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  • Self Defense 101
  • Fee: $289.00
    Item Number: 43222
    Dates: 2/13/2025 - 3/20/2025
    Times: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 6
    Building: Building 10
    Room: 10-105
    Instructor: Joanne Factor

    CE Pic Research indicates that women who successfully defend themselves are better able to quickly recognize threatening situations, express, and if necessary, physically enforce their boundaries. Learn those skills. Recognize assailant ploys and manipulations--and how to thwart them. Practice releases from common grabs and decisive strikes to vital targets. Assess your risks, and plan around them. Understand the connections between awareness, threats, and our media environment.. Get 50% off this course, one class per quarter, for students 55+ with the Roy Howard & Ruth Koral endowment. Call 206-592-3785 to register. Instructor: Joanne Factor 

 

  • Intro to Snowshoeing Outing
  • Fee: $89.00
    Item Number: 43271
    Dates: 2/22/2025 - 2/22/2025
    Times: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    Days: Sa
    Sessions: 1
    Building: HLGRC
    Room: Green River College
    Instructor:

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    Required: Students must register and complete the "Intro to Snowshoeing" course on Jan 15th to be eligible to register for this snowshoe outing.
 

  • Beg Ballroom Dance- Individual
  • Fee: $49.00
    Item Number: 43215
    Dates: 1/14/2025 - 2/27/2025
    Times: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: Tu Th
    Sessions: 7
    Building: HL004
    Room: Bldg 4 Rm 109-Class Laboratory
    Instructor: Richard Chapman
    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Stephen & Laura (pictured right)

    Do you know how to dance? Are you afraid of embarrassing yourself on the dance floor? This is a great beginner class to learn how to Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, and Night Club Two-Step at any party/venue.

    Thanks to a generous donation from King County Councilmember from District 5, Dave Upthegrove, this course is being offered at a 50% discount for this quarter.

     
    Stephen & Laura (pictured right)
    Stephen thought he would have difficulty learning to dance as he felt he has "two left feet". He has since learned that he can dance and is having a fun time. This quarter is their second class and they are having a great time getting better.

 

  • Beg Ballroom Dance- Couple
  • Fee: $69.00
    Item Number: 43216
    Dates: 1/14/2025 - 2/27/2025
    Times: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: Tu Th
    Sessions: 7
    Building: HL004
    Room: Bldg 4 Rm 109-Class Laboratory
    Instructor: Richard Chapman
    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Stephen & Laura (pictured right)

    Do you know how to dance? Are you afraid of embarrassing yourself on the dance floor? This is a great beginner class to learn how to Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, and Night Club Two-Step at any party/venue.

    Thanks to a generous donation from King County Councilmember from District 5, Dave Upthegrove, this course is being offered at a 50% discount for this quarter.

     
    Stephen & Laura (pictured right)
    Stephen thought he would have difficulty learning to dance as he felt he has "two left feet". He has since learned that he can dance and is having a fun time. This quarter is their second class and they are having a great time getting better.

 

  • Drawing Monochromatic Botanical Studies
  • Fee: $249.00
    Item Number: 43280
    Dates: 1/7/2025 - 3/11/2025
    Times: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 10
    Building: HLONL
    Room: Online
    Instructor: Marina Megale
    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

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    This course focuses on using a limited monochromatic palette to create winter botanical art. Students may work in graphite, scratchboard, ink, markers, colored pencils, watercolors, or mixed media, using photo references or real subjects. Weekly homework will be required. Instructor Marina Megale will provide subject descriptions, and students will email artwork each week for inclusion in PowerPoint, which will be critiqued at the start of Zoom sessions. Meetings will also feature videos and technique lectures. While most students are advanced, beginners are welcome to join. A recommended supply list is available. Instructor: Marina Megale.


 

  • Spanish for Beginners
  • Fee: $159.00
    Item Number: 43175
    Dates: 1/15/2025 - 3/5/2025
    Times: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 8
    Building: HL010
    Room: Bldg 10 Room 104-Classroom
    Instructor: Sylvia Ritchie
    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Stephen & Laura (pictured right)

    Do you want to learn Spanish that you can actually use in your everyday life? Maybe you’re planning a trip to a Spanish-speaking country or maybe you want to finally learn to speak the language you studied in high school. Whatever the reason, this is the class for you if you want to learn Spanish with stories and games. We’ll cover the basics of grammar, but the main focus will be building community with one another as we communicate in the target language from the first day. Come join us. It’s going to be fun! Get 50% off this course, one class per quarter, for students 55+ with the Roy Howard & Ruth Koral endowment. Call 206-592-3785 to register. 

     

 

  • French for Beginners
  • Fee: $159.00
    Item Number: 43189
    Dates: 1/16/2025 - 3/20/2025
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 10
    Building: HL010
    Room: Bldg 10 Room 102-Classroom
    Instructor: Bobbie Mitzel
    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

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    Interested in learning French for an upcoming trip or just want to learn another language? Communicate in French from the first day of class! By learning French in context, you will acquire and retain the language easier and faster. We will address grammar and other language aspects, but most of our class time will be spent creating community by engaging in communication with one another. Required Textbook: “Easy French Step-by-Step”, ISBN:978-0071453875. Get 50% off this course, one class per quarter, for students 55+ with the Roy Howard & Ruth Koral endowment. Call 206-592-3785 to register. Call 206-592-3785 to register. Instructor: Bobbie Jo Mitzel.   


 

  • Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar
  • Fee: $149.00
    Item Number: 43275
    Dates: 1/7/2025 - 3/11/2025
    Times: 6:15 PM - 8:15 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 10
    Building: HL004
    Room: Bldg 4 Rm 123-Class Laboratory
    Instructor: Sheryl Akaka
    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

     

     

     


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    Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Hawaiian music. Experience Hawaii through its captivating songs and melodies as you learn to sing traditional Hawaiian songs and play the guitar in authentic Hawaiian folk and slack key styles. Join us and bring the spirit of Hawaii to life through music.
 

  • Guitar for Adults at All Level
  • Fee: $129.00
    Item Number: 43276
    Dates: 1/8/2025 - 2/26/2025
    Times: 6:15 PM - 8:15 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 8
    Building: HL004
    Room: Bldg 4 Rm 123-Class Laboratory
    Instructor: Sheryl Akaka
    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

     

     

     


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    Always wanted to play the guitar? Now's your chance! Join our fun and engaging class at Highline College where you'll learn to play chords, read music, and master picking and strumming techniques. Explore styles including classical, jazz, pop/folk, and country western.
    Required: Just bring your own non-electric acoustic guitar with nylon or steel strings and get ready to make some music.

     

 

  • Korean Language and Culture
  • Fee: $159.00
    Item Number: 43213
    Dates: 1/28/2025 - 3/18/2025
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 8
    Building: HL010
    Room: Bldg 10 Room 102-Classroom
    Instructor: Jounghee Won
    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    CE Pic Join our engaging Korean language and culture courses designed for both beginner and intermediate adult learners. Beginners will master Hangul (Korean alphabet), and essential phrases, and explore Korean customs, while intermediate students will expand vocabulary, improve conversation skills, and delve deeper into cultural nuances. Interactive activities such as role-playing, calligraphy, and traditional crafts make learning immersive and fun. These courses also include cultural workshops focusing on Korean traditions, art, and history to enrich your understanding of the language and society. Perfect for travel, work, or personal interest!


 

  • Piano For Adults at All Levels
  • Fee: $129.00
    Item Number: 43278
    Dates: 1/9/2025 - 2/27/2025
    Times: 6:15 PM - 8:15 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 8
    Building: HL004
    Room: Bldg 4 Rm 101-Class Laboratory
    Instructor: Sheryl Akaka
    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

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    Discover how easy it is to play the piano with our beginner-friendly class at Highline College. Learn about hand positions, fingering, and basic chord movements while exploring various styles, including classical, jazz, and pop/folk. Unleash your musical potential and start your piano journey with us. Instructor: Sheryl Akaka


 

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