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Community Education

Fall Community Education Registration Opens Tuesday, August 13th at 9:00am!

Community Education is a place you can take up a new hobby, study another language, get up to speed with technology, and much more. You will find learning opportunities designed the way you like them, relaxed and fun – no tests, no grades, and no credits. Community Education classes are for all ages (please see individual class descriptions for any restrictions). Click Here to Learn More

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Art History According to Cats NEW!
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Please call us at 509-527-4331 to see if registration is still available.
Fee: $69.00
Dates: 7/1/2024 - 8/5/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 6
Location: Main Campus
Room: MAIN BLDG (D) Art Room 117
Instructor: Lorna Barth

Step into a world where art history and cats collide in the most delightful way possible! Through engaging lectures, discussions, and hands-on painting sessions, unravel the mysteries of Modern Art movements while embodying the spirit of each artist through cat-inspired creations. By the end, you'll not only have a deeper appreciation for art history but also a collection of purr-fectly unique artworks.
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Materials: Click here to see class supply list! Please make sure to have all supplies ready for the first session of class.

Interactive Dog Training
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Please call us at 509-527-4331 to see if registration is still available.
Fee: $59.00
Dates: 7/6/2024 - 7/27/2024
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 4
Location: Off Campus
Room: BL MTN (BMH) Bark Park
Instructor: Dawn Barer

Does your dog need lessons on canine etiquette? If so, then we’re here to help! In this class, you will learn how to teach your dog basic manners skills – including commands such as sit, stay down, and relax – and utilize dog learning theory to help make your dog’s behavior more reliable, get them to stop jumping and watch distractions calmly, and much more. By the end, your dog will have all the skills needed to pass the American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen test.
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Materials: training treats; standard 4-6 foot leash; doggy pickup bags; standard harness or headcollar; and proof of current rabies vaccination. No choke chains, prong collars, shock collars, or retractable leashes.

Journeys in Tarot NEW!
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Please call us at 509-527-4331 to see if registration is still available.
Fee: $69.00
Dates: 7/7/2024 - 8/11/2024
Times: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Days: Su
Sessions: 6
Location: Main Campus
Room: MAIN BLDG (D) Classroom 109
Instructor: Elior Sterling
Join us as we deepen our knowledge of tarot! In this class, we will explore different tarot decks, learn how to create our own card layouts, and practice using the cards for personal growth. We will also examine tarot interpretation in folklore and pop culture and explore aspects of the deck through the lens of the written word. This class is intended for people who already have a basic knowledge of the tarot deck - but anyone who wishes to increase their knowledge and skill in the tradition of tarot is welcome to join!
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Required Texts:
- Pollack, Rachel. Rachel Pollack’s Tarot Wisdom: Spiritual Teachings and Deeper Meanings. Llewellyn Publications, 2008. ISBN: 9780738713090.
Suggested Texts:
- Haindl, Hermann. Haindl Tarot Deck. U.S. Games Systems, Inc., 2002. ISBN: 9780880794657.
Required Materials: tarot deck (Haindl’s is recommended, but others will work); notebook or laptop/tablet (for taking notes).

Neurographs for Peace of Mind NEW!
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Please call us at 509-527-4331 to see if registration is still available.
Fee: $69.00
Dates: 7/2/2024 - 8/6/2024
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 6
Location: Main Campus
Room: MAIN BLDG (D) Art Room 117
Instructor:
Neurographic art is a way to ease stress and promote mindfulness through the meditative practice of artistic creation. In this class, through lectures, demonstrations, and plenty of practice, you will learn the basic techniques of watercolors and lines in ink, creating beautiful, colorful, semi-abstract works of art along the way. As you concentrate on your handiwork, you will naturally begin to close out the outside world, slow down all that goes on in your mind, and relax into the act of simple creation. No artistic skills are required to start - but by the end, you'll walk away with a fun, easy, thought-provoking skill that you can practice almost anywhere and anytime.
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Required Materials:
- First session of class: black ballpoint pen; white paper.
- Later sessions: 9" x 12" mixed media sketchbook (120 sheets); paint brushes of various sizes; container for water; watercolor paint tray (with paints included); black permanent markers (fine point and standard tip).

Write That Novel! NEW!
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Please call us at 509-527-4331 to see if registration is still available.
Fee: $69.00
Dates: 7/6/2024 - 8/10/2024
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 6
Location: Main Campus
Room: MAIN BLDG (D) Classroom 215
Instructor: Dakota Orlando
No more procrastination! You can start writing the novel you always wanted to write... right now! This six-week course will teach you the fundamentals of crafting and shaping a novel. Learn plotting, setting, character development, descriptive writing, dialogue, "showing" versus "telling," and incorporating the two types of conflict. Tips for writing query letters, pitching agents and editors, and available writing markets will also be presented.
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Required Materials: writing pad or laptop computer.

Suggested Texts:
- Gotham Writers’ Workshop. Writing Fiction: The Practical Guide from New York’s Acclaimed Creative Writing School. Bloomsbury USA, 2003. ISBN: 9781582343303.

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