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  • Drawing Basics
  • Item: R16249
    Fee: $339.00
    Dates: 7/8/2025 - 8/26/2025
    Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 8
    CEUs: 2.4
    Building: Main Campus Building A
    Room: A206
    Address: 3000 Landerholm Circle SE Bellevue, WA 98007
    Instructor(s): Nicole Stremlow Monahan

    Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.

    Looking for a fun, informative and stress-free introduction to drawing? This class introduces the fundamentals of how to sketch and draw beginning with materials and equipment and then focusing on the five fundamentals of drawing: line, shape, value, edge, and perspective. Students will use common, everyday objects from which to draw beginning with single objects and adding complexity as the student develops competency and confidence. Class is a combination of lecture, demonstration and one-on-one feedback. Work at your own pace. No drawing skills or experience is required.

    Supplies List

    • Sketchbook 9"X12" spiral bound, medium or smooth surface
    • One of each: 8B, 4B, 2B, B, HB, H, 2H, 4H
    • White, Hi-Polymer eraser
    • Kneaded eraser
    • Pencil Sharpener
    • Vine charcoal

 

  • Photoshop: Essential Edits & AI-Powered Tools for Efficiency
  • Item: R16665
    Fee: $99.00
    Dates: 7/14/2025 - 7/16/2025
    Times: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    Days: M W
    Sessions: 2
    CEUs: 0.3
    Building: BVONL
    Room: Live Online
    Address: ,
    Instructor(s): Morgan Olson

    Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.

    Unlock the power of Photoshop to create polished visuals with ease! This course is designed for busy individuals who want to refine images quickly without hours of editing. Learn essential techniques like cropping, resizing, spot removal, color correction, and black-and-white conversions to improve image quality. Discover AI-powered tools such as background removal and content-aware fill to streamline your workflow. No prior Photoshop experience is required, but it can be helpful.

    Online courses require an internet connection and the ability to interact both through audio and video using either a web cam/microphone, speakers/headset using a computer or via a mobile phone connection. Depending upon the class, students will need to download either Zoom or Microsoft Teams apps to attend and participate in class sessions. There is no additional cost for these applications.

 

  • Drawing Basics
  • Item: G44055
    Fee: $339.00
    Dates: 4/22/2025 - 6/17/2025
    Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 8
    CEUs: 2.4
    Building: Main Campus Building A
    Room: A206
    Address: 3000 Landerholm Circle SE Bellevue, WA 98007
    Instructor(s): Nicole Stremlow Monahan

    Registration is closed.

    Please note the classroom change. Class will be held in Building A, Room A252.

    Supplies List

    • Sketchbook 9"X12" spiral bound, medium or smooth surface
    • One of each: 8B, 4B, 2B, B, HB, H, 2H, 4H
    • White, Hi-Polymer eraser
    • Kneaded eraser
    • Pencil Sharpener
    • Vine charcoal

    No class 4/29

    Looking for a fun, informative and stress-free introduction to drawing? This class introduces the fundamentals of how to sketch and draw beginning with materials and equipment and then focusing on the five fundamentals of drawing: line, shape, value, edge, and perspective. Students will use common, everyday objects from which to draw beginning with single objects and adding complexity as the student develops competency and confidence. Class is a combination of lecture, demonstration and one-on-one feedback. Work at your own pace. No drawing skills or experience is required.

 

  • Mosaic Candle Holder
  • Item: G40751
    Fee: $69.00
    Dates: 6/21/2025 - 6/21/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    Days: Sa
    Sessions: 1
    CEUs: 0.25
    Building: Main Campus Building B
    Room: B262
    Address: 3000 Landerholm Circle SE Bellevue, WA 98007
    Instructor(s):Aleksandra Nadbitova

    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.

    Join us for a creative mosaic candle class and craft a stunning custom piece to light up your space! This beginner friendly class will guide you through arranging colorful glass tiles to design a unique candle holder that sparkles when lit. Students will learn essential mosaic techniques, from selecting and placing tiles to grouting and finishing your project. At the end of the class, you'll complete a beautiful candle holder that makes a perfect addition to your home or a thoughtful handmade gift. All supplies are included.

 

  • Canva for Beginners
  • Item: R15081
    Fee: $125.00
    Dates: 7/9/2025 - 7/30/2025
    Times: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 4
    CEUs: 0.8
    Building: BVONL
    Room: Live Online
    Address: ,
    Instructor(s):Michele Sweeney

    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.

    Learn the ins and outs of the Canva design platform for creating graphics for social media, blogs, websites and other visual content such as presentation and even book publishing. Students will explore built-in video creation and AI tools and utilize the platform effectively for both personal and professional content needs. No graphic design background required. This is a hands-on class held online via Zoom. Students will need a paid Canva Pro account, computer and Zoom access.

 


 

 

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