Columbia Education Center (Ilwaco)   

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.

Experience North Head Lighthouse, then create photo grids based on prompts to help you look more closely at your surroundings.

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.

Experience the Battery at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, then create gestural drawings using a variety of materials on large mural paper.

Enroll in class sessions individually or attend the whole course at a discount. This course is designed for individuals to connect with their own innate creativity through a relationship to nature, including guided exploration of Cape Disappointment State Park and the coastal landscape. Instructor Laura Halsey Brown believes everyone is born with creativity, and this course is designed for participants to connect with that part of themselves. Through observation, reflection, and creative practice inspired by the natural environment, participants will explore individual ways to deepen their relationship to both nature and self.

Explore public art pieces made especially for Cape Disappointment by renowned artist Maya Lin. Her Confluence project connects people to the history, living cultures, and ecology of the area. After viewing and discussing each work, participants will create charcoal rubbings of a section of one of Lin's pieces.

Receive your certification at this one-day training event.

The flagger training course 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.

Receive your certification at this one-day training event.

The flagger training course 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.

This four-week community education course is designed to empower dog owners with practical, real world skills to care for their dogs safely at home. Students will learn foundational grooming techniques, basic pet health care awareness, first aid and CPR fundamentals, how to evaluate and communicate with pet care professionals, and how to recognize when veterinary care is necessary. The course emphasizes safety, advocacy, confidence, and realistic expectations for home care. Taught by a licensed groomer and lifelong dog lover, this course will help you feel more confident about caring for your dog's needs at home.

This class is educational in nature and does not provide certification or replace professional veterinary, grooming, or training services.

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.

Hike the Coastal Forest Trail in Cape Disappointment State Park, then create mandalas using natural materials.

Hike the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center Loop, then make monoprints from natural materials gathered during the walk.

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.

Before “lights, camera, action!” there’s the blueprint of filmmaking: the script. In this introductory course, students will explore the fundamentals of writing for the screen and learn how a strong script becomes the foundation of a successful film. Students will also be introduced to standard screenplay formatting and some tools used by working screenwriters. Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker, a storyteller curious about writing for film, or simply interested in how movies are made, this class provides a supportive environment to begin developing your ideas and turning them into compelling scripts.

Build confidence in everyday Spanish. In this course, you'll practice essential vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversation skills for real-life situations. Depending on the interest and skills of participants, topics may include introductions, travel, dining, family, and community interactions. Along the way, you'll gain cultural insights that deepen your understanding of traditions, values, and regional differences across the Spanish-speaking world. All levels welcome.

Build confidence in everyday Spanish. In this course, you'll practice essential vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversation skills for real-life situations. Depending on the interest and skills of participants, topics may include introductions, travel, dining, family, and community interactions. Along the way, you'll gain cultural insights that deepen your understanding of traditions, values, and regional differences across the Spanish-speaking world. All levels welcome.

Experience Waikiki Beach, then paint with watercolors on the beach with a focus on capturing the feeling when looking at the sea.