EXPLORE NEW INTERESTS AND SKILLS

At Chesapeake College, personal enrichment classes are designed to inspire curiosity and broaden your horizons. Whether you’re looking to explore the cosmos through astronomy, sharpen your culinary skills with hands-on cooking classes, or learn the ins and outs of real estate, our diverse offerings provide something for everyone. Join us to discover new passions, connect with like-minded individuals, and make learning a lifelong journey!

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Develop new skills and grow your creative side with our Enrichment courses!

$30+
Course fees vary
1-4
Sessions per Course
15:1
Student Faculty Ratio

Culinary Courses

Refine your culinary skills with Chef Jordan Lloyd and master every course of a meal. Elevate your baking with Master Baker Karen Callahan, and learn cake decorating basics, advanced techniques, and elegant touches. Evening classes are held in the TPAC Kitchen at our Wye Mills Campus.

Timeless Treats: Pies & Tarts
Cake Decorating for Beginners
Crisps & Dip Bar
Art of Artisan Bread Making
Create Your Own Pizza Night
Sweet Travels: European Dessert
Cookie Exchange Workshop
Soups, Stews and Bisques
Thanksgiving Preparations

GARDENING

Container Gardening

This continuing education course is designed to teach beginner to experienced gardeners the underlying concepts of planning and caring for plants in containers of any kind, size, or location. Students will learn methods of optimal environmental conditions, budget considerations, and designing indoor and outdoor gardens.

HEALTH & FITNESS

Pickleball – for beginners or players who would like a refresher
Basic Self-Defense – introduction with an emphasis on Kenpo karate
Yoga
Pilates

ARTS

Tap in to your creative side and enjoy the satisfaction of capturing and creating beautiful, functional, art. Our photography classes and metal fabrication classes are designed to guide you through thinking like an artist, problem-solving like a designer, and creating like a craftsman. Evening and weekend classes are available. See our current course offerings below.

  • Behind the Lens: Mastering Photography Confidently take photos like a pro with a digital camera or cellphone. Learn the basics of camera controls and techniques such as exposure, lighting, composition, and depth of field.
  • Photography in Everyday Life Part 2 This is the second of a two part series. Discuss topics about mechanisms, single lens reflex cameras, and advanced editing and exposure techniques.
  • Metal Fabrication and Sculpture Learn the process and techniques of metal fabrication as it applies to art and sculpture. Topics covered include: characteristics of metals, safety procedures, and thermal cutting.
  • Learn Welding – Building Your Own Firepit Explore the basic operation of plasma cutting, arc welding, metal preparation, hot and cold joinery, and finishing to create basic welding and metalworking projects.
  • Steeped in Culture: the Art and History of Tea Explore the rich history, cultural traditions, and timeless elegance of tea.

SCIENCES

  • Introductory Astronomy – Star Gazer Boot Camp Designed for novice astronomers who would like to identify objects when they gaze into the night sky. Students will learn the basic terms and concepts of astronomy and a sense of time and motion associated with observed celestial objects.
  • Advanced Astronomy This continuing education course builds on the Introduction to Astronomy course, offering a more in-depth exploration of the field. Topics will cover structure and evolution of astronomical systems, as well as the use of star catalogs. Students will also learn to operate optical instruments and specialized mounts to observe the solar system, Milky Way, and other galaxies.

 

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How to Enroll

  • 1

    Secure Funding

    Payment is required for each course of this program at the time of registration. Payment can also be made by Employer Sponsorship Billing, Credit Card, Cash or Check.

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    Register for Class Online

    The courses related to this program are available for Instant Enrollment through our online payment and registration system. Visit the link below, click to SELECT your course, then click ADD SECTION. Once you’ve added all your courses, click NEXT in the upper right corner to proceed to checkout. If you do not wish to register online, using the instructions above, you are welcome to use the registration form below. Download the registration form here.

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    Come to Class

    Review the date, time and location of your courses and get ready to learn something new! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out using the contact information on this page.  Explore directions and our Wye Mills campus map here.

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