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Students enrolled in our one-week Filmmaking Boot Camp will receive an exciting introduction to the craft of storytelling through film. The pace is feverish -- and fun. Each student will have the opportunity to write, direct, shoot and edit their own short project to be screened at the conclusion of the camp. Through hands-on filmmaking, students explore how to express their ideas, something important to themselves, be it personal or universal. Students will leave the program with a 2-3 minute finished film. Open to students 16 years of age and older or by permission of instructor.

Have you considered learning how to hike, but want to be prepared and not go alone? Starting out can seem so overwhelming, but this Intro to Hiking class can help get you well on your way to putting some miles on your boots! In this class you will learn all about wilderness safety, principles for Leave No Trace, handling emergencies, trip planning, simple tools and apps for navigation, how to put together your 10 Essentials, build a functional first aid kit, become familiar with some of local poisonous vegetation, how to deal with wild animals and more! At the end of the online class instruction, we will go on a beautiful day hike, apply what you have learned online, and have a picnic! So grab your boots and let's hike! More information will be emailed to registered students.

Students must be 18 years of age and must sign a student travel consent/release form.

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.

Ceramics class for all levels! From beginners to experienced potters and sculptors, this course is designed to allow you to work with all ceramic materials and creative processes, from the potter's wheel to hand building techniques. Students will have a full ceramics studio available to learn how to work with clays and glazes. Learn a new skill, brush up on your wheel throwing, or work on your own independent projects. An instructor will be giving instruction on all levels, catering demonstrations to the needs of your project.

Ceramics class for all levels! From beginners to experienced potters and sculptors, this course is designed to allow you to work with all ceramic materials and creative processes, from the potter's wheel to hand building techniques. Students will have a full ceramics studio available to learn how to work with clays and glazes. Learn a new skill, brush up on your wheel throwing, or work on your own independent projects. An instructor will be giving instruction on all levels, catering demonstrations to the needs of your project.

Ceramics class for all levels! From beginners to experienced potters and sculptors, this course is designed to allow you to work with all ceramic materials and creative processes, from the potter's wheel to hand building techniques. Students will have a full ceramics studio available to learn how to work with clays and glazes. Learn a new skill, brush up on your wheel throwing, or work on your own independent projects. An instructor will be giving instruction on all levels, catering demonstrations to the needs of your project.

Create your own ebooks and print books! Get hands-on experience using InDesign, the industry standard for digital publishing software. Get a basic introduction to the exciting and evolving world of digital and print books. Learn how to design an elegant and readable book, starting from the ground up in Adobe InDesign. This class covers setting up your document, placing and styling text, working with images, creating the book cover, and preparing the book for printing and web distribution. Master the process of creation and formatting books, including reflowable, fixed-layout, Kindle, and PDF books. Plus, learn about important housekeeping details for selling ebooks and print books.

Please note, because this class is co-enrolled as both a Community Ed course and a credit-bearing course, it adheres to Peninsula College's standard withdrawal and refund policies. This class is non-credit, if you are interested in credit classes please visit pencol.edu.

Try TaiChi, a "soft" martial art that naturally reduces stress while improving circulation, balance, health, and more.

Healing TaiChi 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 TaiChi forms, TaiChi fan, and TaiChi sword.

Open to students 14 years of age and older with an adult.

Get started in Adobe Creative Suite! Learn graphic design basics as you work with page layout and illustration software. Graphic design is a complex art. To become a graphic designer, you need to master many different skills and tools. This introductory course covers the concepts and software that every designer needs to know and explains how they fit into a typical graphic design workflow. This course introduces the creative process, including high-level concepts like layout, typography, and color. It's your chance to get hands-on, using Photoshop to creatively adjust, repair, and retouch the kinds of images used in graphic design projects. You will learn how to use Illustrator to build a custom logos and design with various vector-drawing techniques. Last, learn about InDesign for an overview of the multipage document layout for both print and web. By the end of the course, you'll have a better grasp of what graphic designers do and what you'll need to learn next. It's a great jumping off point for any graphic design career.

Please note, because this class is co-enrolled as both a Community Ed course and a credit-bearing course, it adheres to Peninsula College's standard withdrawal and refund policies. This class is non-credit, if you are interested in credit classes please visit pencol.edu.

Permaculture Design investigates community and home-scale food production with a focus on farm design, intensive mini-farming, permaculture, and urban homesteading. Through research and practical applications, students will learn how to create small-scale food systems that mimic natural ecosystems. Students will explore the resiliency and diversity of garden farming via edible forests, ecosystem design, animal husbandry, mini orchards, season extensions, food self-reliance, and intensive planting strategies. Assignments include learning how to do a site analysis on your property, how to calculate how much space you need to grow your own food, and how to monitor microclimates, water, and solar power on your garden or farm. The course will include fun and engaging online discussions, relevant readings and videos, and a final permaculture plan to help you design your dream farm, garden, or homestead. Please contact instructor Jen Santry with interests and questions at jsantry@pencol.edu.

Please note, because this class is co-enrolled as both a Community Ed course and a credit-bearing course, it adheres to Peninsula College's standard withdrawal and refund policies. This class is non-credit, if you are interested in credit classes please visit pencol.edu.