Arts & Crafts   

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

Craft a stunning bracelet with large beads and leather cord in this beginner-friendly workshop! Use provided materials including vibrant glass, elegant pearl, and stone beads. Learn the method and apply the flexible pattern to explore endless design possibilities! Materials included. Appropriate for adults and youth 12+ with parent/guardian also enrolled. 

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. 

Spring is in the air and birds are everywhere! Learn the basics of drawing birds and color with watercolors.

Most materials are provided, but students must provide their own brush.

Student Learning Outcomes: Learn techniques and materials, composition, and subject choices.

Say “Yes, and…” to fun, creativity, and confidence!

Think you can’t do improv? Guess what—you already do it every day! Life itself is one big improv scene. This upbeat class uses games and exercises to help you think on your feet, listen actively, and collaborate joyfully—all while having a great time. Open to adults and youth ages 16+. 

No experience needed—just bring an open mind, a sense of humor, and a willingness to play. You’ll learn how to:

• Think and perform spontaneously
• Problem-solve creatively
• Work and communicate effectively in a team
• Boost emotional intelligence
• Build confidence both onstage and off.

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your communication skills or just laugh and let loose, this class is for you!

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

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.

Ready to take your ceramics to the next level? This course builds on the foundational skills learned in previous classes and offers the opportunity to explore more advanced techniques in both wheel throwing and hand-building. Students will refine their craftsmanship, experiment with complex forms, and develop greater control over shape, texture, and glaze application.

This class is best suited for those who have taken at least one or two ceramics courses (at Peninsula College or elsewhere) or have prior experience and are looking to grow their skills. If it’s been a while since you last worked with clay, don’t worry—our instructor will help you ease back in and continue your creative journey.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Build upon core ceramic skills to create more refined and expressive works.
• Explore advanced techniques in wheel throwing, hand-building, and surface design.
• Strengthen your artistic voice through experimentation and personal projects.

Join us for a relaxed, supportive environment where you can expand your skills and creativity in clay.

Spring is in the air and birds are everywhere! Learn the basics of drawing birds and color with watercolors.

Most materials are provided, but students must provide their own brush.

Student Learning Outcomes: Learn techniques and materials, composition, and subject choices.

Are you interested in learning how to transform plant matter into stunning botanical art? This course will guide you through the multi-layer process of using acrylic paint and a gel plate to create unique prints that you can frame or use in collages or cardmaking. You'll have the chance to collect plant matter and practice gel printing techniques with plenty of hands-on experimentation. By the end of the course, you'll be able to make your very own botanical gel prints that showcase your creativity and style.

Need a little color and sparkle in your life? Come learn about the dazzling world of Glass on Glass Mosaics!

With guidance from your expert instructor, you will learn how to use scrap pieces of stained glass to create a dazzling art piece that come to life in the light! You will create at least 2 projects. We will discuss rules of balance, thirds, and odds to create masterpieces. All materials provided.

Open to students ages 14 and up if accompanied by an parent/guardian also enrolled in the class. 

Classes have been extended to 3-hours each to give you more time to create beautiful works of art in this six-week series! 

Experience a world full of color and sparkle with stained glass! You'll master the timeless craft of stained glass, transforming raw materials into stunning works of art. Guided by an expert instructor, you'll journey through each step of the process, honing your skills and igniting your creativity. 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.

Learn to decipher various forms of fine art printmaking and produce images in relief, intaglio, and monotype. We will look at and discuss example works from the four families of printmaking, then get our hands dirty creating small editions of our own works on paper using both hand printing techniques and an etching press. No experience necessary.

Most equipment and supplies provided. Please view student supply list and purchase before class.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Learn to distinguish between common printmaking processes
• Carve and print an image using relief
• Etch and print an image using drypoint
• Experiment with monotype techniques
• Print multiples of images via hand printing (relief) and use of intaglio press (etching and monotype) 
   

Spring is a fantastic time to focus on creativity in your photography. It's a time to explore your photographic vision and hone technical skills. This class focuses on learning to "see" how to use lighting, and creative use of exposure to create your photographic images. Skills are taught through lectures, examples, class discussions, and weekly assignments. The instructor critiques assignments and helps students grow their photography skills. Some topics covered are Spring color, motion, people, and digital dark room. Class is hosted in partnership with Edmonds College.

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.