Are you looking to gain a new skill or hobby? Our lifelong learning classes vary in length and modality and begin several times throughout the year.
Explore YOUR options below or explore a variety of self-paced and instructor-led online courses!
American Sign Language 1 introduces you to the fundamentals of ASL which include handshapes, facial expressions, vocabulary, syntax, semantics, and common phrases in signed conversations. These topics are taught within the context of bettering our understanding of the Deaf and hard of hearing communities and culture. $189 (Cost is subject to change).
What is HACC’s ASL class like?
This beginner class is offered in person with live, instructor-led lessons and opportunities for practice.
Where are classes held?
This class meets in person at the Midtown 1 location of the Harrisburg campus. Join the next available session now by clicking Register below.
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This semester-long, open lab course allows participants to utilize HACC’s Art studio to develop their craft through hand-building, sculpting, or wheel-throwing. Participation in demonstration sessions may also be available. Prerequisites: Designed for experienced artists, completion of ART 151 or the equivalent and a studio safety orientation conducted by Art Department Coordinator is required. Course fee: $200
What is HACC’s Ceramics Open Studio class like?
Creative work is done independently through the non-instructional, supervised shared use of the ceramic’s studio. Participants will receive access to HACC equipment, kilns, and glazes. Clay (cone 10) and hand tools must be purchased separately. Faculty, staff, or lab monitors are available for orientation purposes only.
Where are classes held?
This class meets in person on the Harrisburg Campus of HACC in the Rose Lehrman Art Center, Art Studio. Join the next available session now by clicking Register below.
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Everyone has a story to tell, and creative nonfiction writing gives us the tools to get started. This 8-week workshop guided by Harrisburg Poet Laureate, Rick Kearns, will cover the basics of memoir writing and creative journalism with an emphasis on revision, editing, and publishing. By the end of the course, students will produce a rough draft of a memoir and an article.
What is HACC’s Creative Nonfiction Writing: Memoirs & Journalism class like?
Within a friendly, informal classroom setting, students will analyze nonfiction concepts and examples, discuss writing structure and format, develop writing topics, compose, revise and edit rough drafts, and review publishing options.
Where are classes held?
This class meets in person at the HACC Midtown location located at 1523 North Fourth Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102.
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Please note: All classes may not be currently offered. If you are in need of a specific class, please refer to the contact information within that listing. We will be happy to assist you. Thank you!