Art & Creativity   

Get ready to level up your Cricut® skills with our Winter-themed next level beginner course! Join us as we dive into the art of transforming a Vintage Rustic Decorative Electric Candle Lantern into a masterpiece using Cricut® Design Space. In this hands-on workshop, we'll unleash our creativity by selecting the perfect designs and mastering the art of customization. Whether you're creating a cozy winter wonderland scene or adding a touch of holiday magic, the possibilities are endless! Bring along your Cricut® machine (no cartridge models, please), a cutting mat, and your trusty laptop or tablet loaded with Design Space. Don't forget your weeding tool; it's essential for perfecting those intricate details! Plus, vinyl and the lantern itself are included in the course fee, so you can focus on crafting without any worries. Lantern and supplies provided.

Unlock your creativity and explore the world of visual expression in our "Drawing Fundamentals" class. This course is designed for beginners and aspiring artists who want to develop fundamental drawing skills and unleash their artistic potential. You will learn the foundations of drawing, sketching techniques, understanding proportions and other concepts. Request a supply list be emailing ce-questions@pierce.ctc.edu.

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This class is held at the Puyallup campus.

Unlock your creativity and discover the art of ink painting in our "Flowers in Ink class". Using brushes and ink, you'll learn to create delicate and beautiful floral designs that are perfect for framing or turning into personalized greeting cards. This class focuses on the elegance and simplicity of ink, guiding you through techniques to capture the intricate details and graceful forms of flowers. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, you'll find inspiration and develop new skills in this supportive and engaging environment. Join us to explore the timeless beauty of flowers in ink and create stunning pieces of art that you can proudly display or share with loved ones. Supplies needed: Yatsutomo or other brand Multimedia Mineral Paper pad, India ink (very important that it is not waterproof), watercolor brushes: size 2 and 8, flat toothpicks, container for water, 2B pencil, kneaded eraser.

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.

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.

Nearly every story is made up of different types of scenes, each one requiring a different skill set from the author to write effectively. Writers of all genres will benefit from this four-part course designed to teach students the unique benefits and requirements for each type of scene. Subjects covered will include setting and character description, dialogue, internal monologue, and action.

This class is held at the Puyallup campus.

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.

Wow! Have you seen the high price of greeting cards?! If you have always wanted to create your own Christmas or holiday cards, this may be the class for you. You'll learn the basics of watercolor painting, including wet and dry techniques as well as color blending. It's easier than you think and a lot of fun! Spend a cozy morning creating! Contact CE-Questions@pierce.ctc.edu for a supply list prior to the start of class.

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This class is held at the Puyallup campus.

Nature photography can be a fun, relaxing, and exciting hobby! In this course, you'll learn about the many aspects of outdoor photography as well as how to master your digital camera's controls and features. With the knowledge you gain in this course, you'll be taking exceptional nature photos in no time. You'll explore composition and lighting issues and find out how to take beautiful photos of landscapes, flowers, trees, and water. Along the way, you'll delve into your camera's shutter speed and aperture controls so that you'll be able to capture the photos you really want. You will discover how to use your computer to process your photos and digitally correct the most common problems. You'll see how your photos can become works of art rather than just snapshots of nature. By the end of this course, you'll have become the nature photographer you always wanted to be!

If you would like to learn more about how this fun, online class works, please call – 253-840-8451

Photographing people can be fun, exciting, and complicated! This course will make taking beautiful pictures of adults, children, and babies simple. You will start with the basic principles you need to know in order to become a people photographer. You will discover the best way to shoot faces, fix common close-up problems, and use digital photo editing techniques to retouch your photos and make other improvements.

Then you will move onto portrait and formal group shots, where you will learn how to organize people, which angles to use, and which to avoid. You will become proficient in action photography, and you will learn some fun, creative ways to photograph children and babies. You will even gain expertise in filling your photographs with imagery, setting moods, and creating themes. This course will have you well on your way to becoming a skilled people photographer.

If you would like to learn more about how this fun, online class works, please call – 253-840-8451

Secrets of Better Photography will teach you how to take outstanding photos. Whether you use a DSLR, a point-and-shoot camera, or your phone for your photography, you will learn how to get the best results from your camera. This hands-on course will teach you how to choose the right photographic equipment to compose images with style. You can take your camera out of auto mode after learning about lighting, motion, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO settings. You will also explore common photography topics, including portraiture, children's photography, pet photography, and digital editing. Each lesson includes exercises and assignments, so you can apply what you learned to your own camera. By the time you finish, you will see a difference in both your photographer's eye and your photos.

If you would like to learn more about how this fun, online class works, please call – 253-840-8451