Arts & Crafts

Current Courses

Basketmaking

This course teaches basic-to-advanced level basketry techniques and terms and includes dyeing and weaving with reed. Weaving with painted paper is also available. If you are a first-time student, you will start with a reed basket. You may complete two to three baskets in one session. Please bring a basin, spray bottle, small screwdriver, measuring tape, pencil, towel, and heavy-duty scissors to class. There will be an extra cost for materials. For a complete supply list, contact the instructor at adelman.peggy@gmail.com. Tuition Cost $70

Oil Painting

This course teaches the fundamentals of traditional oil painting techniques. The course features the genre of still life painting, drawing basics when working from life, and time-honored methods and materials unique to oil painting. The course includes instructor demonstrations and one-on-one time. There will be an extra cost for materials. The instructor will explain the extra costs for materials on the first day. Visit www.donstewart.com/gtcc for details. Tuition Cost: $100

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain

In this course, you will learn and practice the five basic skills of drawing in a fun, effective way with inspiration from Betty Edwards’ best-selling book, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. Bring a 9″ x 12″ drawing pad and No. 2 pencils with eraser to the first class. Visit www.donstewart.com/gtcc for more information. Tuition Cost: $100

Learn to Sew Using Your Own Sewing Machine

This new course is designed for students who want to learn how to sew and operate their own sewing machine. Students must have some basic sewing knowledge and will be taught based on individual skills. Please have in mind a project you would like to complete. You will be responsible for your own machine (being in good working order), and the college shall not be liable for loss, theft, or damage to any personal property brought on campus. Please bring your sewing machine manual. Students must sign a waiver of liability on the first day of class. There is an extra cost for supplies. For more information about this class, you may contact the instructor, Ms. Pinnix, at sfpinnix@gtcc.edu or uniquebeginnings@gmail.com. Tuition Cost:$70

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. There is an extra cost for supplies, and a supply list will be given on the first day of class. The college provides sewing machines for class instruction; no personal sewing machines will be allowed in the class. For more information about supplies needed for class, please contact the instructor, Ms. Pinnix, at sfpinnix@gtcc.edu or uniquebeginnings@gmail.com. Tuition Cost: $70

Beginning to Intermediate Sewing

This class is designed for students whose sewing levels range from beginning to intermediate levels. This class would be specially taught based on individual skills. There is an extra cost for supplies; a supply list will be given on the first day of class. The college provides sewing machines for class instruction; no personal sewing machines will be allowed. For more information about supplies needed for class, please contact the instructor, Ms. Pinnix at sfpinnix@gtcc.edu or uniquebeginnings@gmail.com. Tuition Cost: $70

Sewing Fundamentals

This introductory course will focus on basic machine sewing (using your own sewing machine) and pattern drafting. Students will gain a thorough understanding of the necessary sewing tools, terminology and practical sewing techniques. Additionally, students will learn how to troubleshoot, machine maintenance, fabric identification, measuring and pattern reading, and drafting on your own sewing machine. Week-to-week topics will include demonstrations, discussions, and practical sewing applications. These weekly techniques will progress to multiple completed craft projects throughout the duration of the course.  Tuition Cost:  $70

Watercolor for Beginners

This course will teach the elements and techniques of painting using watercolors. Watercolor painting is a skill that anyone can learn! This fun, informative, stress-free class is designed for the beginner and leisure watercolorist. In each session, we will learn and practice watercolor techniques. You will have some guided lessons and then individual time to work on your own. Come and discover the unique and beautiful qualities of watercolor in a welcoming and supportive environment. Cost $70.00

Art of Paper Collage and Mixed Media Art

In this beginner's course, you will explore how to create a work of art that focuses on realism and abstract images through paper collage and other mixed media art, learn how to use and handle paper collage techniques, learn about supporting materials for a collage, while incorporating other mixed media, as paints, ink, graphite, and more. You will learn how to use patterns and textures to create an image/composition (either realist or abstract). There will be some guided lessons and then individual time to work on your own. The art of collage is about arranging, re-arranging, and layering your cut or torn images of paper. You will learn the basics of working the entire surface as you identify the shape, form, space, and placement of materials. By the end of the course, students will have the basic knowledge on paper layering, assemblage, decorative collage, and acrylic paint collage. Students also will have the opportunity to learn techniques for fabric collage, and color mixing paper, fabrics, and paint materials.  Cost $70.00

Other Ways to Register

Students can register in one of three ways: PREREGISTRATION is REQUIRED before attending class.

• Online: Register
  • Use the Search function to search for Course Title or Course Code.
• In Person:
  
  • Greensboro, 3505 E. Wendover Ave., Continuing Education Center, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
  • High Point, 901 S. Main St., H1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
• Mail: Download the registration form from the website, and mail it to GTCC, PO BOX 309, Jamestown, N.C. 27282. Download the Con Ed Registration Form.