Continuing Education Courses

Pottery: Exploring Ceramics

CSP 7772

Develop the skills needed to work with clay. This 24-hour course provides students with the skills and techniques to make functional and decorative objects out of clay. Using the potter’s wheel and various hand building techniques, students take their designs from clay to glazed and fired ceramic pieces. Beginners in clay will leave with a solid foundation
and understanding of working in a cooperative pottery studio and more advanced makers will be able to focus in and further develop their ideas. Clay, glaze materials and firings are provided.

Instructor: Knirs Cost: $150
Course Code Section Days Date Time Loc
CSP-7772-02 61103 M 10/21/24 – 12/9/24 5:00pm-8:00pm CCA 104
CSP-7772-01 61102 W 10/16/24 – 12/11/24 1:00pm-4:00pm CCA 104
CSP-7772-03 61104 W 10/16/24 – 12/11/24 5:00pm-8:00pm CCA 104

 

Pottery: Exploring Clay

CSP 7766

Learn how to design and make pottery using the potter’s wheel and various hand-building techniques. This 24-hour course is open to all levels and will focus on individual instruction. Beginners in clay will leave with a solid foundation and understanding of working in a cooperative pottery studio and more advanced makers will be able to focus in and further develop their ideas. Clay, glaze materials and firings will be provided.

Instructor: Knirs Cost: $150
Course Code Section Days Date Time Loc
CSP-7766-02 61100 M 08/19/24-10/14/24 5:00pm-8:00pm CCA 104
CSP-7766-01 61099 W 08/21/24-10/09/24 1:00pm-4:00pm CCA 104
CSP-7766-03 61101 W 08/21/24-10/09/24 5:00pm-8:00pm CCA 104

 

QuickBooks for Beginners

ACC 7120

Learn the basic financial principles and procedures needed to manage a small to mid-size business utilizing the accounting software program, QuickBooks. This course is intended for those who are new to QuickBooks as well as those who have utilized earlier versions.

  • Class will meet face-to-face one night a week and a portion of the coursework will be delivered online. Prepayment of tuition and purchase of course materials are required.

Resume Writing and Interviews

HRD 3001

Students are led through the process of writing a resume, understanding how to revise resumes and use cover letters, as well as how to organize a job search, use resources to create leads, and interview with confidence. Class fees waived for the unemployed and those who meet economic guidelines.

Instructor: Carter Cost: $70
Course Code Section Days Date Time Loc
HRD-3001-01 61098 F 09/06/24 – 09/13/24 9:00am-12:00pm BLC 101

Safe Driving

Completion of a 3-hour or 6-hour course could help prevent the assessment of insurance points and driver’s license points. For more information, please call 336-342-4261, ext. 2348

Vehicle Safety Inspection

DMV 7301

Learn the proper procedures for conducting vehicle safety inspections. Information on the operation of a safety inspection station is included. Cost includes $8 fee for manual. Pre-payment is REQUIRED. Classroom portion of classes are held on campus. In addition, there is a hands-on portion held at Jumpers Auto Service, located at 124 N Fieldcrest Road, Eden. The hands on portion will be scheduled with the instructor upon successful completion of classroom time.

Due to state mandated course code changes which include Vehicle Safety Inspection courses, DMV is the same as AUT.

This class is designed to meet the standards in North Carolina, and not in any other state. 

Instructor: Jumper Cost: $81
Course Code Section Days Date Time Loc
DMV-7301-02 61501 MT 12/02/24 – 12/03/24 5:00pm-9:00pm ADT 111

Vehicle Safety Inspection Registration

Windows 11 Fundamentals

OST 7143

This course introduces students to the new Windows 11 operating system. Students will learn topics such as how to get started, customize Windows settings, manage files and folders, use and download apps, install devices, complete a system back up, and more. The class will also focus on key differences between Windows 10 and Windows 11. This course is instructor-led and delivered on campus. Prepayment of tuition is required.

Woodworking – Advanced: Fine Points of Furniture Construction

PRC 7127

Prerequisite: PRC 7100

Learn the heritage art of woodworking at an advanced level. Coursework includes discussion on the history, trends, and practice of the art and information to build and supply appropriate studios. Upon completion, students will be prepared to either advance to a higher skill level or to fabricate and market their goods. Safety equipment is required (safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.). Students need wood for projects, which they learned about in the pre-requisite Fundamentals of Woodworking course. Wood obtained from anywhere other than the CCWW must be inspected and approved by the instructor. A $20 supply fee is included in the cost of the class to cover wear and tear on machinery, and basic supplies (i.e. glue).

Classes are held at the Center for Construction Trades and Woodworking (CCTW) located at 333 South Scales Street in Reidsville. This is the former Center for Creative Woodworking (CCWW), which was renovated and renamed in Spring 2022.

Instructor: Smith Cost: $202
Course Code Section Days Date Time Loc
PRC-7127-01 58920 TTH 06/04/24 – 08/13/24 8:00am – 3:30pm CCTW
PRC-7127-01 58921 TTH 08/27/24 – 11/21/24 8:00am – 3:30pm CCTW

 

Woodworking – Fundamentals

PRC 7100

Learn the heritage art of woodworking at the introductory level. Course work includes discussion on history and trends, practice, and information to build and supply appropriate studios. Upon completion, participants will be prepared to either advance to a higher skill level or to fabricate and market their goods. Discussion is held at the beginning of class about what types of wood will work best for each student’s project and guidance is provided about obtaining wood. The quantity and purchase amount will vary per student and per project. The Center for Creative Woodworking (CCWW) has poplar wood for purchase. If students prefer wood other than poplar, it may be purchased elsewhere. Please call the instructor at 336-394-4718 for recommendations. Some students prefer to bring in wood from other sources. Neither Rockingham Community College staff nor the CCWW staff will cut down trees or retrieve fallen wood from private community members. Wood obtained from anywhere other than the CCWW must be inspected and approved by the instructor. Students must provide safety glasses and hearing protection. A $20 supply fee is included in the cost of this class to cover wear and tear on machinery and basic supplies (i.e. glue).

Classes are held at the Center for Construction Trades and Woodworking (CCTW) located at 333 South Scales Street in Reidsville. This is the former Center for Creative Woodworking (CCWW), which was renovated and renamed in Spring 2022.

This course is a prerequisite for all other PRC courses.

Instructor: Smith Cost: $147
Course Code Section Days Date Time Loc
PRC-7100-01 58958 W 09/04/24 – 11/01/24 5:45-9:15PM CCTW

 

Woodworking – Intermediate

PRC 7143

Learn the heritage art of woodworking at the intermediate level. Course work includes discussion on history and trends, practice, and information to build and supply appropriate studios. Upon completion, students are prepared to either advance to a higher skill level or to fabricate and market their goods. Students need wood for projects, which they learned about in the pre- requisite Fundamentals of Woodworking class. Wood obtained from anywhere other than the CCWW must be inspected and approved by the instructor. A $20 supply fee is included in the cost of this class to cover wear and tear on machinery and basic supplies (i.e. glue).

Classes are held at the Center for Construction Trades and Woodworking (CCTW) located at 333 South Scales Street in Reidsville. This is the former Center for Creative Woodworking (CCWW), which was renovated and renamed in Spring 2022.

Instructor: Smith
Course Code Section Days Date Time Loc Cost
PRC-7143-01 58961 TTH 06/04/24 – 08/13/24 5:45pm-9:15pm CCTW $202
PRC-7143-01 58962 T 09/03/24 – 11/21/24 5:45pm-9:15pm CCTW $147
PRC-7143-02 58963 TH 09/05/24 – 11/21/24 5:45pm-9:15pm CCTW $147

 

Address

Rockingham Community College
PO Box 38
215 Wrenn Memorial Rd.
Wentworth, NC 27375

Hours

Monday to Thursday:
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Contact

336-342-4261
336-349-9986 (fax)
info@rockinghamcc.edu