Skip Navigation or Skip to Content
Return to Course Catalog

Course Catalog > Personal Enrichment Classes

Personal Enrichment Classes   

  • 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

 

  • Exploring Your Purpose
  • Item: R16670
    Fee: $139.00
    Dates: 7/16/2025 - 8/13/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 5
    CEUs: 0.8
    Building: Main Campus Building T
    Room: T105
    Address: 3000 Landerholm Circle SE Bellevue, WA 98007
    Instructor(s): Mary Lynn Hafner

    Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.

    Are you seeking a more fulfilling life? Join us as we explore the benefits of purpose and discover perspectives on "your reasons for being." We'll move beyond the idea of a single, lifelong passion and focus instead on cultivating meaning in our life now, understanding that purpose evolves over time. With structured discussions, introspective exercises and a supportive group environment you'll identify your values, explore your curiosities, and craft a life of meaning.

    Class on 8/13 will be 2 hours long from 10am to 12pm.

 

  • Growing Wellness
  • Item: R15079
    Fee: $129.00
    Dates: 7/8/2025 - 8/26/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 8
    CEUs: 1.2
    Building: Main Campus Building T
    Room: T105
    Address: 3000 Landerholm Circle SE Bellevue, WA 98007
    Instructor(s): Kathryn Middleton

    Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.

    Do you set health goals or resolutions, but often have trouble realizing them? This class helps people learn how to make healthy changes that stick. Students learn to create specific, measurable, achievable, realistic (SMART) goals for themselves to practice, build confidence, and learn from their challenges. Learn to manage chronic conditions or just improve your overall health and wellbeing. Behavior changes may reap positive benefits which include improved sleep, less anxiety, reduced pain, increased movement, improved endurance, increased mindfulness, a greater sense of connectedness and community, and improved nutrition. Students will learn to improve their health while having fun and growing together in their wellness journey.

 

  • 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.

 

  • Recreational Piano
  • Item: R16697
    Fee: $229.00
    Dates: 7/7/2025 - 8/25/2025
    Times: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 8
    CEUs: 1.2
    Building: Main Campus Building A
    Room: A154
    Address: 3000 Landerholm Circle SE Bellevue, WA 98007
    Instructor(s): Mark Deiter

    Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.

    The focus of this class is learning to play piano in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Whether you are returning to piano after an extended time away or learning to play for the first time, this class will help you take the next steps on your piano journey. Topics include: staff reading, rhythm, chords and lead sheets, and major and minor triads. Music for the class will include folk, classical and popular styles.

    Required Textbook: Piano Fun for Adult Beginners: Recreational Music Making for Private or Group Instruction ISBN: 1423489896.

    Students are recommended to have a piano or a keyboard to practice on, but it is not required.

 

  • Self-Defense for Women
  • Item: R15080
    Fee: $289.00
    Dates: 7/14/2025 - 8/18/2025
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 6
    CEUs: 1.2
    Building: Main Campus Building G
    Room: G110
    Address: 3000 Landerholm Cir. Bellevue, WA 98007
    Instructor(s): Joanne Factor

    Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.

    Research indicates that women who successfully defend themselves are better able to quickly recognize threatening situations, express, and if necessary, physically enforce their boundaries. Learn those skills. Recognize assailant ploys and manipulations--and how to thwart them. Practice releases from common grabs and decisive strikes to vital targets. Assess your risks, and plan around them. Understand the connections between awareness, threats, and our media environment. Come prepared to challenge yourself--emPOWERment doesn't get more fun.

    Required Form: All fitness/movement class students are required to complete the “Activity Release, Limitation of Liability and Assumption of Risk” form before participating the class. Please click Activity and Release, Limitation of Liability and Assumption of Risk to download the form and bring the completed form to the instructor on the first day of the class.

 

  • 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.

 

  • Generative AI for Daily Life
  • Item: R15034
    Fee: $89.00
    Dates: 7/9/2025 - 8/13/2025
    Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 6
    CEUs: 0.9
    Building: Main Campus Building A
    Room: A130
    Address: 3000 Landerholm Circle SE Bellevue, WA 98007
    Instructor(s):Yan Gu

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

    Discover the transformative power of Generative AI in this engaging course. Designed for both beginners and tech enthusiasts, this course provides an accessible introduction to the principles and practical applications of Generative AI. Students will explore how GenAI technologies such as ChatGPT, can enhance everyday tasks, from automating routine activities fostering creativity and improving decision-making processes. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to integrate Generative AI into your daily routine, making life more efficient, creative, and enjoyable. Join us and embark on a journey to harness the full potential of GenAI in your everyday life! No prior technical knowledge or programming skills are required to participate. Basic computer and internet skills are helpful.

    After registration, please create NetID here to be able to log into a computer in the classroom. If you need a ctcLink ID, email conted@bellevuecollege.edu.

 

  • Guided Autobiography
  • Item: G35277
    Fee: $99.00
    Dates: 4/14/2025 - 6/23/2025
    Times: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 8
    CEUs: 1.2
    Building: Main Campus Building B
    Room: B104
    Address: 3000 Landerholm Circle SE Bellevue, WA 98007
    Instructor(s): Amy Chen

    Registration is closed.

    Please note the classroom change. Class will be held in Building B, Room B104.
                  


    No class 5/19 and 5/26.

    This course is designed to help students tap into their life experiences and transform them into compelling stories. Guided Autobiography (GAB) is a unique approach to writing memoirs that combines the power of guided reminiscence with writing exercises. Whether you are a seasoned writer, or just starting out, GAB offers a structured, supportive environment to explore your memories, reflect on your life and create meaningful narratives.

 


 

 

Some Title