Events Calendar
Continuing Education Course: Crafto-o-Mania Halloween
In a one-day Halloween craft class, participants will create spooky and imaginative decorations, costumes, and treats, embracing the festive spirit with creative projects that celebrate the season.
This course will take place at the NCTC Bowie campus on Tuesday, 10/8/2024, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Deadline to enroll: 10/8/2024
Continuing Education Course: Art of Asia
In a one-day lecture class on the Art of Asia, participants will journey through the rich and diverse artistic traditions of the continent, examining key works, styles, and cultural influences from regions such as East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Central Asia.
This course will take place at the NCTC Corinth campus on Tuesday, 10/8/2024, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Deadline to enroll: 10/8/2024
Continuing Education Course: BBQ Basics Series
Join our BBQ Basics demonstration class to master the essentials of grilling with a three-night series: learn fundamental techniques on the first night, explore quick and tasty BBQ dishes on the second, and perfect long-cooked BBQ recipes on the final night.
This course will take place at the NCTC Gainesville campus on Tuesdays, 10/8/2024 - 10/22/2024, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Deadline to enroll: 10/8/2024
Continuing Education Course: Pickle Ball
A Pickleball series consists of progressive sessions designed to teach players the rules, strategies, and skills necessary to enjoy and excel in the sport, emphasizing both singles and doubles gameplay.
This course will take place at the NCTC Gainesville campus on Saturday, 10/12/2024, 9:00 am - 11:00 am.
Deadline to enroll: 10/12/2024
Continuing Education Course: Baking 101 Series
A Baking 101 series class provides beginners with foundational skills in baking, covering essential techniques such as measuring ingredients, mixing methods, and mastering basic recipes for breads, cakes, and cookies over multiple sessions.
This course will take place at the NCTC Gainesville campus on Mondays, 10/14/2024 - 10/28/2024, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Deadline to enroll: 10/21/2024
Continuing Education Course: Art Fundamentals for Beginners
A 2-hour Art Fundamentals for Beginners class introduces essential techniques and concepts in drawing and painting, covering basic principles like composition, shading, and color theory, and includes hands-on practice to build foundational skills.
This enrichment course will take place on the NCTC Denton Campus on Wednesday, 10/16/2024, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Deadline to enroll: 10/16/2024
Continuing Education Course: Birding
A one-time birding class offers enthusiasts an introduction to birdwatching, including tips on identifying local bird species, using binoculars and field guides, and understanding bird behavior and habitats.
This enrichment course will take place at the NCTC Flower Mound campus on Saturday, 10/19/2024, 9:00 am - 11:00 am.
Deadline to enroll: 10/19/2024
Continuing Education Course: Fall Florals Water Colors
A one-time Fall Florals watercolor class teaches participants to capture the beauty of autumn flowers using watercolor techniques, with step-by-step guidance on blending, shading, and creating vibrant, seasonal compositions.
This enrichment course will take place at the NCTC Flower Mound campus on Tuesday, 10/22/2024, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Deadline to enroll: 10/22/2024
Continuing Education Course: Terror Tuesday - Horror Movies
A one-day class on horror films provides an immersive exploration of the genre's history, key themes, iconic films, and cultural impact, offering participants a comprehensive understanding of what makes horror captivating and influential. Additionally, join us for a fun and festive activity where you'll have the opportunity to learn about horror and decorate your own pumpkin, perfect for the spooky season!
This course will take place at the NCTC Denton campus on Tuesday, 10/29/2024, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Deadline to enroll: 10/29/2024
Continuing Education Course: History of Witches
In a two-hour lecture class on the history of witches, participants will delve into the evolution of witchcraft beliefs, practices, and persecutions across different cultures and eras, examining how societal, religious, and political factors have shaped the portrayal and treatment of witches throughout history.
This course will take place at the NCTC Corinth campus on Wednesday, 10/30/2024, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Deadline to enroll: 10/30/2024
Continuing Education Course: Holiday Mosaic Series
The Holiday Mosaic series is a festive multi-session workshop where participants create a variety of holiday-themed mosaic projects, learning techniques for cutting, arranging, and grouting tiles to craft unique decorative pieces for the season.
This enrichment course will take place at the NCTC Flower Mound campus on Mondays, 11/4/2024 - 11/18/2024, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Deadline to enroll: 11/11/2024
Continuing Education Course: Pickle Ball
A Pickleball series consists of progressive sessions designed to teach players the rules, strategies, and skills necessary to enjoy and excel in the sport, emphasizing both singles and doubles gameplay.
This course will take place at the NCTC Gainesville campus on Saturday, 11/9/2024, 9:00 am - 11:00 am.
Deadline to enroll: 11/9/2024
Continuing Education Course: Coffee Brewing
A one-time coffee brewing class educates participants on various methods including pour-over, French press, and espresso, emphasizing techniques for achieving optimal flavor and aroma with hands-on practice and expert guidance.
This course will take place at the NCTC Gainesville campus on Tuesday, 11/12/2024, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Deadline to enroll: 11/12/2024
Continuing Education Course: Candle Making
A one-time candle making class teaches participants how to create their own scented candles, covering essential techniques such as melting wax, adding fragrances and colors, and proper pouring methods, with all materials provided.
This enrichment course will take place at the NCTC Flower Mound campus on Wednesday, 11/13/2024, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Deadline to enroll: 11/13/2024
Continuing Education Course: Holiday Wreath Making
A one-time holiday wreath making class teaches participants to craft their own festive wreaths using seasonal greenery, ribbons, and decorative accents, guided by step-by-step instructions to create a personalized holiday decoration.
This enrichment course will take place at the NCTC Flower Mound campus on Thursday, 11/14/2024, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Deadline to enroll: 11/14/2024
Continuing Education Course: Crafto-o-Mania Christmas
In a one-day holiday Christmas craft class, participants will craft festive decorations, ornaments, and handmade gifts, imbuing the spirit of Christmas with personalized creativity and joyous DIY projects.
This course will take place at the NCTC Bowie campus on Wednesday, 11/20/2024, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Deadline to enroll: 11/20/2024
Continuing Education Course: Soap Making
A one-time soap making class guides participants through the process of crafting handmade soap using natural ingredients, teaching techniques for mixing, molding, and adding scents or colors to create personalized bars.
This course will take place at the NCTC Gainesville campus on Wednesday, 11/20/2024, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Deadline to enroll: 11/20/2024
Continuing Education Course: Mosaic Coaster Making
A one-time mosaic coaster making class guides participants through the creative process of designing and assembling colorful glass or tile pieces into unique, functional coasters, providing all necessary materials and step-by-step instruction.
This course will take place at the NCTC Denton campus on Thursday, 11/21/2024, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Deadline to enroll: 11/21/2024
Continuing Education Course: MS Outlook Level 1 FastCourse
The MS Outlook Level 1 FastCourse will get you familiar with the basics of MS Outlook.
This course will take place at the NCTC Champions Circle location on Tuesdays 8:30 am - 12:30 pm from 12/3/2024 to 12/10/2024.
Deadline to enroll: 11/22/2024
Continuing Education Course: Paint Pouring Series
In a pouring paint class, participants will explore the techniques of fluid art, learning how to mix, pour, and manipulate acrylic paints to create vibrant, abstract masterpieces with mesmerizing patterns and textures.
This course will take place at the NCTC Champions Circle location Wednesdays, 10/2/2024 - 10/9/2024, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Deadline to enroll: 10/2/2024
Continuing Education Course: Sushi 101
In a Sushi 101 class, participants will learn the fundamentals of sushi-making, including selecting and preparing ingredients, mastering the techniques for rolling and shaping sushi, and understanding the cultural significance of this iconic Japanese cuisine.
This course will take place at the NCTC Champions Circle location Tuesday, 9/25/2024, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Deadline to enroll: 9/25/2024
Continuing Education Course: Acrylic Landscape Painting
A one-time acrylic landscape painting class introduces participants to techniques for capturing natural scenery, focusing on composition, color mixing, and texture application, with personalized instruction to achieve expressive and vibrant landscapes.
This course will take place at the NCTC Gainesville campus on Wednesday, 9/25/2024, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Deadline to enroll: 9/25/2024
Continuing Education Course: Metalsmith (BEGINNING)
Beginning class for new students with little to no experiece in metalsmithing. Course will provide hands on jewelry design using torch, hand tools and other equipment to shape and construct a finished piece.
This course will take place at the NCTC Gainesville campus on Tuesdays, 9/10/2024 - 12/3/2024, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
Deadline to enroll: 9/10/2024
Continuing Education Course: Yoga
A beginning yoga class introduces fundamental poses, breathing techniques, and relaxation methods to help participants build strength, flexibility, and mindfulness in a supportive environment.
This course will take place at the NCTC Gainesville campus on Tuedays & Thursdays, 9/10/2024 - 10/24/2024, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm.
Deadline to enroll: 9/10/2024
Continuing Education Course: Metalsmith (Lab)
Metalsmith lab is for returning students. Demonstration lab for additional techniques.
This course will take place at the NCTC Graham campus on Mondays, 9/9/2024 - 12/2/2024, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
Deadline to enroll: 12/2/2024
Clinical Medical Assistant Program Begins
The CMA Non-Credit OSA program is an introduction to medical office operations, equipment, procedures, and human relations skills.This course will be between June 17th to December 20th on Mondays and Wednesdays 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Film Production Program Begins
NCTC Continuing Education’s brand new 4-week long film production program begins June 10th with 4 hour classes weekly!
Register today by calling (940) 668-3373 or email Continuing Education at ace@nctc.edu
Medical Administrative Assistant Program Begins
The MAA Non-Credit OSA program instruction offers an introduction to the relationship between legal and ethics in health care, instruction in medical office procedures including appointment scheduling, medical records, creation and maintenance telephone communication, and medical coding, billing, and collecting.
This course will be between June 3rd to August 31st on Saturdays 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Pharmacy Technician Program Begins
The Pharmacy Technician Non-Credit OSA program includes solving pharmaceutical calculation problems encountered in the preparation and distribution of drugs, the study of therapeutic agents, and their classifications, properties, actions, and much more.
This course will be between June 3rd to December 20th on Mondays and Wednesdays 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Central Service Technician Program Begins
The CST Non-Credit OSA program, instruction covers safeguarding patients from infection and disease controls and procedures to produce a sterile clinical and operating room environment.
This course will be between June 1st to August 31st on Saturdays 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.