Special Interests
Learn many different craft ideas for enjoyment or starting your own business. We have floral design, card making, retirement consulting, stained glass and more.
All available classes with their time, date, location, and cost will be on the » Class Schedules. Some classes may not be available at this time.
Fundamental of Flowers
Come and have fun in this 8-week floral design class! Learn the art of using flower accessories and the basic artwork of flower design. You will also learn the eight basic design elements as well as the principles of floral design. Additional supplies will be needed during class session; ie–flowers.
Gardening 101
If you are interested in learning how to cultivate a garden, ten this 6-week class is for you! You will get tips on creating a helpful way to get your garden growing. Discussion of preparing the correct soil, choosing the right fertilizers and prevent weeding trouble are just a few of the basics that will be discussed. You will be ready to create and harvest your rewards of the knowledge of gardening!
Holiday Floral Design
Get the help you need for a one of a kind masterpiece for your home with special focus of the holiday season. You will incorporate the eight elements to design beautiful holiday arrangements, including a wreath. A supply list is included at the time of registration. Pre-requisite Flower Arranging or Floral Design or equivalent.
Creative Cards Making for the Holidays
In this class, you will create three holiday cards, embellish three corresponding envelopes and create holiday tags to use for your special gifts. You will learn how to use a crafting paper trimmer, score tool, a stamping platform and a die cutting machine. Also, you will discuss designer series paper and card stock selection, card sizing and corresponding mat dimensions, different ink selections and their uses, rubber stamping, die cutting and die punching. This is an easy, fun and rewarding hobby and great to do with your friends. This class will also show you how easy and fun it is to use what you learn for your scrapbook as well! Upon completion of your three cards and hand-made tags, you will feel like a true artist! No experience is necessary and the supplies are included in the registration fee.
Stained Glass-Level 1
Learn the fundamentals of stained glass design in this fun and entertaining class with an emphasis on lampshades. You will learn how to choose the correct glass, create patterns, cut and grind glass and complete two projects.
Stained Glass Christmas Ornaments
Need a quick gift for that someone special during the holidays? Then this CVCC Stained Glass Ornaments mini-course if for you! This class is for participants who has previous stained-glass experience. Students will complete four or more stained glass ornaments during this four-week mini-course. Patterns will be provided for the class. Students are welcome to bring their own patterns to share with the class.
Classes are held on the East Campus (EC) unless otherwise noted.
Contact Information
For questions or to to register you may email Cheri Toney at ctoney@cvcc.edu or register with Online Instant Enrollment.
For further information you may contact the Continuing Education Department at (828) 327-7037.