Art & Creativity   

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 by emailing CE-Questions@pierce.ctc.edu prior to start of class.

This class is held at the Puyallup campus.

THE FIRST TEN STUDENTS WHO REGISTER, RECEIVE A FREE DRAWING AND PENCIL SET.

Discover the art of painting expressive watercolor portraits in this welcoming class for all skill levels. Beginners will learn the fundamentals of portraiture, including facial proportions, drawing techniques, color mixing, and watercolor methods for creating lifelike skin tones and features. More experienced students are encouraged to work at their own pace while refining their skills with individualized instruction. Please bring several printed reference photos of faces (or clear digital images if approved by the instructor) to the first class so you can choose the best image for your painting. Whether you're creating your first portrait or building on previous experience, this class offers a supportive environment to develop your watercolor portrait skills. A supply list is available upon request and should be obtained before the first class so you arrive prepared to paint. Request a supply list by emailing CE-Quesions@pierce.ctc.edu prior to start of class.

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Celebrate the beauty of violets in this fun, technique-focused watercolor workshop. Students will learn how to capture the delicate shapes, rich colors, and subtle details of these charming flowers while exploring watercolor techniques such as layering, glazing, color mixing, and creating soft, luminous washes. The workshop is suitable for students with basic watercolor experience, and individualized guidance will be provided throughout the class. Please bring Daniel Smith Ultraviolet, Daniel Smith Cascade Green, and Daniel Smith Bright Yellow Green. These colors are in addition to those listed on the supply list which you can request by emailing CE-Questions@pierce.ctc.edu.

This class is held at the Puyallup campus.

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Choose your own subject—from a juicy watermelon or vibrant athletic shoes to a festive holiday ornament or any object that showcases rich red hues. Students will focus on color mixing, values, texture, and watercolor techniques while creating a unique painting that reflects their personal style. This workshop is suitable for watercolor painters of all experience levels. Finished paintings can be matted, framed, or reproduced as one-of-a-kind holiday or birthday cards. Request a supply list by emailing CE-Questions@pierce.ctc.edu.

This class is held at the Puyallup campus.

Capture the warmth and beauty of sunflowers in this inspiring watercolor workshop. Whether you choose to paint a single sunflower in full bloom, a vibrant field of flowers, or add charming details such as a bee or two, you'll explore techniques for creating luminous petals, rich greens, and expressive backgrounds. Instruction will focus on color mixing, composition, layering, and watercolor techniques to bring your painting to life. This workshop is suitable for watercolor painters of all skill levels. Finished paintings make beautiful seasonal artwork, thoughtful gifts, or note cards. Request a supply list by emailing CE-Questions@pierce.ctc.edu.

This class is held at the Puyallup campus.

A complete story has it all. A strong hook in the beginning, ongoing conflicts and questions to keep the reader interested, and an ending that is both satisfying and leaves the reader wanting more. In this four-part workshop series, participants will learn skills like identifying essential establishing information, writing scenes that continually flow between conflict and resolution, and setting up potential sequels while still crafting endings that are emotionally satisfying.

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.

Are you an aspiring novelist or short story author looking for a place to practice your craft and get real feedback on your work? Join award-winning author and writing coach Lindsay Schopfer for this interactive, student-driven course. Participants should come ready to write on their own original stories in class. Each session will include a warm-up, freewriting time, moderated small group sharing, and Q&A with the instructor. It is recommended but not required that students take one of Lindsay’s other writing classes through our program before participating in this course.

This class is held at the Puyallup campus.      

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