Personal Enrichment: All Classes   

Have you been using your DSLR or mirrorless camera on auto but want to learn how to use its full creative potential?  This intro color class will cover the basics of camera operation: f-stops, shutter speeds, iso, white balance, lenses, exposure metering, filters, flash, and more.  Bring your digital DSLR or mirrorless camera that can be put fully on manual to our first Zoom session (no point-and-shoot or bridge cameras; if unsure contact the instructor).  A tripod is recommended.  Class includes two in-person Sunday morning field trips with the instructor (Sunday, October 30 & Sunday, November 06).  Instructor Robert Stahl has had work published in National Geographic publications.  The suggested text is National Geographic Photo Basics by Sartore & Perry (ISBN-13:‎ 978-1426219702).

**Scholarships are available to 55+ students thanks to the generosity of the Roy Howard & Ruth Koral endowment funds.  If you are interested and in need of a scholarship, please call the Continuing Education office at 206-592-3785 to register. 

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Tai chi, the best ancient Chinese exercise, has been contributing to myriad health benefits for millions of people for centuries. According to Time magazine and the American Geriatrics Society, it improves immunity and flexibility; it lowers stress, inflammation, blood pressure, even the dangers to fall. We now have an instructor with a national championship and 20+ years of experience right here in your community. Trained hard in Chen Village, the birthplace of tai chi in China, she will utilize the authentic and proprietary techniques acquired there to enlighten you in the world of tai chi. No matter how much, or little, experience you had, you will gain lifelong benefits from this class.

Tai chi, the best ancient Chinese exercise, has been contributing to myriad health benefits for millions of people for centuries. According to Time magazine and the American Geriatrics Society, it improves immunity and flexibility; it lowers stress, inflammation, blood pressure, even the dangers to fall. We now have an instructor with a national championship and 20+ years of experience right here in your community. Trained hard in Chen Village, the birthplace of tai chi in China, she will utilize the authentic and proprietary techniques acquired there to enlighten you in the world of tai chi. No matter how much, or little, experience you had, you will gain lifelong benefits from this class.

Get out on the dance floor! Learn to dance to big band sounds. Students will learn the basic steps to waltz, foxtrot, cha cha and swing.  Great class for beginners & intermediate dancers. 

Get out on the dance floor! Learn to dance to big band sounds. Students will learn the basic steps to waltz, foxtrot, cha cha and swing.  Great class for beginners & intermediate dancers. 

In the Winter Quarter 2023, we will draw Winter Landscapes using student-choice combinations of graphite, ink, colored pencil, and watercolor. Our class is predominately intermediate artists but welcomes beginners who are interested in joining and sharing their learning with a supportive group of experienced artists. 

We will meet on Tuesday afternoons 12-3pm from January 17th – March 21st, 2023 via Zoom.

We will discuss optional materials on the first day of class, but bring the graphite supplies with you for use on the first day of class.

Start collecting Winter Landscape imagery that you are interested in drawing in black and white and full color. The specifics of what might be included are people, animals, rural or urban scenes, waterscapes, etc; however, they need to have aspects of the winter season.

**Scholarships are available to 55+ students thanks to the generosity of the Roy Howard & Ruth Koral endowment funds.  If you are interested and in need of a scholarship, please call the Continuing Education office at 206-592-3785 to register. 

Recommended Art Supplies:

Graphite

A few Graphite pencils: F, HB, 4B. 6B

Staedler Mars Lumograph black 8B

Pencil Sharpener

Tombow Mono Zero 2.3 retractable refillable eraser

Kneaded Eraser

Tortillons or stumps

Artist or Drafting tape ½ or ¾” wide

Krylon Workable Fixative

Bristol Board Pad, vellum surface 9 x 12 or smaller

Drawing Board

Optional Ink

Micron Pens: .005, .05: Black permanent

Prisma Graphic #1, 2 or 3: Black Permanent

Bristol Board pad, 9 x 12 or smaller

Optional Colored Pencil

Colored Pencils, minimum set of 24 (Prismacolor Premier colored pencil or Derwent colored pencil)

Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits

White Jellyroll Gel Pen or white gouache tube (opaque watercolor) w/ small round brush  #2

Bristol Board pad, Vellum surface 9 x 12 or smaller

Optional Watercolor

Fabriano 140# cold press or Arches 140# cold press watercolor paper 9 x12 or smaller

Watercolor set minimum 12 colors (either Daniel Smith, Windsor Newton or Grumbacher)

Large, medium and small round Brushes

1” and ¼“ Flat brushes

Arches or Fabriano Cold Press 140#  CP watercolor paper

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Highline College and the Academy of Cannabis Science have partnered together to offer industry-recognized courses for cannabis industry employees looking for professional development and CEU’s as well as lifelong learners wanting to know more about the uses & potential benefits of cannabis.

In Cooking with Cannabis, you will learn about the science behind cannabis including the physiology of the plant and its effect on the body when eaten. Learn about cannabinoids, terpenes and the endocannabinoid system, decarboxylation, and bioavailability. Explore considerations for being a smart cannabis shopper when it comes to making edibles. Discover how to make fat extractions, tips for selecting and making recipes with cannabis or hemp, and how to find your dosing sweet spot. Created in collaboration with cannabis cook and cookbook author Mary J. White.

Note: This is an instructor-led, open-enrollment course. Students can register at any time during the quarter.

Learn crochet basics in a hands-on class.  Chain, Single, half, double, and treble stitches and turning will be taught with hands-on exercises and support.  We’ll also go over how to choose the right yarn for your projects.  Using the learned stitches, we will assemble a winter scarf and a basic granny square. $25 per student for kit (paid directly to the instructor on the 1^st day of class).

**Scholarships are available to 55+ students thanks to the generosity of the Roy Howard & Ruth Koral endowment funds.  If you are interested and in need of a scholarship, please call the Continuing Education office at 206-592-3785 to register.  The scholarship does not include the $25 per student kit.

Learn crochet basics in a hands-on class.  Chain, Single, half, double, and treble stitches and turning will be taught with hands-on exercises and support.  We’ll also go over how to choose the right yarn for your projects.  Using the learned stitches, we will assemble a winter scarf and a basic granny square. $25 per student for kit (paid directly to the instructor on the 1^st day of class).

**Scholarships are available to 55+ students thanks to the generosity of the Roy Howard & Ruth Koral endowment funds.  If you are interested and in need of a scholarship, please call the Continuing Education office at 206-592-3785 to register.  The scholarship does not include the $25 per student kit.

***Starting August 23rd, 2022, this course will be offered at no cost to our local community.  Look for the link to access the course in your registration confirmation email.****

Are you frustrated with government? Are you worried about the political blame game and the inability of leaders to keep pace with pressing problems? This self-paced online course will teach you the ten steps of No-Blame practical problem-solving, proven successful in the venue of local government. This method has been applauded by respected government and business leaders alike for its applicability in all venues. You will also learn how to get into the game of government problem-solving. Learn the rules of the game, the positions you can take, and how to score with proven solutions. And while you're at it, earn a Certificate in Leadership and No-Blame Problem-Solving.

It’s the 21st century: we can’t wait on the sidelines and expect government officials to keep pace with solving every problem. You’ve voted, maybe you’ve protested, but you can do much more. You can get in the game, using your common sense and financial awareness, and propose solutions that government officials -- or corporate executives -- will be excited to adopt.

Course Learning Objectives:
After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Evaluate solutions to determine if they are practical, evidence-based, and cost-effective
• Use No-Blame Problem Solving in professional contexts such as government, the corporate world, nonprofit advocacy, and/or your personal life
• Recognize your right to access public records and participate in government decisions at local power centers
• Identify roles you can take in your city to offer solutions and leadership without running for office

Course Material:

• Citizen Power: A Citizen Leadership Manual by Harry S. Pozycki and Caroline Pozycki (Rutgers University Press)
• Ten micro-lectures of 5-10 minutes each - provided for free in our Citizen Power portal
• Interactive quizzes & polls

Course Outline:
1. Introduction
2. Principles of No-Blame Problem Solving
3. No-Blame Problem Solving: Shaping Your Solution
4. No-Blame Problem Solving: Presenting Your Solution
5. Local Power Centers: Mayor, Council, & School Board
6. Local Power Centers: Planning Board & Local Political Parties
7. Citizen Power in the 21st Century
8. Media Literacy
9. Powerful Citizen Leadership Roles: Civic Trusts & Solutions Advocates
10. Powerful Citizen Leadership Roles: Appointed Government Office & Local Political Party
Representative