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Upcycle and re-purpose existing textile items into new designs! With just a few measurements, cuts and stitch lines, you’ll have a sustainable fashion piece. Embellish it and incorporate additional textile mediums to make it your own uniquely designed showpiece!

Bring to class a few of your favorite wardrobe pieces and your sewing machine, along with other required supplies. View the supply list here before you enroll.

A $25 material fee is paid directly to the instructor at the first class session for your personal embellishments.

Prerequisites: Students must be comfortable using a sewing machine and able to sew straight stitch lines. Must be 18 or older to enroll.

Come de-stress, build confidence, and challenge yourself in the Improvisation for Life class! Improv isn’t just for actors—play, create, and discover how this fun acting technique applies to everyday life. Build your empathetic listening skills and step outside of your comfort zone in a fun, supportive space where mistakes are embraced. Through ensemble games and exercises participants will explore the fundamentals of improv: listening, accepting, resilience, taking risks, and teamwork. Great for people who are in management positions and those who need to work on their "networking" skills. No experience necessary; just a willingness to play and have fun! 

Must be 16 or older to enroll. 

This course is offered in partnership with North Seattle College Continuing Education.

Learn the basic techniques of drawing while working from still life, places in our immediate environment and each other in this introductory drawing class.

We will focus on the building blocks of drawing such as composition, measurement, line, shape, value, gesture and mark. You will become familiar with a variety of materials and approaches to drawing by studying artwork both historical and contemporary. Although instruction will be rooted in drawing from observation, we will explore the potential to abstract from what we see and experiment with working from memory. We will engage in group discussions throughout the course.

Supplies are required for this course.

This class is offered in partnership with North Seattle College Continuing Education.

Discover and enhance your unique singing voice in a supportive group setting!

This class focuses on vocal fundamentals, technique, and expressivity, helping you develop strong musicianship. Through lyric analysis, melodic interpretation, and personalized song choices, you'll unlock a wide range of vocal tools.

Pieces are chosen based on the student's needs as well as tastes. Open to all. No experience necessary.

This course is offered in partnership with North Seattle College Continuing Education.

No more struggling through sewing projects; learn to sew the fun and easy way! Practice pattern reading, choosing the right fabrics and laying out fabric to create a finished piece you can be proud of. Whether you want to re-decorate your home, make crafts or clothes, we'll get you stitching in the right direction.

You will sew several in-class projects; fabric and patterns for each project provided by the instructor.

Supplies are required for this class, including your own sewing machine. View the supply list here before you enroll.

A $35 material fee is paid directly to the instructor at the first class session for project materials and supplies.

Must be 18 or older to enroll.

Got an idea for a movie but not sure how to turn it into a script? This class walks you through the process of writing a feature film, from shaping your idea to building a strong structure and revising your draft.

You’ll learn how screenplays work and how to tell a story that connects with an audience. Each class includes short writing exercises, examples from films, and discussion. You’ll look at different ways to structure a story and develop your own approach.

Come ready to write, share, and start building your script.

Supplies are required for this course.

This course is offered in partnership with North Seattle College Continuing Education.

Learn the ins and outs of this design platform for creating graphics for social media, blogs, websites, and other visual content such as presentations and even book publishing. We will also cover built-in video creation and AI tools. Utilize this platform effectively for both personal and professional content needs. No graphic design background required. Students need a free or paid Canva account set up before class. This is a hands-on class.

A Zoom link will be sent to your email on file no less than 24 hours before the start of the course. Please check your spam & junk folders or call us at 206 934 5339 for assistance.

This course is offered in partnership with North Seattle College Continuing Education.

Students will learn to paint beautiful landscapes in this beginner to intermediate acrylic class. The class will cover acrylic techniques, atmospheric perspective (how to create depth in landscape), foliage, plus some fun, alternative ways to approach landscape that may surprise you.

Supplies are required for this course.

This class is offered in partnership with North Seattle College Continuing Education.

In this fun and welcoming class students new to clay will be taught a variety of hand building and glazing techniques. Those with previous clay experience will be given individual guidance to further develop their ideas and skills.

A materials fee of $45 is due to the instructor at the start of the first class.

Lautréamont believed poetry belongs to everyone. The Surrealists saw it as a kind of magic. For many writers across time, poetry has been a way to speak freely and make sense of lived experience. In this class, you’ll write from prompts and read poems from a range of eras and voices. You’ll share your work with others in a space that values curiosity, respect, and thoughtful feedback. The focus isn’t on perfection or theory. It’s on showing up honestly, working through ideas on the page, and letting language do its work.

This class is offered in partnership with North Seattle College Continuing Education.

Ease into Fall with a beginner-friendly knitting class designed to teach you the essentials!

Students will learn core skills like casting on, knitting, purling, and binding off, then apply them to create a variety of simple potholders. For those who pick up the craft quickly and want an extra challenge, there may be time to start a cozy scarf—perfect for the cooler fall months.

The course also covers the basics of knitting tools and materials, including an introduction to different needle types, yarn quality and weight, and tips for choosing the right yarn. Students will receive guidance on where to find suitable yarn and supplies in the Seattle area so they can confidently continue their knitting journey.

By the end of the class, participants will have a solid foundation in basic knitting skills. 

Needles and yarn will be provided by the instructor. By the third class the students are encouraged to buy their own specific yarn for the slippers and can purchase needles if they wish to have their own set.

Gouache is a favorite medium of illustrators and animators, but it's something that many people may not have used before. If you enjoy watercolor or acrylic painting, gouache is the perfect addition to your kit. Join me on to learn a little about the history of this versatile paint and how you can use it and combine it with other paints to make your own gorgeous illustrations and paintings.

Supplies are required for this course.

This class is offered in partnership with North Seattle College Continuing Education.

This introductory “taster” appreciation course will provide an overview of the world of theatre. We will cover topics including script analysis, basic acting techniques, design elements, play production and production analysis. Enjoy a local theatre outing to see a modern theatrical rom-com Table 17 by Douglas Lyons at Union Arts Center. Whether you were a drama kid in school and want to get back in or have always wondered more about the art form this class is for everyone. This class will include a field trip to see a local Seattle are production.

This class is offered in partnership with North Seattle College Continuing Education.

Pick up the guitar and play! Learn chords, strum patterns, tablature, and notes while learning songs. Pick up some basic theory. Have fun while learning the fundamentals that make guitar playing rewarding in this comfortable class environment.

Bring your acoustic guitar and required books to class.

Textbooks are required for this class:
Belwin's 21st Century Guitar Method 1 (2nd Edition) By Stang 978-1470623807
Belwin's 21st Century Guitar Theory, Book 1 by Feldstein & Stang 978-1470623807

This course is offered in partnership with North Seattle College Continuing Education.

Ready to go beyond the basics? This hands-on online class is designed for students who already use Canva and want to explore its more advanced features and latest updates.

We’ll take a deeper dive into tools that help you design faster, stay consistent, and create more polished, professional content. You’ll explore newer features, hidden tools, and workflow tips that make a big difference in how you use Canva day to day.

Whether you’re creating content for social media, marketing, or personal projects, this class will help you get more out of the platform without overcomplicating your process.

You’ll leave with practical skills, updated techniques, and a better understanding of what Canva can really do. Students will need a Canva Pro account set up before class; this class is hands-on.

A Zoom link will be sent to your email on file no less than 24 hours before the start of the course. Please check your spam & junk folders or call us at 206 934 5339 for assistance.

This course is offered in partnership with North Seattle College Continuing Education.

This class is for intermediate beginners who already know a few chords or scales but want to take their guitar playing to the next step.

If you’ve ever felt stuck playing the same patterns or struggled to make your music sound expressive, this class will help you move forward. You’ll work on technique and theory together, focusing on how to use chord shapes, scales, and rhythm in a way that makes your playing more musical.

The goal is to give you practical skills you can actually use when you pick up your guitar, not just abstract ideas.

Please bring your own acoustic or electric guitar and a pick. Electric guitar players should also bring an amp and cords.

This course is offered in partnership with North Seattle College Continuing Education.

Create hand‑carved and hand‑painted pieces inspired by winter holiday traditions. In this seasonal workshop, you’ll learn carving techniques, explore surface detailing, and practice paint finishes while making a variety of festive projects, including classic Christmas ornaments. Whether you’re building your holiday décor or crafting handmade gifts, this class offers a fun, creative way to develop your skills and produce charming winter keepsakes.

Supplies are required for this course.

This course is offered in partnership with North Seattle College Continuing Education.

Discover the fundamentals of figure drawing in this dynamic class, where we'll explore both observational accuracy and conceptual interpretation of the human form. Rooted in classical drawing techniques, this course will emphasize traditional methods of measuring proportion, constructing the figure with geometric forms, and refining drawings through careful attention to light, shadow, and edge quality. You'll learn to build the body from the inside out—starting with internal structures like the skeleton and layering external forms. We’ll also examine different ways to interpret the figure, encouraging you to push beyond naturalism and develop your own visual relationship with the human form. Open to all skill levels! This course involves drawing the nude form.

This class includes a field trip to Pioneer Square for First Thursday Artwalk on Nov 5 from 6:30P to 9:30P. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the field trips. Additional details will be given by your instructor.

Supplies are required for this course.
Please consider purchasing this optional book by Michael Hampton: Figure Drawing

This class is offered in partnership with North Seattle College Continuing Education.

CapCut is powerful, and surprisingly easy once you know what buttons to press. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to edit a short-form video from start to finish—cut clips, add music, captions, transitions, effects, and export for any platform.

Paid CapCut Pro account required.

A Zoom link will be sent to your email on file no less than 24 hours before the start of the course. Please check your spam & junk folders or call us at 206 934 5339 for assistance.

This course is offered in partnership with North Seattle College Continuing Education.

Watercolor is a beautiful way to capture the unique life and light in the people around us. Join us for an introduction to water-media portraits as we explore expressive portraiture.

We recommend some experience with watercolor or gouache paint, but the class is designed to focus on painting so no portrait drawing experience is needed.

Supplies are required for this course.

This class is offered in partnership with North Seattle College Continuing Education.

Want to start YouTube but don’t know where to begin? This one’s for you. Learn how to create a channel, write killer titles, upload your first video, and design eye-catching thumbnails in Canva. We’ll also peek into YouTube Studio and cover basic analytics.

YouTube account required.

Free or paid Canva Account required.

A Zoom link will be sent to your email on file no less than 24 hours before the start of the course. Please check your spam & junk folders or call us at 206 934 5339 for assistance.

This course is offered in partnership with North Seattle College Continuing Education.

The cost of clothing alterations is skyrocketing fast! Save money and get more wear from your garments by learning simple alterations and repair techniques including altering hems, waistlines, changing designs lines, and much more.

Bring to class a few of your favorite wardrobe pieces and your sewing machine, along with other required supplies. View the supply list here before you enroll.

A $15 material fee is paid directly to the instructor at the first class session to supplement your tool kit.

Prerequisites: Students must be comfortable using a sewing machine and able to sew straight stitch lines. Must be 18 or older to enroll.

This welcoming class is designed for intermediate students who wish to further develop their throwing practice. Classes will provide a firm grounding in well-crafted thrown ceramics and aid in the development of sensitivity to form, design and function. Special focus will be given to surface decoration, glaze composition and kiln firing processes. 

A materials fee of $45 is due to the instructor at the start of the first class.