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Commercial pet food is loaded with fillers, highly processed ingredients and other chemicals that can lead to a variety of health problems for your pets. Excessive scratching, licking, skin irritations, digestive distress and even some behavior problems can be caused by processed pet foods. In this class we will discuss how to make a variety of healthy DIY pet foods for dogs, cats, fish, reptiles and birds, including recipes using real food ingredients that you can prepare raw, cooked, baked, canned and dehydrated. Class includes a handout, samples and eBook.

This class is held at the Puyallup campus.

Explore the world of herbs and herbal medicine with our intensive Herbalist Certificate Program. Learn the historical and biochemical aspects of plant-based medicine to improve diet and health planning. Each module covers a body system, related herbs, herbalist history, botany, biochemistry, nutrition, herbal preparations, creating blends, and energetic theories. The program consists of 15 modules divided into three sections: Modules 1-5 (Fall 2025), Modules 6-10 (Winter 2026), and Modules 11-15 (Spring 2026). Please note that the cost is $649 per quarter. Total cost for the certificate is $1947*. Each 4-hour in-person module includes lectures and hands-on product creation, along with 2-4 hours of at-home coursework. There will be a test at the end of each section, culminating in a final exam after the last module. Upon completion and test submission, you will receive a certificate of completion. Gain the knowledge to start a career in the natural medicine industry, launch your own business or product line, or enhance your current profession. In addition, your instructor will guide you on your path and help with a personalized business plan.

**Please note that you can start this certificate any quarter. You do NOT have to start Fall quarter.

This class is held at the Puyallup campus.

*SUBJECT TO CHANGE

How do you enroll in Medicare? What do Parts A, B, C, and D cover? We will discuss the different parts of Medicare and what they do, explain the differences between Medigap and Medicare Advantage, how to choose a secondary plan that fits your needs, and most importantly how to help counteract the rising cost of prescriptions. Please join us for a no-pressure Q and A session that will simplify your Medicare plan options. Veterans, Medicare and Medicaid recipients, all ages welcome.

This class is held at the Puyallup campus.

Start your New Year with the best resolution—learning how to put your will, final papers, and end-of-life information in order.  Topics include important documents to have on file, helpful information for loved ones, and ideas for leaving a lasting memory.  A checklist to follow and a resource list will be provided.

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**This class is taught virtually which means the course is conducted via Zoom. It's fun and easy! No account or password required. Just click your assigned link to connect with your instructor and their virtual classroom. Please note that the link will be emailed to you a day or two before the start of your class. Sometimes these emails end up in your SPAM or JUNK MAIL folder so be sure to check those!**

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This class is held at the Puyallup campus.

Spring into action and plan for your future. Learn how to put your Will, final papers, and end-of-life information in order.  Topics include important documents to have on file, helpful information for loved ones, and ideas for leaving a lasting memory. A checklist to follow and a resource list will be provided.

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**This class is taught virtually which means the course is conducted via Zoom. It's fun and easy! No account or password required. Just click your assigned link to connect with your instructor and their virtual classroom. Please note that the link will be emailed to you a day or two before the start of your class. Sometimes these emails end up in your SPAM or JUNK MAIL folder so be sure to check those!**

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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Ready to loosen up and let go of perfection? In this Beginning Abstract watercolor workshop, we'll explore color, shape, and texture using watercolor, then layer in playful marks with crayons and markers. This class is all about experimenting, trusting the process, and discovering what happens when you mix materials and let creativity lead. The supply list is the same as usual, with a few additions: titanium white watercolor paint, Micron markers (sizes 8 and 3), and several crayons in medium-tone colors such as white, orange, pink, light blue, and purple. Request a supply list by emailing CE-Quesions@pierce.ctc.edu prior to start of class.

Explore the world of herbs and herbal medicine with our intensive Herbalist Certificate Program. Learn the historical and biochemical aspects of plant-based medicine to improve diet and health planning. Each module covers a body system, related herbs, herbalist history, botany, biochemistry, nutrition, herbal preparations, creating blends, and energetic theories. The program consists of 15 modules divided into three sections: Modules 1-5 (Fall 2025), Modules 6-10 (Winter 2026), and Modules 11-15 (Spring 2026). Please note that the cost is $649 per quarter. Total cost for the certificate is $1947*. Each 4-hour in-person module includes lectures and hands-on product creation, along with 2-4 hours of at-home coursework. There will be a test at the end of each section, culminating in a final exam after the last module. Upon completion and test submission, you will receive a certificate of completion. Gain the knowledge to start a career in the natural medicine industry, launch your own business or product line, or enhance your current profession. In addition, your instructor will guide you on your path and help with a personalized business plan.

**Please note that you can start this certificate any quarter. You do NOT have to start Fall quarter.

This class is held at the Puyallup campus.

*SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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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A story's strength is often measured by its characters. Good characters resonate with the reader and create lifelong fans. In this course, students will learn how to write empathetic heroes, believable villains, interesting side-characters, and colorful bit-players. Students will also explore how to balance character arcs across a story and ensure every character feels authentic to their role. By the end of the course, writers will have the tools to bring their stories to life through unforgettable characters.

This class is held at the Puyallup campus.