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Are you having trouble starting or maintaining a desired way of life? Research shows that accountability is a major factor in motivating healthy habit changes. Learn how to meal plan on a budget or manage your weight without sacrificing enjoyment of food. Eating right can create a ripple effect on your health, leading to increased vitality, healthier skin, improved digestion, more restful sleep and a better immune system. Our instructor is a Level 2 Precision Nutrition Coach and ACSM certified personal trainer. She is also a Wellcoaches Health and Wellness Coach.

Explore acrylics with a focus on color, composition and pattern. Demonstrations will show color mixing, shading and texture. Work on projects of your choice or suggested demo projects.

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Take your acrylic painting to the next level! Move into increasingly experimental stages, learning to expand your creativity and express yourself in a more intuitive style. Free your artistic self. Focus will be on the elements of design and color, line, and shape with demonstrations, tips and activities. Designed to meet the needs of those who already possess some acrylic experience, but all levels are welcome. 

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Bees evolved about 120 million years ago, branching off from ancient wasps. They co-evolved with flowers--bees offered pollinator services; flowers offered food. In the 120 million years since, bees have evolved several guilds of lifestyles. Clark College is becoming a "Bee Campus". Learn about what that means from a biologist. First part of a multi-part series about bees.

Enhance your photography with essential skills! Master manual modes to unlock your digital camera's full potential, covering f/Stops, shutter speeds, depth of field, ISO and many more creative controls. Gain insights into basic photography, rules of composition, lens selection, and pre-visualization. Geared towards beginners, this hands-on class offers exercises, assignments, walkabouts, and critiques. Not a Photoshop class. Bring camera gear, owner’s manual, a 3-ring binder and pen/pencil to each class for a comprehensive learning experience.

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Learn from a tribal elder about the resilient Chinook Nation - and the past and current fight for federal recognition. Examine the shameful history behind broken promises and treaties. Discover the story and culture of the Chinook peoples who were indigenous throughout the Lower Columbia regions. Rich in resources, these salmon and cedar people developed a vast trading system, resplendent in functional and beautiful art.

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Villages with Salish and Sahaptin speaking populations dotted southwest Washington rivers including the Columbia River. The people eventually became known as Cowlitz, a modern adaptation deriving from numerous spelling attempts. Their place in history has been mercurial as one of the most persecuted, resilient and emergent of Washington Tribes.

Meet the Washington State DSHS Adult Family Home Administrator education requirement for Adult Family Home business owners (provider) to become licensed as an Adult Family Home (AFH) provider or to be employed as a resident manager. Learn the concepts and principles of adult home management. Examine the roles and responsibilities of a licensed provider, the licensing process, business operations of the home, staff management, resident care issues, and resident rights. Students will be assessed on their proficiency prior to the start of class in English, reading, writing, and math. You must have a 6th grade level (ABE 3) in English and a 4th grade Level (ABE 2) in math. Basic computer skills are also required including accessing the internet, MS Word and MS Excel.

 

Parlez-vous français? Enjoy this fun beginner's class which introduces students to French pronunciation, vocabulary, phrases, and conversational dialogues. Also perfect for those who want to brush up on their French, or are planning a trip. Recommended for ages 16 and over. 

Textbook: French in 3 months by Ronald Overy and Jacqueline Lecanuet found on Amazon.com. No class April 25th.

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Allons, continuez! Start back up with the elegant French language where you left off with French for beginners I. This course covers chapters 6 through 12 in "French in 3 months" by Ronald Overy and Jacqueline Lecanuet. This course will continue with pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and sentences. Taught by a native speaker.

No Class April 25th.

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Do you love to laugh? Do you want to live more in the moment? Improve your communication skills? Explore improv basics including active listening and enthusiastic agreement all in a supportive and non-judgmental space. Through improv games, group exercises, and scene work, students get to learn more about themselves and stretch their creativity to new heights. No theater experience is required. You are absolutely ready for this, so come join the fun!

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Explore Japanese language and culture in this beginner class. Taught by a native speaker.

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Whether it is your first time line dancing or you are feeling a little rusty, learn hitches, grapevines, half-turns, scuffs, cha-cha step, brushes, and stomps are steps included in multiple dances. Dance steps are broken down and learned through repetition.  No partner needed. Absolutely no experience necessary.

Dive into the world of elegant rhythm with this 4-count easy swing series. Over the sessions, discover the basics, leads and follows turns, cuddle and sweetheart moves, handshake passes, and more. Whether you're a beginner or refining your skills, additional styling techniques await. Perfect for parties or events, this dance journey is open to singles and couples, promising an easy and elegant swing experience. No prior dance experience required - let the rhythm take over!

Continue developing into the pianist you want to be. Whether you took lessons long ago or yesterday, you'll learn not just individual pieces, but the skills to help you learn on your own. We will improvise, play ensembles, and enjoy everything from classical to rock, ragtime to Broadway. Everyone has something to bring to music, and so do you. Come see for yourself. Prerequisite: Piano I or equivalent.

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The 24 Yang style, renowned for its popularity, comprises slow, continuous, soft, and circular movements seamlessly woven into a flowing pattern. Practicing Tai Chi involves executing a sequence of postures or movements with slow, graceful transitions, ensuring each posture blends seamlessly into the next without interruption. Students learn easily and greatly improve balance. No class May 27th.

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Journaling is soul renewing art. Anyone can participate in it. Our journals hold our life stories. Our life stories effect the world. Through journaling we can heal pain, increase joy, and find fulfillment. Not only for ourselves, but for generations past and present. Bring pen, paper, or a laptop, and let's let your soul soar. Carrie is a lifelong journal-junkie, author of two published memoirs, lover of life. 

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Join this 6-week class that explores the timeless beauty of the Waltz. Learn the foundational Box step, moves down the line of dance, Follows underarm turns, hesitations, carousel, and styling. Dance to music spanning all ages and genres, from contemporary to country. Experienced dancers can refine their techniques with added styling. Open to both singles and couples, this series is designed for all levels, with no prior dance experience necessary.

Have you always wanted to try out this beautiful art form? Learn the fundamentals and be guided with step-by-step instructions. You will learn a new technique each week.

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Learn physical poses to explore the body as a means to feel inwardly, and to discover where you are strong, tight, weak, or dull. Relieve stress and prevent falls by incorporating balance, strength, and flexibility. Focus is on breathing and relaxation. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a mat.

Strengthen your core with Pilates while infusing the calming and stretching aspects of yoga all in one class.  Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own yoga mat.

Zumba is the most fun you will ever have exercising. You will experience an hour of continuous Latin movement to rhythms such as Merengue, Salsa, Raggaeton, Cumbia, Soca, even Swing. Our instructor gives verbal as well as visual cues to ease the learning process. Also low impact versions of each move are demonstrated. Your teacher's philosophy is that there is no such thing as mistakes - only improvisations. Come join the fun and burn up to 700 calories a class.