Unlock your creative potential with our beginner-friendly acrylic painting class for personal enrichment. This class is designed for beginners and will include instructor led teaching with slide shows, painting demonstrations, and hands-on projects. Learn the fundamentals of acrylic painting in a supportive, hands-on environment.

From mastering techniques to creating vibrant artwork, this class is perfect for newcomers looking to explore their artistic side. Students will learn the basics of how to create their own acrylic paintings from start to finish. Join us today and start your journey toward becoming an acrylic painting artist!

Tuition Cost: $80* | Additional supplies needed

Designed for experienced artists and students who have previously taken acrylic painting classes, this class focuses on refining techniques, exploring complex compositions, and mastering color theory. Students will develop a deeper degree of insight into painting while working within a community of peers.

Elevate your artistic skills with our advanced acrylic painting class. Enhance your creativity and push your boundaries while creating sophisticated acrylic masterpieces. Join now and take your acrylic painting to the next level!

Tuition Cost: $80* | Additional supplies needed

Unlock your creativity with our Beginner Watercolor Painting Class! This personal enrichment class is designed for those new to watercolor painting, introducing students to the fundamentals of watercolor and offering step-by-step guidance to help you master basic techniques and explore your artistic potential. Learn to blend colors, create stunning landscapes, and express your unique vision through vibrant watercolor art.

Through group exercises, demonstrations, and personal painting time, students will learn essential watercolor techniques, color mixing, and composition. Join us and discover the joy of painting in a supportive and inspiring environment. Perfect for beginners looking to develop a new hobby or enhance their artistic skills. Sign up today and start your watercolor journey!

Tuition Cost: $80* | Additional supplies needed

This community based class is designed for experienced artists and returning students who have experience using watercolors and are looking to further their understanding. Through one-on-one instruction and open painting time, students will work on creating a series of paintings with a connecting theme and learn different techniques to enhance their paintings. Dive deep into advanced color theory, intricate brushwork, and sophisticated composition strategies.

This laid back class environment encourages students to practice constructive feedback of each other’s works. Our expert instructor will guide you through creating detailed and expressive watercolor masterpieces; ideal for those aiming to push their creative boundaries and achieve professional-level artistry. Join us to enhance your watercolor expertise in a dynamic and inspiring environment!

Tuition Cost: $80* | Additional supplies needed

This class is Students will learn advanced skills and insights into color and develop those skills with practical activities and color charts. Enhance your artistic palette with our Color Mixing Class! This personal enrichment class is designed for all students at any skill level wanting to develop their color mixing skills and learn the fundamentals and advanced techniques of color mixing. Learn how to create a wide range of hues, shades, and tones by blending primary colors and experimenting with different combinations. All mediums apply!

Our expert instructor will guide you through practical exercises and projects to help you understand color theory and achieve the perfect mix for your artwork. This class is ideal for artists of all levels looking to deepen their understanding of color dynamics and improve their painting skills. Join us and unlock the secrets of color mixing in a supportive and creative environment. Enroll today and transform your art with vibrant, custom colors!

Tuition Cost: $60* | Additional supplies needed

Unlock your artistic potential with our Beginning Drawing Class! This personal enrichment course is designed for beginners eager to learn the fundamentals of drawing; learn the basic techniques of drawing and gain the skills and confidence to create your own works of art. More experienced artists will gain a greater confidence in their abilities and deepen their artistic perception.

Our skilled instructor will guide you through essential techniques, including line drawing, shading, perspective, and composition. You’ll gain hands-on experience with various drawing tools and materials, helping you build a strong foundation for your artistic journey. Ideal for anyone looking to start a new hobby or enhance their creative skills. Join us and discover the joy of drawing in a supportive and inspiring environment!

Tuition Cost: $80 (*Additional supplies needed)

Learn the timeless art of binding your own books in this hands-on course designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike. This course will explore various book binding techniques, from saddle stitch to traditional Japanese binding. Students will learn various skills to customize and create unique books through multiple hands-on book projects.

Whether you’re looking to create personalized journals, sketchbooks, or unique gifts, this class offers the perfect opportunity to develop a valuable skill and unleash your artistic potential. Sign up today to master the craft of hand bookbinding and craft beautiful, one-of-a-kind books you can cherish for years to come.

Tuition Cost: $60 (*Additional supplies needed)

Discover the art of embroidery with our Introduction to Embroidery Class! This personal enrichment class is perfect for beginners eager to learn the basics of embroidery; students will be introduced to the fundamentals of embroidery, learn the essential stitches of embroidery, create a stitch sampler, and learn how to create their own designs. Our expert instructor will guide you through essential techniques, including selecting the right materials, mastering basic stitches, and creating beautiful patterns.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with various embroidery projects, allowing you to express your creativity and develop your skills. This class is ideal for anyone looking to start a new hobby or enhance their crafting abilities. Join us and stitch your way to stunning embroidered creations in a supportive and inspiring environment. Enroll today and begin your embroidery journey!

Tuition Cost: $70* | Additional supplies needed

Immerse yourself in nature with our Plein-Air Painting Class! This personal enrichment class is designed for artists who want to experience the joy of painting outdoors; students will take easels and paints outdoors where they will be guided to capture the beauty of landscapes, cityscapes, and natural light in real-time.

Our expert instructor will guide you through techniques for setting up your easel, selecting the right materials, and mastering the challenges of outdoor painting. Students will participate in classroom demonstrations and exercises to prepare to paint outdoors, followed by trips to scenic locations. This class is ideal for artists of all levels looking to enhance their skills and connect with the environment through art. Join us and discover the inspiration that comes from painting in the great outdoors!

Tuition Cost: $70* | Additional supplies needed

Explore endless creative possibilities with our Mixed Media Art Class! This personal enrichment class is perfect for artists of all levels who are eager to experiment with various materials and techniques. Each class offers a unique project, covering topics such as collage, printmaking, assemblage, hand stitching, and combining different mediums like acrylics, watercolors, and found objects.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through innovative methods to blend textures, colors, and forms, helping you create dynamic and expressive artworks. You’ll learn to combine techniques and work towards a final project. This class is ideal for artists of all levels looking to push their creative boundaries and discover new artistic approaches. Register today and start your mixed media art journey!

Tuition Cost: $90* | Additional supplies suggested

Capture the essence of your subjects with our Portrait Drawing Class! This personal enrichment class is designed for artists who want to master the art of drawing lifelike portraits. The key to creating beautiful and accurate portraits is understanding the underlying construction and planes of the head. You will gain a greater understanding of facial features and their placement, helping achieve a better likeness.

Our expert instructor will guide you through step-by-step exercises to help you create detailed and realistic portraits as you learn essential techniques such as facial proportions, shading, and capturing expressions. This class is ideal for artists of all levels looking to enhance their drawing skills and explore the nuances of human features. Register today and start your portrait drawing journey! 

Tuition Cost: $80* (Additional supplies needed)

Discover the timeless art of oil painting with our Oil Painting Class! This personal enrichment course is perfect for artists of all levels looking to explore the rich textures and vibrant colors of oil paints while they explore this exciting medium and study the styles of the master oil painters. Learn essential techniques such as color mixing, layering, and blending to create stunning artworks.

Our expert instructors will guide you through painting projects, helping you master the nuances of oil painting, from underpainting to final touches. You will work from photos and nature while learning foundational elements such as color mixing, application and brush techniques. Ideal for artists of all levels seeking to enhance their skills and express their creativity; join us and experience the beauty of oil painting!

Tuition Cost: $85* | Additional supplies needed

Have you always wanted to make a quilt but weren’t sure where to start? In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of quilting while making the “Layer Cake Shuffle Quilt”, a fun and versatile pattern that’s perfect for beginners! We’ll cover essential skills such as: understanding quilting materials and tools, reading a quilt pattern, cutting and piecing fabric accurately, pressing and trimming, creating a quilt sandwich with different basting methods, straight-line quilting with a walking foot, and binding your quilt for a polished finish.

Bring your sewing machine and supplies, and get ready to sew! Each class will include instruction followed by hands-on sewing time with guidance. By the end of the course, you’ll have a beautiful quilt to take home! Students must bring their own sewing machine and should have basic knowledge of how to use their machine.

Tuition Cost: $75* | Additional supplies needed – sewing machine required

Unlock your creative potential with Tabletop Game Miniature Painting! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced painter, this hands-on workshop will guide you through the techniques and tools needed to bring your tabletop games miniatures to life. This hands-on class provides a welcoming, judgment-free space for painters to develop their skills, share ideas, and collaborate with peers. We will discuss techniques, challenges, and successes, learn how to paint stunning details, apply weathering effects, and create professional-quality finishes for your figures.

Perfect for tabletop gamers of all kinds and hobbyists alike, this class helps you master everything from basic brush techniques to advanced shading. We will explore simple basing techniques to enhance your models and discuss strategies for overcoming hobby burnout. Transform your tabletop game miniatures into works of art and elevate your gaming experience today!

Tuition Cost: $50* | Additional supplies needed

Don’t wait until retirement to learn about Medicare and long-term care; navigate the complexities of Medicare with our Savvy Medicare Planning Class! This personal enrichment class is designed to help you understand and optimize your Medicare benefits. Learn essential strategies for selecting the right plans, managing costs, and maximizing coverage.

Our expert instructor will guide you through the intricacies of Medicare, including enrollment periods, supplemental insurance options, and common pitfalls to avoid. This class is ideal for individuals approaching Medicare eligibility or those already enrolled looking to make informed decisions about their healthcare. After this class, you will have a better understanding of how and when to enroll, what is and is not covered, and planning your budget.

Tuition Cost: $50 | No additional supplies needed

Maximize your retirement income with our Social Security Benefits class! This personal enrichment class is designed to help you understand and optimize your Social Security benefits. Learn essential strategies for claiming benefits, understanding eligibility, and planning for your financial future. A must for anyone planning their retirement, this class will explore various factors that can influence the amount of Social Security benefits received and discuss some possible claiming strategies.

 This class is ideal for individuals approaching retirement or those already retired looking to make informed decisions about their Social Security. Join us and gain the knowledge you need to confidently manage your benefits. Register today and start your journey to financial security!

Tuition Cost: $60 | No additional supplies needed

Secure your legacy with our Estate Planning Class! This personal enrichment class is designed to help you understand and navigate the complexities of estate planning. Learn essential strategies for creating wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes. Topics include estate reduction techniques, the basics of charitable giving, estate planning issues stemming from the marital relationship, and more.

Our expert instructor will guide you through the legal and financial aspects of estate planning, including tax implications and protecting your beneficiaries. Ideal for individuals looking to safeguard their assets and provide for their loved ones. Prepare for the unexpected and learn how to protect your family through estate planning!

Tuition Cost: $60 | No additional supplies needed

Plan for a secure future with our Financial Strategies for Retirement Class! This personal enrichment program is designed to help you develop effective strategies for a comfortable and financially stable retirement. Learn essential techniques for managing retirement accounts, investing wisely, and maximizing your income.

Evaluate your retirement plan, investigate ways to have retirement income, and learn about investments, risk management, and estate planning. This class is ideal for individuals approaching retirement or those already retired looking to optimize their financial strategies. Register today and start your journey to a financially secure retirement!

Tuition Cost: $80 | No additional supplies needed

Unlock the potential of your investments with our Stock Market Investing class! This personal enrichment program is designed to help you understand and navigate the complexities of the stock market. Learn essential strategies for analyzing stocks, managing risk, and building a diversified portfolio.

Beginning and experienced investors alike will learn about retirement planning principles and strategies for tax advantages, as well as stocks, IRAs, Roth IRAs, pensions, mutual funds, ETFs, tax-exempt municipal bonds and the stock market. Register today and start your journey to financial growth! 

Tuition Cost: $65 | No additional supplies needed

Unlock the world of communication with our Beginner ASL (American Sign Language) class! This personal enrichment class is designed for those new to ASL, offering a comprehensive introduction to the language and Deaf culture. Learn essential signs, fingerspelling, and basic conversational skills to effectively communicate with the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through interactive lessons and practical exercises, ensuring you gain confidence in your signing abilities. This class is perfect for anyone looking to start their ASL journey or enhance their communication skills. Join us and discover the beauty of Sign Language!

Tuition Cost: $80 | No additional supplies needed

Advance your signing skills with our Intermediate ASL (American Sign Language) class! This personal enrichment class is designed for those who have a basic understanding of ASL and want to deepen their knowledge and fluency. Learn more complex signs, improve your fingerspelling speed, and enhance your conversational abilities. The goals for this class are to grow your confidence and language abilities, and gain a deeper understanding of the Deaf Culture.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through interactive lessons, real-life scenarios, and cultural insights to help you communicate more effectively with the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Expand your vocabulary, finger spelling, and knowledge of conversational signs; register today and take your signing to the next level!

Tuition Cost: $80 | No additional supplies needed

Embark on a linguistic adventure with our Beginning/Intermediate French class! This personal enrichment class is designed for beginners eager to learn the basics of the French language. Taught by an experienced college professor who lived and worked in Paris for thirty years, the class will emphasize pronunciation, vocabulary and reading skills, plus some basic grammar.

Our expert instructor will guide you through essential vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation, helping you build a strong foundation for conversational French. You’ll also learn useful phrases for travel, making it easier to navigate French-speaking countries with confidence. Get an insider’s view on French language and culture! Supplemental book required.

Tuition Cost: $90* | Additional supplies needed

Enhance your fluency with our Conversational French Class! This personal enrichment class is designed for learners who want to improve their spoken French skills. Focus is put on practical conversation techniques, everyday vocabulary, and cultural nuances to help you communicate effectively in French-speaking environments.

This class is Ideal for individuals looking to refine their language skills and engage in meaningful conversations. Push your language skills to the next level– this course will help you gain a deeper understanding of the French language, both written and verbal. Supplemental book required.

Tuition Cost: $90* | Additional supplies needed

Prepare for your Italian adventure with our Italian for Travelers class! Designed as both an introduction to the Italian language and to help those planning to travel to Italy, this 8-week course will cover pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary useful for visiting major destinations of interest. This personal enrichment class is perfect for beginners who want to learn the basics of the Italian language, with a special focus on travel-related phrases and vocabulary.

Our expert instructor will guide you through essential grammar, pronunciation, and conversational skills to help you navigate Italian-speaking regions with ease. You’ll learn practical phrases for dining, shopping, transportation, and more, ensuring you can communicate confidently during your travels. Ideal for anyone planning a trip to Italy or looking to start their Italian language journey. Supplemental book required.

Tuition Cost: $90* | Additional supplies needed

Enhance your Italian speaking skills with our Introduction to Conversational Italian class! This personal enrichment class is designed for beginners who want to focus on practical conversation techniques and everyday vocabulary. Push your language skills to the next level- this course will help you gain a deeper understanding of the Italian language, both written and verbal.

Our expert instructor will guide you through interactive dialogues, role-playing scenarios, and cultural insights to help you communicate effectively in Italian-speaking environments. You’ll learn essential phrases for social interactions, dining, shopping, and more, ensuring you can engage confidently in conversations. Supplemental book required.

Tuition Cost: $90* | Additional supplies needed

This course introduces fitness through walking. Emphasis is placed on stretching, conditioning exercises, proper clothing, fluid needs, and injury prevention. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in a recreational walking program.

Tuition Cost: $30 | No additional supplies needed

This course provides a survey of the destruction of European Jewry by the Nazis during World War II. Topics include the anti-Semitic ideology, bureaucratic structures, and varying conditions of European occupation and domination under the Third Reich. Supplemental book required.

Tuition Cost: $70* | Additional supplies needed

This course provides students with the hands-on experience and knowledge they need to successfully begin the planning process for projects in need of grant funding. An approach to grant seeking begins with thinking about why the funding is needed and involving the grant applicant’s stakeholders in the planning process. Every lesson is one step closer to having 100% of the information you’ll need to write a highly competitive grant proposal. 

Tuition Cost: $149 | No additional supplies needed

Blogging and podcasting are great ways to express yourself, but maybe you’re not sure how to start. This course will teach you how to plan and create your very own blog and podcast. Through hands-on exercises, you will discover the benefits of using free web tools like Blogger, WordPress, Audacity, and YouTube. You will find that creating a blog and podcast is much easier than you ever imagined.

Tuition Cost: $99 | No additional supplies needed

In partnership with Model Teaching, an industry leader in supporting educators, this teacher professional development course teaches you how to incorporate collaborative learning in the classroom and provides you with guidance and resources for implementation. Model Teaching’s Mission is to improve student performance by directly supporting teachers with quality content and resources. You will learn six common collaborative learning models that you can incorporate into various lessons in your classroom. Collaborative learning can be a valuable tool to support engagement and discourse, but proper planning is essential to implement strong lesson activities.

Tuition Cost: $99 | No additional supplies needed

This course helps learners understand how food affects one’s mood, explores the types of nutrients that can improve or enhance mental health, examines types of eating disorders, and discusses how to incorporate mindful eating as a way of supporting positive mental health.

Tuition Cost: $49 | No additional supplies needed

Tracing your family’s history is a fascinating journey. Genealogy Basics will help you understand the genealogy research process and how to interpret the information you find. This course guides you through the search process for family names using several subscription-based websites, which you can access while enrolled in this class.

Tuition Cost: $129 | No additional supplies needed

This QuickBooks course will teach you how to manage your business finances with QuickBooks Online. This powerful accounting software has helped millions of small business owners oversee their finances. Now that the cloud-based version is outpacing the desktop version, there’s no better time to refresh your QuickBooks knowledge.

You will learn to use key features of QuickBooks Online and gain hands-on experience creating invoices, receipts, and statements; track payables, inventory, and receivables; generating reports; and more. Whether you’re new to QuickBooks or need a quick refresher, this course will empower you to take control of your business’s financial accounting, all with the ease and convenience of an online platform.

Tuition Cost: $129 | No additional supplies needed

If you want to learn touch-typing or improve your existing typing skills, this is the perfect course for you! In these lessons, you’ll use the Keyboarding Pro 5 program, a typing tutorial designed for personal computers, to learn how to touch-type—that is, to type text you read from a printed page or a computer screen without looking at your keyboard.

With the skills you master here, you’ll become faster and more confident at the keyboard. By the end of the course, you’ll know how to touch-type the alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys; create, save, and edit word processing documents; and successfully take a timed writing test during a job interview.

Tuition Cost: $119 | No additional supplies needed

Learn from an auction pro how to work from home or earn extra income by buying and selling goods online for top dollar. This course will teach you how to get noticed, value items, sell quickly, protect against fraud, and safely conduct financial transactions.

Tuition Cost: $99 | No additional supplies needed

The course begins by introducing you to the four types of stories and explains how they relate to mysteries. You will discover the three-act story structure and show you how to propel the action forward to a climax, followed by a release of tension as your readers experience a great finish. You will discover the between story and plot and get a chance to experiment with viewpoints to see which one works best with your mystery. This course will allow you to write a complete scene and learn the internal structure that makes every scene feel right. You will discover special techniques that apply to mysteries, including crime scene description, MacGuffins, and the use of red herrings to misdirect your readers and create suspense. Following each lesson, you will get to practice on your own story.

Tuition Cost: $99 | No additional supplies needed

Today, the Internet has changed everything. It is now entirely possible to create, launch, and build a profitable business from the convenience of your home with little to no upfront investment. This course will give you a solid foundation for building and growing a successful digital business.

You will be given a step-by-step approach that is easy to follow—from building a simplified strategy to branding your business. You will learn to create a product and how to build and launch your own website. You will learn to engage prospective customers, and implement a process that will drive fresh leads to your business. You simply need to know what to do and how to do it. So whether you are looking to generate a nice side income or even to replace your current income and ditch your full-time job, this course is for you.

Tuition Cost: $129 | No additional supplies needed

The courses offered each semester may vary based on season, instructor availability and learner interest. Some courses may be canceled/rescheduled or relocated; we will always do our best to keep information up to date and inform registrants of any changes. Classes may be added mid-semester; this webpage will be updated as changes are made, so be sure to check back for any changes or class additions.

Register online by clicking the title of the course you’re interested in, then clicking the “Register Now” button. Follow the prompts to register online. If there are no sections listed, the class may already be in session for the current semester. Check back for the next semester, or email enrichment@forsythtech.edu to inquire.

You can also register by phone by calling 336-734-7718 (Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m, Friday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.).

Pre-registration is required for all courses; payment is due at the time of registration.

Some classes may require additional supplies that are not included in the cost of the class. Instructors will go over the needed supplies during the first day of class; if you already own the supplies needed, you may not need to purchase any additional supplies.

Generally, art supplies can vary in cost depending on the type, quantity, and brand, so we cannot give an estimated cost of art supplies. If you’d like to see a suggested supply list for any class, click the “Supply List” button under a class.

Our course offerings can vary depending on the season, student interest, and instructor availability. If you’ve clicked the “Register Now” button for a class and there are no classes listed, then the class is likely already in session. We may have another section upcoming in a future semester, so check back often.

The course catalog will update each semester and some classes may be added mid-semester. If you’re interested in taking a class that we don’t currently offer, you are welcome to fill out our course suggestion form.

If you know you are going to miss a class, it is always best to let your instructor know. If you are unable to reach your instructor, you can send an email to enrichment@forsythtech.edu and your message will be forwarded.

If you need to withdraw from a course, please call 336-734-7718 (Monday – Thursday, 8a – 6p, Friday, 8a – 5p) for assistance. Full refunds can only be offered when courses are dropped before they begin. A schedule change can be made in lieu of a refund in some circumstances.

Classes may be postponed or cancelled due to inclement weather or other events that cause a campus wide closure. If a class is postponed due to a closure, the missed class time will be made up by either extending each remaining class time, or by adding an additional day of class.

If a course is cancelled due to low enrollments, the course will either be rescheduled or cancelled, depending on instructor availability. We encourage you to invite friends or family to sign up for courses with you; sometimes one or two enrollments will make the difference of whether a course runs as scheduled or not.

We’re always looking to add new classes to our catalog. If you have a skill or hobby that you’d love to teach others, let us know! Personal Enrichment values instructors who have real-life experience that can be taught to others; prior teaching experience is helpful, but not required. If you’d like to learn more about teaching, fill out our instructor interest form.

If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact Lesley Todd, Enrichment Coordinator, via email at enrichment@forsythtech.edu or call 336.734.7698

Sure! You can request to be added to our mailing list to be notified by email when new classes are added. In addition, you will receive a digital brochure each semester that outlines all of our upcoming classes.