Personal Enrichment (Non-Credit)

Central Piedmont Community College offers personal enrichment classes for fun in arts, automotive, cooking, floral design, interior design, sewing, construction, personal finance, fitness, safety, sports, online courses, and more at our Charlotte campuses.

Explore Program

Choose from a diverse selection of short and longer personal enrichment courses at Central Piedmont. Beginner level to advanced, you'll find a friendly and open atmosphere for learning and creativity here.

If you are looking to earn college credit toward an associate degree, certificate, diploma, or to transfer to another institution, explore our degree programs.

If you're interested in summer camps at Central Piedmont, visit our Summer Camps site.

Explore Courses

Personal enrichment courses at Central Piedmont are not offered for college credit, and offerings can change. If a program or course you are interested in is not currently offered, contact Customer Service, 704.330.4223.

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Arts

Dance
- Adult Ballet
- Social Circus
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Drawing and Painting
- Basic Acrylic Painting Techniques
- Basic Watercolor Techniques
- Drawing Techniques I and II
- Intermediate Painting Techniques
- Urban Sketching with Ink and Watercolor
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Mixed Media
- Basic Jewelry Making/Metalsmithing Techniques
- Mosaics for your Home and Garden
- Stained Glass Workshop
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Music

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Automotive

Auto Body Restoration

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Charlotte Cooks

From boot camps to cupcakes, you're going to like what's on the menu at Charlotte Cooks. Expert, friendly instructors guide your learning and help you practice as you prepare delicious meals, desserts, and more in our professional kitchens. Choose from favorites or enroll today in one of our many new classes.

Baking and Pastry

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Cooking
- American Sushi
- Fast Weeknight Dinners
- Knife Skills
- Pasta Extravaganza
- Pizza, Pizza, and More!
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Boot Camps
Take your backing and culinary skills to the next level and have a lot of fun in 40-hour hands-on boot camps. Sign up early.
- Baking and Pastry Boot Camp
- Culinary Boot Camp
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Class Packages

Book a Class Package and Save

When you sign up for a class package, you are automatically enrolled in the selected bundle of classes.

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Purchase Professional Tools

Central Piedmont offers a culinary knife kit and baking took kit for purchase. When you purchase either kit, send your receipt to beth.thompsonpeace@cpcc.edu to arrange for pick up in the Philip L. VanEvery Culinary Arts Center on Central Campus.
Food Allergy Intolerance Disclaimer

Central Piedmont makes every effort to identify ingredients that may cause allergic reactions for individuals with food allergies and dietary restrictions. Effort is made to avoid using those ingredients. However, there is always a risk of contamination. Participants concerned with food allergies and food intolerances should be aware of this risk.

Central Piedmont cannot assume any liability for adverse reactions to food consumed, or items you may come in contact with while eating. Participants with life-threatening food allergies who may need to use an epi-pen should carry their own.

Home and Outdoors

Floral Design Classes and Certificate
Floral Design Certificate Program

If you're looking for floral design programs in North Carolina, look no further than Central Piedmont. Our Floral Design program offers step-by-step, progressive training to prepare you for enhancing your home or pursuing a career or small business in floral design. Choose stand-alone courses or complete all floral design classes in the series to fulfill a comprehensive certificate.
- Part I: Basic Floral Designs
- Part 2: Intermediate Floral Designs
- Part 3: Master Floral Designs
- Part 4: Wedding Flowers
- Part 5: Sympathy Flowers
Additional Floral Design Classes
- Advanced Master Floral Design
- Advanced Wedding Flowers
- Fall and Holiday Floral Designs for Your Home
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Interior Design for Your Home
Interior Design Certificate
- Colors, Finishes and Windows for Your Home
- Space Planning/Furniture Arrangement/ Lighting for Your Home
- Furniture: Mix and Match for Your Signature Style
- Art, Accessories, and Outdoor Spaces for Your Home
Additional Courses
- Declutter Your Life
- Introduction to Home Staging
- Introduction to Interior Design
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Sewing
Professional Alterations Certificate
- Professional Alterations I
- Professional Alterations II
Additional Courses
- The Art of Quilting
- Sewing I
- Sewing II
- Sewing III
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Construction

Introduction to Furniture/Cabinet Making

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Personal Finance

Retirement Planning and Investing
- Introduction to Stock Options
- Stocks, Bonds, and Investing, Oh, My!
- Retirement Planning Today
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Recreation and Wellness

Fitness

Personal Trainer Certification

Prepare to become a Nationally Certified Personal Trainer. Lectures cover topics including biomechanics, exercise physiology, fitness testing, equipment usage, and health assessment. Hands-on labs give you role playing drills on exercises, presentation skills, and more. This non-degree course is 36 hours. Course includes written and practical exams, with CPR/AED certification required.

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Sports

Golf for Beginners

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On-Demand Online Courses

Fully online, instructor-led continuing education courses are available with flexible start dates. Call 704.330.4223 to setup the training for a date that works best for you, or to learn about specialized courses that we will set up by request.

Courses Available through our Ed2Go Online Partner

Ed2Go Six-Week Online Courses

Contact Corporate and Continuing Education

Continuing Education Customer Service P 704.330.4223 Mailing address: PO Box 35009, Charlotte, NC 28235-5009 Mon.–Thu., 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; Fri., 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Personal Enrichment (Non-Credit)

Explore Program

Explore Courses

Arts

Dance

Drawing and Painting

Mixed Media

Music

Automotive

Auto Body Restoration

Charlotte Cooks

Baking and Pastry

Cooking

Boot Camps

Class Packages

Book a Class Package and Save

Purchase Professional Tools

Food Allergy Intolerance Disclaimer

Home and Outdoors

Floral Design Classes and Certificate

Floral Design Certificate Program

Additional Floral Design Classes

Interior Design for Your Home

Interior Design Certificate

Additional Courses

Sewing

Professional Alterations Certificate

Additional Courses

Construction

Personal Finance

Retirement Planning and Investing

Recreation and Wellness

Fitness

Personal Trainer Certification

Sports

On-Demand Online Courses

Courses Available through our Ed2Go Online Partner

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