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Enrichment Courses, Conferences and Workshops

Whether you're a life-long learner, looking to take a deep dive in to a subject or explore a new avenue or field, our courses, conferences and workshops provide opportunities for anyone across all walks of life to garner new skills and explore new hobbies.

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Language Courses

Learn a new language or practice one with others with our beginning language courses. 

 

 

Explore all language courses

 

Some courses are available in-person through Western Carolina University and others are offered in cooperation with Ed2Go, a national provider of online instruction.

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Dulcimer U

America's premier mountain Dulcimer education program. Unlike many festivals around the country, Dulcimer U is not about the performers, it’s about you….the student.

 

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Conferences & Enrichment Courses

Western Carolina is proud to offer programs and resources for our local community.

 

On campus accommodations are available for some camps and conferences. See Policy Guidelines for on-campus stays.

Art and Design

Online Art, Design & Photography Courses

Tap in to your creativity with art, design and photography courses online. In cooperation with Ed2Go, a national provider of online instruction, these online courses are offered on a monthly basis and cover a wide variety of skills and board interests.

 

Discover Digital Photography

Drawing for the Absolute Beginner

Creating WordPress Websites

Secrets of Better Photography

Introduction to Interior Design

 

See all the art and design courses

On a computer

Online Computer Applications 

Expand your knowledge and technical skills with computers and computer applications. In cooperation with Ed2Go, a national provider of online instruction, these online courses are offered on a monthly basis and cover a wide variety of skills and board interests.

 

Introduction to PC Troubleshooting

Microsoft Excel and Office 365

Introduction to Quickbooks

 

Explore all computer applications

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