In-Person Classes   

Course Overview

Life in the 21st century can be a challenge for anyone who is not comfortable with computers because technology is involved in almost every aspect of our lives. Gain more familiarity and understanding of computers to feel more confident doing whatever you need to do. In this class, you can learn how to use computers to keep in touch with people, do online shopping, take care of personal business, and even communicate with medical service providers. 

Learn about the hardware of the computer: the monitor, mouse, and keyboard, so you can be set up for success. No need to get tangled in cables and equipment and this class can help you get those things set up and sorted out. 

We will also focus on using different types of software. Explore email, files, photos, internet browsing, bookmarks, online accounts, and how to manage them in a way that is secure and successful for you. Other topics will include fun stuff like using social media, games, and videos, as well as issues around security, updating software, and managing passwords. 

Bring your questions and concerns and get them answered in class.

This class is part of our Broadway Hill Club offerings, designed for older students and offered during the daytime on diverse topics, though students of all ages are welcome.

Learning Objectives

• Day 1: Introduction To Cyber Threats
• Day 2: Safe Browsing Habits & Social Media Safety
• Day 3: Deeper Dive Into Email Practices & Keeping Devices Updated

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

Recommended: This class meets in a computer lab. We will provide a few laptops and tablets for you to practice in class. However, we recommend that you bring your own laptop or tablet and cellphone to the class, so you can practice with your own device.

• Anyone who is new to using computers
• People who would like to improve their basic computer skills and knowledge
• No experience is necessary; everyone is welcome!

Class Overview

Gain the knowledge and skills needed to do basic repair and maintenance on your house. You'll feel good learning how to do home projects yourself and you will probably save money as well! 

Learn how to select and safely use tools. Explore various projects, materials and methods, including basic plumbing, wall repair, electrical work, weatherization, home security, kitchen and bath remodels, and remodeling. 

Perform your own home repairs with confidence! This class requires a minimum age of 18.

Learning Objectives

• Learn how to effectively use home power tools
• Get tips and tricks for completing common home repairs
• Gain experience with hands-on, practical guidance

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

• Homeowners that would like to learn how to handle common basic repairs themselves
• Anyone who wishes to be more handy around the house

Class Overview

One hundred years ago, astronomers first discovered the shape and size of our home galaxy, the Milky Way. A few years later, we discovered that our galaxy is one of trillions in an expanding universe. Explore the foundations of astronomy along with recent discoveries in this fascinating and engaging class.

As humanity continues to learn how to understand its place in this awesome universe, you can be a part of it. Gain some basic knowledge, and learn how to read news and scientific reports on new discoveries. Enjoy guidance from a Solar System Ambassador for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Discover more about our small corner of the universe and how you can participate as a citizen scientist!

Learning Objectives

• Participate in the excitement of discovery in our small corner of the universe
• Critically read news and scientific reports on new discoveries in the space sciences
• Discover opportunities to participate as citizen scientists and educated public citizens in the on-going exploration.

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

• Anyone who is curious about the universe and our place in it
• No prior knowledge or experience needed!

Textbook Needed

A Portrait of the Scientist as a Young Woman, Lindy Elkins-Tanton, ISBN: 978-0-06-308690-6. You can find the book online or possibly at your favorite bookstore.  
 

Class Overview

Explore the creative, rewarding, fun art of block printing! This class will teach you how to use linocut to create prints.

Learn the basic skills and techniques of woodblock carving and experience the rewarding feeling you get by peeling off a piece of paper printed with your original art! Make multiple copies for greeting cards, gifts, fabric, and decor. Block printing is an ancient art with roots in many cultures that can provide inspiration. Block prints have a unique and artistic look. If you are not good at designing or drawing? Don’t worry! We have several design options for you. 

Use your creativity and curiosity with carving and printing your own one-of-a-kind art! This class is for everybody, from complete beginners to experienced carvers and artists.

Supplies Needed (Students must bring the items listed below to the class)

• Personal safety equipment (thumb guard and/or resistant gloves)
• One clear acrylic sheet plexiglass 8" x 12" (Recommended: YSTIME 8" x 12" Clear Acrylic Sheet Plexiglass Plastic Sheet for Crafts Transparent Acrylic Board with Protective Paper for Craft, Windows, Frame, DIY Display Projects)
• Speedball Super Value Block Printing Starter Kit – Includes Ink, Brayer, Lino Handle and Cutters, Speedy-Carve

Learning Objectives

• Become familiar with block carving and printing basics
• Be familiar with how to design and print
• Be confident in handling carving equipment safely for a small project

Who Might Enjoy This Class

• Anyone curious and interested in trying printmaking and carving
• People who enjoy crafting and making things by hand
• Anyone who would like to do a small creative project with like-minded people
• People who like to draw and would like to translate their drawings to prints
• Everyone is welcome, no experience needed

Class Overview

Are you a chocolate lover and want to become a chocolate maker? Dive into the fascinating and delicious world of craft chocolate! Enjoy a hands-on experience with every step in chocolate making.

Explore one of the most interesting, diverse, and popular foods that is consumed worldwide, starting with the cacao bean and ending with a delectable variety of sweets and chocolate products. Discover how to make many favorite chocolate crafts including bars, drinking chocolate, couverture (with higher fat content), and other items, starting with raw cacao beans. Try your hand at molding bars, concocting drinking chocolate, and creating other delicious products. Learn about tempering chocolate and the care of chocolate products. 

Explore environmental and social issues surrounding chocolate, what companies are doing to improve these issues, and how you can help. 

Get ready to do every part of the process yourself, or with a team, and enjoy tasting as you go. Try your hand making milk chocolate and dark chocolate, and learn about alternate sugars, infusions, and inclusions. Also learn about roasting profiles, cracking and winnowing, melanging, and conching. 

As a bonus, we will also explore chocolate's cousin, coffee. We will roast coffee beans and pull espresso shots in a mini coffee workshop.

Finally, explore the fascinating science at work in chocolate making and how to put it to work to get the best results in your delicious concoctions. 

This program is approved for 30 continuing education hours toward your application for certification by the American Culinary Federation (ACF), or recertification. See the other related class offered this quarter, also approved by the ACF: Food and Cooking Through Science.

** A $150 materials fee will be due to the instructor. 

Learning Objectives

• Understand how cacao beans are grown, harvested, fermented, and exported 
• Be familiar with the entire process of chocolate-making, including the two main methods of bean-to-bar
• Understand roasting profiles and how to evaluate cacao beans and roast for optimum and desired flavors 
• Be able to make your own bar chocolate, drinking chocolate, and other items starting with nibs and beans 
• Roast coffee beans 
• Appreciate craft chocolate and be able to evaluate flavor notes 

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

• Anyone interested in making chocolate for personal use, a small business, or to gain knowledge and experience for working in the industry. 
• Baking and culinary students interested in gaining a deeper understanding and hands-on experience making chocolate. 
• Anyone working in the food industry, regardless of your specialization.
• People interested in certification or re-certification by the  American Culinary Federation (ACF), seeking continuing education hours. 

Class Overview

Would you like to better understand your boat's engine? Learn about marine diesel engines in this six-session class designed for recreational boaters.

Investigate the fundamentals of operation, maintenance and troubleshooting for small diesel propulsion generator engines. Gain the knowledge and confidence needed to do basic maintenance and keep your engine in good working condition.

In addition to the information outlined below, you'll also receive a list of recommended books and reference materials to continue your learning outside of class. Enjoy gaining knowledge from a professional in the boating industry and asking any questions you have.

Learning Objectives

• In this class you will learn about:
• Basic diesel and gasoline engine combustion theory
• Lubrication and cooling systems
• Alarms and controls
• Maintenance and troubleshooting
• Recommended books and references

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

• Recreational sail and power boaters interested in expanding their knowledge of marine diesel engines and understanding of basic maintenance.

Class Overview

Have you always wanted to learn how to draw, or do you have you some drawing experience that you'd like to build upon? Join us!

This class is excellent for both beginning and intermediate students who want to improve their fundamental drawing and observation skills. Learn how to draw using a simple graphite pencil. Explore line, value, space, perspective and composition. Enjoy guidance of a professional artist and learn approaches to drawing that will help you get better with just a bit of practice.

Join a community of fellow art students and give yourself time to learn, practice and develop these rewarding skills that can give you endless hours of fun and satisfaction. No previous art experience is needed.

Supplies Needed

• Graphite pencil (HB or 2B)
• Sketchbook (no smaller than 9 x 12", no larger than 11 x 15")

Learning Objectives

• Explore fundamental drawing techniques
• Learn about different style approaches
• Practice and improve upon your skills under the guidance of an expert

Who Might Enjoy This Class

• Budding artists
• Working artists that would like to practice their drawing skills
• Designers who would like to improve their ability to sketch
• No previous art experience required

Class Overview

Drawing is the fundamental basis of all visual art, and it can provide a lifetime of enjoyment! In Intermediate Drawing, you’ll begin to learn more advanced drawing techniques and subjects.

Practice drawing animals and people in motion, portraits, interiors and exteriors, vehicles, landscapes, and anatomy. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to work in black and white, as well as color, through graphite and colored pencil.

You’ll be surprised how quickly your skills will improve by observing and drawing along with step-by-step class presentations, which make it easy to understand and put these techniques into practice. Once you learn these skills, you’ll find them becoming second nature, and you’ll greatly increase your ability to represent the world around you.

Supplies Needed

• Pencils (graphite):
  • 2B pencil
  • 4B pencil
  • 6B pencil
  • 8B (Optional)
  • Woodless Pencil (6B or 8B) optional
• Drawing paper pad - either 9"x12" or 11"x14"
• White vinyl eraser
• Mechanical eraser, or pink eraser on the back of pencil (for detail erasing and drawing white lines on gray areas)
• 3-4 (variety sizes) Paper blending stomps (or paper towel/ tissues for blending, if you can't find these for the first day)
• Pencil sharpener (preferably with shaving collector)
• Set of colored pencils (24 to 48)

Learning Objectives

• Draw portraits, facial features, landscapes
• Depict complete objects and scenes in perspective such as vehicles, buildings, interiors, and exteriors
• Portray animal and human anatomy (including specifics like line of action, gesture drawing, body masses, hand, feet, and clothing)
• Draw animals and people in motion with a variety of action poses
• Continue to expand the ability to draw three-dimensional objects 
• Use of proportions better
• Apply the use of atmospheric perspective in scenes and landscapes
• Have more understanding of color, layering, and transparent/ translucent media through colored pencil
• Maximize the use of value, contrast, line, mark making, and details to draw with expression

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

• Students from Drawing - Beginning, though that is not required
• People who draw who would like to improve their drawing skills and apply those skills to draw anything they want in the future
• Anyone with some drawing experience, interested in enriching their lives with the joy of drawing 
• Anyone who would like to learn to express themselves through the medium of drawing
• Artists or anyone who would like to gain the foundational skills of drawing to apply to any visual art

Class Overview

Increase your imagination, creativity, and perception through the practice of drawing! Drawing is the fundamental basis of all visual art, and it can provide a lifetime of enjoyment. Get started drawing in this engaging class geared for seniors, but open to all ages.

Discover the fundamental concepts of drawing such as light, shadow, proportions, details, and perspective. Learn how to draw many subjects including animals, nature, people, and “still life” objects. Explore how you can use a pencil to create an image that looks like it has three dimensions.

You’ll be surprised how quickly your skills will improve by observing the instructor and drawing along in a step-by-step method. Class presentations make it easy to learn and put the techniques into practice. Once you learn these skills, you will find they start to become second nature. Increase your ability to represent the world around you!

This class is part of our Broadway Hill Club offerings, designed for older students and offered during the daytime on diverse topics, though students of all ages are welcome.

Supplies Needed

• Pencils (graphite): 2B, 4B, 6B; optional: 8B; optional: woodless pencil (6B or 8B) 
• Drawing paper pad - either 9"x12" or 11"x14"
• White vinyl eraser
• Mechanical eraser, or pink eraser on the back of common pencils (for detail erasing and drawing white lines on gray areas)
• Paper blending stomps, 3-4 in a variety of sizes;  (or you can use paper towel or tissues if you can't find these for the first day)
• Pencil sharpener (preferably with shaving collector)
• Set of colored pencils (24 to 48)

Learning Objectives

• Explore the various uses for drawing tools and supplies 
• Draw representational objects and scenes
• Represent 3-dimensional space through the use of light, shadow, and detail
• Become familiar with blending techniques
• Accurately draw 3-dimensional objects, the building blocks of all other drawings
• Combine 3-dimensional objects to make more complex drawings
• Expand your use and understanding of form and line
• Be able to draw proportions accurately 
• Represent 3-dimensional objects and scenes using simple perspective
• Utilize light and dark details
• Maximize the use of value, contrast, line, marks, and details to draw with expression

Who Might Enjoy This Class 

• Anyone who is interested in enriching their lives with the joy of drawing
• People who would like to gain or improve their drawing skills and apply those skills to draw a variety of subjects
• Anyone wanting to develop new skills to express themselves
• People who would like to gain foundational drawing skills to support any other visual art medium
• No experience is needed -- everyone is welcome!

Class Overview

Learn how to draw what you see! This class is a great next step after the Drawing and Sketching class or another introductory drawing class, though no prior experience is needed. 

Improve your eye-hand coordination and other essential skills that will take your drawing to the next level. We will practice drawing a variety of chosen objects that have been carefully chosen to aid you in building your drawing and observation skills and abilities. 

Develop your perception, focus, and a myriad of drawing skills in this enjoyable hands-on class experience.

Supplies Needed

• Graphite pencil (HB or 2B)
• Sketchbook (no smaller 9 x 12", no larger 11 x 15")

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: 

• Practice and improve upon your skills under the guidance of an expert
• Explore fundamental drawing techniques 
• Learn about different style approaches
• Represent 3-dimensional space and objects through the use of drawing techniques

Who Might Enjoy This Class? 

• Budding artists
• Working artists that would like to practice their drawing skills
• Designers who would like to improve their ability to sketch
• Anyone interested in a creative outlet - no previous art experience required
• Some drawing experience is helpful but not necessary

Class Overview

Learning English? Improve your English language skills using today’s news as your textbook! 

Intermediate-level English students, this class is for you. Work on building vocabulary, understanding, and comprehension of English, in a practical and fascinating way. Practice speaking, reading, and listening during discussions with other language learners. 

In this class, you can learn grammar naturally by exploring topics in the news each week, chosen by students. You can take this class more than once -- since the news is always changing, you can continue to learn English, along with US culture and news, in this format. Materials for this class will be provided. 

If the class is interested, we can take field trips to local destinations to enhance learning and fun. 

Learning Objectives

• Gain confidence in your ability to clearly discuss topics in English that are important to you 
• Improve listening and comprehension skills in English
• Gain a better understanding of local and national US news
• Be able to share news about your home country with the group

Who Might Enjoy This Class

• Anyone interested in improving their English speaking, reading, and listening skills
• English language learners who would like to be able to better understand and discuss current events in the United States (as well as news from their native countries)
• Students of the English language who would like to participate in guided conversations with other students

Prerequisite:

Intermediate English or above.

Class Overview

Are you an au pair wanting to improve your US English skills? Improve your language skills while getting to know other au pairs and building a sense of community among au pairs in the Seattle region.

This class is led by a trained English as a second language (ESL) instructor who will help you improve your speaking, listening, vocabulary, and grammar skills. Through group conversations, student-centered grammar practice, informal presentations, field trips, and lots of vocabulary and listening activities, you'll gain more fluency and confidence. Mistakes are encouraged!

Learn American slang and cultural traditions, as well as Seattle customs and lifestyle. Topics include Seattle neighborhoods, American culture, cheap travel, and events around the Seattle area. Enjoy educational, social, and cultural experiences with other au pairs who are living and working in the Seattle area. 

Learning Objectives

• Feel more confident in using and understanding U.S. English
• Practice conversation skills for both work and social situations in the U.S.
• Improve listening and comprehension skills.
• Learn grammar structures that improve communication with others in speaking and writing
• Use English to share ideas and collaborate with other au pairs in the Seattle area

Who Might Enjoy This Class

• Au pairs, nannies, or anyone interested in improving their U.S. English language skills

Prerequisite

• Intermediate English or above; you should be able to participate in group conversations about everyday topics.

Class Overview

Whether captain or crew, there are essential knots and line-handling skills that every boater should know that you will learn in this class. Line-handling skills are important to docking, transiting the locks, or even “Mediterranean mooring” on your next bareboat charter. Becoming good at these skills will make you a more competent boater.

In this class, you can learn how to handle dock lines safely, even under load. Discover the best way to store lines so they are always neat and immediately ready to use and which knots are appropriate to use in various situations, and learn how to tie the most essential boating knots. You will have a chance to practice these skills.

We will also discuss how to communicate effectively between the person at the helm and the person handling lines, which is a key to success for safe boating. 

Learning Objectives

By the end of this class, you will be able to:

• handle dock lines safely, even under load
• store lines so they are always neat and immediately ready to use
• throw a line effectively
• communicate effectively between the person at the helm and the person handling lines
• recognize the appropriate knot to use in various situations
• put a line on/off a cleat without stepping off the boat
• tie the most essential boating knots, including the bowline, clove hitch, round turn and two half hitches, stopper knot, reef knot, locking cleat hitch, cow hitch, and rolling hitch

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

• Recreational boaters
• Anyone interested in learning about knots and line handling

Class Overview 

Gain a deeper insight into what’s going on when you cook and bake! Whether you are a home cook or a professional, you can become a better cook with a little knowledge about the science of food and cooking. You'll fall in love with cooking as well as the beauty of nature and the amazing world we live in.

Many techniques still taught in culinary schools are based on tradition rather than science, and both offer great benefits. In this class, you'll focus on understanding the fascinating field of food science in a fun, hands-on adventure. Learn to make better choices about cooking methods and techniques, and you can produce better-finished products more easily and consistently. Be able to create incredible dishes using modern techniques and scientific principles. Elevate your cooking and knowledge. 

This class will teach many fundamental concepts and apply them to real-world cooking and baking. Below are some of the areas that will be covered in this class. All of these topics will be taught in a way that is accessible to anyone, regardless of their science background.  

Topics covered include:

• basic chemistry (heat, molecules, bonds and attraction, chemical reactions, etc.) 
• food molecules and how they work (water, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates)
• colloids, pectins, gums, solutions and solubility, etc.
• gluten and other interesting substances
• pH, acids and bases
• fermentation
• reactions in cooking and baking
• colors in food
• flavors, aromas, and multi-sensory perception (all about how we taste things)
• all about salts
• pathogens and other icky things
• everything you always wanted to know about eggs* (*but were too afraid to ask) 

All supplies and materials are included.

This program is approved for 30 continuing education hours toward your application for certification by the American Culinary Federation (ACF), or recertification. See the other related class offered this quarter, also approved by the ACF: Chocolate Making: from Bean to Bar.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the basics of how foods work, interact, and change through cooking and other culinary techniques
• Learn best techniques for preparing different foods based on their chemistry and attributes 
• Gain more efficient and reliable cooking and baking techniques  
• Improve understanding about science through the lens of food 
• Be able to create incredible dishes using modern techniques and scientific principles 

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

• Home cooks and bakers interested in improving their skills and knowledge 
• People interested in science who would enjoy applying their knowledge to food, cooking and baking
• Anyone who is curious to learn more about science and how the world works
• Professional cooks and bakers who would like more technical understanding from a science perspective 
• People interested in certification or re-certification by the  American Culinary Federation (ACF), seeking continuing education hours. 

Class Overview

Project management skills are essential in a wide variety of professional roles, and can even be a wonderful asset in your personal life. Learn how to become a skilled project manager in this class. Discover how to reach the goals of a project successfully, while competently leading the work of a team.

Gain basic knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques that you can apply to a wide variety of projects, even though each project is unique. Focus on managing a single, stand-alone project as the basis for your learning during this class. In each session, we will work through aspects of the project lifecycle, from planning to executing, to closing, and everything in between. You will be able to follow the same steps for managing future real-life projects. 

During this course, explore the following aspects of project management:

• Project lifecycles from initiation through planning, executing, controlling, and closing
• Scope management
• Cost management
• Project charters
• Creating a work breakdown structure
• Network diagramming
• Finalizing the project plan
• Stakeholder identification
• Scheduling and schedule management
• Earned value measurement
• Change control

The curriculum is based on the Project Management Institute's Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge and provides the foundation for your training to become certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP). This is the first part of the Accelerated Project Management course (recommended if you'd like to pursue the PMP exams and certification).

Learning Objectives

• Be able to list a typical set of deliverables needed to effectively manage a small, stand-alone project
• Write a project charter for a small project
• Create a project plan for a stand-alone project
• Know how to develop a work breakdown structure
• Be familiar with the estimating process
• Be able to develop a project schedule, including estimating, PDM network diagramming, critical path method, and developing a Gantt chart
• Understand the importance of risk management and be able to facilitate risk management planning for a small project
• Identify key project management activities that go on during the execution phase of a project
• Understand project scope creep and describe the change control process
• Know what activities are associated with the project performance control and be able to define operating metrics and control thresholds
• Identify key project closing activities
• Understand the importance of lessons learned and their impact on future projects
• Use MS Project to effectively plan, schedule, analyze resource utilization, and track project performance.

Who Might Enjoy This Class

Prerequisites: An understanding and experience with MS Windows and Office products; two or more years of experience in a project management environment is helpful, but not required.

• Product or program managers, coordinators, staff or supervisors
• Anyone interested in understanding project management
• Journey-level project managers seeking to deepen their expertise and understanding
• Subject matter experts
• Financial analysts
• Team leaders, stakeholders, and senior leadership

Class Overview

Are you planning to travel to a French-speaking country? Would you like to learn a second language to improve your personal or professional skills? This introductory course is the first in our series of French classes, and is designed to provide you with helpful tips and tools, starting with the basics. Upon completion of the course, you'll be prepared to communicate at a beginner level while traveling, and you'll be ready for our Level 2 class.

Learning Objectives

• learn basic vocabulary
• ppronunciation
• gain experience in speaking with other students
• get tips and tools for communicating while traveling
• preparation for Level 2

Textbook Needed

None

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

• Anyone planning to travel to a French-speaking country
• Anyone interested in learning a second language

Class Overview

Learn everyday vocabulary and expressions in German! Develop basic oral and written communication skills by interacting with the instructor and fellow students in this level 1 class. Develop basic grammar and everyday vocabulary and expressions. Learn how to have simple and short conversations about familiar topics such as family and home. You will become acquainted with the essentials of German grammar and syntax as well as pronunciation. While learning the language, you will also have a chance to explore German culture -- both traditional and modern. Please acquire this book, which will be used for all German levels 1-3: Deutsch: Na klar! &th Edition. ISBN 978-0-07-338635-5. 

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Develop essential speaking and listening skills for simple conversations
• Know very basic grammar
• Build everyday vocabulary and expressions
• Hold simple and short conversation about familiar topics (e.g. family, home, etc.)
• Understand traditional and modern German culture

Textbook Needed

Deutsch: Na klar! 7th Edition. ISBN 978-0-07-338635-5.

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

• Travelers, business people, family and friends of German speakers, or anyone who is interested in German culture
• Anyone who would like to know how to greet and have small conversations with native German speakers
• No prior knowledge of German language and/or culture is required.

Class Overview

Are you interested in the German speaking world? Enjoy this interactive class guaranteed to enhance your knowledge of the German language and culture, as well as travel experiences. 

The focus of this class is on acquiring basic German language skills in combination with essential information about the culture and everyday life. Learn about typical travel situations like meeting people, shopping, reserving a hotel room, eating out, and traveling around, etc. You will have plenty of opportunities to practice speaking and understanding German as well as to inquire about the aspects that matter to you. Depending on your interests, the class will focus on specific regions of the German-speaking world. 

Learn how to communicate at an elementary level in German, and enjoy a cultural experience, whether you are planning to travel or not. 

Learning Objectives

• Simple German grammar to communicate at an elementary level
• Vocabulary to enable basic conversations in everyday situations
• The basics of German pronunciation to insure being understood 
• Familiarity with culture and everyday life in German-speaking countries
• Understanding of German-speaking regions that you are interested in 

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

• Beginners of German 
• Anyone who is planning on traveling to a German-speaking country
• Everybody who is interested in the German-speaking countries and cultures
• People who are interested in learning a second language 
• No experience needed!

Class Overview

Would you like a creative outlet and be able to make your own artful cards to give to others? Create unique watercolor greeting cards and make cherished gifts from the heart!

Enjoy learning traditional and fun watercolor techniques. You will be guided in a step-by-step process using a variety of simple techniques that will give you satisfying results. Learn tips for creating beautiful art from a professional artist and educator. No experience is required.

Supplies Needed

Please have the items listed below ready before the class:

Paper:

• Please note: the better the paper, the better your painting experience 
• Arches Watercolor Pad with the black and green cover -- be sure it is not Block! -- any size you choose. 
• Optional if the pad (above) is not available: 1 sheet (or more) of Arches Paper: 140#, 22x30", cold press. 
• NOT recommended: Strathmore yellow cover paper pad

Paint: 

• Transparent watercolor paint set - any brand, except Reeves.

Brushes:

• 1 (one) round pointed #10 synthetic watercolor brush
• 1 (one) sheep hair 2" Hake flat brush
• 1 (one) small cheap flat synthetic brush, max 1/2"

Learning Objectives

• Create your own holiday cards
• Gain skills in traditional watercolor painting techniques
• Become familiar with watercolor painting tools and materials and how to use them
• Express yourself creatively through watercolor painting and card creation
• Create unique works of art

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

• Anyone interested in learning watercolor painting techniques
• People who would like to make their own holiday cards
• Anyone wanting to explore their creativity and have time for creative exploration and expression

Class Overview

How can writers ensure that a reader finishes a story, book or essay? What makes a reader feel satisfied, intrigued, edified or entertained? While there are no guarantees, writers can use devices, whether they’re writing a suspense, memoir, literary fiction or essay, to keep a reader turning the page. 
 

This class offers tips from how to pose enticing questions, to creating snappy dialogue, meaningful reflection, fascinating characters, and suspense-worthy plots filled with mystery, red herrings and twists. This is a fun class for writers on all levels.

Enjoy lectures, writing prompts and class discussion. You are welcome to submit a piece of your own work to have it workshopped in class, if you wish.

Textbook

Suggested reading (not required): The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz; An Urban Goatherd by E.C. Murray (short story can be found by internet search), and any Modern Love essay from the New York Times.

Learning Objectives 

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: 

• Create characters whom readers are invested in, who propel the story forward
• Develop scenes which are engrossing and compelling, leaving your reader with questions they want answered
• Create suspense and red herrings in mysteries
• Learn about crucibles, sentence and scene structures which compel the reader 
• Surprise, mystify or intrigue the reader

Who Might Enjoy This Class? 

• Writers who would like to enhance their writing as well as anyone picking up their creative pen for the first time.
• Anyone interested in putting zest or momentum into their writing, whether it be general fiction, memoir, or essays
• Those interested in creating suspense and red herrings in their mysteries

Class Overview

Do you admire the paintings of the Impressionists? Learn their unique brushstrokes and methods to make your own beautiful paintings with step-by-step guidance from a professional artist. 

Discover how lines of color can make a complete and memorable painting. Explore textures, color theory, the impressionist color wheel, composition, space, light and shadow, texture and movement. 

Immerse yourself in summer landscapes, figures and still lives, and explore originality. Learn about tools, materials and techniques. Enjoy class discussions about art history and impressionist artists.

Create your own unique painting masterpieces. No painting experience or formal art training is needed, just a willingness to learn.

Your painting instructor is a professional teacher and working artist in both the US and Italy, who has exhibited in museums and galleries worldwide

Supplies Needed

Click here to see the supply list.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the tools and techniques to paint in the style of the Impressionist painters. 
• Apply texture and impressionist colors to your paintings for personal expression. 
• Use observation, linear perspective, and originality to explore composition, color, space, light and shadow in textures. 
• Express different ways to observe and document art by developing an art vocabulary. 
• Understand art as a form of personal expression.
• Create a unique finished painting using the impressionist style.

Who Might Enjoy This Class

• Anyone who wants to learn how to paint.
• Painting students or painters who would like to improve their painting skills. 
• People interested in Impressionist painting and would like to learn to paint in this style. 
   

Class Overview

Continue learning Italian and build on the skills you learned in Italian Immersion - Level 1 in a low-pressure and supportive atmosphere. This class is conducted 90% in Italian, with time reserved for questions in English.  

In this class, review the basics from Level 1, including grammar, syntax, pronunciation, phrases, and numbers. Expand your listening and speaking skills. Continue to build your vocabulary.

Learn more time expressions and  prepositions, along with -IRE verbs, the present perfect tense, and more irregular verbs.

Enjoy more complex conversations with your classmates, and build your confidence speaking and listening in Italian.

You will have the opportunity to attend the Seattle Opera production of Verdi’s La Traviata. This event is optional and will require the purchase of special discounted tickets.

Learning Objectives

• Build upon your existing Italian language, grammar and syntax skills
• Improve your vocabulary and learn important idiomatic expressions
• Gain confidence in listening to and conversing in simple everyday Italian
• Understand the present tense of -IRE verbs and the present perfect tense, and more irregular verbs
• Gain an additional 300-500 vocabulary items.
• Develop more confidence in being able to function independently in an all-Italian context

Textbook Needed

Essential Italian Grammar, ISBN: 9780486207797

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

Prerequisite: Italian language students who have completed Italian - Level 1, Italian Immersion - Level 1, other beginning Italian classes, or equivalent experience.

• Anyone interested in learning Italian beyond the first level
• Students who enjoy a more immersive learning environment
• People with ancestral roots in Italy who would like to better understand the language and culture of their relatives
• Anyone planning on traveling to Italy in the future who would like to have some language skills for their visit

Class Overview

Continue learning Italian and build on skills you learned in Italian Immersion - Level 2 in a low-pressure and supportive atmosphere. This class is conducted 90% in Italian, with time reserved for questions in English. 

Enjoy making progress in your abilities to think, understand, and express yourself in Italian.
  
Review basics from Level 1 & Level 2, including grammar, syntax and pronunciation, phrases, and numbers. Expand your listening and speaking skills while you learn 300-500 more vocabulary items

Review the present perfect tense and learn the future tense and more irregular verbs. Learn about reflexive verbs, pronouns, and using subordinate clauses.

Gain more confidence having more complex conversations in Italian and enjoy practicing with your classmates.

You will have the opportunity to attend the Seattle Opera production of Verdi’s La Traviata. This event is optional and will require the purchase of special discounted tickets.

Learning Objectives

• Build upon your existing Italian language grammar and syntax skills
• Continue to enrich your Italian vocabulary and learn important idiomatic expressions
• Continue to gain confidence in listening to and conversing increasingly complex Italian
• Gain confidence in being able to function independently in an all-Italian context

Textbook Needed

Essential Italian Grammar, ISBN: 9780486207797

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

Prerequisite: Italian Immersion - Level 2, Italian - Level 2, or equivalent education or experience.

• Italian language students who meet the prerequiste interested in continuing to learn Italian language 
• Students who enjoy a more immersive learning environment
• People with ancestral roots in Italy who would like to better understand their Italian heritage, language and culture
• Anyone planning on traveling to Italy in the future who would like to have some language skills for their visit

Class Overview

Italian language students, continue learning Italian in this early intermediate class. Review previous grammar structures and gain an introduction to some of the uses of subjunctive. 

Enjoy casual conversation and learning cultural notes about Italy. Continue to improve listening and speaking skills, grammar, and vocabulary through conversation, reading, media, and practice.

You will have the opportunity to attend the Seattle Opera production of Verdi’s La Traviata. This event is optional and will require the purchase of special discounted tickets.

Learning Objectives

• Review and expand on relative pronouns
• Review direct and indirect pronoun, and learn how to use combined pronouns
• Review and expand on the use of indicative and conditional moods
• Learn present and past of subjunctive
• Learn the present and past infinitive

Textbook Needed

Mafia, Amore e Polizia (with audio), by Alessandro De Giuli and Ciro Massimo Naddeo; publisher: Alma Edizioni

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

Prerequisite: students who have completed Italian Immersion - Level 4, Italian - Level 4, or comparable education (indicative and conditional moods at an elementary level).

• Italian language students who wish to improve their speaking, comprehension, and cultural understanding
• Students who enjoy a more immersive language learning experience

Class Overview

Learn everyday Japanese vocabulary and expressions in this very interactive class! Develop basic oral and written communication skills while exploring traditional and modern Japanese culture. You will get acquainted with the essentials of Japanese grammar and learn to read and write Hiragana and Katakana. Required textbook: Japanese For Busy People Book 1, 4rd Edition. Romanized Version ISBN-13: 978-1568366197 or Kana Version ISBN-13: 978-1568366203. Check online for best prices.

Learning Objectives

• build basic comprehensive Japanese skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar
• identify and learn how to write/read Hiragana (Japanese syllabary writing system)
• identify and learn how to write/read Katakana
• build basic everyday vocabulary and expressions
• develop essential listening, speaking, reading and writing skills for simple conversation
• learn essential grammar
• explore traditional and modern Japanese culture

Textbook Needed

Japanese For Busy People Book 1, the 4th Edition. Romanized Version ISBN-13: 978-1568366197 or Kana Version ISBN-13: 978-1568366203.

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

• This class is for people who are interested in Japanese language and culture and would like to learn.
• It is also a perfect starter for those who wish to learn comprehensive Japanese skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar.

Class Overview

Would you like to move from drawing stick figures to actual figures? In this class, you will get personalized guidance and help to hone your observation skills.
Improve your drawing and sketching skills by drawing live models under the guidance of a skilled artist.
If you'd like to work on drawing proportions, structure, and movement of the human figure, this class is for you!

*** Course fee includes model fees for all sessions.

Supplies Needed

• 18” x 24” sketch pad
• Mechanical pencil (0.7 or 0.5mm) with B or 2B graphite

Learning Objectives

• Learn the basics of proportion and structure
• Practice techniques for capturing movement
• Work on drawings under the guidance of an expert

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

• Students interested in improving their human figure drawing skills
• Those seeking an enhancement of their ability to accurately draw proportion, structure, and movement

Class Overview

Learn how to use colors in your painting! Understanding color and how to use it is a fascinating subject to explore, and one that will benefit your painting immeasurably.

In this class, you will learn how to use colors comfortably step-by-step. We will explore color theory using the color wheel. Then we will apply knowledge about color to various aspects of painting. We will explore using color for:

• focal points
• perspectives
• light, shadows and highlights
• form, depth, contrast and volume
• expressions and enhancements
• landscapes, figures and still lives

Make the transition from painting what you see to actually putting it on the canvas the way you want. By learning how to use color, your paintings will look closer to what you see in your imagination. You can use these techniques for years to come.

Supplies Needed

Click here to see the supply list.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Be familiar with the color wheel, color theory and how to use it for your painting.
• Understand where to place colors for focal points, lights, shadows, highlights, form, depth, contrast, volume, expression and enhancement.

Who  Might Enjoy This Class?

• Anyone interested in understanding color and how to use it
• Beginning painters who would like to build new skills
• More experienced painters who want to explore color more
• All levels welcome!

Class Overview

A bit anxious about your boat's electrical systems? Want to be more confident diving into them? This three-session class will cover both the basic theory and the beginner hands-on practical skills that you'll need to start working on your boat's electrical systems.  

The majority of the class time will be spent using tools or equipment, and you'll have plenty of time to ask questions of the instructor (no homework!). This will be project-based learning, and by the end of the class each student will have individually installed and tested AC and DC electrical systems on their own training board.

Learning Objectives

• Discover the differences between AC and DC power
• Learn to use common marine electrical tools and safety equipment
• Practice using a digital multimeter on AC and DC electrical systems
• Properly select wiring and over-current protection for AC and DC electrical loads
• Properly strip, crimp, and heat-shirink wire connections of carious types
• Secure wiring in engine room and non-engine room spaces using carious methods

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

• Recreational boaters interested in learning more about their boat and feel more self-sufficient in their knowledge and ability
• Boaters wanting to learn about their boat’s electrical systems and gain practical skills and experience working on them
• Anyone wanting to deepen or refresh their knowledge and get their questions answered 

Class Overview

A Very High Frequency (VHF) marine radio is an essential piece of equipment for every boater for safety and navigation. Knowing how to use it correctly can be confusing, but it won't be after taking this class! In this course, you will learn how to operate your VHF radio with confidence. 

Even in the cell phone era, your VHF radio should be your go-to device in an emergency for monitoring your surroundings and for communicating with other boats. We will cover all the basics so you will be ale to use your radio knowledgeably and effectively. Learn which channels to use in various situations. Explore how to make and receive routine and emergency radio calls, following proper radio protocol and etiquette. 

Gain the knowledge you need to use your VHF radio in any situation and with confidence.

Learning Objectives

In this class you will learn: 

• which channels to use in different situations
• how to make and receive routine and emergency radio calls
• how to make your transmissions clear and understandable
• how to follow proper radio protocol and etiquette
• proper use of EPIRB and SARTs for marine rescue

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

• Recreational boaters 
• Anyone interested in learning proper routine and emergencey use of a marine radio

Class Overview

Would you love to paint but don’t know where to begin? Or have you dabbled in painting and you’d like to get good at it? Gain an introduction to basic painting skills, using both acrylic and oil paints, in this rewarding class.

In this class, you will learn about paints and materials, and how to use them. Explore the rich topic of color, look at the color wheel, discuss color theory, and experiment with mixing colors to get the results you want.  Learn how to use brushes, palette knives, and other tools and supplies. 

Explore a wide variety of painting topics, including textures, shadows, light, hue, and value. Learn about perspective and proportions.  Explore techniques such as blending, scumbling, alla prima, impasto, chiaroscuro, and sfumato. Learn how to make your own gesso and paints. 

Enjoy exercises that will help you build your skills. We will explore subjects such as landscapes (rural and city), still lives, animals, portraits, and styles such as realism, abstraction, pointillism, expressionism, impressionism, and cubism. You will also be able to explore originality in art and paint from photographs, memory, and imagination. 

Learn new techniques or further develop skills you already have to get to the next level. The instructor is a professional artist with international experience and works in museums.

Supplies Needed

See the supply list.

Learning Objectives

• Be familiar with the tools and techniques to develop a work of art
• Use observation, linear perspective, volume, and originality 
• Explore composition, form, color, tints, tones, gradations, values, space, light, shadow, texture, blending, scumbling, alla prima, impasto, chiaroscuro, sfumato, monochromatic, analogous, complementary, triadic, neutrals and chroma.
• Develop techniques such as blending, glazing, color mixing
• Learn to use materials effectively and safely
• Express different ways to experience art by developing an art vocabulary
• Understand art as a form of personal expression.

Who Might Enjoy This Class

• Anyone wanting to learn how to paint
• People who have experience painting but want to improve
• Anyone seeking a creative outlet
• Everyone is welcome; no experience necessary

Optional Textbook

Painting for Everyone, Acrylics, Oils and Watercolors, written by the instructor.

Class Overview

Acrylic painting can provide a lifetime of enjoyment. Learn how to express yourself using the vibrant colors of this delightful paint.

Discover how to use the basic techniques of acrylic painting: blending, texturizing, brush handling, detailing, stippling, glazing, wet in wet, and alla prima. Learn about color mixing, complementary colors, warm and cool, hue, value, intensity, and proportions. 

You will be surprised how quickly your skills will improve by observing the instructor and painting along, during step-by-step class presentations. The format will make it easy to get started and build upon what you learn, gaining new techniques and putting them directly into practice. As you develop these skills, you’ll find them becoming second nature.

Enjoy the satisfying ability to represent the world around you in liquid colors, as you create unique works of art. 

This class is part of our Broadway Hill Club offerings, designed for older students and offered during the daytime on diverse topics, though students of all ages are welcome.

Learning Objectives

• Color mixing: proportions, hue, value, intensity, complementary colors, and warm/cool
• Using color schemes to add extra interest to your paintings: monochromatic, analogous, complementary, split complementary, and triadic
• Techniques such as blending, texturizing, and detailing; might include stippling, glazing, washes, alla prima, dry brushing, impasto, swirling and dabbing, etc.
• Various painting styles such as realistic, impressionistic, abstract, etc.
• Ability to paint a variety of subject matter such as animals, plants, landscapes, still life, etc.
• Represent 3-dimensional form in painting, in both black and white and in color, by using value, contrast, light, and shadow 
• Atmospheric perspective makes entire scenes and landscapes appear more 3 dimensional, with the illusion of depth and space
• Apply proportion and perspective to your paintings

Who Might Enjoy This Class

• Anyone who is interested in enriching their lives with the joy of painting 
• People who would like to gain or improve their painting skills and apply those skills to paint a variety of subject matter
• Anyone who would like a creative outlet and learn to express themselves through painting
• Budding artists who would like to gain the foundational skills of painting to apply to any visual art medium 
• Seniors looking for interesting activities to do with other seniors and community members
• People interested in daytime classes
• No experience is necessary; everyone is welcome!

Supplies Needed

PALETTE

• 1 disposable palette pad 9x12” or 12x16” (or paper plates for the first day)

BRUSHES

• Long-handled brushes are preferable – you can use short-handled brushes if you already have them - white nylon or brown taklon bristles
• Round brushes: #1 or #2 - (1/16" or 1/32" wide) 
• Filbert brushes: 2-3 at least
• A small and a large: 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2"
• Flat: 1" wide
• Angle brush (optional): small - 1/4" wide, or less  

CANVASES

• 2-4 canvases in a size like 11x14”, 12x16”, 14x18”, or 16x20” – depending on preference and availability (students often like to start with smaller canvases and then go up in canvas size as the class goes on)
• One 9x12” watercolor pad, 120 lb for practices and exercises (or 3-5 sheets of watercolor paper)

PAINTS

Examples of brands, student-grade: Liquitex Basics, Galeria, Grumbacher Academy, Utrecht, Pebeo

Colors:

Titanium white, any light yellow (examples: cadmium yellow light hue, Acra or Hansa yellow light, light yellow, or lemon yellow), any medium yellow: (cadmium yellow medium hue, Acra or Hansa yellow medium, or medium yellow), any medium red: (cadmium red medium hue, Acra or Hansa red medium, or medium red), magenta, ultramarine blue, phthalo blue, Mars black

Optional (recommeded) Colors:

Any medium orange: (cadmium orange medium hue, Acra or Hansa orange medium, or medium orange), dioxazine purple, phthalo green, burnt sienna, burnt umber 

OTHER SUPPLIES

• Water jars, glass or plastic (such as peanut butter, yogurt, cottage cheese, etc or large plastic cups or containers)
• Paper towels
• Pencil: 2B or HB 
• White vinyl eraser (or pink pearl)
• Sharpener (preferably with shavings catcher)
• Optional: palette knives (plastic or metal) 

Class Overview

Pen and ink have been used for millennia and are still a favorite medium of artists today. These tools have their own personality and can add a unique flair to your drawing style. Learn how to use pen and ink in this fun hands-on class for all levels.

Even though pen and ink are simple tools, controlling the ink, and its permanence of it can be intimidating. In this class, learn the basic steps to get good results from your materials. Explore a variety of pen techniques and practice them to incorporate them into your drawings. Learn about technical pens and brush pens, and practice using dip pens.

We will look at some examples of pen and ink drawings for inspiration. Get ready to “go with the flow” and get creative with ink! 

Supplies Needed

• Pad of paper – Bristol smooth or mixed media
• During the first class, the instructor will bring several dip pens and inks to try; there will be a discussion regarding the other supplies needed to purchase for the class at that time.

Learning Objectives

• Be introduced to basic steps and a variety of pen techniques.
• Practice basic steps and a variety of pen techniques

Who Might Enjoy This Class? 

• Anyone interested in learning how to use pen and ink
• People with drawing experience who would like to try a variety of new pens and techniques
• No experience needed; everyone is welcome

Class Overview

Are you interested in learning how to write a book, but need more information and support to get it done successfully? Learn the art of publishing your book, from writing to editing, design, and final publication.

In this class, the first of a two-part series, we will focus on writing your book and consider all of the questions needed to create excellent content. What is the story you want to tell and how do you tell it? Who is your audience and how do you approach your audience and readers?

Explore storytelling, the editing process, and all of the steps and considerations for writing your book. Consider the visual aspects of your book, including layout, illustration, design, and your book's cover. How do you want the final product to look and feel when it is being held and read?

Next quarter you can take the second class, Publish Your Own Book: Promotion and Distribution, and work towards final publication. Topics will include choosing a publishing house, book promotion, and online retail selling. 

You can publish your book in your native language, whether it is English or another language. Instructor Georgetta Gancarz, explains, "I want students to express themselves in their identity and culture. For me as an artist, freedom of self-expression, including culture, is necessary to be true and creative." She has written and published 20 books to date, and also teaches multiple art classes for Continuing Education.

What You Will Need

Students must have access to a laptop or computer and internet access for this class. You will need to install some free writing programs on your device.  

Learning Objectives

• Understand the steps needed to write a book
• Gain skills in thinking about your audience and future readers
• Acquire knowledge in executing your book, including topics such as storyline, creating chapters, choosing a title, referencing and documenting sources, and editing
• Gain knowledge in creating the visual aspect of a book, including design, layout, illustrations

Who Might Enjoy This Class

• Anyone interested in publishing a book

Class Overview

Understanding currents and tides is key to safe, enjoyable boating in Puget Sound and the Salish Sea. Whether you're a day sailor or long-distance cruiser, this class will help you understand the forces that drive currents and tides and give you insights on how to navigate them in local waters. 

The dramatic landscape of the Salish Sea makes for beautiful scenery, but it also creates some especially challenging sea conditions. Learn how to predict the tides and currents and how to read current charts and tide tables. We will also discuss how weather affects tides and currents. 

Learning Objectives

By the end of this class, you will be able to:

• predict Salish Sea tides and currents
• read current charts and tide tables
• be familiar with various tools and resources available
• understand how weather affects tides and currents

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

• Recreational boaters
• Anyone interested in learning about tides and currents, especially in Puget Sound and the Salish Sea

Class Overview

Have you ever been surprised by the weather or wished you had understood the weather forecast better in advance of a boating excursion? Learn how to understand the vital parts of a marine weather forecast so you know what to expect and how to prepare. 

Knowing the water conditions is critical to safe boating. Since weather conditions on the water can differ greatly from those on land, it's important to listen to the marine forecast before heading out. Learn about the science behind weather systems and the basics of global weather patterns.

Get an introduction to interpreting atmostpheric pressure, fronts, and other weather data. Become familiar with the specifics of the Salish Sea weather patterns and  hone your observational skills. Gain tools and resources that will be most valuable for you to obtain marine weather information. 

This class will help you feel more knowledgeable about weather conditions on the water and how to prepare for your next trip.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this class, you will be able to:

• understand the basics of global weather patterns
• interpret atomospheric pressure, fronts, and other weather data
• be familiar wtih the correlation between wind and sea state
• understand specifics of Salish Sea weather routing
• know which tools are valuable for onboard weather observation
• access resources for obtaining marine weather information

Who Might Enjoy This Class

• Recreational boaters
• Anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of marine weather forecasts and conditions

Class Overview

Would you like to learn Spanish but don't know where to begin? This class is for you! Build everyday vocabulary and expressions in this highly interactive class.

Develop basic conversational skills while exploring Spanish-speaking cultures. Get acquainted with the essentials of Spanish grammar and develop basic listening, speaking and reading skills. Interact with the instructor and fellow students in short and simple conversations. Gain a strong foundation in the Spanish language that you can build upon as you gain proficiency.

Beginners welcome!

Learning Objectives

• say everyday expressions and phrases on familiar topics
• have simple conversations
• be able to listen, speak and read in Spanish
• understand basic grammar
• have a deeper understanding of Spanish-speaking culture

Textbook Needed

Please acquire this book, which will be used for levels 1-6: Como se Dice…?, 10th Edition. ISBN-13: 978-1111828585. Check online for the best prices or order through your favorite bookstore. 

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

• Anyone interested in learning Spanish language
• People who have never studied Spanish before or who have very limited experience
• Spanish language students who wish to review from the beginning to obtain their basic skills

Class Overview

Would you like to learn Spanish but don't know where to begin? This class is for you! Build everyday vocabulary and expressions in this highly interactive class.

Develop basic conversational skills while exploring Spanish-speaking cultures. Get acquainted with the essentials of Spanish grammar and develop basic listening, speaking and reading skills. Interact with the instructor and fellow students in short and simple conversations. Gain a strong foundation in the Spanish language that you can build upon as you gain proficiency.

Beginners welcome!

Learning Objectives

• say everyday expressions and phrases on familiar topics
• have simple conversations
• be able to listen, speak and read in Spanish
• understand basic grammar
• have a deeper understanding of Spanish-speaking culture

Textbook Needed

Please acquire this book, which will be used for levels 1-6: Como se Dice…?, 10th Edition. ISBN-13: 978-1111828585. Check online for the best prices or order through your favorite bookstore. 

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

• Anyone interested in learning Spanish language
• People who have never studied Spanish before or who have very limited experience
• Spanish language students who wish to review from the beginning to obtain their basic skills

Class Overview

¡Hablamos español! Continue to develop your Spanish language skills and improve your speaking, reading and listening.

Focus on speaking in a culturally relevant context with other students who are also learning Spanish at a similar level. Build vocabulary that reflects a wide variety of useful and practical situations such as describing people, making and receiving phone calls, planning weekend activities, and ordering meals. Practice speaking and writing sentences using the present tenses and the future with the verb "ir".

Have fun advancing your Spanish language skills! 

Learning Objectives

• use new vocabulary
• say common expressions and phrases on familiar topics
• express more detailed information on familiar topics
• listening and read with better comprehension
• use more grammar correctly

Textbook Needed 

Como se Dice…?, 10th Edition. ISBN-13: 978-1111828585. Search online for best prices or order through your favorite bookstore. 

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

Prerequisite: One quarter (20 hours) of Spanish study or equivalent.

• This course is for people who wish to improve their basic Spanish skills who have studied Spanish for one quarter or the equivalent.

Class Overview

¡Hablamos español! Continue to develop your Spanish language skills and improve your speaking, reading and listening.

Focus on speaking in a culturally relevant context with other students who are also learning Spanish at a similar level. Build vocabulary that reflects a wide variety of useful and practical situations such as describing people, making and receiving phone calls, planning weekend activities, and ordering meals. Practice speaking and writing sentences using the present tenses and the future with the verb "ir".

Have fun advancing your Spanish language skills! 

Learning Objectives

• use new vocabulary
• say common expressions and phrases on familiar topics
• express more detailed information on familiar topics
• listening and read with better comprehension
• use more grammar correctly

Textbook Needed 

Como se Dice…?, 10th Edition. ISBN-13: 978-1111828585. Search online for best prices or order through your favorite bookstore. 

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

Prerequisite: One quarter (20 hours) of Spanish study or equivalent.

• This course is for people who wish to improve their basic Spanish skills who have studied Spanish for one quarter or the equivalent.

Class Overview

Tai Chi is a health sustaining exercise and a tool for improved body awareness. Practiced by the elderly for balance and circulation and the young for relaxation and martial arts, it is a wonderful holistic activity for all ages.

During this class, you'll learn:

• the Yang Tai Chi short form, which is comprised of 35 individual movements
• Chi Kung, a warm-up exercise and relaxation activity with 18 movements
• elements of Chinese Medical Philosophy, such as Yin/Yang theory and Five Elements transformation
• the basics of Taoist philosophy

We'll focus on learning the entire Yang short form, and you'll receive guidance in developing your own regular practice at home.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this class, you will be able to:

• learn basic warm-up stretches to improve your overall movement
• discover the Yang-style short form of Tai Chi
• practice the Yang-style under the direction of an expert instructor
• gain knowledge about the history and background of Tai Chi

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

• Individuals seeking a low-impact exercise routine
• Anyone interested in improving their coordination and balance
• People interested in developing their focus, relaxation and overall wellness

Class Overview

Put your voice to work doing voice overs! Learn how you can use your own speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and other presentations. In this introductory class, find out how to break into the creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative voice over industry. 

Develop some beginner voice techniques that you can use for a variety of outlets. Learn about the business side of doing voice overs, and how to market yourself. Become familiar with the equipment needed and how to set up a studio in your own home. You will also get a chance to explore demos and practice recording your voice during class.

A career doing voice overs can be managed on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with minimal overhead. Whether you choose to pursue voice overs part-time or full-time, this class will get you started doing voice overs in a unique and successful way.

Learning Objectives

• Understand how to get into the voice over business
• Use some beginner voice techniques
• Understand how to set up a home studio
• Use your voice for TV, commercials, and other outlets

Who Might Enjoy This Class 

• Anyone interested in a career or a side gig doing voice overs
• People who have a role doing voice overs and would like guidance on how to be more successful

Class Overview

Expand your creative expression by learning how to paint with watercolors! During this beginning-level hands-on class, you'll tap into your own inherent creativity through lectures and guided exploration, as well as gain inspiration from great works of art.

Learn the basics of traditional watercolor techniques, through lectures, discussion, and experience. You will be guided in developing skills and techniques with the paint and materials. Explore the use of colors. Discover how to combine watercolor with other media and materials such as ink and graphite.  

In this class, enjoy an introduction to some art history. You will have the chance to work with a variety of subject matters ranging from still life, to examples by master artists, to abstraction, as well as your own imagination. The class will evolve as we go, to meet the individual interests of the students in the class.

Supplies Needed

Please bring any watercolor supplies you already have, but do not buy anything before the first class. The instructor will review materials on the first day of class.

Learning Objectives

• Learn basic watercolor theory
• Discover how to pair watercolors with other mediums
• Practice painting under the direction of a skilled artist

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

• Beginning artists
• More experienced artists who seek to expand their creative expression
• No experience needed; everyone is welcome!

Class Overview

Have you taken watercolor classes or have a basic understanding of watercolor methods?

Continue to develop watercolor techniques and take your painting to the next level in this intermediate class. Explore textural possibilities, colors, and compositional challenges while learning to create a body of artwork. Work with new subject matters and experiment with different watercolor effects. We will examine a variety of techniques used by different artists to find new approaches.

Practice all of the techniques and explore your personal direction in watercolor in this hands-on class.

Supplies Needed

You are welcome to use any watercolor supplies you already have. The instructor can give recommendations if needed.

Learning Objectives

• Use a variety of watercolor techniques 
• Work with various subject matters
• Be familiar with a variety of watercolor artists and effects
• Have developed skills using and mixing colors
• Get started creating a personal direction in watercolor

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

• Previous experience with watercolor painting is useful such as our Watercolor Painting - Beginning class
• Watercolor painters interested in practicing their art with the guidance of an instructor and developing a body of artwork
• Anyone interested in continuing to develop their watercolor techniques and skills

Would you like help understanding Medicare? Medicare is a national health insurance program, run by the U.S. government. It provides health insurance for Americans aged 65 and older, as well as some younger people with disability status. It can be confusing and unclear who to ask, and we're here to help.

This no-cost workshop is for people currently enrolled in Medicare, anyone who will soon be eligible, and anyone else who wants to learn more about it. Learn about various plan options, prescription drug coverage, and supplements. You will have the chance to get your questions answered.

Welcome to Medicare is taught by a SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) advisor. The SHIBA program provides free, unbiased and confidential assistance with health care choices.

This workshop is part of our Broadway Hill Club offerings, classes designed for older students and offered during the daytime on diverse topics, though students of all ages are welcome. We will meet in person at Room 1139B, Broadway Edison located at 1701 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122.

Class Overview

Whittling is a simple and fun hobby that many people all over the world enjoy. In this interactive class, learn how to use the tools, select wood for your project, make the basic cuts and use proper whittling techniques. Enjoy whittling small animals that you will treasure for years and they also make wonderful gifts. In this class, we also learn how to sharpen and hone your tools to keep them razor sharp. Discover a new interest through this fun, hands-on, engaging class! No previous whittling experience required.

Supplies Needed (Students must bring the items listed below to the class)

• Whittler’s detail knife / sharpen carving knife (Recommended: KN13 Flexcut knife)
• Carving gouge set (Recommended: Mikisyo Power Grip Carving Tools 7 Piece Set)
• Thumb guard and/or cut resistant gloves
• Leather honing strop with polishing compound (Recommended: BeaverCraft Leather Honing Strop with Polishing Compound LS2P1SR41 3”x 8”Double Sided Leather Stropping Kit for Knife Sharpening Vegetable Tanned Leather for Stopping Tools)
• Pencil

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Obtain basic knowledge of whittling
• Understand use of tools
• Whittle with confidence
• Be familiar with how to select woods depending on projects
• Make the basic cuts and techniques
• Understand how to sharpen the tools

Who Might Enjoy This Class

• Anyone interested in trying the art of whittling
• People looking for a new hobby, creative outlet or craft to do with your hands
• People who are new in using carving tools
• Anyone who would like to make small animals from wood

Class Overview

Learn how to carve and create beautiful objects! Gain the basic skills to feel successful and safe carving wood and making your own creations.

During this hands-on class, you will be making two spoons. Get started with the basic skills and safety practices while carving a simple and useful kitchen spoon. Continue to hone your skills as you carve a more decorative "love spoon" -- something often given as a gift. Learn about wood selection, preparing blanks, basic carving techniques, and traditional oil finishing. These skills will help you become prepared for future wood carving projects that you can use in another class or at home.

Stir up your creativity and curiosity with carving your own one-of-a-kind wooden spoons! No previous wood carving experience required.

Supplies Needed 
Students must bring these items to class:

• Sweep gouge No. 7 or any carving straight or bent gouge No. 7, between 10–12 mm width with a short or long handle (recommended: PFEIL Swiss Made 10 mm Gouge No 7)
• Whittler’s detail knife / sharpen carving knife (recommended: KN13 Flexcut knife)
• Thumb guard and/or cut-resistant gloves
• F-Clamp (recommended: Yost Tools F112 12” FClamp)
• Pencil

Learning Objectives

• Basic knowledge of wood carving
• How to design and carve spoons
• Confidence in handling wood carving knives safely for a small project
• How to select wood depending on your wood carving project

Who Might Enjoy This Class

• Anyone curious and interested in trying wood carving and whittling
• People who love handcrafting
• Anyone who would like to do a small creative project with like-minded people and guidance from an instructor