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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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Students will be able to use the Clark College Darkroom to work on their film photography projects. The Clark College darkroom can accommodate film formats 35mm through 8X10. Film processing, darkroom printing, and negative scanning can all be done. Technical assistance will be provided by an instructor. All regular B&W processing chemistry will be provided.

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Learn about Buddhism and begin on a path to reduce suffering. We will meditate, learn about the historical Buddha, explore various traditions and options for continued practice, and practice metta (loving kindness) and gratitude. You will be prepared to confidently continue your practice via in-person or Zoom mediation services.

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Do you need a website, but don't know where to begin? Learn-by-doing and will create your own website that is yours forever. By the end of the course, you will own a website and know how to create web pages, insert images and videos, and learn all the important features WordPress has to offer. Find out about SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and how to develop a strong sales pitch and call to action, the two most important elements of any website. Class cost includes the purchase of a web theme and domain name.

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.

No Class 10/31/24.

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New Topics for Fall!

Explore key issues this election season, from voter security and the future of the Electoral College to the role of the Supreme Court and the 'Parent's Rights' movement. We'll also discuss the societal impacts of Artificial Intelligence and the local impact of dam removal in the Pacific NW. Each session features expert presentations, followed by Q&A and discussion.

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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.

Taught by a native speaker.

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Under the guidance of a Grammy-winning guitarist, learn the basics of how to play the guitar. Focus on tuning, basic chords, picking, strumming, note reading, and chord progressions. As you progress you will add more notes and chords as well as more complex rhythms and strumming patterns. Ultimately you will play songs as a group. Bring your guitar to class. Ages 15 and over.

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Experience the joys of watercolor in a positive atmosphere with the support and encouragement of fellow artists. Explore and work on your own projects, brush up on watercolor basics, and/or learn some new and interesting techniques to add to your painting repertoire. Bring your favorite supplies. For those wanting to join in the projects on the syllabus, please consult the supply list.

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This online course will prepare you for a lifetime of worthwhile personal financial planning. The tools you will learn are useful, realistic, and easy to work into your regular routine. They will help you gain control over the financial impact of the choices you make. You will learn to create and use a budget, borrow and invest wisely, make intelligent decisions about insurance, and plan for your financial future. You will develop a retirement savings plan, and you will be better prepared to make large purchases and plan for taxes. You will learn the essentials of household bookkeeping, record-keeping requirements, and much, much more.

Be the pianist you always wanted to be! This class is expertly tailored for beginners who want immediate results. Shatter the myth that only a select few people are musical. Get solid skills with chords, intervals, solfege, and music notation. We will improvise, play ensemble pieces, and explore everything from Beethoven to Broadway, Ragtime to Rock. 

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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.

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Have you always wanted to learn the basics of watercolor? Learn step by step techniques such as color choices and mixing, creating texture with different brush strokes and glazing colors.  No prior painting experience required.

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This class is designed for self-directed artists looking for a creative environment in which to receive coaching and encouragement in developing their art. Students facing design challenges can get technique demonstrations from the instructor. Each class ends with friendly critiques. Prerequisites: Ability to come up with painting ideas. Beginning watercolor skills. This class is not designed for absolute beginners.

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