Spring Quarter Registration Is Open!


Spring Quarter Registration Is Open

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Spring Quarter Registration Is Open

With spring comes longer days with more daylight hours for us to explore the beauty the Pacific Northwest offers. Many of us return to our favorite outdoor activities like gardening, hiking and nature walks through parks. It’s a time of renewed energy and a chance to refocus and find inspiration. It’s also a great time to expand your knowledge, explore a longtime interest and meet new people. Our passionate educators and subject matter experts are here to inspire you with a variety of in-person and online course offerings this quarter. Whether you’re interested in finding a new hobby or meeting a professional goal, we have something for everyone! Be sure to register early! 

Art Classes
4/4      Beginning Jewelry Fabrication
4/5      Beginning Ceramics (Waitlist Only)
4/5      Intermediate Lost Wax Casting
4/6      Intermediate and Advanced Jewelry Workshop
4/6      Jazz Ensemble
4/7      Abstract Watercolors
4/8      Abstract Oils with Cold Wax Medium
4/8      Intermediate and Advanced Ceramics (Waitlist Only)
4/9      Abstract Acrylics and Collage
4/9      Beginning Ceramics (Waitlist Only)
4/9      Figurative Collage: "All in the Family"
4/11      The Secrets of Powerful Writing
4/12      Introduction to Drawing
4/13      Charcoal Drawing
4/13      Photography Basics: Techniques and Art
4/14      Free-Writing Workshop
4/14      Introduction to Drawing II
4/16      Intermediate Photography: Using Natural Light
4/18      Jazz and the Visual Arts: Painting Music
4/19      Beginning Guitar 1
4/19      Dazzling Drafts: Fiction Works in Progress
4/19      Improv for Everyone
4/20      Creative Writing: Comedy
4/20      Spring at Seattle Art Galleries
4/21      Camera Basics: What's That Button For?
4/21      Writing True Crime
4/22      Figure Drawing
4/25      Block Printing Workshop
5/2      Writing A Short Memoir
5/4      Fearless Painting for Beginners
5/24      Publishing Your E-Book
6/17      Jazz Piano Pro Essentials
Fearless Painting New Class:
Fearless Painting for Beginners (Zoom)
May 04, 2022 to Jun 01, 2022 
1:30 pm to 4:00 pm

This introductory class is for anyone who wants to create beautiful art using acrylics and/or watercolor paints on paper or canvas--the fearless way! You'll explore acrylic and watercolor paints and learn how to have fun with artistic tools using a variety of techniques. Artist Elise Beattie will demonstrate step-by-step techniques, after which you'll enjoy painting alongside her while improving your artistic skills. Tap into your creative side in this fun and inspiring class!

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Computer Classes
4/11      AWS Academy Cloud Foundations
Enrichment Classes
4/7      Beginning Sewing
4/12      Investment Basics: Needed Now More Than Ever
4/13      How to Be an Anti-Racist
4/18      Women and Mythology
4/21      Understanding Trauma
4/25      Travel The World Volunteering
4/28      Less Common Spring Birds
5/2      Therapeutic Massage for Couples
5/7      Mindfulness Meditation for Stressful Situations
5/9      Geology of Mount Rainier
5/12      Breathe for Health and Energy Medicine
5/14      Welcome to Medicare
5/23      Western Washington's Geologic Hazards
5/26      20 Great History and Natural History Museums of Washington
6/15      Birds of the Duwamish River Valley
Meditation ClassesNew Class:
Breathe for Health and Energy Medicine (Zoom)
May 12, 2022 to May 19, 2022
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Activate your body's self-healing abilities, increase energy, and release stress in a powerful and holistic way as you learn different types of breathwork. Using a mind/body meditation, you'll be guided through releasing blocks in your life--physical, emotional, financial, or relational--and learn to use this technique to shift into vibrant levels of health and wholeness. Engage with the body's energies which are the key to health, vitality, and well-being. Energy medicine awakens and balances your body's energies, helping you feel better and think more clearly. Learn simple, effective tools to work with your body's energies, empowering you to live a happier, healthier life. Monica McDowell is a dynamic speaker, author, and mind/body/spirit practitioner from Seattle. 

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Fitness Classes
5-Apr      Strength and Conditioning
9-Apr      Beginning Tai Chi: Grasping the Sparrow's Tail
9-Apr      Continuing Tai Chi: Grasping the Sparrow's Tail 2
12-Apr      Tai Chi Ruler: Simple Exercises for Health and Longevity
14-Apr      Sustaining Vitality: Qigong
14-Apr      Swing Into Spring and Then Foxtrot
21-Apr      Beginning Yoga

 

Dance ClassNew Class:
Swing Into Spring and Then Foxtrot (In-Person)

Apr 14, 2022 to Jun 02, 2022
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Grab your partner and hit the dance floor! The course will focus on 2 dances: the fun, upbeat East Coast Swing and the classic smooth Foxtrot. Both are danced to a variety of music. Whether venturing onto the dance floor for the first time or wishing to brush up on technique, this is the perfect class for you. Class price is for two people; only one person in the pair is required to register and pay for the class. Partners are necessary as we won't be changing partners.

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Cooking Classes
9-Apr      The Art of Cakes
6-May      Friday Night Good Eats
11-Jun      Sugar Art Mixed Mediums
Cake ClassesNew Class: Sugar Art Mixed Mediums (In-Person)
Jun 11, 2022 to Jun 25, 2022 
10:00 am to 4:00 pm

If you've already taken our cake series class or yearn for techniques to up your dessert game, this class is for you! Learn to use royal icing to create edible flowers and flood cookies. Work with fondant, modeling chocolate, edible images, and wafer paper to embellish cakes, cookies and more. This is a hands-on on 4-week class that will introduce you to several edible mediums for enhancing your desserts and baked goods. No prior experience necessary.

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Home Classes
14-May      Basic Carpentry and Woodworking
17-May      Interior Design Fundamentals
1-Jun      Basic Hands-On Home Repair and Maintenance
Language Classes
4/13   Audio Engineering: Introduction to Ableton Live and Beatmaking
4/14   Audio Engineering: Introduction to Analog Gear
4/14   Marketing Workflow & Content Strategy
4/19   Adult Family Home Administrator Course
4/20   Introduction to Voiceover
4/23   Intro to Audiobook Narration and Production at Home
4/25   Sell It on eBay!
4/26   Create a Website for Fun, Profit and Business
4/26   Starting a Legal Home-Based Food Business
4/27   Emotional Intelligence for Leaders and Emerging Leaders
4/28   Introduction to Public Speaking
5/3   Orientation to Adult Family Home Administration Program
5/6   Adult Family Home Administrator Course
5/10   Introduction to Social Media
5/21   Audio Engineering: Mastering Workshop
5/25   Fearless Feedback
6/3   Adult Family Home Administrator Course
6/7   Orientation to Adult Family Home Administration Program
Language ClassesNew Class:
Italian Book Club (Zoom)

Jun 03, 2022 to Jun 24, 2022 
9:00 am to 11:00 am

Advance your Italian skills in an easy-going, interactive environment. This book club will give you the chance to read a book and discuss it with others--all in Italian! This class is geared for intermediate to advanced level students.

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Professional Classes
4/5      Orientation to Adult Family Home Administration Program
4/8      Adult Family Home Administrator Course
4/8      Grant-Writing
4/13      Audio Engineering: Introduction to Ableton Live and Beatmaking
4/14      Audio Engineering: Introduction to Analog Gear
4/14      Marketing Workflow & Content Strategy
4/19      Adult Family Home Administrator Course
4/20      Introduction to Voiceover
4/23      Intro to Audiobook Narration and Production at Home
4/25      Sell It on eBay!
4/26      Create a Website for Fun, Profit and Business
4/26      Starting a Legal Home-Based Food Business
4/27      Emotional Intelligence for Leaders and Emerging Leaders
4/28      Introduction to Public Speaking
5/3      Orientation to Adult Family Home Administration Program
5/6      Adult Family Home Administrator Course
5/10      Introduction to Social Media
5/21      Audio Engineering: Mastering Workshop
5/25      Fearless Feedback
6/3      Adult Family Home Administrator Course
6/7      Orientation to Adult Family Home Administration Program
Marketing ClassesNew Classes:
Marketing Workflow & Content Strategy (Zoom)

Apr 14, 2022 to Jun 09, 2022
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Time is money whether you are a professional or a small businesses owner. In this eight-week class you will learn how to effectively streamline your marketing process. This is a hands-on class where you will collaborate with other professionals and small business owners. By the end of class, you will be able to generate quality content, create marketing and social media graphics with ease, create short marketing videos and have an effective workflow process, including a content plan and automated workflow process. Workbook is included in class fee. Familiarity with social media platforms required. Must have at least one social media account in place to participate in the automation portion of the class.

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