Personal Enrichment

Queens University of Charlotte offers a variety of continuing education programs that fulfill your desire to grow personally.  Our program areas range from creative writing to fine arts, and courses are offered during evenings and weekends to accommodate your busy schedule.  Whether you want to learn a new skill like drawing or learn more about a particular topic like poetry, there is a continuing education program for you at Queens.

Explore our current offerings below. New programs are regularly added and start at different times throughout the entire year. Please notice, there are three pages of course listings below.

Don't see what you're looking for?  We want to hear from you!  E-mail us at continuinged@queens.edu or call (704) 337-2251.

**We are happy to provide a 10% discount to current Queens students, alumni, and Senior Scholars for many continuing education programs. (Queens alumni are graduates who obtained their degree from Queens University of Charlotte.) Restrictions may apply; contact continuinged@queens.edu for more details.**

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Acrylic Art – Mixed Media Collage

Create one-of-a-kind art by combining different materials such as drawings, photographs, news clippings and decorative papers. Learn to use acrylic mediums and how to develop artwork compositions. Read More

Art History – From David to Dada

This art history class will explore art of the late 18th century through early 20th century France in the context of politics, literature and art. Read More

Creative Writing – Introduction to Creative Writing

Have you wished for a more creative life? Is there a writier inside of you waiting to get out? Join us for an eight-week exploration of creative writing. Read More

Drawing – Masterful Drawing Made Easy

Discover how to develop your own drawing techniques and style. This course will explore basic art elements via a variety of methods such as using graphite, charcoal and colored pencil. An understanding of “art elements”, eye and hand coordination and development of techniques will also be covered. Supply lists provided upon registration. Read More

Foreign Policy and the 2012 Presidential Election

This series of seminars will explore foreign policy issues critical to the upcoming presidential election. Classes will focus on several pertinent topics, including Iran's nuclear program, the rise of China in the global economy, and US defense spending. Read More

Interior Design – Dressing the Interiors: A Journey Through Textile History

Join us for this unique opportunity with Isabella Campagnol, who is traveling to us from Venice, Italy, to discuss the role of textile through history, from ancient times until now. Read More

Interior Design – History and Architecture of Furniture

This course will show you how to identify different furniture styles through the use of pictures and actual pieces of antique furniture. Read More

Photography – Introduction to Digital Photography

Gain basic digital photography skills, applicable to everyday settings in this course. Learn basic camera operations and functionality along with photography techniques involving light, composition, creative approaches and file storage. Read More

Retirement Planning – Passport to Retirement®

The course includes the information you need to assess the costs associated with retirement, determine your sources of retirement income, improve your investment potential, reduce your financial risk, and help preserve your estate for your heirs. Read More

Photography – Still Life Photography

Learn the simple and inexpensive method of make beautiful, artistic still life photographs. You'll discover techniques and skills to pose, light and photograph a still life. Read More

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