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Topics > Arts, Crafts & Music
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Advanced Floral Design
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$72.00 (1 section available)
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This continuation of the Floral Design class consists of topiary design, wreath design, bridal bouquet and maid of honor, corsages, boutonnieres for men, and wearable flowers. Additional topics include wedding venues and floral table set-ups. Pre-requisite, students must take the Floral Design class first.
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Advanced Stand-Up Comedy Workshop
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$72.00 (1 section available)
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So, you made it through the intro class and want to continue your comedy journey? The advanced stand-up comedy workshop is for anyone who has performed stand-up comedy before and is looking for a place to work out new material or polish up what you already have. This class will continue where the CCAC introductory stand-up comedy class left off. This course will offer feedback from professional comedians who share their expertise in a workshop-style format. Learn more about the craft as we dig deeper into developing your comedic style.
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Art for Emotional Learning/Expression
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$82.00 (1 section available)
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Art for Emotional Learning and Expression is a class designed to help students explore and understand their feelings through creative art activities. Participants engage in drawing, painting, and mixed media projects that encourage self-reflection and emotional growth. By fostering a supportive environment, the class empowers students to express themselves authentically and build emotional resilience. The projects for this class can be adapted to accommodate a wide range of materials, so students will be able to use whatever they have access to including: pencils, pens, colored pencils, pastels, colored paper, scissors, glue sticks or glue guns, acrylic paint, watercolor, watercolor pencils, oil paint, craft supplies, old magazines, image editing programs or apps, modeling clay or Model Magic, etc.
**Please note that this course has been moved to March 12 - April 2 from 6:30 PM-8:30 PM (this entry will populate to register online on 2/24/26 -if you would like to register immediately, please call 412-788-7546, M-F 8:30 AM -4:30 PM). Thank you!
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Basic Jewelry Design
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$72.00 (1 section available)
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Learn the basic concepts of jewelry design and how to create a beautiful bracelet, necklace or earrings. Participants will learn the foundation in jewelry making techniques, covering topics like wire wrapping and beading.
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Calligraphy
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$82.00 (2 sections available)
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This course explores the art of calligraphy using the calligraphic nib. Students will learn the use of calligraphy tools and papers. They will learn basic strokes and the formation of letters based on those strokes. The class will explore the Italic and Modern styles of lettering. We will learn decorative elements of calligraphic design to create works of art and design. Materials include various nibs, papers, inks and other materials. A supply list will be provided upon registration. All supplies must be brought to the first class.
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Color Theory
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$51.00 (1 section available)
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This class is designed as a lecture to teach the basic principles of color theory, which can be applied to all types of work where color is used, such as floral design, knitting, paintings and home decorating. The main goal is to gain an understanding of how colors work together. After becoming familiar with the basics of the primary, secondary, tertiary and neutral colors, students will learn the various types of color harmonies and how to use these harmonies to their advantage.
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Color Theory Advanced
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$51.00 (2 sections available)
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This advanced color theory course is designed as a lecture/workshop series intended to go well beyond the basics of color mixing. We will learn how to apply the principles of intensity, value, shading, tinting, and temperature to achieve proper keying, lighting, depth, and mood. We will learn how to apply these principles to a limited palette and different types of media. Color Theory is required as a prerequisite.
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Community Murals Workshop
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$82.00 (1 section available)
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Community Murals Workshop examines both the practice and theory of community mural painting. Students will learn about all phases of large-scale community mural projects with renowned muralist Bernie Wilke. The course will include individual projects and discussions that will develop students' knowledge and skill with painting, design, and collaboration and how to apply that knowledge in a community setting.
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Ink Shrink: the Art of Cartooning And Caricatures
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$102.00 (1 section available)
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Learn how to create humorous and exaggerated caricatures by capturing a character's essence through their unique features and emotions. It is a dynamic and creative journey into a unique but ancient form of art expression. The course covers exaggeration techniques, facial feature simplification, and capturing likeness while distorting proportions. Please bring to class a large drawing tablet, black markers, sharpies will be fine. Pencils and erasers
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Intro to Watercolor Workshop
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$47.00 (1 section available)
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With the proper basic techniques, you'll be painting with watercolors in no time. This workshop will show you what supplies you'll need to get started. We will teach foundational skills so that you can enjoy the art of painting with watercolors in your own home.
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Introduction to Abstract Art
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$41.00 (1 section available)
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Explore the impact of the American abstract art movement. Students will learn that Abstract Art does not represent an accurate depiction of visual reality, communicating instead through lines, shapes, colors, forms and gestural marks, by presenting the paintings of several well-known abstract artists.
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Introduction to Stand-Up Comedy
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$72.00 (1 section available)
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For those who have thought about doing stand-up comedy but never quite got up the nerve to try, this course will introduce you to the world of stand-up comedy. Participants will learn how to write various types of comedic material and will have the opportunity to develop and perform their own comedy routine. Dealing with stage fright and getting started in the comedy business will also be covered.
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Knitting 2 - Advanced Beginner - Lace And Charts
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$61.00 (2 sections available)
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Go beyond the basics of knitting and continue to build confidence and add to your knitting knowledge! Students will learn how to read patterns, read charts, knit a variety of stitches such as increases, decreases, and lace patterns. Learn to fix mistakes and learn lots of tips and tricks. You will learn to build your skills to learn how to confidently knit many intermediate-level patterns. Class projects may include examples of intermediate dishcloths, scarves, wrist warmers, mittens, and hats. Projects will be using intermediate stitches and repetitive stitch patterns. Bring size US 8/5.0 mm knitting needles and worsted weight cotton yarn. Students are encouraged to take Knitting 1.
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Knitting 3 - Advanced Beginner - Circular Knitting and Cables
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$61.00 (2 sections available)
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Students will learn to knit in the round and include cables. Also referred to as knitting in the round, circular knitting creates a seamless tube. Circular knitting requires the use of circular needles or double-pointed needles (DPN). Learn to knit with circular needles, double pointed needles, and two circular needles at a time. Projects may include techniques for hats, cowls, fingerless gloves. Students are encouraged to take Knitting 1 and Knitting 2.
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Learn How to Use Your Sewing Machine
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$51.00 (2 sections available)
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Finally, learn how to use that sewing machine that's been sitting in your closet. In this one-day class, learn all the basics to get started using your sewing machine. You will learn the parts of the machine, how to thread and use your machine, and the instructor will provide individualized troubleshooting help. The class will also start and complete a basic sewing project. Fabric for the project will be provided by the instructor. Students must bring their own working machines and the following supplies. Working sewing machine, extra machine needles, bobbins 2 to 3, spools of white, cream or light-colored thread and extension cord.
**Please note the correct time is 6:30 PM -9:00 PM (there was an error that listed the start time as 6:03 PM -we apologize for any inconvenience). Thank you!
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Open Sew
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$92.00 (1 section available)
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Come learn a specific skill or make anything you'd like with help from a skilled seamstress. Beginners to intermediate sewers welcome!
Please note (information not in our printed catalog): CCAC does not have sewing machines on site and students will be required to bring their sewing machine and supplies for their desired sewing project to this course. Thank you and we hope that you will join us!
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Painting in Oil & Acrylics
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$123.00 (1 section available)
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This class is for the student who wants flexibility in individual projects ranging from oil painting to watercolors.The instructor works with each student based on the medium chosen.
**Please note for the Allegheny Campus location only that no class will be held on 4/22/2026 due to events in Pittsburgh. The course will be extended with a new end date of 5/20/2026. During Spring Break as well, the class will not be held on 4/1/2026. Please contact us at 412-788-7507 (M-F 8:30 AM -4:30 PM) if we can be of any assistance. We hope that you will join us!
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Painting With a Swirl
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$29.00 (1 section available)
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No Skills Necessary. This is a fun and relaxing class designed to express creativity and enjoy socialization with others while creating a Spring flower painting with acrylic and canvas. Supplies provided.
**Please note that this is a two hour course that will run from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (not 2 PM -3 PM as described in our printed catalog). We apologize for any inconvenience and hope that you will join us. Please contact us at 412-788-7507 if we can be of any assistance. Thank you!
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Painting With Watercolor
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$123.00 (1 section available)
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Explore techniques that can bring watercolors to life through practice in the classroom. All skill levels are welcome. Please call 412-788-7507 for a supply list before the start of class. We hope that you will join us! Thank you!
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Painting With Watercolor: How Do You Do That?
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$123.00 (1 section available)
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You will be able to answer that question after learning a variety of watercolor techniques in a supportive atmosphere. The fun and excitement of watercolors will be presented through demonstration,guided practice and experimentation. Materials are additional. A list of suggested supplies will be discussed during the first class (you are welcome to call 412-788-7507 to obtain the list in advance).
**Please note that our printed Spring 2026 has an error with the start time of this class. The correct start time is 6 PM (not 5 PM). The class will run from 6 PM -8 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Please contact us at 412-788-7507 if we can be of any assistance. Thank you and we hope that you will join us.
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