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- SOCIAL SECURITY: YOUR QUESTION
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Fee: $29.00
Item Number: 39867
Dates: 2/15/2023 - 2/15/2023
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 1
Building: HL0FW
Room: HUB FW Room 111 Classroom
Instructor: Sam Shakhramanov
Ways to maximize Social Security benefit amounts for the individual and spouse based on age, life expectancy, employment, and need.
Only $29 and registered students can bring 1 guest.
This class is in person, located at the brand new Federal Way Hub.
The Hub: Federal Way Higher Education Center is located just south of The Commons mall at:
1615 S. 325th Street
Federal Way, WA 98003
Directions
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- HEALTHCARE AND YOUR RETIREMENT
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Fee: $29.00
Item Number: 39862
Dates: 3/2/2023 - 3/2/2023
Times: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: HL0FW
Room: HUB FW Room 111 Classroom
Instructor: Sam Shakhramanov
The potential impact of rising health care costs on retirement savings. Includes an introduction of medicare coverage and costs, long-term care costs, available options for supplemental health care, and long-term care insurance.
Only $29 and registered students can bring 1 guest.
This class is in person, located at the brand new Federal Way Hub.
The Hub: Federal Way Higher Education Center is located just south of The Commons mall at:
1615 S. 325th Street
Federal Way, WA 98003
Directions
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- SOCIAL SECURITY: YOUR QUESTION
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Fee: $29.00
Item Number: 39871
Dates: 3/15/2023 - 3/15/2023
Times: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 1
Building: HL0FW
Room: HUB FW Room 111 Classroom
Instructor: Sam Shakhramanov
Ways to maximize Social Security benefit amounts for the individual and spouse based on age, life expectancy, employment, and need.
Only $29 and registered students can bring 1 guest.
This class is in person, located at the brand new Federal Way Hub.
The Hub: Federal Way Higher Education Center is located just south of The Commons mall at:
1615 S. 325th Street
Federal Way, WA 98003
Directions
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- Camera Basics: Techniques & Art
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Fee: $149.00
Item Number: 39732
Dates: 2/8/2023 - 3/1/2023
Times: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 4
Building: HLONL
Room: Online
Instructor: Robert Stahl

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.
New to Zoom? Click the links below for some general tips from Zoom:
How to Join Zoom (3:30)
Configuring Audio & Video (2:40)
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- Tai Chi- Couple
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Fee: $59.00
Item Number: 39397
Dates: 2/26/2023 - 3/19/2023
Times: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Days: Su
Sessions: 4
Building:
Room:
Instructor: Haoyun Taff
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.
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- Tai Chi- Individual
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Fee: $39.00
Item Number: 39382
Dates: 2/26/2023 - 3/19/2023
Times: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Days: Su
Sessions: 4
Building: HL004
Room: Bldg 4 Rm 109-Class Laboratory
Instructor: Haoyun Taff
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.
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- Beg Ballroom Dance- Individual
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Fee: $99.00
Item Number: 39374
Dates: 1/17/2023 - 2/28/2023
Times: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 7
Building: HL004
Room: Bldg 4 Rm 109-Class Laboratory
Instructor: Richard Chapman

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.
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- Beg Ballroom Dance- Couple
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Fee: $159.00
Item Number: 39377
Dates: 1/17/2023 - 2/28/2023
Times: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 7
Building:
Room:
Instructor: Richard Chapman

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.
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- Drawing Winter Landscapes
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Fee: $199.00
Item Number: 39851
Dates: 1/17/2023 - 3/21/2023
Times: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 10
Building: HLONL
Room: Online
Instructor: Marina Megale

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
New to Zoom? Click the links below for some general tips from Zoom:
How to Join Zoom (3:30)
Configuring Audio & Video (2:40)
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- Cooking with Cannabis
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Fee: $99.00
Item Number: 44706
Dates: 1/9/2023 - 3/24/2023
Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Days:
Sessions: 0
Building: HLONL
Room: Online
Instructor:
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.
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- Crochet Basics
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Fee: $79.00 Item Number: 39185
Dates: 2/2/2023 - 2/23/2023
Times: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 4
Building: HL010
Room: Bldg 10 Room 102-Classroom
Instructor: Corinne Soltis
THIS CLASS IS FULL.

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 1st 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.
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- Crochet Basics
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Fee: $129.00 Item Number: 39369
Dates: 2/2/2023 - 2/23/2023
Times: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 4
Building: HL010
Room: Bldg 10 Room 102-Classroom
Instructor: Corinne Soltis
THIS CLASS IS FULL.

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 1st 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.
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- Hawaiian Folk and Slack Key Guitar
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Fee: $149.00
Item Number: 39448
Dates: 1/10/2023 - 3/14/2023
Times: 6:15 PM - 8:15 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 10
Building: HL004
Room: Bldg 4 Rm 104-Class Laboratory
Instructor: Sheryl Akaka
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

A fun way to visit Hawaii is through music. Learn to sing and accompany yourself on the guitar in the old Hawaiian folk and slack key styles. The instructor was born and raised in a Hawaiian musical family and has taught for many years.
**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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- Leadership & No-Blame Problem-Solving Certificate
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Fee: $0.00
Item Number: 1222
Dates: 1/9/2023 - 12/31/2023
Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Days:
Sessions: 0
Building:
Room:
Instructor:

***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
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- Piano for All Levels
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Fee: $129.00
Item Number: 39752
Dates: 1/12/2023 - 3/2/2023
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.

Piano for beginning to advanced players is a fun way to expand your skills and repertoire in a friendly and encouraging environment. Lessons will emphasize music theory, hand positions, fingering, and basic chord structures. Instruction will advance from your current level and encompass various styles, including classical, jazz, pop/folk. This course will focus on reading music for the piano, utilizing chord application and improvisational techniques in accompaniment in lead sheet music.
**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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- Pottery
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Fee: $329.00
Item Number: 38551
Dates: 1/10/2023 - 3/14/2023
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 10
Building: HL016
Room: Bldg 16 Room 171-Class Lab
Instructor: Robert Droessler
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

This class is open to beginner and intermediate potters/clay sculptors. Beginners will have an introduction to working on the wheel and/or hand-building techniques. Intermediate students will have coaching to improve their skills and explore possible new techniques.
Classes are focused on having fun, destressing, and learning how to work with clay. Whether you are making bowls and cups or abstract sculptural forms, risk-taking is always encouraged.
The class instructor is Rob Droessler. He has been instructing ceramics for 26 years, 21 of those at Highline College. He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Washington State University. Rob has shown his work nationally and has art in several private collections including the art collection of Seattle University.
Supply List: * Should be available in the Highline Bookstore
Clay* - (clay purchased through the bookstore will be picked up in the ceramics classroom. Proof of purchase will be required by showing the instructor your receipt for clay.) There is a limited supply of free-class clay.
Basic pottery tool kit*
Fettling knife*
Serrated edge tool*
3-4 paint brushes 1/4 inch - 1 1/2 inches *
Large towel (helps keep you clean when at the pottery wheel)
Apron (helps keep you clean when at the pottery wheel)
Small container with a lid (examples - salsa container, cream cheese container, butter container)
Optional items –
If you wish to lock your locker you may bring in a combination paddle lock. No key locks, please. Give me a copy of your paddle lock combination with your name on it and your locker number.
Your own bucket.* I have buckets but some students prefer to get their own.
A new batt.* Batts are used when working on the pottery wheel. I Have lots of class batts for students to use but some students prefer a new one.
Name tag. If you want to help me remember your name, a name tag is a great way to do that. I will provide some sticker name tags but a pin or magnet-type name tag is better. I will encourage students to always wear an apron. If you keep a name tag on your apron it will help me and other students learn your name.
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