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Advanced Screenwriting is a continuation for students from either the Port Angeles (Winter) or Port Townsend (Fall) Beginning Screenwriting classes to advance their scripts. It is also open to any folks with screenwriting experience who want to further develop their skills and/or a specific script. Along with providing a supportive "writer's room" environment, the class will dig deeper into scene structure, developing credible dialogue, re-writing, and preparing your project for professional applications: festivals, the entertainment industry, actual production.

Spanish for Medical Professionals is designed to significantly enhance communication between limited English patients and healthcare providers. Students will learn basic medical terminology, learn how to ask questions about signs and symptoms, as well as to obtain information about allergies, medications, and medical histories. Students will role-play exercises to practice fluency when asking or providing information about procedures, care and treatment to the patient and family.

Jamestown S'Klallam Tribal Elder Cathy MacGregor and Lisa Edinger offer this Cedar Bark Weaving series in collaboration with ʔaʔk̓ʷustəƞáwt̓xʷ House of Learning, Peninsula College Longhouse. 

Jamestown S'Klallam Tribal Elder Cathy MacGregor and Lisa Edinger offer this Cedar Bark Weaving series in collaboration with ʔaʔk̓ʷustəƞáwt̓xʷ House of Learning, Peninsula College Longhouse. 

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.

Please note: All materials provided including clay, studio tools, glazes, and firings. Please do not bring in any outside clay or glazes as they may not be compatible with the materials in the studio. Classes may include students from multiple sessions. 

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.

Please note: All materials provided including clay, studio tools, glazes, and firings. Please do not bring in any outside clay or glazes as they may not be compatible with the materials in the studio. Classes may include students from multiple sessions. 

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.

Please note: All materials provided including clay, studio tools, glazes, and firings. Please do not bring in any outside clay or glazes as they may not be compatible with the materials in the studio. Classes may include students from multiple sessions. 

This workshop is an extension of contemporary Cherokee artist Karen Sixkiller's "Cherokee Grandma Spider" art and exhibit at ʔaʔk̓ʷustəƞáwt̓xʷ House of Learning, Peninsula College Longhouse. 

The Cherokee Grandmother Spider story is one of empowerment, inclusiveness and appreciation for the power of the small and underappreciated. Create your own unique hand printed greeting cards using individually cut print blocks made by artist Karen Sixkiller. Add a brief summary of the Grandma Spider story, signed by the artist, to the back of your cards to share these blessings of kind encouragement and empowerment to each person who receives it.

What is exceptional customer service? What is the value of long-term customers and how can you exceed customer expectations? Learn the benefits of GREAT service and how it can have a positive impact on you, your business, and your community.

This course is designed for employees and supervisors who work with customers in any setting, from in-person retail to call-in centers. Participants will learn key skills and understanding to achieve quality customer service. 

What is exceptional customer service? What is the value of long-term customers and how can you exceed customer expectations? Learn the benefits of GREAT service and how it can have a positive impact on you, your business, and your community.

This course is designed for employees and supervisors who work with customers in any setting, from in-person retail to call-in centers. Participants will learn key skills and understanding to achieve quality customer service. 

Join the production team of "Wasps' Nest" by Agatha Christie. Director Marissa Meek teams up with Dr. Lara Starcevich to guide students through the production process all the way from auditioning to showtime! No experience necessary. Whether you are more into tech or acting, you are welcome to join the team! From script analysis to costume design, lighting design to acting essentials, this introductory theatre course will lead you through the fundamental building blocks of producing a live show!

Note: Play has changed from Snappy's Happy Half-Hour to Agatha Christie's "Wasps' Nest". 

Want to create your own one-of-a-kind papers to use in cardmaking, collage, weaving, bookmaking and more? Join us as we use a gel plate, acrylic paints, found objects and more to create beautiful layered prints. Students will have the option to make large and small prints throughout this six-week course. 

No experience necessary. The ability to experiment and explore and enjoy the process is very helpful.

Learn the techniques of three-dimensional wet felting to create a bowl or vessel from start to finish. All materials are provided.

You don't have to be an artist to make something great! Wet Felting is limited only by your imagination. In this class you will learn how to make a three- dimensional felted bowl with wool & other fibers, soap, water and a bit of agitation. We will discuss the felting process and what materials will felt, how to lay out and shrink fibers and how to "heal" a cut edge and form a shape. We will use a "resist" to make a three-dimensional object. You will end up with a reversible two-color bowl that can used for change, jewelry, or even chocolate. 

Open to students 14 years of age and older with an adult. Students need to bring small sharp scissors and may want to bring an apron.

You don't have to be an artist to make something great! Felting is limited only by your imagination. In three hours, you'll learn the techniques of wet felting with wool blended with other fibers to create a felted scarf from start to finish. Once you've completed the class, you can use the technique to create longer or shorter scarves, table runners, placemats or trivets of all and sizes -- only limited by our imagination. Explore the magic of creating with felt.

In this class you will learn how to make felt with wool, soap, water and a bit of agitation. We will discuss the felting process and what materials will felt, how to lay out and shrink fibers and form a shape. You will end up with a reversible scarf that will be 3 to 3.5 feet long. Be prepared to have your hands in warm soapy water during the class. 

Open to students 10 years of age and older with an adult. Students may want to bring an apron. All other materials are provided. 

Join a creative community of fiber artists with our Fiber Arts series. Sign up for one or all workshops in the series. Participants ages 12 years and up can register if accompanied by an adult also registered in the class. 
 

Join a creative community of fiber artists with our Fiber Arts series. Sign up for one or all workshops in the series. Participants ages 12 years and up can register if accompanied by an adult also registered in the class. 
 

Students enrolled in our Filmmaking Class will receive an exciting introduction to the craft of storytelling through film. Create short promotions and marketing for your business or organization, develop a community-based documentary, or produce your own personal project. Each student will have the opportunity to write, direct, shoot and edit their own short project to be screened at the conclusion of the class, and to be shown on Peninsula Area Public Access (PAPA) channels. Open to students 16 years of age and older.

Class is in-person on the Port Angeles Campus. All film and editing equipment is provided. 

This class prepares students to receive a Flagger Certification card, which is valid for 3 years in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. Students must be at least 18 years old and must bring a valid State I.D. Card or Drivers 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% in order to receive your certification.

Course Details:

• Class is full-day for full certification and partial-day for recertification. 
• Students receive 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 3 years in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. Students must be at least 18 years old and must bring a valid State I.D. Card or Drivers 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% in order to receive your certification.

Course Details:

• Class is full-day for full certification and partial-day for recertification. 
• Students receive 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.

 

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.

Learn the ancient art of "Belly Dance"! Get a full body low impact workout while learning about the history, music and props of this graceful art. 

This is a vast subject that covers a number of different styles of dance in a number of different Middle Eastern and North African countries. "Belly Dance" is a melting pot term that brings all those dances and areas together into one dance. Class includes learning the actual dance moves as well as lectures on music, costumes, props, culture, and history. Some props and hip scarves will be available for use during class. 

Adults 18+ only.

Investigate legal and ethical issues as they apply to the practice of business. Topics covered include: business and corporate law, overview of the most important ethical theories, product liability, environmental and safety issues, affirmative action and discrimination, whistle blowing, corporate responsibility, international business, and current case studies and hypothetical situations which explore the various legal and ethical issues raised in class.

Please see student learning outcomes. 

Get to know local native plants and learn how to identify them using the Flora of the Pacific Northwest. Students will learn to identify common flowering plant families, genera and species, as well as common conifer trees. Introduction to botanical terminology.

Curious about what is involved in owning and operating a drone? Learn about the hidden dangers, the fun aspects, and explore job opportunities. We'll go over recreational flying, FAA regulations and a demonstration drone flight.

If you've ever walked away from a conversation wishing you had said something more real, this class is for you. Learn the ease and grace of saying exactly what you want in the moment while building a deeper connection those you're speaking yourself and others.

From Teutobod to Charlemagne. This class will focus on the history and culture of the Germanic tribes of Central and Northern Europe. Who were they? What language(s) did they speak? What gods did they worship? The ancient Germans were at times migrants, at others conquers and the conquered, which brought them into contact with the Roman world and reshaped Western Europe and the Mediterranean.

You've Got to Feel it to Heal It! Did you know that grief is the normal and natural feelings caused by change to your normal routine and loss of all kinds? Death and divorce are two of the most familiar, however, many things can cause these feelings, including a new diagnosis, financial hardship, family strife, addictions, loss of a pet, moving, and intangibles like the loss of expectations, faith, or just feeling "stuck". Incomplete recovery from grief can have a lifelong negative effect on your quality of life and capacity for happiness. The Grief Recovery Method is an action-based, powerful, directed approach to healing from life's deepest heartbreaks. You are not alone. Unpack those bags and return to life.

Course and assignments are based on based on the Grief Recovery Handbook which can be purchased online, see example source.

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. Experience Rumi from a long time professor of religion who has visited Rumi's tomb and shrine in Konya, Turkey.

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 - one of the two major religions of China. Rumi says his religion is the religion of Love and his sacred text is Nature. Videos, music, and richly illustrated PowerPoint presentations will enhance the learning experience.

There are over 1500 active volcanoes across the surface of the Earth and at least as many beneath the ocean. Volcanoes kill about 540 people per year, or over 1 million deaths in the last 2000 years. This course will focus on the super volcanoes that have had a profound effect on human history, including the evolution of our species, the downfall of ancient civilizations, and the chilling effects on the earth's climate system. Along the way, we will take a brief look at the science of volcanology, including the types of volcanoes, and the volcanic hazards that such eruptions unleash.

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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.

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

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.

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.

Contemporary Cherokee Artist Karen Sixkiller offers this beading series in collaboration with ʔaʔk̓ʷustəƞáwt̓xʷ House of Learning, Peninsula College Longhouse. Beadwork is a stunning example of art that continues to evolve and inspire people. 

Students 12 years and older may enroll if accompanied by a parent or adult guardian over 18 registered and participating in the same class.

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.

Learn about the world of art and art history by focusing on one painting each week; diving deep into its creation, release, impact--and by experiencing the story that is uniquely the work's own.