Grays Harbor College (Aberdeen)   

Use AI as a "writing partner" to tailor resumes for specific job descriptions. The course demonstrates how tools like Teal or ChatGPT highlight relevant experience and ensure resumes pass through automated Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).

Art is Therapy is a gentle, supportive space to explore creativity as a tool for reflection, stress relief, and personal growth. Each week, you’ll experiment with accessible, expressive practices such as journaling, vision boards, doodle art, and rock painting—using simple materials to reconnect with yourself and your inner voice.

This course focuses on process over perfection. Through guided prompts and creative exercises, you’ll learn how artistic expression can support mindfulness, emotional awareness, and overall well-being.

No artistic experience is required. Come as you are, create at your own pace, and leave with meaningful projects—and practices—you can continue using long after the class ends.

Note: This class is for personal enrichment and is not a substitute for professional therapy.

Art Walk invites you to explore a new artistic medium each week in this beginner-friendly, hands-on sampler class. Designed for curious creatives and first-time artists alike, this course offers an introduction to hand-building with clay, acrylic painting, watercolor, printmaking, and rock painting. Each session provides guided instruction, time to experiment, and the opportunity to complete a project in that medium. You’ll learn foundational techniques, explore different tools and materials, and discover which art forms spark your creativity. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to try something new! Walk in ready to explore and leave with new skills, finished pieces, and fresh inspiration.

Prepare for childbirth with confidence in this one-day class designed to equip expectant parents with practical knowledge and skills for pregnancy, labor, and early parenting. Topics include the stages of labor, pain management options such as breathing techniques, relaxation methods, and medical interventions, the birthing process, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding basics, and newborn care. The class also explores the emotional and physical changes of pregnancy and postpartum while encouraging informed decision-making and effective communication with healthcare providers. Led by certified childbirth educator and trauma-informed doula Mandy Webb Hancock, this supportive class helps reduce anxiety and promote a positive birth experience.

For those who've heard about AI but aren't sure where to start, this class moves beyond simple "chatting" to identify which tools work best for specific tasks: planning meals, summarizing articles, or supporting hobbies. The course compares ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini in accessible, beginner-friendly terms.

Enroll in class sessions individually or attend the whole course at a discount. Build confidence using the technology that powers everyday life. This beginner-friendly series covers the basics of smartphones, computers, and common online tools. Designed for anyone who wants to feel more comfortable with modern technology, this series offers clear explanations, hands-on practice, and helpful tips you can use right away.

Learn about affordable or free CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tools to prevent clients from falling through the cracks. The class covers tracking leads, automating follow-up reminders, and maintaining organized contact lists while focusing on business growth.

This course introduces participants to modern death care options, legal realities, and practical planning tools. Students will learn about home funerals, green burial, cremation options, body donation, and how families can work with or independently from funeral homes. The class focuses on increasing death care literacy, reducing fear and misinformation, and helping people make informed end-of-life decisions that align with their values, culture, and budget. No prior experience is required; open to caregivers, doulas, and community members planning ahead.

Photo by Melissa Meadow.

Build professional networks in the digital age through optimized LinkedIn profiles, effective outreach emails, and connections with local networking groups online. The class covers etiquette in digital professional spaces to foster lasting connections.

Online profiles often serve as first interviews. The course teaches using AI for compelling "About" sections, keyword-optimized headlines, and professional presence on LinkedIn and Handshake that attracts recruiters.

Enroll in one class session or all six sessions of the series at a discount. Build the digital foundation your business needs to grow. In this practical, hands-on course, you’ll learn how to establish and maintain a professional online presence, streamline daily operations with AI-enhanced productivity tools, and implement simple customer relationship management (CRM) systems to track leads and automate follow-ups. We’ll explore cloud-based file sharing and collaboration, social media content creation and scheduling, and smart digital networking strategies to expand your reach. By the end of the course, you’ll have the tools—and the confidence—to work more efficiently, connect more effectively, and position your business for long-term success.

Safe and efficient document storage using Google Drive, OneDrive, or iCloud for personal and business needs. Topics include folder organization, sharing permissions, password protection, and accessing files from any device.

Receive your certification at this one-day training event.

The flagger training course is uses the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) curriculum. It will give you the opportunity to work as a certified flagger and be listed on the National Flagger Database. You'll earn a certification valid for three (3) years in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana, as well as a national certification that will allow you to work in all other states.

As a trained flagger, you will be able to establish proper warning and traffic control in a work zone to assure the safety of workers and to ensure traffic moves safely and consistently.

Registration fee includes book, test, and flagger certification cards.

Course Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age at the time of the class.
• Must have picture ID to present on the day of class.
• Must pass test with 80% or better to obtain certification. Must pay in full to retake.
• Must arrive no later than 7:55 am to be admitted. Entrance is prohibited after 8:00 am.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Each attendee for this class needs their own email address in order to be added to the ATSSA flagger database. Duplicate emails during the registration process will not be accepted.

Good to Know
Grays Harbor College cannot provide replacement cards. If you lose your flagger card, call 1-800-272-8772 + 0 (or email customerservice@attsa.com) for the customer service representative. You will need to tell the representative you took the Washington class. There is a card replacement fee of $10 per card. WA cards are good in WA, OR, ID, and MT. ATSSA cards are good in all states except WA and OR.

Explore clay—coil, pinch, carve, glaze, and sgraffito—while developing technical skills and your artistic voice. In this four-week course, presented in collaboration with the Grays Harbor Potters Guild, students will use clay as a medium for artistic expression, focusing on hand-building techniques including coiling, carving, addition/subtraction, pinching and slab construction. The curriculum also covers glazing, underglazes and sgraffito in addition to lectures and demonstrations on the artistic, aesthetic and technical aspects of the sculptural form.

Students are encouraged to develop their own ideas and artistic voice through the concepts of functional versus abstract in ceramic objects. While the curriculum includes open-ended/guided assignments focusing on techniques, students are encouraged to explore their own interpretation of each exercise. Finished pieces will be limited by the properties of the clay and glazes, the size of the kiln and students themselves.

Classes are open to all levels. We welcome beginners while providing advanced challenges for the experienced ceramic artist. If you've taken this hand-built pottery course in the past, come back to level up your skills.

Writing, speaking, and storytelling are related skills--and anyone can learn them. Whether you write for fun, want to create better content, or hope to improve your public speaking, you'll learn practical techniques from a professional speechwriter and former journalist.

Overcome interview anxiety by practicing with AI tools that provide real-time feedback on speaking pace and confidence. The class also covers using AI to research company history and culture for thorough interview preparation.

This community education course is designed for students who already understand basic camera controls and want to deepen how they approach photography. Building on foundational skills, the class explores photographing with greater purpose through a variety of styles, including portrait, landscape, action, and close-up photography. Emphasis is placed on making thoughtful choices around light, composition, timing, and subject matter. Through hands-on assignments, group discussion, and supportive critique, students will gain confidence, explore what types of photography resonate with them, and develop a more intentional approach to making images.

Take your Italic script to the next level! This Intermediate Italic Calligraphy course builds on the foundational strokes, letterforms, and spacing principles introduced in the beginning class. Students will deepen their technical precision while developing greater fluency, consistency, and personal expression in their lettering.

This class emphasizes a supportive, hands-on learning environment where practice and feedback go hand in hand. You’ll spend dedicated time writing, refining, and asking questions in real time, with individualized guidance to help you strengthen consistency, improve flow, and gain confidence in your work. Whether you’re fine-tuning details or pushing toward more polished results, you’ll be encouraged at every step.

By the end of the course, you’ll feel confident creating beautiful, refined pieces that add elegance and meaning to life’s special moments, making birthdays, holidays, celebrations, and keepsakes even more memorable with personalized calligraphy.

Mastering Meta Business Suite for busy business owners. The course covers scheduling posts in advance, responding professionally to customer messages, and interpreting basic Insights to understand follower engagement.

Demystify Android phones by exploring the "whys" and "hows" behind device functionality. This class covers navigating the interface, managing notifications, and optimizing battery life. The course explores effective use of Google's core services (Maps, Photos, and Drive) alongside practical security measures against common threats.

Get comfortable with an iPhone in a stress-free environment. The course covers navigating the latest iOS, customizing the home screen for easier access, and managing storage to prevent running out of space for photos. Topics include essential privacy settings and keeping devices secure.

Explore AI features integrated into everyday tools. The course demonstrates how to use AI assistance in Google Docs and Microsoft Word to draft emails, summarize meeting notes, and work with spreadsheets more efficiently. Discussion of when free tools are sufficient versus when paid options may be beneficial.

Sign up with a Mom or surprise one with beautiful cupcakes for Mother's Day. In this two-hour workshop, you'll learn techniques for creating roses and leaves with Suzie's Famous Buttercream Frosting. You'll go home with a dozen cupcakes and new skills for decorating your own cakes and cookies at home.

All supplies included, including cupcakes to frost and take home.

Enroll in one class session or all four sessions of the series at a discount. In Navigating Your Career with AI, you’ll use practical AI tools to build tailored, ATS-optimized resumes and cover letters that stand out in today’s hiring systems. You’ll identify skill gaps and explore training pathways to advance your career, strengthen your professional presence on LinkedIn and Handshake, and learn how to research companies strategically using AI-powered insights. The course also includes guided interview practice with AI feedback to help you refine your responses, improve presentation, and build confidence. Whether you’re entering the workforce, changing careers, or aiming for advancement, you’ll leave with polished materials, smarter strategies, and a competitive edge.

This class focuses on essential skills for feeling more in control of a Windows computer including file and folder organization, internet safety practices, and efficient use of the Start menu. Built-in helper tools and their applications in daily tasks are also introduced.

Use AI to chart your next career move. The class teaches analyzing job postings to identify specific skills needed for promotion or career transitions, then discovering affordable online resources to acquire those skills efficiently.

Simple, step-by-step techniques for addressing common technology frustrations like dropped Wi-Fi, frozen screens, and slow performance. This hands-on class builds confidence to resolve minor issues independently before seeking professional assistance.

Based on the Physicians Committee's 21-Day Vegan Kickstart, this class promotes a low-fat plant-based diet for lowering risk of some of the most common chronic diseases including heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Grounded in evidence-based science, this series will empower participants by revealing the whys and hows—the knowledge and skills—for effective and long-term weight loss and maintenance in support of overall health. Participants receive helpful, easy-to-follow handouts and guides to cement learning and ease them into implementation of new dietary changes, including healthy menu ideas, weekly menu planning guides, suggested plant-based recipe substitutions, an easy-to-follow fiber-tracker, and more.

Identify which digital platforms truly matter for business operations. This class compares website builders versus social media pages to help business owners decide where to invest time and energy. Creating professional-looking digital "storefronts" within budget constraints.