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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 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. 

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.

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.

Whether you lead a team, run a business, or manage projects across departments, you already know: the work is rarely the hard part—the people part is. This course introduces eight practical, easy-to-use "Habit Bricks" that help you build trust, improve communication, and lead more effective teams.

You'll learn how to turn vague conversations into clear agreements, address tension before it becomes conflict, and ask the kinds of questions that make people feel heard and engaged. As you progress, you'll develop the skills to run stronger meetings, draw out quieter voices, surface disagreement early, and know when to step in—or step back—to help your team succeed.

Through theatre techniques, improv, neuroscience-informed practice, and live simulations, you'll build leadership muscle memory before the stakes are real. You'll also learn how to use AI as a personal practice partner, rehearsing difficult conversations in a safe environment until confidence becomes second nature.

By the end, these eight Habit Bricks won't be techniques in a notebook—they'll be reflexes you'll use every day. No prerequisites, no textbook. Students should bring a laptop, phone or tablet for the AI exercises.

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.

AI tools are easy to access. Using them well in your actual work is a different thing.

This three-week course focuses on building a small, reliable set of AI habits you can put to work immediately. Each session is practical and hands-on, with exercises drawn from everyday professional tasks, such as writing, summarizing, thinking through decisions, and preparing for conversations.

You don't need a technical background to get something real out of this. Whether you've never opened an AI tool or you use one occasionally but inconsistently, you'll leave each session with something concrete you can try before the next one.

By the end of the series, you'll have a clear sense of where AI genuinely helps, where it doesn't, and how to stay in control of what it produces. That confidence comes from practice, not from memorizing features.

Bake along with Chef Michele as you learn how to create delicious French macarons (not to be confused with coconut macaroons). These cookies are made with almond flour and have a delicate crispy shell and a soft, chewy center. We will be making chocolate macarons with white chocolate raspberry ganache to fill your macarons.

Chef Michele will give you recipes and pointers for switching up your ganache to create holiday flavors like peppermint white chocolate and how to use fruit to infuse your ganache.

You will receive a class prep packet, recipes, and a video recording of the class. The class price is for two people attending from one kitchen; only one person is required to register and pay for the 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.

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, students 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.

Social Security Made Clear is a practical class for adults ages 50–65 who want to make confident decisions about when to claim, how to maximize benefits, and what their income will really look like in retirement.

This course brings all the moving pieces of Social Security together so you can stop guessing and start planning with clarity. You’ll learn how small decisions made today can add up to tens of thousands of dollars over your lifetime.

Topics covered include:
•    The $100,000 Decision: When Should YOU Claim Social Security
•    Couples, Exes & Survivors: Maximizing Your Household's Social Security
•    Social Security & Work: What Happens If You Claim Early and Keep Working?
•    Taxes, Medicare & the Hidden Costs of Your Social Security Check
•    Social Security at 50: The 10-Year Game Plan Before You Claim

Designed to be clear, practical, and jargon‑free—no financial expertise 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.

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.

• Understand how anxiety shows up in thoughts and the body
• Practice grounding techniques to reduce overwhelm
• Build awareness of triggers and automatic reactions
• Strengthen attention and present moment focus
• Create a simple, sustainable mindfulness practice for daily 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.

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.

Flaky or cardboard… what’s going on with pie crust? It’s not luck. Bake along with Chef Michele in this live online class and learn the science and technique behind creating tender, foolproof pie crusts you can rely on every time.

You’ll make and bake a salted caramel apple pie with a classic lattice top right from your own kitchen. Along the way, you’ll build confidence working with dough, learn how to avoid common mistakes, and understand what actually makes a crust tender and flaky.

You’ll also get recipes for chocolate cream pie, pumpkin pie, and Chef Michele’s personal favorite, cheesecake so you can expand your holiday baking lineup.

You’ll receive a shopping and equipment list 5 days before class, a prep packet with recipes and Zoom link 2 days before class, and a full video replay after class.

One registration covers up to two people cooking together in the same kitchen.

Supplies are required for this course.
Students will receive a shopping and equipment list 5 days before class, a prep packet with recipes and Zoom link 2 days before class, and a full video replay after class. One registration covers up to two people cooking together in the same kitchen.

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.

Bellydancers are supple, feminine, earthly, mysterious, playful and strong. That dancer is you! Come learn among friends and awaken your inner fire. Build community and self-knowledge while honoring the inner divine feminine, regardless of your gender expression.

This class is perfect for new students or a great drill class for returning students. Experienced dancers can deepen their practice by working thoughtfully into the isolations and rhythms as your body and mind open and are prepared to learn more subtle nuances in these powerful foundational moves. 

In this open level class, you will learn*:

• Alignment for dance posture
• Intro to history and music 
• Building strong dance skills 
• Isolations - straight lines, circles, figure 8 and undulations 
• Shimmies
• Beautiful arms and hands gestures 
• Intro to veil dancing 
• Intro to structured group improv and finger cymbals

*New material is always being added to this course. We are currently exploring both solo cabaret and group improv fundamentals that are used for our bellydance street team.

FAQ's

What should I wear to class?

Yoga or any exercise type clothes are perfect. Wearing a hip scarf will  help you see hip isolations more clearly in the mirror. You can purchase scarves with coins or beads or just grab a beautiful scarf from home that you can tie around your waist to start. Some students like to get a little more dressed up in long skirts or harem style pants with a pretty top.  There are LOTS of fun costume things that you can experiment with down the line but there really isn't much that you need to get started. 

Do I need anything else? 

Well, no, but YES!  You can enjoy class without any of these extras if they don’t fit your budget at this time. Come to class and see what other dancers are using. Then you can start to collect your own magical items.

• fringe or beaded hip scarves
• finger cymbals - Go get em’ if you don’t have any yet. The smaller the better. 
• frame drum - Start with a small 10” or 12” Remo frame drum
• dance journal for class notes
• phone with available storage space to make practice videos
• water bottle or hot tea container
• light knee pads (optional)
• yoga mat (optional)
• snacks (optional) - A small bags of nuts, power bar or some fresh veg can give you a lift if you need a little blood sugar boost.
   

Tired to your bones? Knees creaking like attic stairs, neck aching every time you move? This course aims to reimagine the movements, techniques, and physical expectations surrounding manual labor, empowering students to take confident control of their own body in the workplace.

All too often, physically taxing jobs expect constant athletic prowess and repetitive motion, often in inclement situations, with very little recovery time. Simply stretching for a few minutes every day is just not enough, and a 'can-do' mentality with a side of Gatorade only gets you so far.

In Labor In Motion, students will learn basic physiology, study a wide and global range of movement and strength-building techniques, reexamine what it means to protect one's body in the labor field, and create and learn to uphold their own individual safety plan. We'll learn new ways to balance weight, new ways to lift and move, and study everything from which boots to wear for what feet, to how we can wear head protection without annoyance and pain.

This class is best for: construction workers / nurses and CNAs / plumbers / massage therapists / traffic flaggers / electricians / and more

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.

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.

Bake along with Chef Michele in this live online class and learn how to make three versatile breads perfect for the holiday season while building confidence with both yeast and quick bread techniques.

You’ll make a soft, buttery garlic and herb Parker House–style pull-apart loaf using a yeast-based dough, perfect for sharing at holiday dinners. You’ll also bake a gingerbread streusel coffee cake, a quick bread that’s ideal for breakfast or hosting guests and freezes beautifully.

In addition, you’ll prepare cheddar chive buttermilk biscuits to freeze and bake later, giving you a ready-to-go option for fresh biscuits without the day-of effort.

This class focuses on approachable techniques so you can understand the difference between yeast and quick breads and feel confident making both at home. You’ll leave with go-to recipes and practical skills you can use all season long.

You’ll receive a shopping and equipment list 5 days before class, a prep packet with recipes and Zoom link 2 days before class, and a full video replay after class.

One registration covers up to two people cooking together in the same kitchen.

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.

Retirement Strategies 101 is a multiple day, all-inclusive retirement course that is useful for workers at all stages of their career. Regardless of age, you can learn how to create a financial plan that helps you prepare for retirement and make the most of your retirement dollars.

Will you be able to retire early? How long must your money last? What strategies can you use to save money on your taxes? A CFA® Charterholder will answer these and other essential planning questions.

Topics include retirement needs and expenses, social security maximizations, tax strategies, IRA distributions, investments, estate planning, and more! Virtual delivery textbook included.

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.

Create a holiday centerpiece that's almost too pretty to eat! Join award-winning Sugar Artist and Food Network Competitor Chef Michele Sweeney as you decorate a festive holiday wreath cookie made from multiple sugar cookie pieces that come together to form one beautiful display.
 
Designed with beginners in mind, this hands-on class will introduce you to the fundamentals of decorating with royal icing. You'll learn how to color icing, achieve the right icing consistencies, outline and flood cookies, add dimension and decorative details, and assemble your decorated pieces into a stunning holiday wreath perfect for gifting, entertaining, or displaying at your holiday table.
 
Along the way, you'll pick up professional decorating tips and techniques that can be applied to future cookie projects. Students will also receive a digital copy of Chef Michele's Cookies for All Occasions cookbook, packed with recipes, decorating tips, and inspiration for future creations.

Bring an apron, wear comfortable clothes, and don't forget a sack lunch. You'll leave with new skills, decorating confidence, a festive edible creation, and resources to continue decorating at home long after the holidays are over.
 
There is a $50 supply fee due to the instructor at the start of class to cover the cost of additional materials that will be supplied to you.

Social Security Made Clear is a practical class for adults ages 50–65 who want to make confident decisions about when to claim, how to maximize benefits, and what their income will really look like in retirement.

This course brings all the moving pieces of Social Security together so you can stop guessing and start planning with clarity. You’ll learn how small decisions made today can add up to tens of thousands of dollars over your lifetime.

Topics covered include:
•    The $100,000 Decision: When Should YOU Claim Social Security
•    Couples, Exes & Survivors: Maximizing Your Household's Social Security
•    Social Security & Work: What Happens If You Claim Early and Keep Working?
•    Taxes, Medicare & the Hidden Costs of Your Social Security Check
•    Social Security at 50: The 10-Year Game Plan Before You Claim

Designed to be clear, practical, and jargon‑free—no financial expertise 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.

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.

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.

Fall and early winter are a rich time for the world of birds in the Puget Sound region. Waterfowl return to sheltered waters of the sound. Winter residents take up territories in the forests. Individual species group together in mixed feeding flocks. Learn how to identify species, appreciate behaviors and discover the best places to bird throughout the Puget Sound lowlands during this optimal season. This class includes a field trip to practice your new birding skills. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the field trips. Additional details will be given by your instructor.

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.