Pellissippi State Lifelong Learning

08/21/2026

We've got a lot going on over the coming weeks! All class details and registration can be found at https://www.campusce.net/pellissippistate/course/course.aspx?catId=3

Look forward to seeing you there!

08/13/2026

Some fun shots from past French language classes. We have the best time! The next beginner class starts Sept 2nd. Find details and registration at https://www.campusce.net/pellissippistate/course/course.aspx?C=73&pc=3&mc=20&sc=40

08/11/2026

Check out this opportunity to learn the art of Blacksmithing!

Instructor Bryan Baker will be teaching a 6-week course for beginners starting August 20th. Consider learning this amazing skill! Details and registration at https://www.campusce.net/pellissippistate/course/course.aspx?C=31&pc=3&mc=10&sc=30

Thursdays / Aug. 20th – Sept. 24th / 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. / Strawberry Plains

08/07/2026

Just a sampling of the classes we've got coming up for you over the coming weeks! Join us and learn something new!

Register at https://www.campusce.net/pellissippistate/search/search2.aspx

07/07/2026

Check out this wonderful blog post by MakerUSA detailing the Maker Design Challenge we did in partnership with them to introduce middle schoolers to design thinking and solution-based innovation. 👏💯

From June 8–10, seven middle school students from across the Knoxville area came together for a hands-on experience made possible through a partnership between Maker USA and Pellissippi State Community College, with support from the Arconic Foundation.

06/18/2026

Another great welding camp in the books at our Pellissippi State Community College - Strawberry Plains Campus! Thanks to instructor Aaron Bullard for making these camps incredible learning experiences for students. Students learned safety, multiple types of welding and technique, and welding careers paths, while getting hands-on experience creating their own welded metal projects. We would love to see these students again in our Welding Technology program!

06/12/2026

This week’s “Minecraft Survival: The Building Blocks of Coding” camp has been thrilling for this set up techies! Thanks to iCode Knoxville for their partnership in this pilot project to translate their skills in game design into viable career pathways. Students practiced sequencing, loops, conditionals, and problem-solving through fun, in-game challenges. Here’s some shots of the group in action!

06/11/2026

Our Maker Challenge Summer Camp at our Magnolia Campus was the best time! In partnership with MakerUSA and funded through a grant from The Arconic Foundation, this camp challenged students to design a prototype that helps solve a real-world problem. The groups create prototypes that help people stay organized, manage their gaming systems, and excel in sports.

A huge thanks to instructor Melissa Carey, the team at MakerUSA, Arconic, and our awesome colleagues at the Magnolia Campus for making this possible. We hope to see these students at Pellissippi one day, where they can put their dreams into action!

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06/11/2026

Our Maker Challenge Summer Camp at our Magnolia Campus was the best time! In partnership with MakerUSA and funded through a grant from The Arconic Foundation, this camp challenged students to design a prototype that helps solve a real-world problem. The groups create prototypes that help people stay organized, manage their gaming systems, and excel in sports.

A huge thanks to instructor Melissa Carey, the team at MakerUSA, Arconic, and our awesome colleagues at the Magnolia Campus for making this possible. We hope to see these students at Pellissippi one day, where they can put their dreams into action!

05/27/2026

Storytelling & Screenwriting Summer Camps coming up at our Blount County Campus! Storytelling June 8-12, Screenwriting June 15-18. Find full details and registration here: https://www.campusce.net/pellissippistate/course/course.aspx?catId=24