Art & Creativity   

Explore the vibrant colors and serene beauty of autumn through watercolor painting in our "Watercolor Autumn Trees" class. Whether you prefer painting with leaves or without, and with or without color, this class offers flexibility to match your creative vision. Work at your own pace and choose your subject matter and degree of realism. Perfect for artists of all levels, this course provides the freedom to express your unique interpretation of autumn's splendor. Join us to capture the essence of fall in your watercolor masterpieces! Contact CE-Questions@pierce.ctc.edu for a supply list prior to the start of class.

This class is held at the Puyallup campus.

Unlock your creativity in this beginner-friendly class designed to teach you how to use the Cricut Mug Press with Infusible Ink Paper! Whether you're an advanced beginner with your Cricut or a crafting enthusiast looking to explore new techniques, this hands-on session will guide you through the exciting world of custom mug design. This class is perfect for advanced beginners looking to dive into the world of heat transfer and mug customization. Experience with Cricut machines is necessary! Contact CE-questions@pierce.ctc.edu for what to bring to class. $5 supply fee due to instructor at the start of class.

This class is held at the Puyallup campus.

While good writers understand the fundamentals of putting a story together, a great writer uses words, sentences, and paragraphs to craft a compelling work of art. Come join award-winning author and freelance editor Lindsay Schopfer as he explores the delicate process of fine-tuning a story. Students will learn how to choose the right words, how to maintain proper pacing, and how to apply concepts like narrative flow to their novels and short stories.

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This class is held at the Puyallup campus.

Create some valentine notecards on watercolor paper for those special people in your life. We will do wet and dry techniques. You may also want to decorate your watercolor card(s) with beads or ribbon, so have those small items on hand to incorporate into your work. Grab some friends and enjoy a fun Saturday morning creating! Request a supply list by emailing ce-questions@pierce.ctc.edu.

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This class is held at the Puyallup campus.

Add a personal touch to your cards by painting beautiful watercolor butterflies! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn step-by-step techniques to create delicate and vibrant butterflies using watercolors. Perfect for both novice and experienced painters, this workshop will guide you through color mixing, blending, and layering to bring these lovely creatures to life. Request a supply list by emailing ce-questions@pierce.ctc.edu.

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This class is held at the Puyallup campus.

Unleash your creativity with the Cricut! From setup to operation, explore the Cricut's key features and get hands-on experience with Cricut Design Space software, materials and tools.  And best of all, you'll test your newly acquired skills by creating your very own personalized decal!  No prior experience is needed.  You will want to bring your machine (no Cricut Joys or cartridge machines), cutting mat, laptop or tablet (no phones) for Design Space and a weeding tool.  Bring your own permanent vinyl if you’d like but multiple colors of vinyl will be available.

This class is held at the Puyallup campus.

Are you interested in writing stories, but don’t know where to start? Published author and creative  writing instructor Lindsay Schopfer offers an informative introduction to the world of writing. Students will learn everything they need to know to get started in their craft, including how to structure a story, how to show a scene instead of telling it, and how to avoid writer’s block. Note: this course is particularly useful for young writers and other first-timers.

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This class is held at the Puyallup campus.