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Continue your study of Ancient Sumerian in this class. Learn to read the world's oldest written language and cuneiform, the first ever writing system. Must have previous experience in Ancient Sumerian for Beginners I or another similar class.
 

This in-depth course is designed to teach you everything you need to know to turn your card-making passion into the start of a business. You will gain key insights into what goes into making greeting cards from start to finish, some current resources for the greeting card market, how to effectively promote your cards, and how to navigate the world of wholesale and retail sales. Next, you will learn about the key elements of marketing and promotion, including how to create a brand identity, how to use social media and other digital platforms to reach your target audience, and how to build relationships with retailers, representative companies, and other potential customers. The course will also cover the basics of wholesale and retail sales, including how to price and package your cards and how to approach retailers and other potential buyers. Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to work on your own card designs and receive feedback and guidance from the instructor. You will also have access to a community of fellow students to offer support, and network. Upon completion of the course, you will have the tools, knowledge, and confidence to start your own unique greeting card business.
 

Join the online Summer Painting Series and create a gallery of artwork! In each session, students will paint a different summer-themed art piece with step-by-step instruction using acrylic paints. Students will learn techniques and best practices to nurture the artists in all of them, learn interesting facts about the weekly painting subjects, and gain confidence to explore painting and artistic freedom further! All levels are welcome, and no experience is necessary! See Supply List.
 

Advanced Screenwriting is a continuation for students from either the Port Angeles (Winter) or Port Townsend (Fall) Beginning Screenwriting classes to advance their scripts. It is also open to any folks with screenwriting experience who want to further develop their skills and/or a specific script. Along with providing a supportive "writer's room" environment, the class will dig deeper into scene structure, developing credible dialogue, re-writing, and preparing your project for professional applications: festivals, the entertainment industry, actual production.

Every successful person in the workplace utilizes financial information to aid effective decision making. The Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers explains the financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses and will provide practical techniques that will increase your effectiveness and career.

First, get a foundation to understand the seven steps in the accounting cycle and use financial information in decision making. Come away with the knowledge to analyze resource allocation and evaluate financial performance.

Then find out what you need to know about cash. Cash is the non-financial manager who really makes a difference in the day-to-day cash activities. Discover how to maximize cash flow, learn the importance of cash and find out your role in cash flow success.

Finally, acquire advanced knowledge on the financial information that drives your organization. See how business reports are assessed and analyzed. An understanding of this information will help you make smart decisions when it comes to budgeting, setting goals, and assessing performance within your own area of influence. Three one-month courses, 48 hours total. 

From Teutobod to Charlemagne. This class will focus on the history and culture of the Germanic tribes of Central and Northern Europe. Who were they? What language(s) did they speak? What gods did they worship? The ancient Germans were at times migrants, at others conquers and the conquered, which brought them into contact with the Roman world and reshaped Western Europe and the Mediterranean.

Everyone has a story. Have you always wanted to write your story? If you already have a body of work, collection of essays or even a memoir manuscript in hand, you will enjoy this class. Beginners are welcome too. Through writing exercises and prompts you'll be able to dig deep into your story and make it universally important to the ones you love and the world. Wherever you are in your life or on your writing journey you will appreciate your fellow writer and having an experienced writer, teacher, and mentor.

Open to students 16 years of age and older.