Personal Enrichment

What Is Personal Enrichment?

The purpose of the Personal Enrichment Program is to provide lifelong learning to meet individual needs and interests, and contribute to the community’s overall cultural, civic, and intellectual growth.

We offer a number of affordable, non-credit classes that allow students to explore their personal interests. Classes are held in a non-competitive environment allowing students to choose as many classes as they would like.

Courses & Programs

VISUAL & TEXTILE ARTS

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Painting

Bring your own watercolor, acrylic or favorite mediums and our instructor will guide you through this painting course. Everything from realistic to abstract.

Starting April 12, 2021

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Photography

Learn the basics of photography while encouraging your creativity and individual expression of visual art.

Coming Soon!

Intro to Bible Art Journaling

Bible art journaling is a way of responding to scripture in a creative way through art and lettering.

Starting March 16, 2021

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Ceramics

Join us for the introduction to ceramic skills, including handing porcelain and doll making.

Class Currently Underway

Quilting

This is the perfect class for those who want to learn how to sew and those who are experienced in sewing and quilting.

Class Currently Underway

ENTERTAINING – FOOD, DRINK & PARTY PLANNING

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Life Is A Party!

This series is about celebrating life, making memories with family & friends, while not getting overwhelmed with the doing and planning. Classes will focus on planning, budgeting and a heavy concentration on creating decorations. Items created by the class will include (but not limited to) balloon arches & bouquets, ribbon chandeliers, faux cakes, giant hearts & flowers, etc. Extra costs apply for materials.

Starting March 22 & 29, 2021

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Culinary Fundamentals

Gain professional level knowledge of culinary preparation through this introductory course. Learn how to use ingredients and processes to prepare specific dishes.

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Cooking Fast! – InstantPot & Air Fryer Lessons

Learn how to prepare quick recipes using an electric multicooker and air fryer. Participants will be given a quick cookbook with recipes and learn tricks to get more from their multicookers.

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Cake Decorating

Learn professional cake decorating! Participants will learn about necessary equipment, tools and techniques used to bake and decorate cakes. Course will cover piping, planning & designing cakes and more!

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Knife Skills

Learn basic knife skills and fundamental cuts, with plenty of hands on practice, to book your kitchen competence & confidence!

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DANCE, FITNESS & WELLNESS

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Yoga

Now more than ever is the time to take control of your mental & physical health and wellness! Yoga is a gentle way to develop strength & flexibility; both of which are critical to building a strong body & healthy immune system. Come jump into this beginning yoga class and learn the fundamentals of yoga.

Starting April 8, 2021

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Ballroom Dancing

Presents the basic step patterns, rhythmic patterns, and positions in ballroom dance. Includes techniques based upon traditional steps with basic choreographic patterns.

Starting April 13

Zumba

Focuses on Latin rhythms, dance moves and techniques in Zumba. Utilizes physical activity, cardiovascular endurance, balance, coordination and flexibility as related to dance.

Coming Soon!

DRIVING & MOTORCYCLE SAFETY

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Alive @ 25

To be eligible you must be under the age of 25, recommended by one of the Assistant District Attorneys or your attorney; and must complete the class by the second court date. This program may allow you to receive a reduction from the charged infraction to a lesser charge. Alive at 25 (a nationally accredited program) is a 4 hour training class. It speaks directly to drivers about the dangers they face, without pulling any punches. Participants are actively involved in discussions about peer pressure, attitudes, substance abuse, rules of the road and taking responsibility. Topics include: speeding, following distance, sharing the road with large trucks and other vehicles, cell phone use, and safety belts. All students will receive a 28 page class guide and certificate upon completion.

Starting March 11 & 25, 2021

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Adult Defensive Driving

To be eligible you must be over the age of 25, recommended by one of the Assistant District Attorneys or your attorney; and must complete the class by the second court date. This program may allow you to receive a reduction to a lesser charge. It is targeted to adults and is a nationally accredited 4-hour training class. Topics include: speeding, following distance, sharing the road with large trucks and other vehicles, cell phone use, and safety belts. All students will receive a class guide and certificate upon completion.

Starting March 9 & 23, 2021

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Motorcycle Safety

Grab life by the bars! This class was created for students with little or no experience, but even seasoned riders have found this class to be beneficial. Riders of all levels are welcome. We provide motorcycles for training. Helmets will be provided if necessary. Students need to wear: long pants, a long-sleeve shirt / jacket, boots that cover the ankles, full-fingered gloves, and eye protection such as sunglasses or a face shield on a helmet.
This class is physically demanding. You must be able to ride a bicycle and handle a 300lb motorcycle on the range for 6 hours each day. We rarely cancel due to weather, so please factor that into the decision.

Starting March 6, 2021

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FINANCE

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Budgeting

Learn how to manage your personal finances and gain budgeting tips.

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Retirement Planning

Learn about the costs associated with retirement and how to manage financial success after retirement.

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Estate Planning

Learn about how to plan an estate and the steps required to administer an estate, including wills, insurance & taxes.

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Couponing

Learn how to find, organize and use coupons & other tools to save money!

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LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION

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The Art of Public Speaking

This course will provide an overview of Public Speaking. Participants in this course will review and practice 5 types of speech: Self/Introductory, Informative, Persuasive, Sensory Aid & Special Occasion Speeches (storytelling, professional and commemorative speeches.) At the end of the course, participants will select a topic of their choice and speech style to share a “TED Talk” style presentation, sponsored by Vance-Granville Community College.

Starting March 9, 2021

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Spanish in the Workplace

Explore how our learner-friendly Workplace Spanish courses can change the way you interact with Spanish-speaking employees, clients, patients, community members and customers.

Starting April 5

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Sign Language

ASL skills benefit individuals, families, work situations, and enhance the quality of communication with others in the community. Start with the beginner level to learn introductions, form questions, exchange information, and describe your surroundings, family, and the community where you live.

Coming Soon!

PLANTS & OUTDOORS

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Gardening

Learn proper planting & maintenance techniques. Reward yourself with new plants and fresh vegetables for your own garden.

Coming Soon!

Floral Design

Learn the basics of floral arranging and then design and make their own seasonal floral arrangements. Students will learn how to select the correct container to make their arrangements pop.

Coming Soon!

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Registering For Class

Our classes will automatically close 2 business days prior to the course beginning. Some courses may close sooner if we reach the maximum number of students. To be included on the official course roster, you must register and pay for the course before the deadline.

Office Hours: 9am – 4pm (M-TH) & 9am – 3pm (F)
Please note: Anything received after-hours will be processed the next business day.
Refund Policy: For Self-Supporting (Personal Enrichment) Classes – There will be no refunds given after the class has started. Refunds will only be given if the course is cancelled by the college.

For more information, please call us at (252) 738-3631 or email ped@vgcc.edu

Class Schedules

Course Title	Section	Total Hours	Course Dates	Location	REGISTER NOW	Class Time	Meeting Days	Room No.	Instructor	Fee
Course Title: Motorcycle Safety CSP-4000MC-002 (63457) (CLOSED)	Section: CSP-4000MC-002 (63457)	Total Hours: 18	Course Dates: 03/27/2021 – 03/28/2021	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Closed	Class Time: 8:00AM-6:00PM	Meeting Days: SAT/SUN	Room No.: 7115	Instructor: TBA	Fee: $180.00
Course Title: Alive @ 25 (63882)	Section: CSP-4000DA-009	Total Hours: 4.5	Course Dates: 05/13/2021 – 05/13/2021	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:30-10:00PM	Meeting Days: Thursday	Room No.: 7218	Instructor: E. Santiago	Fee: $65.00
Course Title: Motorcycle Safety CSP-4000MC-001 (64052) – CLASS IS FULL	Section: CSP-4000MC-001 (64052)7)	Total Hours: 18	Course Dates: 05/15/2021 – 05/16/2021	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Closed	Class Time: 8:00AM-6:00PM	Meeting Days: SAT/SUN	Room No.: 7115	Instructor: K. Osborne	Fee: $180.00
Course Title: Alive @ 25 (63905)	Section: CSP-4000DA-010	Total Hours: 4.5	Course Dates: 05/15/2021 – 05/15/2021	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 1:00 – 5:30PM	Meeting Days: Saturday	Room No.: 7218	Instructor: A. Feingold	Fee: $65.00
Course Title: Zumba (64195) CLASS FULL	Section: CSP-4000DZ-002	Total Hours: 4	Course Dates: 05/18/2021 – 06/08/2021	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Closed	Class Time: 6:00-7:00PM	Meeting Days: Tuesday	Room No.: 9207	Instructor: M. Wright	Fee: $20.00
Course Title: Alive @ 25 (63906)	Section: CSP-4000DA-011	Total Hours: 4.5	Course Dates: 05/20/2021 – 05/20/2021	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:30 – 10:00PM	Meeting Days: Thursday	Room No.: 7218	Instructor: A. Feingold	Fee: $65.00
Course Title: Porcelain & Dollmaking (64183)	Section: CSP-4000PD-002	Total Hours: 40	Course Dates: 06/01/2021 – 08/03/2021	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 8:00AM-12:00PM	Meeting Days: Tuesday	Room No.: 5224	Instructor: B. Bumgarner	Fee: $100.00
Course Title: Quilting (64188)	Section: CSP-4000CI-002	Total Hours: 42	Course Dates: 06/02/2021 – 09/01/2021	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 9:00AM-12:00PM	Meeting Days: Wednesday	Room No.: 5201	Instructor: L. Patiky	Fee: $100.00
Course Title: Alive @ 25 (64203)	Section: CSP-4000DA-012	Total Hours: 4.5	Course Dates: 06/02/2021 – 06/02/2021	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:30-10:00	Meeting Days: Thursday	Room No.: 7218	Instructor: A. Feingold	Fee: $65.00
Course Title: Motorcycle Safety -CSP-4000MC-002 (64053) – CLASS IS FULL	Section: CSP-4000MC-002 (64053))	Total Hours: 18	Course Dates: 06/05/2021 – 06/06/2021	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Closed	Class Time: 8:00 AM-6:00 PM	Meeting Days: Saturday/Sunday	Room No.: 7115	Instructor: K. Osborne	Fee: $180
Course Title: Alive @ 25 (64208)	Section: CSP-4000DA-013	Total Hours: 4.5	Course Dates: 06/12/2021 – 06/12/2021	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 1:00-5:30PM	Meeting Days: Saturday	Room No.: 7218	Instructor: A. Feingold	Fee: $65.00
Course Title: Adult Defensive Driving (64238)	Section: CSP-4000DS-014	Total Hours: 4.5	Course Dates: 06/15/2021 – 06/15/2021	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:30-10:00PM	Meeting Days: Tuesday	Room No.: 7218	Instructor: B. Hanson	Fee: $65.00
Course Title: Motorcycle Safety (64242)	Section: CSP-4000MC-003	Total Hours: 18	Course Dates: 07/10/2021 – 07/11/2021	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 8:00AM-6:00PM	Meeting Days: SAT/SUN	Room No.: 7115	Instructor: K. Osborne	Fee: $180.00

Course Title	Section	Total Hours	Course Dates	Location	REGISTER NOW	Class Time	Meeting Days	Room No.	Instructor	Fee
Course Title: Adult Defensive Driving (64201)	Section: CSP-4000DS-011	Total Hours: 4.5	Course Dates: 05/18/2021 – 05/18/2021	Location: Warren Campus – Warrenton	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:30-10:00	Meeting Days: Tuesday	Room No.: W4103	Instructor: B. Hanson	Fee: $65.00

Course Title	Section	Total Hours	Course Dates	Location	REGISTER NOW	Class Time	Meeting Days	Room No.	Instructor	Fee
Course Title: Adult Defensive Driving (63907)	Section: CSP-4000DS-010	Total Hours: 4.5	Course Dates: 05/15/2021 – 05/15/2021	Location: Franklin Campus – Louisburg	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 1:00 – 5:30PM	Meeting Days: Saturday	Room No.: F1121	Instructor: B. Hanson	Fee: $65.00
Course Title: Adult Defensive Driving (64202)	Section: CSP-4000DS-012	Total Hours: 4.5	Course Dates: 06/01/2021 – 06/01/2021	Location: Franklin Campus – Louisburg	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:30-10:00	Meeting Days: Tuesday	Room No.: F1102	Instructor: B. Hanson	Fee: $65.00
Course Title: Adult Defensive Driving (64237)	Section: CSP-4000DS-015	Total Hours: 4.5	Course Dates: 06/12/2021 – 06/12/2021	Location: Franklin Campus – Louisburg	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 1:00-5:30PM	Meeting Days: Saturday	Room No.: F1102	Instructor: B. Hanson	Fee: $65.00
Course Title: Alive @25 (64239)	Section: CSP-4000DA-014	Total Hours: 4.5	Course Dates: 06/17/2021 – 06/17/2021	Location: Franklin Campus – Louisburg	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:30-10:00PM	Meeting Days: Thursday	Room No.: F1102	Instructor: A. Feingold	Fee: $65.00

Course Title	Section	Total Hours	Course Dates	Location	REGISTER NOW	Class Time	Meeting Days	Room No.	Instructor	Fee
Course Title: Cake Decorating: Buttercream Basics (64189)	Section: CSP-4000DG-001	Total Hours: 2	Course Dates: 05/27/2021 – 05/27/2021	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 4:00-6:00PM	Meeting Days: Thursday	Room No.:	Instructor: R. Snead	Fee: $10.00

Course Title	Section	Total Hours	Course Dates	Location	REGISTER NOW	Class Time	Meeting Days	Room No.	Instructor	Fee
Course Title: Cake Decorating: Buttercream Basics (64189)	Section: CSP-4000DG-001	Total Hours: 2	Course Dates: 05/27/2021 – 05/27/2021	Location: Masonic Home Culinary Kitchen	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 4:00-6:00PM	Meeting Days: Thursday	Room No.:	Instructor: R. Snead	Fee: $10.00

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Personal Enrichment

What Is Personal Enrichment?

Courses & Programs

VISUAL & TEXTILE ARTS

ENTERTAINING – FOOD, DRINK & PARTY PLANNING

DANCE, FITNESS & WELLNESS

DRIVING & MOTORCYCLE SAFETY

FINANCE

LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION

PLANTS & OUTDOORS

We Value Your Feedback

Programs Offered

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Personal Enrichment

Registering For Class

Class Schedules

Main Campus – Henderson

Warren Campus – Warrenton

Franklin Campus – Louisburg

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Masonic Home Culinary Kitchen

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EMS/FIRE RESCUE STUDENTS ONLY

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