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- Mosaic Magic on Wooden Shapes NEW!
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Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.
In this hands-on class, students will create a vibrant mosaic inside a carved wooden base - choose from a flower, a monstera leaf, or a classic square. You will learn how to design your layout, cut and shape glass, and assemble your mosaic using glass tiles and other materials. The class also covers proper gluing and grouting techniques, so you'll leave with a beautifully finished piece.
All materials provided.
Class has a 30-minute lunch break.
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- Spoon Carving for Beginners
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Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.
During this hands-on class, students will be making two spoons. Get started with basic skills and safety practices while carving a simple and useful kitchen spoon. Continue to hone your skills as you carve a more decorative "love spoon" -something often given as a gift. Learn about wood selection, preparing blanks, basic carving techniques and traditional oil finishing. These skills will help become prepared for future wood carving projects that you can use in another class or at home.
Supplies List
- FLEXCUT Detail Knife KN13
- PFEIL "Swiss Made" Intermediate #7 Gouge, 10mm Bent Gouge
- Carving Glove
- Thumb Guard (Instructor recommendation: self-adhesive bandage wrap, 1-2 inches wide)
- Honing Strop
- F Clamps
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- 3D Woodcarving Animals for Beginners
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Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.
Whittling is a rewarding and enjoyable hobby. In this hands-on class, beginners will learn essential techniques, from selecting wood and tools to making precise cuts. Over three sessions, students will create two charming animal carvings to treasure or gift, while mastering tool sharpening for razor sharp results. Discover the joy of whittling!
Instructor will provide two precut animal blanks, sandpaper, finishing oil, acrylic paint, and brushes to use in class.
Supplies List: Please bring the following items to class.
- FLEXCUT Detail Knife KN13
- Carving Glove
- Thumb Guard (Instructor recommendation: self-adhesive bandage wrap, 1-2 inches wide)
- Honing Strop
- Pencil
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- Adobe Express: Fast Track to Professional Design
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Item: R15721
Fee: $79.00
Dates: 8/3/2026 - 8/6/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: M Th
Sessions: 2
CEUs: 0.4
Building: BVONL
Room: Live Online
Address: ,
Instructor(s): Morgan Olson
Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.
Discover how to design like a pro fast. Adobe Express is a beginner-friendly tool that lets you create eye-catching graphics, social media posts, flyers and more using templates, and AI-powered features. In just two sessions, you'll learn how to create professional-quality visuals with ease, perfect for small businesses, personal branding, or freelance design.
Access to Adobe Express will be provided for the duration of this course. After registration, please create BC NetID at NetID Account Management website. If you need a ctcLink ID, please call (425) 564-2263. Downloading instructions will be emailed few days before the class start date.
Please note: You’ll need access to the desktop version of Adobe Express for this course.
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.
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- Cell Phone Photography 101
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Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.
You don't need a fancy camera to take stunning photos - your smartphone is a powerful creative tool! This beginner-friendly class helps you unlock the full potential of your phone's camera. You'll learn how to compose beautiful shots, control exposure, use natural light creatively, and explore basic editing tools built into your phone.
This class will also cover mobile apps that enhance your photos and storytelling skills. Whether you're snapping travel shots or building your Instagram, this course makes photography fun, accessible, and inspiring. Students need a smartphone-iPhone or Android-with camera.
Bring Smartphone with camera to class - iPhone or Android.
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- Digital Photography Level 1 - Essentials
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Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.
This introductory course provides a hands-on foundation in digital photography, focusing on the essential camera controls and concepts needed to create well-exposed, sharp, and intentional images. Students learn how aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, focus systems, depth of field, and lenses work together to control light, motion, and focus. Rather than learning camera-specific settings, students will develop a strong understanding of universal photographic principles that apply across all camera brands and systems.
Emphasis will be placed on technical fundamentals, enabling students to confidently operate any digital camera and prepare for more advanced photographic techniques. This course is designed for beginners and hobbyists seeking a solid technical foundation, preparing them to confidently move into advanced composition, creative storytelling, flash, or lighting techniques.
Students must have a digital camera and instruction manual with them for class.
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- Mosaic Photo Frame
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Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.
Add a personal touch to your memories by creating a one of a kind mosaic photo frame! In this hands-on workshop, you'll design and complete your own frame using colorful tiles. With guidance from an instructor, you'll learn how to arrange your design, work with tile cutters and apply grout. This relaxing, creative session is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to explore mosaic art. You'll go home with a finished frame ready to showcase your favorite photo.
All materials are provided.
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- Mosaic Tile Coaster
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Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.
In this course, students will create a beautiful 4x4 inch coaster with a simple yet stunning mosaic pattern. Perfect for beginners, this workshop will guide you through the basics of mosaic art, from selecting materials to assembling your design.
All supplies are included.
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- Photography Workshop: Long Exposure NEW!
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Item: R16050
Fee: $49.00
Dates: 8/8/2026 - 8/8/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 1
CEUs: 0.3
Building: Snoqualmie Falls
Room:
Address: , WA
Instructor(s): Juan Aguilera
Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.
This course is an on-location workshop focused on hands-on, real shooting with students and less on theory. The goal is to help you practice one main concept in a real setting and learn how to see and use light, framing, and camera setting on location.
Location: Snoqualmie Falls. Any location related fees required to participate in this class such as entrance fees or parking fees are not included in the course fee. Meeting information and the instructor's cell phone number will be emailed to you 1 day before the class date.
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- Photoshop: Essential Edits & AI-Powered Tools for Efficiency
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Item: R15715
Fee: $79.00
Dates: 7/9/2026 - 7/16/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Days: Th
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.
Please note: You'll need access to the desktop version of Adobe Photoshop for this course, as some features are not available in the mobile or iPad version.
Access to Adobe Photoshop will be provided for the duration of this course. After registration, please create BC NetID at NetID Account Management website. If you need a ctcLink ID, please call (425) 564-2263. Downloading instructions will be emailed few days before the class start date.
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.
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- Spoon Carving for Beginners
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Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.
During this hands-on class, students will be making two spoons. Get started with basic skills and safety practices while carving a simple and useful kitchen spoon. Continue to hone your skills as you carve a more decorative "love spoon" -something often given as a gift. Learn about wood selection, preparing blanks, basic carving techniques and traditional oil finishing. These skills will help become prepared for future wood carving projects that you can use in another class or at home.
Supplies List
- FLEXCUT Detail Knife KN13
- PFEIL "Swiss Made" Intermediate #7 Gouge, 10mm Bent Gouge
- Carving Glove
- Thumb Guard (Instructor recommendation: self-adhesive bandage wrap, 1-2 inches wide)
- Honing Strop
- F Clamps
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- 3D Woodcarving Animals for Beginners
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Registration is closed.
Supplies List: Please bring the following items to class.
- FLEXCUT Detail Knife KN13
- Carving Glove
- Thumb Guard (Instructor recommendation: self-adhesive bandage wrap, 1-2 inches wide)
- Honing Strop
- Pencil
Whittling is a rewarding and enjoyable hobby. In this hands-on class, beginners will learn essential techniques, from selecting wood and tools to making precise cuts. Over three sessions, students will create two charming animal carvings to treasure or gift, while mastering tool sharpening for razor sharp results. Discover the joy of whittling!
Instructor will provide two precut animal blanks, sandpaper, finishing oil, acrylic paint, and brushes to use in class.
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- Basic Acrylic Painting Skills
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Registration is closed.
Supply List:
- Acrylic paints: recommended are artist or professional grade acrylics such as Liquatex Basic, Golden Heavy Body, Utrecht, Daniel Smith, Grumbacher, Shiva, Hyplar, and similar brands that primarily come in tubes. Students can also use brands such as Artist's Loft or Master's Touch acrylic paint, or even the small 2 oz bottles of craft paint acrylics. Pretty much anything will do if you purchase a set of primary colors (black, white, red, blue, and yellow).
- Brushes: flat and round brushes for acrylic painting (synthetic or hog bristle) in variety of sizes - 3/4 inch wide, #6, #8, #10, round brush (size 2 or 4 for details), or your favorite brushes, including a fan brush. A starter set that includes a fan brush is recommended; students will be learning fan brush techniques along with all the others.
- Surfaces: canvas panels or stretched canvas: two measuring 9"X12" or 11"X14", or a canvas paper pad. Students will need approximately 20-25 sheets or boards to practice. Feel free to use whatever size or type you are comfortable with, but these sizes will be best for practicing your painting techniques.
- Water container (old cup or can)
- Pencil and eraser
- Rags or paper towels
- White paper plates or palettes or palette pads
Experience the joy of painting in this hands-on course, offered in a welcoming and supportive environment, designed for beginners and those looking to build confidence in their artistic skills. Students will learn how to use a variety of tools and materials to create paintings with strong composition and thoughtful design. The course covers basic techniques, structure, and foundational skills needed to complete finished paintings you can be proud of.
Participants will explore essential concepts of color theory, including color mixing, tinting, and shading, and how to brighten or dull colors to achieve desired effects. Instruction will also include an overview of different types of paints, mediums, brushes, and surfaces, with guidance on how to choose and use the appropriate tools for various painting styles and outcomes. Through instructions and demonstrations, students will gain an understanding of composition and design, building the confidence needed to enjoy creating a painting. No prior experience is required.
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- Cell Phone Photography 101
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Registration is closed.
Bring Smartphone with camera to class - iPhone or Android.
You don't need a fancy camera to take stunning photos - your smartphone is a powerful creative tool! This beginner-friendly class helps you unlock the full potential of your phone's camera. You'll learn how to compose beautiful shots, control exposure, use natural light creatively, and explore basic editing tools built into your phone.
This class will also cover mobile apps that enhance your photos and storytelling skills. Whether you're snapping travel shots or building your Instagram, this course makes photography fun, accessible, and inspiring. Students need a smartphone-iPhone or Android-with camera.
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- Digital Photography Level 1 - Essentials
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Registration is closed.
Students must have a digital camera and instruction manual with them for class.
This introductory course provides a hands-on foundation in digital photography, focusing on the essential camera controls and concepts needed to create well-exposed, sharp, and intentional images. Students learn how aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, focus systems, depth of field, and lenses work together to control light, motion, and focus. Rather than learning camera-specific settings, students will develop a strong understanding of universal photographic principles that apply across all camera brands and systems.
Emphasis will be placed on technical fundamentals, enabling students to confidently operate any digital camera and prepare for more advanced photographic techniques. This course is designed for beginners and hobbyists seeking a solid technical foundation, preparing them to confidently move into advanced composition, creative storytelling, flash, or lighting techniques.
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- Drawing Basics
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Registration is closed.
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 4/28
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.
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