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Learn about the different Medicare options in this FREE seminar! We will discuss Medicare Part A & B as well as Medicare advantage health plans, prescription drug health plans, supplemental insurance and more. We always make time for all your questions. Repeat students welcome!

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.

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.

This in-person workshop is designed for professionals and busy parents navigating chronic stress and burnout who are ready to move from survival mode back into clarity and control.

Participants gain practical, evidence-based tools to restore focus, regulate stress, quiet the inner critic, and reconnect with their innate strengths. Rather than offering temporary motivation, the experience centers on rebuilding self-agency: empowering individuals to manage their nervous system, shift unhelpful thought patterns, and make intentional decisions even in high-pressure environments.

The result is not just improved productivity, but greater resilience, engagement, and long-term well-being. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Identify personal signs of stress and burnout and understand how chronic pressure impacts focus, decision-making, and overall well-being.
2. Apply practical, evidence-based strategies to regulate stress, restore energy, and strengthen mental clarity in high-demand environments.
3. Develop a personalized action plan to rebuild self-agency, leverage individual strengths, and create sustainable habits that support resilience and long-term performance.

Organize, calculate, analyze, revise, update, and present your data in ways that help the decision makers in your organization! This course provides you with a foundation for Excel knowledge and skills, which you can build upon to eventually become an expert in data analysis.

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

• Familiarize yourself with Excel's layout, its various parts, its commands, and its terminology.
• Outline Excel's abilities to quickly, efficiently, and accurately calculate data.
• Update worksheets without throwing away all of the valuable work you've already done.
• Format a worksheet and organize your data.
• Print workbooks.
• Manage the overall structure of your workbooks.

 

Pre-requisite: Basic computer skills

Course fee includes physical textbook.

Please note: lunch will be held 12pm-12:30pm; bring a sack lunch or check out our on-campus dining options, the Alki Café or Culinary Convenience Store.

Ready to turn plain sugar cookies into edible works of art? Join award-winning Sugar Artist and Food Network Competitor, Michele Sweeney, for a fun-filled cookie decorating adventure! Whether you're a beginner or just looking to level up your skills, this class will guide you through the essentials of working with royal icing.

You'll learn how to master icing consistencies, outline and flood like a pro, and create stunning designs for any occasion. Plus, you'll learn how to make your own sprinkles and royal icing transfers to add that extra flair to your creations. Each quarter brings fresh themes, so there's always something new to decorate!

Bring an apron, wear your comfiest clothes, and don't forget a sack lunch - this is one deliciously creative day you won't want to miss!

A $45 cash supply fee is due to the instructor at the start of class. Please inform the instructor of any food allergies. Be sure to bring an apron and a sack lunch. View the required supplies for this course.

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

Learn about the different Medicare options in this FREE seminar! We will discuss Medicare Part A & B as well as Medicare advantage health plans, prescription drug health plans, supplemental insurance and more. We always make time for all your questions. Repeat students welcome!

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.

To some degree, everyone who answers questions about how to do a task, provides instruction, or shares information is a trainer. This course is designed so that the participants understand key theories associated with training adults, how to evaluate training needs and design content to meet those needs, classroom management, and the importance of feedback during training. Additionally, each participant will have the opportunity to “train” the group on a topic of their choice.

Expressing differing opinions, arguing, and talking about conflicting ideas are all normal and necessary social behaviors. But often, broaching difficult topics in a clear and honest way is so anxiety-inducing, we choose not to do it at all.

This course aims to examine a more positive side of conflict. We will learn and practice different debating styles from impromptu speech to Lincoln Douglass debate, find out how to spot fallacies and how to engage with them, and practice emotional moderation when a debate doesn’t go our way.

This class is for anyone who struggles to express their opinions, feels uncomfortable with argument, or simply wants to brush up on their debate skills! In this class, students can expect to sharpen their speaking, reasoning, and argument skills in a fun and low-stakes environment. We will learn the most popular debate styles, practice them in mock-debate, and debrief after each session.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will gain a heightened understanding of, and appreciation for, conflicting ideas and your ability to express your own.

Copilot Chat is a hands-on, practical course designed for adults who want to save time, work more efficiently, and feel confident using AI at work and in everyday projects.

You’ll learn how to use Copilot Chat to analyze files, write and refine content, generate presentations, create images, and automate common tasks—without needing technical or AI experience. Through real-world examples and guided practice, you’ll discover how to ask better questions, get more useful results, and use Copilot in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Whether you’re new to AI or already experimenting, this course helps you turn curiosity into confidence and productivity. Upon successful completion of this course, campers will be able to: 

• Use Copilot Chat to create effective prompts and extract meaningful insights from documents and messages.
• Apply Copilot in Word to generate, revise, and summarize professional documents.
• Use Copilot in Excel to analyze data, identify trends, and create visual summaries using natural language instructions.
• Build presentations in PowerPoint by generating slides, improving structure, and creating speaker notes with Copilot.
• Improve communication in Outlook by drafting messages, summarizing conversations, and preparing meeting follow ups with Copilot.
• Create and use Copilot agents to automate tasks and support common workflows.
• Generate and refine AI images to support documents, presentations, and creative projects.

 

Pre-requisite: Basic computer skills

Course fee includes physical textbook.

Improve the depth and flow of your storytelling in a class designed for new and developing creative writers. You will work step-by-step through a plan for a complete story including developing characters, mapping plot, writing dialogue, and creating exciting beginnings and resolutions.

Bring pen and paper and be prepared to write; you will have lots of exercises and opportunities for feedback. Don't spend another day NOT writing--join us and bring your stories to life.

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.

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.

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.

In this hands-on class, 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.

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.

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 levels.

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

Start learning Taiwanese Mandarin in this beginner-friendly class! Explore basic pronunciation, simple conversation, and essential reading and writing skills while building confidence in everyday communication. This course provides a foundational introduction to Taiwanese phonics, with particular emphasis on the distinctions from Chinese phonetic systems to enhance linguistic accuracy and comprehension.

Participants will examine the structural principles and writing methods of Mandarin characters, as well as the meanings they convey, complemented by basic sentence formation for practical application. Cultural components are integrated throughout the curriculum, offering a contextual exploration of Taiwan’s historical evolution and contemporary society.

Although the time allotted is limited, every effort will be made to incorporate relevant cultural discourse that enriches the learning experience. The curriculum is designed to cultivate essential language skills while fostering a deeper appreciation of Taiwan’s unique cultural identity.

No prior experience needed, just curiosity and enthusiasm!

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

This course covers fighting theory through the modern era and back to 600BCE, with a special emphasis on deconstructing the main components of different fighting forms in order to understand the 'why'—so we can learn the 'how'!

Each class will include a deep dive into the cultural aspects of unique fighting forms, alongside practical technique instruction and partner-based skill practice. Yes, you will try some moves yourself! Class will include discussions on consent and safety prior to practical applications.

This course is perfect for those stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or for those who wish to brush up on their technique and learn some new moves!

This class will focus on 2 dances – Learn the basics and more to the classic slow waltz then move to the upbeat cha-cha. Some shared steps, utilizing different technique, will be taught in both dances.

Students attending classes at the Roy Flores Wellness Center must present a valid ID upon entering the facility and complete a waiver at their first class.

Please note that general access to the Wellness Center outside scheduled class time is not included in the price of the class. If you'd like to use the center beyond your class sessions, please visit North Seattle's Membership Information page for additional details.

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

Learn about the different Medicare options in this FREE seminar! We will discuss Medicare Part A & B as well as Medicare advantage health plans, prescription drug health plans, supplemental insurance and more. We always make time for all your questions. Repeat students welcome!

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.

Dance to the upbeat rhythm of East Coast Swing, danced to a variety of music!

It is a fun introduction to partner dancing. Whether you are new to the dance floor or hoping to hone your dance skills and pick up a few new moves, this class is for you. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. No partner necessary.

Students attending classes at the Roy Flores Wellness Center must present a valid ID upon entering the facility and complete a waiver at their first class.

Please note that general access to the Wellness Center outside scheduled class time is not included in the price of the class. If you'd like to use the center beyond your class sessions, please visit North Seattle's Membership Information page for additional details.

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

Ready to turn your cake dreams into reality? Join award-winning Sugar Artist and Food Network Competitor Michele Sweeney for a fun, hands-on cake decorating class that's perfect for beginners. Over six weeks, you'll dive into the world of cake making, from baking the perfect cake to whipping up two types of buttercream, mastering piping techniques, and transforming simple desserts into edible works of art. You'll get to practice piping flowers and borders, learning to fill your piping bags like a pro and color buttercream for eye-catching designs.

By the end, you'll have decorated cupcakes and an impressive eight-inch cake that's sure to wow at your next celebration! With one baking class via Zoom and the rest in-person, this class is all about collaboration, creativity, and cake, what more could you want? Just bring your apron, a sack lunch, and get ready to impress! 

A $100 cash supply fee is due to the instructor at the start of class. Please inform the instructor of any food allergies. Be sure to bring an apron and a sack lunch. View the required supplies for this course.

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

Organize, calculate, analyze, revise, update, and present your data in ways that help the decision makers in your organization! This course provides you with a foundation for Excel knowledge and skills, which you can build upon to eventually become an expert in data analysis.

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

• Familiarize yourself with Excel's layout, its various parts, its commands, and its terminology.
• Outline Excel's abilities to quickly, efficiently, and accurately calculate data.
• Update worksheets without throwing away all of the valuable work you've already done.
• Format a worksheet and organize your data.
• Print workbooks.
• Manage the overall structure of your workbooks.

 

Pre-requisite: Basic computer skills

Course fee includes physical textbook.

Please note: lunch will be held 12pm-12:30pm; bring a sack lunch or check out our on-campus dining options, the Alki Café or Culinary Convenience Store.

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.

Ready to help in another country by working with local communities that need your skills or support with existing projects? Want to teach English, work with children, help wildlife, support conservation or share your expertise? Learn how to combine inexpensive travel with life-changing experiences as you travel the world as a volunteer. Volunteer travel is not just for the young!

A Zoom link will be sent to your email on file no less than 48 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 introductory course is designed to help you move beyond auto mode and begin using your camera with intention and creativity.

Through a mix of guided practice activities, hands-on practice, and outside assignments, you’ll learn the fundamentals of camera operation: aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and exposure.

You’ll also explore core concepts in composition, lighting, and visual storytelling.

Students are required to have a DSLR or mirrorless camera with manual controls. A tripod is recommended but not required.  

The class will have two Sunday morning field trips with the instructor on July 19th and August 2nd (more details given in class, see below).

This class includes field trips to Kubota Gardens on July 19 and to Volunteer Park August 2 both from 11AM to 1PM. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the field trips. Additional details will be given by your instructor.

For online portions: 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 course is designed for professionals navigating a career change. Whether reentering the workforce, switching industries, or simply looking for something different.

Through practical exercises, guided reflection, and behavioral interview question training, participants will learn how to confidently tell their story, showcase transferable skills, and align with roles that match their values.

We will focus on tools like the STAR method, self-assessment frameworks, and values-driven narratives to help you shine in any interview.

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 meditative drawing workshop focuses on therapeutic doodling techniques designed to reduce stress, calm anxiety, and recharge your creative energy. Doodling can help unlock creative potential while promoting relaxation and inner peace.

Participants will discover simple yet delightful techniques that make doodling both fun and restorative—no prior experience required.

All materials are provided—just show up!

This course builds upon the foundational knowledge presented in the Excel 365 Level 1 course and will help start you down the road to creating advanced workbooks and worksheets that can help deepen your understanding of organizational intelligence.

The ability to analyze massive amounts of data, extract actionable information from it, and present that information to decision makers is at the foundation of a successful organization that can compete at a high level. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Work with functions.
• Work with lists.
• Analyze data.
• Visualize data with charts.
• Use PivotTables and PivotCharts.

 

Pre-requisite: Excel 365 Level 1 or equivalent 

Course fee includes physical textbook.

Please note: lunch will be held 12pm-12:30pm; bring a sack lunch or check out our on-campus dining options, the Alki Café or Culinary Convenience Store.

Learn about the different Medicare options in this FREE seminar! We will discuss Medicare Part A & B as well as Medicare advantage health plans, prescription drug health plans, supplemental insurance and more. We always make time for all your questions. Repeat students welcome!

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.

Learn to navigate with confidence using an orienteering compass and topographic map. This beginner-friendly course covers essential skills like understanding the difference between true and magnetic bearings, perfect for hiking, backpacking, or general navigation. Students will explore engaging online content with real-world videos and detailed animations, followed by a hands-on field trip to practice your new skills.

Please note: GPS and Geocaching are not covered.

Each of these sessions (Sat. July 25 & Sat. Aug. 22) is directly followed by a series of outdoor hands-on exercises from 12:00PM to 3:00PM located on North Seattle Campus. Additional details will be given by your instructor.

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

Designed for beginner to intermediate artists, this charcoal workshop introduces a highly forgiving and sensory-rich medium. Using charcoal pencils and other charcoal tools—along with your hands and fingers!—you’ll explore drawing, shading, smudging, and techniques for conveying light, depth, and perspective.

Known for its grounding and calming effects, charcoal is excellent for relaxation and anxiety relief. Participants will leave with foundational skills and finished technique samples.

Be prepared to get your hands dirty! All materials are provided—just show up!

Learn the key steps for exploring Kingdom Fungi in Western Washington! Learn to identify popular edible varieties like morels, boletes, and chanterelles, along with other fascinating species unique to the Pacific Northwest.

This class will cover essential topics such as key habitats, seasonal patterns, and practical tips for discovering new foraging spots.

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

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.

This course 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.

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.

This course aims to examine and learn basic yogic principles from the advent of the practice to its modern-day iterations in order to help students create a self-specific yoga practice all their own.

A critical analysis of for-profit yoga alongside a deep dive into the free and accessible practice of meditation will be assessed in order to learn: What does it truly mean to practice yoga?

Students will learn yoga theory, yoga techniques, and movement safety in order to create their own yogic practice that best aligns with their own bodies, minds, and spiritual practices.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to practice the type of yoga that best suits you, alone or in a class setting, with a holistic and consent-based approach. 

Learn about the different Medicare options in this FREE seminar! We will discuss Medicare Part A & B as well as Medicare advantage health plans, prescription drug health plans, supplemental insurance and more. We always make time for all your questions. Repeat students welcome!

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 meditative drawing workshop focuses on therapeutic doodling techniques designed to reduce stress, calm anxiety, and recharge your creative energy. Doodling can help unlock creative potential while promoting relaxation and inner peace.

Participants will discover simple yet delightful techniques that make doodling both fun and restorative—no prior experience required.

All materials are provided—just show up!

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.

Ready to turn plain sugar cookies into edible works of art? Join award-winning Sugar Artist and Food Network Competitor, Michele Sweeney, for a fun-filled cookie decorating adventure! Whether you're a beginner or just looking to level up your skills, this class will guide you through the essentials of working with royal icing.

You'll learn how to master icing consistencies, outline and flood like a pro, and create stunning designs for any occasion. Plus, you'll learn how to make your own sprinkles and royal icing transfers to add that extra flair to your creations. Each quarter brings fresh themes, so there's always something new to decorate!

Bring an apron, wear your comfiest clothes, and don't forget a sack lunch - this is one deliciously creative day you won't want to miss!

A $45 cash supply fee is due to the instructor at the start of class. Please inform the instructor of any food allergies. Be sure to bring an apron and a sack lunch. View the required supplies for this course.

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

In this online class, design a productive fall garden bed for cool-season cooking. You’ll learn what to plant and when using three themed garden plans that help you grow what you cook. We’ll cover timing, frost protection, and crop rotation for better results in Seattle’s cooler weather and lower light.

The Soup Garden features kale, leeks, carrots, celery, and parsley.

The Roasting Garden includes beets, garlic, Brussels sprouts, and shallots.

The Stir-Fry Garden highlights bok choy, scallions, Swiss chard, and mustard greens.

You’ll also get simple recipes that match each theme so you can plan meals around what’s in your garden. Planning worksheets, growing guides, and planting timelines are included to help you get started.

Whether you’re new to gardening or want to extend your harvest, this class connects planting with practical cooking. No experience needed, just an interest in food and a plan to grow it.

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.

How do you grab and maintain an audience's focus when you're asked to present important information? By being clear, organized, and engaging. Today's audiences are tech savvy, accustomed to high-impact multimedia content, and stretched for time.

By learning how to use the vast array of features and functionality contained within PowerPoint 365, you will gain the ability to organize your content, enhance it with high-impact visuals, and deliver it with a punch.

In this course, you will use PowerPoint 365 to begin creating engaging, dynamic multimedia presentations. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify the basic features and functions of PowerPoint.
• Develop a PowerPoint presentation.
• Perform text formatting.
• Add and arrange graphical elements.
• Modify graphical elements.
• Prepare to deliver your presentation.

 

Pre-requisite: Basic computer skills

Course fee includes physical textbook.