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Topics > Arts, Crafts & Music
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Acting: Basic Skills for Stage & Film
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$82.00 (1 section available)
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Improve and expand your presentation skills, public speaking ability and ways to express yourself while you explore the fundamentals of the craft in a relaxed and supportive setting. Topics include physical and vocal techniques, method acting, improvisation, on-camera skills, audition technique, and ways to express spontaneous personal feelings. No previous acting course or experience required.
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Card Making & Stamping
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$102.00 (1 section available)
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Join us for a time of fun as we create handmade cards using stamps. This course will provide an understanding of basic stamping and card making. Students will learn to identify and use different types of stamps and explore a variety of techniques via demonstration and hands-on participation. This class is perfect for beginners and novice stampers to create handmade cards step by step together.
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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 (1 section 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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Floristry Training Non-Credit Certificate
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$184.00 (1 section available)
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Do you love flowers? Consider a career in the floral industry! This intensive 10-week entry level program will prepare you for the ever-growing, ever-exciting field of floral design. Students will learn the practices, concepts and applications used in the floral industry in order to obtain the acquired knowledge and skills needed to ensure accessibility of employment within the floristry arena. Students will earn a Certificate of Attendance. Cost of materials is extra and will be discussed at the first class.
**Please note for Spring 2026, we are moving the dates of this course to Tuesday evenings 4/21/26 -6/23/26 from 6:30 PM -9:30 PM. Please call 412-788-7546 to register. Thank you kindly and we hope that you will join us.
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Knitting 1 - Beginner - Learn the Basics Of Knitting!
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$72.00 (1 section available)
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Learn the basics of knitting and discover a relaxing hobby you'll enjoy for a lifetime! Students will learn how to hold the knitting needles and learn about yarn and how to care for different yarn. This class progresses you through all the knitting basics such as, casting on, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, binding off, and combinations of both stitches. This class is taught in English-style knitting. Step-by-step, you will learn to build skills to learn how to confidently knit any beginner-level pattern. Class projects may include easy dishcloth samples, a scarf, wrist warmers, or a coffee cup cozy. Projects will be using basic stitch patterns, and simple color changes. Bring size US 8/5.0 mm knitting needles and worsted weight cotton yarn.
We have opened a new session for Spring 2026 at the South Campus -Saturdays April 18 -May 9,
9 AM -12 PM. We hope that you can join us! Please call us at 412-788-7546 to register (course YDC 218 1541, 4 sessions for $72). Thank you!
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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 (1 section 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 Studio - Painting
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$39.00 (3 sections available)
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Open Studio will provide you the opportunity to work on developing your artwork at your own pace under the guidance of an artist. Useful tips, suggestions, guidance and encouragement will be provided as you are motivated to confidently develop your talent. Please bring the appropriate supplies for the piece you are working on.
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Painting With a Swirl
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$29.00 (2 sections 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 for Spring 2026
Our printed catalog lists the time from 2 PM -3 PM (this is an error). The correct time is 2 PM -4 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please feel free to contact us at 412-788-7546 if we can be of any assistance. Thank you and we hope that you will join us.
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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: Watercolor 2
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$123.00 (2 sections available)
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For those ready to improve and enhance their basic watercolor skills, the study of color, form, and perspective. Bring your watercolor supplies to the first class. Call 412-788-7507 if you do not receive your supply list prior to the start of class.
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Photography 101
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$159.00 (2 sections available)
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This class is for those who want to quit using the automatic settings on their digital or film SLR camera? Topics include everything from basic focusing, button functions, aperture, shutter speed, depth-of-field, composition, flash, lens and ISO. Students only need their SLR and creativity. One session will be a field trip.
**Please note for the Allegheny Campus course, YBF 101 1210, due to events in Pittsburgh, class will not be held on 4/22/2026. The course will be extended one week through 5/20/2026. We hope that you will join us!
Also, during the week of Spring Break (March 30, 2026 - April 5, 2026) no classes will be held at any CCAC location. The weeks have already been built into the schedule with the exception of the Allegheny Campus which will not have class on 4/22/26 as well.
**North Campus location only -the class will end on 6/1/26 (not 5/25/26 as this is Memorial Day and we are closed). Please contact us at 412-788-7507 if we can be of any assistance.**
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Photography: Picture Pittsburgh
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$82.00 (2 sections available)
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In this class, you will photograph Pittsburgh from well-known and not-so-well-known locations. Technical and aesthetic advice will be suggested by the instructor. Transportation to the sites is the responsibility of the student. Students should have knowledge of photography fundamentals and skill with their own camera. Please call 412-788-7507 for the location of the first class (our team will reach out a week before the class starts with this information). Thank you and we hope that you will join us!
**Please note that dates have changed for this course since our catalog was published. The new dates are: 5/26/26 -6/23/26 6:30 PM -9:30 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience. 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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Pottery 1
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$227.00 (1 section available)
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This course will teach the beginning student the art of forming decorative and practical objects out of clay. Students will practice hand building and wheel throwing, creating unique and personal pieces for your home or gift giving. Cost includes one slug of clay, paints, and glazes.
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Pottery 2
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$227.00 (1 section available)
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This course is for students who have completed Pottery 1. Become more proficient at hand building and wheel throwing to create unique and personal pieces for your home. Cost Includes one slug of clay, paints and glazes.
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Sewing-Beginning
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$109.00 (1 section available)
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Do you have a sewing machine but aren't sure how to use it, or even how to sew a straight line? In this course, you'll learn all the basics to start your sewing journey, from threading your machine and winding a bobbin to sewing straight lines and installing a zipper. Each class will give you the opportunity to practice the techniques and complete a finished project. Students must bring their own machine and will receive a small supply list before the class begins (please call 412-788-7507 if you did not receive). Most project supplies will be provided by the instructor.
Supply List:
A sewing machine in good working condition -need to bring to class
2 to 3 bobbins
Extra needles for the sewing machine
2 or 3 spools of white or cream thread
Presser feet for your machine including a standard and a zipper foot.
Extension cord
2 pieces of matching 100% quilt cotton: 1 yard each. One piece in a pattern and 1 piece in a solid.
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Sewing: Intermediate
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$109.00 (1 section available)
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Enhance your sewing skills with this intermediate sewing class. A great course for those who know the basics of utilizing patterns and garment construction, but want to work on more advanced skills. Primary focus will be on clothing techniques including, hems, necklines and pockets. Students must have their own machine and students will be responsible for material costs for their project. Please bring your own sewing machine to class and the supplies listed below. Thank you and we hope that you will join us!
**A sewing machine that can be brought to class in good working condition**
2 to 3 bobbins
Extra needles for the sewing machine
2 or 3 spools of white or cream thread
Presser feet for your machine including a standard and a zipper foot.
Extension cord
2 yards of 100% quilt cotton. Any light pattern or color (no dark fabric). Will be used for samples so buy clearance fabric. NO thrifted sheets please.
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