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- Country Partner Dance Adventure: 2-Hour Workshop
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Fee: $35.00
Item Number: 39517
Dates: 6/5/2024 - 6/5/2024
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:50 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 1
Building: CLOCS
Room: O'Connell Sports Center 218
Instructor: J Platt
Embark on a rhythmic journey in our "Country Partner Dance Adventure." Dive into the excitement of Travelling Cha-cha and Horseshoe, popular country partner dances. Experience the joy of gliding seamlessly to the Cha-cha's beat and embrace the energetic 4-count Hustle of Horseshoe. Partners are welcome for this engaging experience, and no prior dance experience is needed. Step into the world of country partner dances with this lively workshop!
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- Headstone Cleaning Workshop
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Fee: $39.00
Item Number: 39681
Dates: 6/1/2024 - 6/1/2024
Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 1
Building: CLOFF
Room: Off-Site Location
Instructor: Peri Muhich
Get hands on instruction for the proper way to clean cemetery headstones. Supplies will be provided. Meet at the Old City Cemetery, Vancouver, WA, 2700 E Mill Plain Blvd. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable footwear for walking.
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- Native Bee Lives and Bee Walking Tour
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Fee: $49.00
Item Number: 39665
Dates: 5/31/2024 - 6/6/2024
Times: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: Th F
Sessions: 2
Building: CLSBG
Room: Stem Building 155 - Classroom
Instructor: Steven Clark
Embark on a captivating exploration of native bees with this spring class. This community course seamlessly blends classroom insights with an experiential bee walk. Immerse yourself in the world of bees, discussing their lives and habitats while witnessing the documentary's concepts come to life. Join us on this buzzing adventure, gaining a deeper appreciation for the vital role these pollinators play in our ecosystem. No prior bee knowledge required - just curiosity and a love for nature!
Two session class:
Friday May 31 & Thursday June 6
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- So You Think You Can't Write
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Fee: $79.00
Item Number: 39909
Dates: 6/8/2024 - 6/9/2024
Times: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Days: Su Sa
Sessions: 2
Building: CLHHL
Room: Hanna Hall 118 - Classroom
Instructor: Christi Krug
Join us to ignite your creativity and confidence in all kinds of writing including fiction and non-fiction. Join other writers in overcoming blocks, criticism, and fear; and get words on the page. Taught by a published author. Hanna Hall 118 - Classroom - Sa 11:00AM - 3:00PM, Su 10:00AM - 1:00PM
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- Acrylic Painting for All
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Fee: $165.00
Item Number: 39891
Dates: 4/9/2024 - 5/28/2024
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 8
Building: CLAPH
Room: Anna Pechanec Hall 112
Instructor: Nathun Finkhouse
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
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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- Acrylic Painting: Abstract
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Fee: $215.00
Item Number: 39469
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/3/2024
Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 8
Building: CLCTC
Room: Columbia Tech Cnt 0331 - ECD
Instructor: Cathy Ekhoff
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
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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No class 5/27/2024.
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- Chinook Nation History
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Fee: $105.00
Item Number: 39922
Dates: 5/15/2024 - 6/12/2024
Times: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 5
Building: CLCTC
Room: Columbia Tech Cnt 0338 - ECD
Instructor: Sam Robinson
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
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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- Cowlitz Tribe: Then and Now
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Fee: $69.00
Item Number: 39673
Dates: 5/9/2024 - 5/23/2024
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 3
Building: CLAA4
Room: AA4 102 - Classroom
Instructor: Tanna Engdahl
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
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.
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- French for Beginners
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Fee: $165.00
Item Number: 39667
Dates: 4/11/2024 - 6/6/2024
Times: 1:30 PM - 3:20 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 8
Building: CLCTC
Room: Columbia Tech Cnt 0206 - Class
Instructor: Anne Menard
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
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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- French for Beginners: Part II
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Fee: $165.00
Item Number: 42521
Dates: 4/11/2024 - 6/6/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 8
Building: CLCTC
Room: Columbia Tech Cnt 0338 - ECD
Instructor: Anne Menard
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
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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- Independent Study for Artists
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Fee: $225.00
Item Number: 39471
Dates: 4/9/2024 - 6/11/2024
Times: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 9
Building: CLCTC
Room: Columbia Tech Cnt 0331 - ECD
Instructor: Sharon Schwane
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Experience the joys of watercolor in a positive atmosphere with the support and encouragement of fellow artists in this class. Explore your own projects, brush up on watercolor basics or learn some new and interesting techniques to add to your painting repertoire. Grow as an artist and creator. Be inspired and motivated by the creativity and talent of those around you. Prerequisite: a foundation in watercolor. Bring your favorite supplies. Any special supplies needed for class projects you wish to do will be discussed in class.
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No class 5/14/2024.
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- Japanese for Beginners
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Fee: $165.00
Item Number: 39668
Dates: 4/10/2024 - 5/29/2024
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:20 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 8
Building: CLJSH
Room: Joan Stout Hall 242 - Classrm
Instructor: Michiko Anderson
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Explore Japanese language and culture in this beginner class. Taught by a native speaker.
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- Memoir Writing: Recording your life story
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Fee: $85.00
Item Number: 39914
Dates: 5/14/2024 - 6/11/2024
Times: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 5
Building: CLCTC
Room: Columbia Tech Cnt 0338 - ECD
Instructor: Amy Webber
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Write Your Memoir and give this gift of love to your family. This class will provide you with the roadmap to write like a pro. Every memoir has a greater purpose: a lesson or lessons that you learned and want to share with your family and friends. Let's capture those moments. Or perhaps you want to grasp a flash of time like a photograph and write it down before life changes so much that it's forgotten. We will write these unique experiences to entertain your family, enlighten the next generation, inspire others to do great things, instruct those curious about your journey, or for catharsis, and to get your remarkable story on paper.
Weekend Workshop Syllabus April 27th & 28th
Class Syllabus May 14th - June 11th
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- Piano II
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Fee: $185.00
Item Number: 39712
Dates: 4/9/2024 - 6/4/2024
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 9
Building: CLBMH
Room: Beacock Music Hall 101 - Piano
Instructor: Aron Bernstein
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
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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- Piano III
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Fee: $185.00
Item Number: 39708
Dates: 4/11/2024 - 6/6/2024
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 9
Building: CLBMH
Room: Beacock Music Hall 101 - Piano
Instructor: Aron Bernstein
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Delve into the rich tapestry of Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary repertoire, while embracing the artistry of jazz stylings. Designed for intermediate students, this course builds on established skills, fostering a deeper understanding of musical nuances. From mastering complex compositions to exploring improvisation, you'll refine your technique and broaden your musical horizons. Whether you aspire to grace the classics or infuse jazz elements into your playing, Piano III is your gateway to a harmonious musical journey.
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- So You Think You Can't Draw
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Fee: $165.00
Item Number: 39465
Dates: 4/9/2024 - 5/28/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 8
Building: CLAPH
Room: Anna Pechanec Hall 112
Instructor: Joe Macca
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Anything you see, you can draw! This course is designed to be an introduction to the basic materials and technical properties of drawing with a focus on the formal qualities of drawing and its concepts. Projects include drawing from still life and natural forms. Develop observational skills, perceptual awareness, and expressive capabilities through the exploration of proportional relationships, linear perspective, and composition techniques.
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- So You Think You Can't Draw
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Fee: $165.00
Item Number: 39466
Dates: 4/11/2024 - 5/30/2024
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 8
Building: CLAPH
Room: Anna Pechanec Hall 112
Instructor: Nathun Finkhouse
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Anything you see, you can draw! This course is designed to be an introduction to the basic materials and technical properties of drawing with a focus on the formal qualities of drawing and its concepts. Projects include drawing from still life and natural forms. Develop observational skills, perceptual awareness, and expressive capabilities through the exploration of proportional relationships, linear perspective, and composition techniques.
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- Watercolor for Absolute Beginners
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Fee: $85.00
Item Number: 39895
Dates: 5/2/2024 - 5/23/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 4
Building: CLCTC
Room: Columbia Tech Cnt 0331 - ECD
Instructor: Tami Smith
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
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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- Watercolor for Beginners
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Fee: $165.00
Item Number: 39892
Dates: 4/10/2024 - 5/29/2024
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 8
Building: CLAPH
Room: Anna Pechanec Hall 112
Instructor: Nathun Finkhouse
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
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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- Watercolor Independent Studies
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Fee: $225.00
Item Number: 39890
Dates: 4/10/2024 - 6/5/2024
Times: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 9
Building: CLAPH
Room: Anna Pechanec Hall 112
Instructor: Lee Baughman
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
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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