Craven CC Community Enrichment Program

06/18/2026

🎨🥐💰📸 Something for everyone this July at Craven Community College Community Enrichment!

Looking to learn a new skill, explore a creative hobby, or gain practical knowledge? Check out these exciting classes starting soon:

🎨 **Painting with Acrylics** – With instructor Tyrone Brown. Discover techniques to create beautiful works of art, whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills.

🥐 **How to Use Puff Pastries** – With the one and only Mayte from Mayte Sweets. Learn how this versatile ingredient can help you create impressive sweet and savory dishes with ease.

💰 **Financial Basics for Real Life** – With financial guru Paul Platek. Build confidence with budgeting, saving, credit, and other essential money-management skills.

📸 **Phone Pictures Moms Will Love** – With professional photographer Brad Poirier. Take better photos of the people and moments that matter most using the camera you already carry every day.

Don't miss your chance to learn something new, meet new people, and have fun this summer!

✨ And remember—**new classes are being added all the time**, so be sure to check back regularly to see what's coming next.

Visit our website or contact Community Enrichment for registration information. We can't wait to learn with you!

Get your hobby fix in 2026! Make the new year all about creating a new you by taking up a fun hobby, learning a new skill, or participating in new and exciting experiences.

06/16/2026

Mayte and her students piping and dipping their beautiful French pastries! They were delicious, too! Eclairs are a personal favorite, and these did not disappoint! Catch her next class, How to Use Puff Pastries, on July 13th. Register now at Cravencc.edu/CEP.

06/15/2026

Whip up something delicious with one-session culinary classes! Register online now at CravenCC.edu/CEP.

🥐 How to Use Puff Pastries • July 13
🍰 Tiramisu Masterclass • September 14

06/10/2026

NEWSFLASH: IT'S HOT!
Looking for something to do indoors?

☀️ Beat the Heat While Learning Something New! ☀️

Looking for a way to stay active, engaged, and out of the summer heat? We've got classes for every interest coming up in late June and July!

🎉 Learn a new language with "Introduction to American Sign Language" starting June 23rd.
💰 Build confidence with money in "Financial Basics for Real Life" starting July 7th.
🎨 Get creative in "Painting with Acrylics" starting July 7th.
🥐 Discover delicious techniques in "How to Use Puff Pastry" on July 13th.

Whether you're looking to develop a practical skill, explore a hobby, or simply try something new, there's something for everyone this summer.

Don't spend the hottest days stuck at home—join us, meet new people, and learn something exciting!

📅 Classes begin in late June and throughout July.
📍 Register today and make this your summer of learning!

Get your hobby fix in 2026! Make the new year all about creating a new you by taking up a fun hobby, learning a new skill, or participating in new and exciting experiences.

06/04/2026

JUST DROPPED: Financial Basics for Real Life, Tuesdays July 7th-28th from 6-7:30!

🎓 New graduate? Heading to college? Starting your first "real" job? Building a young family? Life comes at you fast—and so do the bills.

This class is designed for young adults stepping into independence Learn practical, everyday money skills like:
💳 Understanding credit
💰 Building a budget
🏦 Saving for emergencies
📈 Starting to invest
📝 Managing debt and making smart financial decisions

Whether you're getting ready to move out, starting your career or your family, or simply trying to make your paycheck go a little further, this class will help you build the confidence to handle real-world finances.

Give yourself—or someone you love—the gift of financial confidence. Spaces are limited, so register today and start building a stronger future, one smart money move at a time!

Register here:

Stay active while gaining a new hobby in our short-term Recreation & Wellness courses! Check back often to discover new courses and energetic ways to have fun.

06/03/2026

🎨 Last Chance to Register! 🎨

If you've been thinking about exploring your creative side, now is the time! Tomorrow is the final day to register for Inspirational Painting: Acrylics with Amber Harr, beginning Monday.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter, this class offers a welcoming environment to learn new techniques, express your creativity, and create beautiful artwork inspired by YOU!

Don't miss this opportunity to spend your summer creating, connecting, and being inspired!

📅 Class begins Monday
⏰ Registration closes tomorrow

Reserve your spot today!

Immerse yourself in short-term arts and crafts courses for the fun of it! Whether you want to learn a new painting technique or capture precious moments in a digital format, you're sure to find a class to brush up skills or learn something new.

05/30/2026

Learn a new language this summer with our Community Enrichment Program! Register online now at CravenCC.edu/CEP.

🇫🇷 French Made Easy • June 3 – August 5
🤟 Intro to American Sign Language • June 23 – July 28

05/28/2026

This weekend is your last chance to register for our Paint Party next Thursday! Run, don't walk! 🏃‍♀️‍➡️🎨🌼

Immerse yourself in short-term arts and crafts courses for the fun of it! Whether you want to learn a new painting technique or capture precious moments in a digital format, you're sure to find a class to brush up skills or learn something new.

05/28/2026

Brush up on your painting skills this summer with our Community Enrichment Program! Register online now at CravenCC.edu/CEP.

☀️ Painting Party: Summer Vibes • June 4
🖌️ Inspirational Painting: Acrylic • June 8 – July 13
🎨 Painting with Acrylics • July 7 – August 1

05/27/2026

Want to try your hand at painting but not ready to commit to a month-long class? Join local artist, Dee Block, for a one-day, two hour, low commitment paint party rife with summer vibes! Join us June 4th from 10-12, as Dee walks us step-by-step through creating this beautiful summer masterpiece. Register now at https://cravencc.edu/arts-crafts