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  • Beading Workshops- Embroidering Stones with Beads (Beginner)
  • Course fee: $135.00
    Dates: 10/3/2023 - 10/17/2023
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Pacific Time
    Days: Tu
    Room: Keegan Hall M238-Main Campus
    Instructor: Karen Sixkiller
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    Using bead embroidery techniques and a combination of large and smaller seed beads we build a bezel with beads to encircle any size and shape of flat backed cabochon. Transform these cabochons into broaches, earrings or focal points of other projects. Also learn 10 different edges that can be added to any project. (Small cabochon, a basic selection of bead colors and all other materials and necessary supplies provided.)
    Photo of cabochons in a bezel of beads
 

  • Beading Workshops- Fringe Earrings and Pendants (Beginner)
  • Course fee: $149.00
    Dates: 10/24/2023 - 11/14/2023
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Pacific Time
    Days: Tu
    Room: Keegan Hall M238-Main Campus
    Instructor: Karen Sixkiller
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    Quickly weave earrings and pendants using the Brick Stitch method. Learn the basics with large pony beads, then apply your skills with smaller seed beads and long bugle beads. Start with a basic provided design then learn how to design your own. (Three sets of stainless steel earring hooks, a basic selection of seed and bugle bead colors and all needed supplies provided.)

 

  • Beading Workshops - Wrapped Bead Lanyard (Intermediate)
  • Course fee: $165.00
    Dates: 11/21/2023 - 12/12/2023
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Pacific Time
    Days: Tu
    Room: Keegan Hall M238-Main Campus
    Instructor: Karen Sixkiller
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    Sport your custom bling lanyard to the office, on your next cruise, or just to hold your keys. These classy accessories make great gifts (if you don't decide you have to keep it for yourself.) Using smaller beads and a little patience we'll learn how to map a pattern and work through the beading and finishing process. All supplies and a selection of beads provided. Bring your own beads in colors you love to make perfect accessory.

 

  • Beginning Screenwriting
  • Course fee: $230.00
    Dates: 10/3/2023 - 12/5/2023
    Times: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Pacific Time
    Days: Tu
    Room: Main Campus - Maier Hall E212
    Instructor: Mark Schwartz
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    Class is Hyflex. Join in-person or online via Zoom.

    If joining the Zoom class, and you are new to Zoom, please visit our Learning Online page for instructions and helpful links. As a reminder, online courses require an internet connection and the ability to interact both through audio and video using either a web camera and microphone, speakers and a headset, or via a mobile phone connection.

 

  • Belly Dance (Beginner Level)
  • Course fee: $135.00
    Dates: 10/12/2023 - 11/16/2023
    Times: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Pacific Time
    Days: Th
    Room: Keegan Hall M121-Main Campus
    Instructor: Laura Samperi-Ferdig
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    No experience needed! 
 

  • Ceramics - Mixed
  • Course fee: $215.00
    Dates: 9/30/2023 - 11/4/2023
    Times: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific Time
    Days: Sa
    Room: Main Campus - Maier Hall E111
    Instructor: Robin Ewing
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    Choose your own adventure in this section! Learn on the wheel or practice hand building.

    Open to students ages 18+

 

  • Ceramics - Mixed
  • Course fee: $215.00
    Dates: 10/3/2023 - 11/7/2023
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Pacific Time
    Days: Tu
    Room: Main Campus - Maier Hall E111
    Instructor: Robin Ewing
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    Choose your own adventure in this section! Learn on the wheel or practice hand building.

    Open to students ages 18+

 

  • Ceramics - Mixed
  • Course fee: $215.00
    Dates: 10/4/2023 - 11/8/2023
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Pacific Time
    Days: W
    Room: Main Campus - Maier Hall E111
    Instructor: Robin Ewing
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    Choose your own adventure in this section! Learn on the wheel or practice hand building.

    Open to students ages 18+

 

  • Ceramics- Wheel Throwing Focus
  • Fee: $215.00
    Item Number: 39680
    Dates: 10/5/2023 - 11/9/2023
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 6
    Building: PE00E
    Room: Main Campus - Maier Hall E111
    Instructor: Thomas Connery
    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
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    A six week course designed exclusively for wheel work. Small class size ensures that each student receives personalized, one-on-one instruction and encouragement for a hands-on experience to learn the aspects of the wheel as a tool within ceramics. 

    Open to students ages 16+

 

  • Drawing Workshop: Using Photographs as Reference for Your Art
  • Course fee: $65.00
    Dates: 10/14/2023 - 10/14/2023
    Times: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific Time
    Days: Sa
    Room: Main Campus - Maier Hall E310
    Instructor: Andrea Woods
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    Students should bring the following supplies:

    • A printed photograph to practice using it as a reference. If you need help printing the photo, email it to communityed@pencol.edu by Oct 11.
    • Drawing pad 9x12 or larger.
    • Pencil HB and eraser.
 

  • Film Appreciation: Animation of the 1980s
  • Course fee: $99.00
    Dates: 10/19/2023 - 11/9/2023
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Pacific Time
    Days: Th
    Room: Zoom Class
    Instructor: Alexandra Nakelski
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    Required: Ability to use Zoom (free video conferencing software) on a PC, tablet, or phone. If you are new to Zoom, please visit our Learning Online page for instructions and helpful links. As a reminder, online courses require an internet connection and the ability to interact both through audio and video using either a web camera and microphone, speakers and a headset, or via a mobile phone connection.
 

  • Fun with Felting! Make a Bowl
  • Course fee: $65.00
    Dates: 10/21/2023 - 10/21/2023
    Times: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific Time
    Days: Sa
    Room: Main Campus - PUB J47
    Instructor: MarySue French
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  • Fun with Felting! Make a Scarf
  • Course fee: $65.00
    Dates: 10/14/2023 - 10/14/2023
    Times: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific Time
    Days: Sa
    Room: Main Campus - PUB J47
    Instructor: MarySue French
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  • Fun with Felting! Nuno Felting
  • Course fee: $69.00
    Dates: 12/2/2023 - 12/2/2023
    Times: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific Time
    Days: Sa
    Room: Main Campus - PUB J47
    Instructor: MarySue French
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  • How to read a film: Understanding and interpreting the art, craft, and science of movie making.
  • Course fee: $145.00
    Dates: 10/12/2023 - 11/16/2023
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Pacific Time
    Days: Th
    Room: Maier Hall E330-Main Campus
    Instructor: Paula Hunt
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    Students will watch six movies that are rich sources for analysis: four classic Hollywood productions, one movie from Australia, and one European production. The course requires students be "active," not passive movie viewers. This might mean watching a passage over and over again. Turning the audio off. Ignoring story and performance (which is what we tend to focus on) and concentrating on a specific element, such as lighting, color or sound.
 

  • Illustrating Birds for All Levels
  • Course fee: $135.00
    Dates: 11/1/2023 - 11/15/2023
    Times: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Pacific Time
    Days: W
    Room: Main Campus - Maier Hall E310
    Instructor: Andrea Woods
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    Students should bring the following supplies. Instructor can advise on supplies during first class. 

    • drawing pencil and eraser
    • drawing paper pad
    • small water color palette of dried pans or tubes (not student grade)
    • water color brush size 8 (example: Silver Black Velvet size 8) or water brush medium (example: Pentel Aquash water brush medium).
    • Waterproof black pen: Micron 05 as an example.

    Please email us at communityed@pencol.edu if you have any questions about materials.

 

  • Illustrating the Northwest with Pen and Watercolors
  • Fee: $135.00
    Item Number: 40280
    Dates: 10/19/2023 - 11/9/2023
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 4
    Building: PE00M
    Room: Keegan Hall M238-Main Campus
    Instructor: Mary Truly
    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
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    Some materials are provided. Students are welcome to bring their own paints and brushes as limited options are available.
 

  • Intro to Classical Guitar Ensemble
  • Course fee: $135.00
    Dates: 10/10/2023 - 12/12/2023
    Times: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
    Days: Tu
    Room: Maier Hall E130-Main Campus
    Instructor: Jase Brown
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    Please note: No class Tuesday November 21

    Students must provide their own guitar and music stand (wire music stands can be purchased for under $15). Some music stands may be available for use during class. 

 

  • Locker Hooking 101
  • Course fee: $65.00
    Dates: 11/15/2023 - 11/15/2023
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Pacific Time
    Days: W
    Room: Main Campus - PUB J47
    Instructor: MarySue French
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  • Quilting for All Levels
  • Course fee: $145.00
    Dates: 10/7/2023 - 12/9/2023
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific Time
    Days: Sa
    Room: Main Campus - Keegan Hall M131
    Instructor: Rachel Anderson
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    You will learn basic color theory, how to select fabrics, measuring with flat rulers, rotary cutting, piecing, basting, quilting, binding, and labeling. Students will be provided with quilt patterns to choose from. More experienced students can come for support and may work on projects of their choosing.

    Please note: No class Nov 11 and Nov 25.

 

  • Video Marketing for Your Business
  • Course fee: $199.00
    Dates: 10/10/2023 - 11/14/2023
    Times: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Pacific Time
    Days: Tu
    Room: Main Campus - Keegan Hall M233
    Instructor: Mark Schwartz
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  • Welding & Metal Art
  • Fee: $529.00
    Item Number: 42935
    Dates: 10/11/2023 - 12/13/2023
    Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 10
    Building: PE00Q
    Room: Main Campus - Auto/Weld Q14
    Instructor: Kelly Flanagan
    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
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  • Acting for Non-Actors- Intro to Theatre
  • Course fee: $189.00
    Dates: 9/25/2023 - 12/14/2023
    Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 12
    Room: Main Campus - Keegan Hall M131
    Instructor: Lara Starcevich
    ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Call 360.417.6527 to register if class is not yet in session.
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    Required: Ability to use Canvas on a PC, tablet, or phone. Abilty to download freeware onto device. If you are new to online learning, please visit our Learning Online page for instructions and helpful links.

    Please note, this is a co-enrolled class. Community Education students in co-enrolled classes will be expected to attend and participate in classes regularly, but examinations and assignments are not required and are at the instructor's discretion. Classes may be rigorous and will have students from multiple sections. You will not receive a grade or earn college credit as a Community Education student. Please visit https://pencol.edu/community-education/community-education-faq for more information.

 

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