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This class prepares students to receive a Flagger Certification card, which is valid for three years in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. Students must be at least 18 years old and bring a valid State ID card or Driver's License to the class. There is an open-book test at the end of class, in which you must have a passing score of 80% to receive your certification.

Course Details:

• The class is full-day for full certification and partial-day for recertification. We do not offer shorter recertification classes at this time unless you request Customized Training for a full class of recertifications. Contact communityed@pencol.edu or 360-417-5683 for more information.
• Students receive a Traffic Control Flagger Certification Handbook (yours to keep and reference on the job).
• Students take an open-book test at the end of the class.
• Successful completers receive a Flagger Certification Card.
• Students must be at least 18 years of age.

Add a little sparkle to your world with this vibrant 2-day workshop! Explore a dazzling rainbow of colored glass - plus every shade in between - as you learn the art of stained glass. With a mix of group guidance and one-on-one instruction, you'll design and create your own unique masterpiece from start to finish. No experience necessary - just bring your creativity! All materials are provided.

Our ceramics courses are designed for students from all levels- from the absolute beginner to experienced potters and sculptors. Classes are held in our beautiful, fully equipped studio. Eighteen potter's wheels, a slab roller, canvas covered work tables, ample storage space and the use of studio tools as well as clay, glaze, and firings are all included in the course fee. All that is missing is you!

Please do not bring in any outside clay or glazes as they may not be compatible with our ceramic studio materials. Classes may include students from multiple sessions.

Capture the world around you - whether it's your backyard or a far-off travel destination - with charming mini-landscapes in watercolor and ink. We'll begin by working from photographs, learning step-by-step techniques that make sketching and painting accessible for all levels, with the goal to take our new skills outdoors in the Plein Air style. The College Campus is a beautiful, scenic setting, perfect to observe and paint nature. Mini landscapes are perfect for travel journaling or simply enjoying the art of observation.

All materials provided - including a watercolor travel journal, folding palette, water brush pen, paints, and writing utensils.

This course is designed for the artist and/or hobbyist and will cover welding safety, oxyacetylene welding and plasma cutting. Various techniques of metal forming and design will be covered. Methods of instruction will include lectures on principles of safety practices, welding and cutting processes, shielding gasses, and filler metals. Open to students 16 years of age and older.

Please see material list for class by clicking here. Estimated supply cost is $100 - $150.

Are public funding cuts threatening your organization's mission? Ready to break free from restrictive grants and donor funds? In this action-oriented course, you'll design, test, and launch a sustainable revenue program that aligns with your mission and amplifies your impact.

Instructor and industry professional June Claypool brings Mission Revenue Accelerator™ to Peninsula College - a transformative six-week course for mission-driven leaders. Move beyond funding uncertainty to financial confidence through practical, hands-on training. In an era of shrinking public support and increasing grant and donor restrictions, learn how to generate unrestricted revenue while amplifying your impact.

Each 2-hour session combines:

• Expert instruction from an experienced social entrepreneur
• Interactive exercises to apply concepts immediately
• Peer feedback from fellow mission-driven leaders
• Practical tools and templates you'll use for years
• Weekly homework (30-60 minutes) to build momentum

You'll leave with:

• A validated revenue strategy tailored to your organization
• A 30-day launch plan ready for immediate implementation
• Essential tools for ongoing revenue development
• Connection to a network of innovative nonprofit leaders

This course is based on proprietary frameworks developed by Mission Revenue Accelerator. © 2025 Mission Revenue Accelerator. All rights reserved.

See Student Learning Outcomes and CEU process.

This course is designed for the artist and/or hobbyist and will cover welding safety, oxyacetylene welding and plasma cutting. Various techniques of metal forming and design will be covered. Methods of instruction will include lectures on principles of safety practices, welding and cutting processes, shielding gasses, and filler metals. Open to students 16 years of age and older.

Please see material list for class by clicking here. Estimated supply cost is $100 - $150.

The art of belly dance dates back thousands of years and is known for its feminine grace and isolated body movements. Belly dance will help you develop flexibility, strength, and improve posture. In this 4-week beginners course, you will learn the breakdown of the basic moves used in belly dance and then apply them to a full routine. We will progress through the choreography each week, and at the end of the session, you will have a beautiful dance to show for your efforts. 

This class prepares students to receive a Flagger Certification card, which is valid for three years in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. Students must be at least 18 years old and bring a valid State ID card or Driver's License to the class. There is an open-book test at the end of class, in which you must have a passing score of 80% to receive your certification.

Course Details:

• The class is full-day for full certification and partial-day for recertification. We do not offer shorter recertification classes at this time unless you request Customized Training for a full class of recertifications. Contact communityed@pencol.edu or 360-417-5683 for more information.
• Students receive a Traffic Control Flagger Certification Handbook (yours to keep and reference on the job).
• Students take an open-book test at the end of the class.
• Successful completers receive a Flagger Certification Card.
• Students must be at least 18 years of age.

Add a little sparkle to your world with this vibrant 2-day workshop! Explore a dazzling rainbow of colored glass - plus every shade in between - as you learn the art of stained glass. With a mix of group guidance and one-on-one instruction, you'll design and create your own unique masterpiece from start to finish. No experience necessary - just bring your creativity! All materials are provided.

Our ceramics courses are designed for students from all levels- from the absolute beginner to experienced potters and sculptors. Classes are held in our beautiful, fully equipped studio. Eighteen potter's wheels, a slab roller, canvas covered work tables, ample storage space and the use of studio tools as well as clay, glaze, and firings are all included in the course fee. All that is missing is you!

Please do not bring in any outside clay or glazes as they may not be compatible with our ceramic studio materials. Classes may include students from multiple sessions.

Capture the glow of a summer sunset in glass! In this 3-session evening class, you'll learn the fundamentals of stained glass as you design and create your own radiant sunset-themed piece. Guided by both group instruction and individual support, you'll cut, shape, and solder colorful glass into a work of art you can proudly display. All materials and safety equipment are provided - no experience necessary!

This half-day workshop offers participants the chance to gather in a community of writers, explore the benefits of a traditional writer’s workshop, and develop their skills as a poet. Part seminar, part workshop, this course is for poets in the beginning phases of their creative careers interested in getting their poetry into the world. We will cover techniques for revision, the elements of strong work, strategies for fueling the creative engine, and the nuances of submitting poems for publication. 

Participants will leave this course with one or two poems thoughtfully reviewed by both the instructor and the workshop group, strategies for deepening their writing practice, and a basic knowledge of the unique world of literary magazine publication. 

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By gathering a community of aspiring local writers, exploring the formal elements of successful poems, and emphasizing the methods of the traditional peer-centered writing workshop, this course will engage participants in the refinement of their poetry. With particular attention paid to the processes by which poems come to be published in regional and national literary magazines, this course is for the emerging and enthusiastic poet looking to get their work our into the world. Outside of the formal workshop, we will discuss the various online methods of submitting unpublished work, the particulars of choosing where to send one's work, and the nuances of interfacing with editorial staff.

Class will be suitably divided between the discussion of the formal elements of successful poetry, poetic styles and movements, or navigating submission platforms and a traditional workshop. 

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Identify the elements of a strong poem Understand their individual creative processes
• Meaningfully engage in peer-critique
• Thoughtfully support peers in the development of their work
• Comfortably navigate online submissions platforms
• Confidently dialogue with editors, readers, and other editorial staff

This class prepares students to receive a Flagger Certification card, which is valid for three years in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. Students must be at least 18 years old and bring a valid State ID card or Driver's License to the class. There is an open-book test at the end of class, in which you must have a passing score of 80% to receive your certification.

Course Details:

• The class is full-day for full certification and partial-day for recertification. We do not offer shorter recertification classes at this time unless you request Customized Training for a full class of recertifications. Contact communityed@pencol.edu or 360-417-5683 for more information.
• Students receive a Traffic Control Flagger Certification Handbook (yours to keep and reference on the job).
• Students take an open-book test at the end of the class.
• Successful completers receive a Flagger Certification Card.
• Students must be at least 18 years of age.

A hands-on filmmaking workshop for actors, writers and directors to bring drama to the screen. Students are invited to submit their final projects to the Very Short Film Festival in the spring.
 

This all-levels class combines yoga postures, breathing exercise, meditation, and relaxation to help improve strength, flexibility, balance, concentration, and stress management. Classes will focus on building a strong foundation based on the principles of alignment, so expect an emphasis on simplicity, repetition, and ease of movement. This experience is suitable for those new to yoga as well as seasoned practitioners seeking a continued understanding of basic yoga poses. Participants should dress in comfortable layered clothing they can move freely in. A limited number of yoga mats and props are available to borrow, so you're encouraged to bring your own if you have them.

This course is designed for the artist and/or hobbyist and will cover welding safety, MIG welding process, plasma cutting, and mechanical cutting. Various techniques of metal forming and design will be covered. Methods of instruction will include lectures on principles of safety practices, welding and cutting processes, shielding gasses, and filler metals. Open to students 16 years of age and older.

Please see material list for class by clicking here. Estimated supply cost is $100 - $150. 

Acquire the skills to manage projects in a variety of industries. Our seven required courses give you the tools and techniques to deliver projects on time and within budget. In Part A, you'll get a broad overview of project management and then delve deeper into the five project management processes: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling and Closing. Courses include team activities, insightful discussion and a toolkit you can immediately utilize. This class is offered in partnership with Green River College.

Please note: Students must complete all seven courses offered in Part A and Part B to earn a Certificate of Completion. If you are interested in registering for an individual course, please reach out to communityed@pencol.edu. 

View program requirements prior to registering.

Learn to paint botanicals in this 4-week class! Watercolor is the classic medium for rendering botanical studies. Botanical paintings were first used to identify medicinal plants and have developed into beautiful depictions of flowers and plants. No experience necessary!

What you will learn:

• Drawing review for botanicals.
• Making a good design, composition.
• Mixing skills for watercolors and paint application.
   

Your Project Management Plan is approved and accepted. What's next? This course shares best practices for implementing and controlling the project to success. Learn how to manage quality, develop and manage a project team, effectively communicate, manage risk and engage stakeholders. Key tools and techniques and valuable tips will be introduced, shared and applied - all to ensure that your project is successful. This class is offered in partnership with Green River College.

Prerequisite: Project Management Basics: Initiating the Project

TEXTBOOKS (available through Amazon)

• Required The PMBOK® Guide - 7th Edition, Project Management Institute, Inc., 2021, ISBN-13: 978-1628256642
• Recommended Project Management Made Simple and Effective, Yeomans, 2016, ISBN-13: 978-1457549816

This is the third required course in the Project Management Certificate Part A (3 Class Series). For complete details about our Project Management Certificate Program, visit our Project Management Certificate overview.

PMBOK® is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

How do you grab and maintain an audience's focus when you're asked to present important information? By being clear, organized, and engaging. Today's audiences are tech savvy, accustomed to high-impact multimedia content, and stretched for time. By learning how to use the vast array of features and functionality contained within PowerPoint 365, you will gain the ability to organize your content, enhance it with high-impact visuals, and deliver it with a punch. In this course, you will use PowerPoint 365 to begin creating engaging, dynamic multimedia presentations.

Required: 

• Access to Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft PowerPoint for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 1 ($21.73)

Please see CEU procedure and Student Learning Outcomes.