baking breads can be fun and relaxing. This class will look into quick breads, and we will try several different recipes that should be quick and easy to put together and share
Students receive instruction in the art of stained glass making. Students use copper foil methods and gain practice in drafting patterns, cutting glass, grinding and soldering the glass together. Safety tips are discussed, as well as the common tools used. Students will complete a project(s) in class. Supplies not included.
This course is designed for those interested in learning the current rules and regulations for commercial and private use drones, to include NC and FAA regulations and certification. Students will gain experience in pre-flight instructions, hands-on flight training, and video imaging captured during flight. Safety glasses are required.
In this course, Chef Frank will give a presentation overview of the history of pizza-making and the regions from which they originate. Students will learn how to make pizza dough by hand, roll and toss pizza dough, as well as create several pizza sauces. Pizzas will be cooked in NCC's own wood-fired pizza oven. Supplies included. Self-Supporting-No Refund
This course is great for those who have never tried yoga as well as more seasoned participants. Students will be introduced to the basic principles of yoga, proper breathing, relaxation techniques, and correct yoga positions. Bring a yoga mat, towel, and water bottle.