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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.

What changes when we begin to understand ourselves not as separate from the natural world, but as part of it?

How might our relationships with place, community, and the more-than-human world shape our health, our choices, and our sense of belonging? And what might become possible when we begin paying closer attention to those relationships?

Over the course of three weeks, meeting twice each week, this course will explore the foundations and practices of Ecopsychology, a transdisciplinary field concerned with the relationship between human well-being and the living world. We will explore the connections between mind, body, community, and our larger ecological home by incorporating the perspectives of authors and activists such as Joanna Macy, Robert Greenway, Paul Shepard, Robin Walle-Kimmerer, and others. Our main touchstone will be three essays from the book Ecopsychology: Restoring the Earth, Healing the Mind.

In addition to readings and discussion, we’ll experiment with what these ideas look and feel like in practice. Our time together will include conversation, movement, meditation, time outdoors, personal reflection, and community-building. We’ll spend time in our local forests, pay attention to the places we already inhabit, and explore how our relationship with the natural world might inform the way we care for ourselves, one another, and the communities we belong to.

Reading and brief homework assignments will offer opportunities to follow your own curiosity and bring what we are exploring into your everyday life. 
 

Student Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, students will have the opportunity to develop:

• A deeper understanding of how identity, well-being, and environment are interconnected. 
• Greater curiosity, compassion, and appreciation for both human and more-than-human life.
• Practical skills for supporting personal well-being, relationships, community connection, and ecological awareness.
• More confidence in identifying meaningful ways to participate in the care of their communities and the living world.
• A set of practices that can continue beyond the course and be integrated into everyday life.
   

Curious about how you can create your own handmade books? Join us as we combine gel plate printing, collage and book-making to make three different books where you can adhere your one-of-a-kind gel printed papers.

In this course we'll dive into gel printing, book making and collage. Through demonstrations and hands on practice, participants will learn about and/or expand their gel printing skills to create papers that they can use in adorning their hand made books.

By the end of this class students will be able to:

1. Create multi layer gel printed papers using the gel plate, acrylic paint and other materials.
2. Fold and assemble three different types of handmade books
3. Use gel printed papers to create collages to adorn the pages of their handmade books"

Contemporary Cherokee Artist Karen Sixkiller offers beading workshops in collaboration with ʔaʔk̓ʷustəƞáwt̓xʷ House of Learning, Peninsula College Longhouse.

Learn the versatile Brick-Stitch bead weaving method while creating a unique pair of earrings in this hands-on workshop with experienced instructor and Cherokee artist Karen Sixkiller. First learn the basics of Brick-Stitch on large Pony beads, then start your project with standard size 11 seed beads. Finish with a jump ring and earring hooks.

All materials needed to make 1 pair of earrings are included. Appropriate for youth ages 12 and up when enrolled with a parent/guardian over 18.

Time is a valuable resource that can be costly to a company when wasted. In this course you will develop communication strategies to minimize time loss, evaluate personal and organizational time-wasters, learn to establish meaningful priorities and determine ways to deal with disruptions and unanticipated drains on time. Additional topics include schedule planning, prioritizing, delegation and large project completion. This class is offered in partnership with Green River College.

For more information, please refer to our course outline. 

This is the fifth course in the Supervision Certificate (6 Class Series).

Are you curious about how artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping our world? Join us for this engaging and accessible community education course designed to demystify AI and help you understand its impact on everyday life. From smart assistants and recommendation systems to powerful tools like ChatGPT, we'll explore how AI works, where it shows up, and how to use it responsibly.

No technical background is required! Discover the history, opportunities, and challenges of AI and gain hands-on experience with practical tools that can improve your personal and professional life. Empower yourself with knowledge in this fascinating field that's changing the world.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

•  Understand the history, foundations, and evolution of AI.
• Define and explain common AI terms and concepts.
• Identify where AI appears in everyday life.
• Understand the ethical considerations, standards, and risks associated with AI.
• Confidently use AI tools (like ChatGPT) for personal, educational, and professional purposes.
• Develop a personal strategy for engaging with AI thoughtfully and responsibly.

A welcoming introduction to modern and contemporary dance focused on movement fundamentals, musicality, creative exploration, and building confidence moving in space, with no prior dance experience required.
 

This course builds upon the foundational knowledge presented in the Excel 365 Level 1 course and will help start you down the road to creating advanced workbooks and worksheets that can help deepen your understanding of organizational intelligence. The ability to analyze massive amounts of data, extract actionable information from it, and present that information to decision makers is at the foundation of a successful organization that can compete at a high level.

Prerequisite: Excel Level 1 or equivalent experience

Required: 

• Access to Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Excel for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 2 (appx $30.12)

Please see CEU procedure and Student Learning Outcomes.
 

Creative problem-solving and effective decision-making skills are essential in today's workplace. Through the use of real-life case studies, discover four primary problem-solving tools, learn a format for group problem-solving, methods for effective decision-making and techniques to minimize conflict and dissension. This course concludes with an interactive problem-solving group exercise. Concepts taught in this course can be applied to all facets of life. This class is offered in partnership with Green River College.

For more information, please refer to our course outline. 

This is the sixth and final course in the Supervision Certificate (6 Class Series).

Would you like to fall in love again with life, the world, and everything? Rumi's mystical poetry will set your heart and soul on fire.

Explore the life and poetry of the great Sufi mystic and poet Mawlana Jalal ad-Din Rumi. The course will explore the themes, subject matter, and symbolism of Rumi’s poetry and make comparisons with similar poetic expressions in Zen Buddhism and Daoism.

Learn how to use PivotTables to summarize, group, chart and analyze data effectively in Microsoft Excel.

Advances in technology have made it possible to store ever increasing amounts of data. Along with this, the need to analyze that data and gain actionable insight is greater than ever. You already have experience working with Excel and creating basic PivotTables to summarize data. But, Excel can do much more. Being able to harness the power of advanced PivotTable features and create Pivot Charts will help you to gain a competitive edge. You will not only be able to summarize data for you to analyze, but also organize the data in a way that can be meaningfully presented to others. This leads to data-driven business decisions that have a better chance for success for everyone involved. During this class, the instructor demonstrates the concepts while you perform the tasks at the same time.

Required: 

• Microsoft Excel for Office 365/2021: Data Analysis with PivotTables (appx $15.98)
• Access to Microsoft Excel

 

Pre-Requisites: Basic experience with Microsoft Excel.

Please see CEU procedure and Student Learning Outcomes.
 

We are now living in the age of big data. Data is being collected all the time and for increasingly detailed transactions. This can lead to an overwhelming amount of data, which brings about a need for people who can analyze large amounts of data quickly. Fortunately, Excel provides Power Pivot to help you organize, manipulate, and report on your data in the best way possible. Since a tool is only as good as the person using it, it is important to gain a solid understanding of Power Pivot to maximize your effectiveness when analyzing data.

Prerequisite: Excel Level 1 or equivalent experience

Required: 

• Access to Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Excel for Office 365/2021: Data Analysis with Power Pivot (appx. $15.98)

Please see CEU procedure and Student Learning Outcomes.
 

An archaeological survey of human evolution and ancient culture from the Paleolithic to the Neolithic Revolution.

Study human evolution from the first primates 65 million years ago (Mya) to the earliest hominoids and hominids (23 - 8 Mya), and through to the emergence of Homo sapiens (about 400,000 - 200,000 ya). We will examine human evolution from an archaeological perspective using comparative anatomy and the material culture that early humans left behind like stone tools and weapons, as well as burials and dwellings. We will focus on the Paleolithic and Neolithic ages (2.6 Mya - 4,500 ya).

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Trace human evolution from the first primates to Homo sapiens.
2. Compare and contrast the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods with an emphasis on material culture, including food gathering practices, extinction of much of much the megafauna during the Ice Age, development of tools, art, and the emergence of religion.
3. Discuss the anthropological concept of "culture" and the essential characteristics of culture including whether chimps and bonobos meet the minimal qualifications for having culture.

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.

The evolution of technology has changed the way that HR manages many of its functions, including payroll. In this course you will learn the basics of the payroll process, how using HR technology can save time and money for your organization and the growing demand and importance of HR metrics. You will also discover state and federal recordkeeping requirements, what to keep in a personnel file and important HR technology terminology. This class is offered in partnership with Green River College.

This course is part of the HR Generalist Certificate Program (8 Class Series).

Copilot Chat is a hands on, practical course designed for adults who want to save time, work more efficiently, and feel confident using AI at work and in everyday projects. You'll learn how to use Copilot Chat to analyze files, write and refine content, generate presentations, create images, and automate common tasks - without needing technical or AI experience. Through real world examples and guided practice, you'll discover how to ask better questions, get more useful results, and use Copilot in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Whether you're new to AI or already experimenting, this course helps you turn curiosity into confidence and productivity.

This will be a live, online class offered via Zoom. It is a combination of demonstration and hands-on learning.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Use Copilot Chat to create effective prompts and extract meaningful insights from documents and messages.
• Apply Copilot in Word to generate, revise, and summarize professional documents.
• Use Copilot in Excel to analyze data, identify trends, and create visual summaries using natural language instructions.
• Build presentations in PowerPoint by generating slides, improving structure, and creating speaker notes with Copilot.
• Improve communication in Outlook by drafting messages, summarizing conversations, and preparing meeting follow ups with Copilot.
• Create and use Copilot agents to automate tasks and support common workflows.
• Generate and refine AI images to support documents, presentations, and creative projects.

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.

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.

Zines are hand-made easy to photocopy mini booklets. They have historically been a way for marginalized groups to create stories and publish art and ideas. This class will show you how to make your own while providing accessible ways to get your artistic voice heard. In this class we will create zines based on a theme utilizing one 8.5x11 piece of printer paper divided into eighths and a variety of multi-media mediums (collage, pens, pencils etc.) We will then demonstrate how to scan and prepare your zines for mass printing. Student Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to fold, create and prepare zines for distribution.

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 (appx $22.82)

Please see CEU procedure and Student Learning Outcomes.

Build on your belly dance foundation with new combinations, rhythms, and cultural context.

Explore music, props, and regional styles through movement, light choreography, and discussion.

All are welcome - some belly dance experience is helpful, but not required.

Adults 18+ only.

The 100% Totally Improvised Musical! This fall, join the silliness when IMPROV meets a LIVE BAND!

Whether acting or technical theater is your passion, REGISTER for drama at Peninsula College and become a part of the team that produces the 100% TOTALLY IMPROVISED MUSICAL! Students enrolled in this course study the history of theater along with the stagecraft of how to produce live theater from the standpoint of the actor, designer, and playwright.

Students are invited to audition for the Musical and attend. Rehearsal times are generally 5 - 7pm, twice a week. Specific days will be finalized once the show is cast. 

Student Learning Objectives:

• Apply Aristotle’s six traditional parts of drama: plot, character, theme, diction, music, and spectacle in relation to excerpts from several significant plays/films.
• List and explain traits that theatre shares with other kinds of performance.
• Describe the basic process of script development and key elements of plot structure.
• Apply basic performance skills, with a focus on “honesty” in character development and action.
• Explain how design and technical production areas enhance and support a performance.
• List and explain traits of theatre itself including configurations and stage shapes.
• Practice costume and set design.
• Perform a monologue and/or duet.
• Write and/or perform a two person scene.
   

This class is conducted entirely in French. It is a mixture of grammar, culture pronunciation, listening and speaking. It includes readings from authors of the French speaking world such as Camus, Abdellah Taia, Orsenna, Yourcenar, etc.

Required materials:

• The Ultimate French Review and Practice, 4th Edition; ISBN 978-1-260-45241-9
• Léon l’Africain by the Lebanese writer Amin Maalouf ISBN 978-2709604932
   

This class is mostly conducted in Spanish at an intermediate level. It is a mixture of grammar, culture pronunciation, listening and speaking. It includes readings from authors of the Spanish speaking world such as García Márquez, Cortázar, Borges, García Lorca, etc.

Required Materials:

• Practice Makes Perfect - Complete Spanish Grammar - 4th Edition by Gilda Nissenberg; ISBN 9781260463156
   

This class is conducted entirely in Spanish at an advanced level. It is a mixture of grammar, culture pronunciation, listening and speaking. It includes readings from authors of the Spanish speaking world such as García Márquez, Cortázar, Borges, García Lorca, etc.

Required Materials:

• Practice Makes Perfect - Complete Spanish Grammar - 4th Edition by Gilda Nissenberg; ISBN 9781260463156
   

Try Tai Chi, a moving meditation that naturally reduces stress while improving circulation, balance, health, and more.

Healing Tai Chi has been practiced for thousands of years by many Asian cultures. The practice of these "soft" movement may have numerous health benefits, including an increased sense of relaxation, improved blood flow, muscle tone, and better balance. The course includes demonstrations and exercises; students will have lots of practice performing Tai Chi forms and Tai Chi stretches

Students 14 years and older may enroll if accompanied by a parent or adult guardian over 18 registered and participating in the same class.

Beginner-friendly, hands-on class introduces basic techniques of quilting and is excellent for people with little to no prior sewing experience. Students will learn the process of fabric selection and preparation, accurate measuring and rotary cutting, and piecing using their own sewing machine. The course will cover the essential steps to create a lap-size quilt, while providing a solid foundation for future quilting adventures. All levels of experience are welcome. Open to adults and students ages 16+. 

Required:

While the instructor can provide some fabric that has been donated, students are responsible for all of their own supplies. Please see supply list. 

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! Open to students ages 15 and up. Parent/guardian must sign up and accompany student if they are under 16 years of age.

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.

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 $150-$200

Try Tai Chi, a moving meditation that naturally reduces stress while improving circulation, balance, health, and more.

Healing Tai Chi has been practiced for thousands of years by many Asian cultures. The practice of these "soft" movement may have numerous health benefits, including an increased sense of relaxation, improved blood flow, muscle tone, and better balance. The course includes demonstrations and exercises; students will have lots of practice performing Tai Chi forms and Tai Chi stretches

Students 14 years and older may enroll if accompanied by a parent or adult guardian over 18 registered and participating in the same class.

Continue learning the third most commonly used language in the United States, American Sign Language! Build on the basics in this continuation class. This is a great class if you've taken ASL for Beginners 1 with us, or if you have some foundational knowledge of ASL including the alphabet, numbers and greetings. 

Open to students 16 years of age and up. 

Please see Student Learning Outcomes and CEU Process. 

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! Open to students ages 15 and up. Parent/guardian must sign up and accompany student if they are under 16 years of age.

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.

This class explores various guitar techniques through the medium of ensemble playing. Students grow their guitar and musicianship skills while playing music together from a variety of genres (everything from Baroque to The Beatles!)

Prerequisites: Students must be able to read music and have prior guitar experience.  If you are unsure if this course is for you, feel free to reach out to the instructor at jbrown@pencol.edu.

Required: Students must have a classical or acoustic guitar.

Everyone has a story. Have you always wanted to write your story? If you already have a body of work, a 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. In this supportive classroom setting, you’ll share your writing and engage in constructive feedback with peers to improve your writing.

Open to students 16 years of age and older.

A glass-tastic journey awaits beginning students and those needing refresher lessons. With step-by-step instruction, you will learn how to score, cut, break, grind, add copper foil, and solder to create stained glass masterpieces. With a limit of only 12 students, you will receive one-on-one help throughout your journey. Come see what all the sparkle is about! All materials are included - just bring your passion for art and get ready to create dazzling masterpieces that will leave everyone in awe! 

Open to adults and youth ages 14+ if accompanied by a parent/guardian also enrolled in the course. All equipment and materials provided.

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.

Take your stained glass skills to the next level! In this intermediate course, you’ll design and complete a more intricate and larger stained glass project, building on the fundamentals you’ve already mastered. Learn advanced techniques for scoring, cutting, and assembling glass, and gain confidence creating your own custom patterns from start to finish. Open to adults and youth ages 14+ if accompanied by a parent/guardian also enrolled in the course. All equipment and materials provided.

Pre-req: You must have taken "Learn the Ancient Art of Stained Glass" or have comparable experience (instructor approval).

Build on your existing Spanish skills to reach an intermediate level of comprehension, vocabulary, and idioms. This course strengthens your ability to understand and speak through practical scenarios, encouraging you to apply your skills in real-life contexts. You’ll also enjoy virtual travel experiences that showcase the rich cultures of Spain, Central America, and South America. This course now includes access to Canvas for easy reference to learning documents!

Prerequisite: Spanish Language 2 or equivalent experience. Students with a background who are able to hold a conversation in Spanish are welcome and encouraged to sign up for this class. Students will be taught to negotiate, persuade, request and express themselves effectively. 

Open to students 16 years of age and up, or by permission by instructor. Students taking this class for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) must attend 80% of classes. Email communityed@pencol.edu for your CEU Verification Letter at the completion of class.

Learning Outcomes:

• Enhanced vocabulary 
• Improved communication skills 
• Cultural exploration 
• Develop effective sentence structures
• Practical application scenarios  

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.

Learn the third most commonly used language in the United States, American Sign Language! We will start at the beginning and build a foundation in the language and culture of the Deaf in the United States and most of Canada. No previous knowledge of ASL or Deaf culture needed, we will provide you with the basics and build upon those skills.

Open to students 16 years of age and up. 

Please see Student Learning Outcomes and CEU Process.

Interested in developing your poetry? This traditional poetry workshop, aimed specifically at peer-critique and navigating online submission platforms, will introduce you to methods of the creative writing workshop, develop an engaged writing community, and provide you with the tools to get your poems published!

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. Each class meeting 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. Theory and practice--each session.

Open to students ages 16 and up! 

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
   

Designed for musicians who have never improvised, are just beginning, or want to make their improvisation more engaging. Improvisation - spontaneous composition - is easy when you tap into knowledge and abilities we all naturally possess.

This class includes real-time interaction between instructor and classmates.

• Ear Training - Learning to recognize and understand what we hear.
• Rhythm - Command of pulse, subdivision, duration, and accents.
• Practice improv drills and exercises in a group performance setting.
• Apply improv skills to jazz standards.

Recommended homework and practice schedule will vary from week to week. Instructor will provide weekly homework assignments and give feedback on student work throughout the course.

Students requirements: Regular attendance and daily exercise is critical for maximizing learning and integration of skills into a student's performances.

There are no prerequisites for this course. Contact Marge Rosen mrosen@pencol.edu for more info. This class is especially good for people who don't think they can improvise. Really!  Open to students 16 years of age or older.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Build comfort and confidence in soloing
• Use improvisation tools for practicing and applying in solos
• Learn foundational melodic composition concepts
• Apply improv skills to jazz standards
   

This level focuses on increasing Spanish vocabulary and using interactive practice of pronunciation through dialogue and role-play. Students develop meaningful appreciation and an understanding of grammatical concepts. To complement the language skills, the student will acquire survival key points for traveling and knowledge about the cuisine of Spanish-speaking cultures. This course now includes access to Canvas for easy reference to learning documents!

Prerequisite: Spanish Language 1 or equivalent experience. Students with some basic Spanish speaking experience are welcome and encouraged to sign up for this class. Students will learn how to express opinions and have basic casual conversations, understand familiar topics, and hold conversations about routines, travels, experiences and hobbies.

Open to students 16 years of age and up, or by permission by instructor. Students taking this class for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) must attend 80% of classes. Email communityed@pencol.edu for your CEU Verification Letter at the completion of class.

Learning Outcomes:

• Build on basic sentence structure 
• Emphasis on conversation 
• Grammar and vocabulary 
• Cultural immersion 
• Practical application scenarios  

Learn a fun and expressive belly dance choreography in this all-levels class! Dancers of all experience levels are welcome as we break down movements step-by-step and build a complete routine. Build your technique, musicality, and confidence in a supportive, encouraging environment. Hip scarves are available to borrow—just come ready to move and have fun!

Join us for a fun and immersive experience—no dance experience required!

Student Learning Objectives:

• Students will learn and dance a full choreographed routine.
• Participants should notice improved balance, muscle control and coordination.
   

As an HR Generalist you are expected to be an expert in every human resource function including hiring, compensation, payroll, performance management, employment laws (FMLA, ADA, COBRA, etc.) and much more. Through lecture, discussion and activities, this program will help prepare you to effectively serve in an HR Generalist role. Additionally, you will be equipped with tools to assist you as you encounter situations in today's workplace. This class is offered in partnership with Green River College.

See course requirements and outline.

Many of us love drawing, but we may feel we don't have the skills. Learn from instructor Andréa Woods who has been teaching art for over 30 yrs. She has developed a step-by-step method to draw what we see with basic shapes and gestures. These principles can be applied to any objects. Come and enjoy drawing! Materials are provided.

What you will learn:

• See how objects are drawn using basic shapes.
• Shading to give dimension.
• Exercises to improve your drawing skills.

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.

Thwaaack!! The sound of an arrow hitting the target, hopefully the 10 ring! Target archery can be enjoyed in a wide variety of ways, from a meditative part of your day all the way to Olympic competition. This class is designed to get students started on what ever archery path they choose.

This class will be hands on, always! Hands on training aids, bows, arrows, targets, range set up will all be part of the class. There will be next to zero talking head time!

We will use basic recurve bows with low draw weight to learn shot mechanics and range procedures. We hope you can attend every class, but the first class is essential to gain the basics needed to proceed with the course. Toward the end of class, student questions about purchasing their own equipment would be addressed.

All equipment and supplies are provided. Students will help set up and take down class materials. This course is for adults 18+. Students should wear soft-sole, closed-toed shoes. 

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Be able to identify the parts of a recurve bow and an arrow.
• Be able to follow archery safety procedures.
• Follow archery range rules.
• Respond to 4 different whistle commands while on the range.
• Commit to memory, and practice the 11 steps to archery success.