Personal Enrichment: All Classes   

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.  This is a great class for beginners & intermediate dancers. 

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.

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.  This is a great class for beginners & intermediate dancers. 

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.

During this 8-week class, we will practice
drawing fruits, vegetables, flowers, leaves and
vines using photocopies and live specimens.
Our class structure will begin with a critique
of the previous week’s projects, followed by
in-class drawings of the specified subjects,
supplemented with occasional PowerPoint
Presentations or YouTube videos. A list of
weekly subjects will be sent to registered
students. Students will need a tablet, a
laptop or desktop computer with video and
microphone features to interact with this
Zoom class. The class welcomes all levels
however most students are intermediate/
advanced level. Weekly subjects require
some homework. A recommended art
supply list will be provided.

**Scholarships are available to 55+ students thanks to the Roy Howard & Ruth Koral endowment funds. If interested call our office at 206-592-3785 to register. 

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 supply 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 supply 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.

Crochet skills build from beginner stitches to intermediate level.  In this class, you will learn how gauge works, and how to treble, increase, decrease, cluster, popcorn, and the difference between working the front loop and the back loop of a stitch.  To sign up for this class, students should be comfortable with chain, single, half-double, and double stitches. 

$10 per student for kit (paid in cash directly to the instructor on the 1st day of class).

**Scholarships are available to 55+ students thanks to the Roy Howard & Ruth Koral endowment funds. If interested call our office at 206-592-3785 to register. The scholarship does not include the $10 per student kit.

Crochet skills build from beginner stitches to intermediate level.  In this class, you will learn how gauge works, and how to treble, increase, decrease, cluster, popcorn, and the difference between working the front loop and the back loop of a stitch.  To sign up for this class, students should be comfortable with chain, single, half-double, and double stitches. 

$10 per student for kit (paid in cash directly to the instructor on the 1st day of class).

**Scholarships are available to 55+ students thanks to the Roy Howard & Ruth Koral endowment funds. If interested call our office at 206-592-3785 to register. The scholarship does not include the $10 per student kit.

Learn basic music knowledge plus chording. Various styles of play will be taught, including Folk. This is a fun class that will help with basic guitar skills.

**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. 

This course offers techniques for hemming garments, making buttonholes, sewing buttons on, repairing/sewing zippers, mending seams – ALL BY HAND!  It also offers the opportunity for exploring three hand arts, knitting, embroidery and crewel work.  This is a hands-on class. $25 per student for kit (paid in cash directly to the instructor on the 1st day of class).

**Scholarships are available to 55+ students thanks to the Roy Howard & Ruth Koral endowment funds. If interested call our office at 206-592-3785 to register. The scholarship does not include the $25 per student kit.

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. 

Are you looking to unwind, socialize and reconnect with your creativity? Gather your friends, co-workers, plan a date night or join solo to enjoy a social paint-and-sip evening! Participants will follow guided step-by-step instructions to create a beginning landscape painting with provided materials. Previous art skills are not required to learn, have fun, and take home your new artistic creation! Located at Highline’s MaST Center Aquarium at Redondo Beach in Des Moines, you may see gorgeous views of the beach, marine life, and the Olympic Mountains. 

Required: Must be 21 and older, and provide proof of DOB.  Supplies & Wine are included.   

Are you looking to unwind, socialize and reconnect with your creativity? Gather your friends, co-workers, plan a date night or join solo to enjoy a social paint-and-sip evening! Participants will follow guided step-by-step instructions to create a beginning landscape painting with provided materials. Previous art skills are not required to learn, have fun, and take home your new artistic creation! Located at Highline’s MaST Center Aquarium at Redondo Beach in Des Moines, you may see gorgeous views of the beach, marine life, and the Olympic Mountains. 

Required: Must be 21 and older, and provide proof of DOB.  Supplies & Wine are included.   

Are you looking to unwind, socialize and reconnect with your creativity? Gather your friends, co-workers, plan a date night or join solo to enjoy a social paint-and-sip evening! Participants will follow guided step-by-step instructions to create a beginning landscape painting with provided materials. Previous art skills are not required to learn, have fun, and take home your new artistic creation! Located at Highline’s MaST Center Aquarium at Redondo Beach in Des Moines, you may see gorgeous views of the beach, marine life, and the Olympic Mountains. 

Required: Must be 21 and older, and provide proof of DOB.  Supplies & Wine are included.   

Are you looking to unwind, socialize and reconnect with your creativity? Gather your friends, co-workers, plan a date night or join solo to enjoy a social paint-and-sip evening! Participants will follow guided step-by-step instructions to create a beginning landscape painting with provided materials. Previous art skills are not required to learn, have fun, and take home your new artistic creation! Located at Highline’s MaST Center Aquarium at Redondo Beach in Des Moines, you may see gorgeous views of the beach, marine life, and the Olympic Mountains. 

Required: Must be 21 and older, and provide proof of DOB.  Supplies & Wine are included.   

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. 

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.

***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