Online Personal Enrichment   

Want to make your PDFs work harder for you? This hands-on course introduces you to Adobe Acrobat and shows you how to create interactive, fillable forms that are both professional and user-friendly. You will learn how to design forms from scratch, convert existing documents into interactive PDFs, add form fields, and optimize accessibility so your forms are easy for everyone to use. No prior Acrobat experience required - we'll make it fun, simple, and stress-free!

Discover the power of Adobe Illustrator's new AI features alongside essential design tools and shortcuts that will boost your creativity and workflow efficiency. This online course is designed to make Illustrator feel fun, approachable, and easy - perfect for beginners or those wanting to refresh their skills. You will learn how to use Illustrator's AI-powered tools to speed up your design process and pair them with traditional techniques to create polished, professional-quality graphics.

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.

Perfect for creators who want to level up their branding without becoming a graphic designer. Students will learn how to create eye-catching thumbnails, social media posts, Blog/Website graphics, and even short video clips using Canva's templates and tools. Includes brand kit setup fonts, colors and tips for batch content creation.

CapCut is a powerful and surprisingly easy once you what buttons to press. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to edit a short-form video from start to finish-cut clips, add music, captions, transitions, effects and export for any platform.

Horror films are one of cinema's most enduring and imaginative genres. From campy monsters and eerie supernatural forces to deranged serial killers and unstoppable forces of nature, horror offers endless ways to entertain - and provoke thought. In this discussion-based course, we'll explore how horror films reflect deeper ideas about faith, race, gender, society, and the nature of violence.

Students will examine major horror sub-genres, watch and discuss key examples, and work together to determine what truly defines a horror film. Whether you're a devoted fan or new to the genre, this class offers a lively and engaging way to appreciate horror as both entertainment and art.

This online class helps you plan your summer garden around fresh, no-cook meals perfect for warm days and small spaces. Designed for raised beds and containers in the Seattle area, you'll learn what to plant and harvest in early summer for food you can eat straight from the garden. You will plan three themed beds: the No-Cook Garden with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, greens, basil, and mint; the Smoothie Garden with strawberries, carrots, kale, spinach, and beet greens; and the Snacking Garden with snap peas, baby carrots, radishes, and edible flowers. We'll cover what to grow now, what to harvest soon, and how to keep plants healthy through dry spells with tips on watering, placement, and pest prevention.

You'll also get simple, no-cook recipes for each garden theme so you can use what you grow without turning on the stove. With planning worksheets, growing guides, and planting timelines provided, this class will have you hitting the ground running this summer. No experience needed - just an interest in food and a plan to grow it. Students will receive a class prep packet, recipes, and a video record of the class. Course price includes two people attending from one kitchen; only one person is required to register and pay for the course. Only the registered student will receive course link and associated video recordings.

Storytelling is one of the most powerful tools available to human beings - not only as a means of communication but also as a pathway to healing. In this course, students will explore how personal and collective narratives can foster connection, build empathy, and promote healing in communities that have experienced trauma, marginalization, or division. Designed to empower individuals to use stories for social change, this course goes beyond simply telling their own story. Participants will learn how to responsibly and ethically amplify the voices of others - especially those who are often silenced - by leveraging their own platforms and privilege to advocate for justice, equity and inclusion.

Through real-world examples and reflective prompts, students will gain the tools to:

• Use storytelling as a means of advocacy and allyship
• Create inclusive spaces where all voices are valued
• Bridge divides and fosters empathy across differences
• Contribute to individual and collective healing through narrative

Whether you're a writer, community leader, educator, or advocate, this course will equip you with the skills and mindset to tell stories that not only inspire but also transform.

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.

In this donut baking class, you'll learn how to make classic cake donuts from scratch. You will be guided step-by-step as you mix, fry, glaze, and decorate your own batch. Choose vanilla bean or chocolate glaze and use her simple coating techniques to finish them off. You'll also receive recipes for fritters, yeast donuts, and baked donuts to try on your own.

As a bonus, you'll get access to a prerecorded video on how to make yeast donuts from start to finish - watch anytime and follow along at your own pace. Students will receive a class prep packet, recipes, and a video record of the class. Course price includes two people attending from one kitchen; only one person is required to register and pay for the course. Only the registered student will receive course link and associated video recordings.

This interactive course provides a comprehensive overview of nonprofit fundraising strategies. From grant writing and individual giving to major donors and corporate partnerships, students will gain actionable tools and frameworks for building a diversified, sustainable fundraising program. Each session combines practical instruction, real-world examples, group discussions, and hands-on activities to ensure participants walk away ready to implement strategies in their own organizations.

Do you love having and sharing souvenirs from your travels? Photographs are often the best souvenirs as they capture not just where you went but what you felt. In this class, you'll learn how to make your travel photos memorable. Discover the power of preparation and learn how to plan what, where, and when to photograph at your next destination. Explore time-tested principles of composition that can make your photographs sing. Learn about the most satisfying ways to share your photos with fellow travelers.

This class is for anyone who loves traveling and has a passion for photography whether you shoot with a smartphone, a mirrorless camera, or anything in between. The key to great travel photos isn't your device but it's you, the photographer.

Want to start YouTube, but don't know where to begin? This one's for you. Learn how to create a channel, write killer titles, upload your first video, and design eye-catching thumbnails in Canva. We'll also peek into YouTube Studio and cover basic analytics.