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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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- Buddhist Meditation Workshop
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Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.
By training in meditation, we create an inner space and clarity that enable us to control our minds regardless of the external circumstances. Gradually, we develop mental equilibrium, a balanced mind that is happy all the time, rather than an unbalanced mind that oscillates between the extremes of excitement and despondency.
This one-day workshop introduces students to the foundations of Buddhist meditation and its practical benefits for everyday life. Students will learn what Buddhist meditation is, discover the benefits of meditation, and gain practical instruction on how to begin and sustain a personal meditation practice. Class will include a guided breathing meditation and lecture, discussions, and time for questions and answers.
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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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- Movement and Meditation: A Lifelong Practice NEW!
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Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.
Qigong is an ancient practice, originating over 5,000 years ago that combines movement, meditation and nature. It has been a source for modern Tai Chi and gave yoga many of its meditative practices. This is a class perfect for the beginner to the seasoned practitioner. We will align with the natural seasons and use the YOQI method to learn time-tested breathing techniques, flows, and meditative practices. We will explore the traditional Chinese theory of the elements, organs, and spirits appropriate for the season and incorporate them into a weekly practice. This in-person movement class can be done standing, seated in a chair or on a cushion. Qigong is a gentle practice that requires no specialized training or equipment other than attuning to your own body and potential.
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.
Please wear loose fitting clothing or athletic wear. You will need the ability to sit, stand or move for 45- 60 minutes with rest breaks. This is a gentle physical class. If you have medical conditions, seek advice from your health practitioner and make instructor aware of any limitations. Please bring water and yoga mat/cushion (optional).
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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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- Self-Defense for Women
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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 them to the first day of the class.
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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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- Guided Autobiography
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Item: G32154
Fee: $119.00
Dates: 4/15/2026 - 6/10/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Days: W
Sessions: 8
CEUs: 1.2
Building: Main Campus Building T (opens in new tab)
Room: T124
Address: 3000 Landerholm Circle SE Bellevue, WA 98007
Instructor(s): Amy Chen
Registration is closed.
No class 5/6
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.
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- Recreational Piano - Level 2
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Registration is closed.
Required Textbook:
- Piano Fun - Classical Favorites for Adult Beginners, ISBN 978-1540024688
- Piano Fun - Pop Hits for Adult Beginners, ISBN 978-1458421104
Students may need some practice time outside of class, so having a piano or a keyboard to practice on is required for this class.
No class 5/25
The focus of this class is learning to play piano in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Students should have a basic familiarity with piano, preferably having taken the beginning piano class already. This class will aid students in taking the next steps on their piano journey, deepening the learning of the skills from beginning piano.
Topics include: staff reading, rhythm, chords and lead sheets, and major and minor triads. Each class will center around some technique review and learning several pieces, first from a lead sheet with chords and then as a piano solo. Students will vote on their choice of style the week before class begins.
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- Self-Defense for Women
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Registration is closed.
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 them to the first day of the class.
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