Spring 2020 by Continuing Education

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The Ropes: Computer Basics

Beginning Ukulele

IELTS Practice Course

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CONTINUING EDUCATION MISSION We are committed to enriching lives by: • Offering lifelong learning opportunities • Serving community needs and interests • Expanding horizons through quality educational experiences

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With the resources of North Seattle College and the Seattle College District at our disposal we can provide high quality, effective and relevant training for your company or small business. Contact us to discuss your specific needs.

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Christy Isaacson, Director of Continuing Education & Contract Training 206-934-3706 | christy.isaacson@seattlecolleges.edu https://continuinged.northseattle.edu/about/corporate-and-customized-training

100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE Continuing Education at North Seattle College is dedicated to the quality of our classes, services, and instructors. If you are unsatisfied with your experience, or were unable to attend a course for reasons beyond your control, please contact us. We will do our best to provide a solution that meets your individual needs. Please either email us at conted@seattlecolleges.edu or call us at 206.934.3705.

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North Seattle College Continuing Education 206.934.3705 • conted@seattlecolleges.edu • www.learnatnorth.org SPRING 2020 Volume 14 • No. 2

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Welcome to Continuing Education! Offering You a Lighter Load Since 1970 What will be your Continuing Education takeaway this spring? Will it be art made by your own hands, the skill to prepare a delicious meal, mastery of a musical instrument, feeling vigorous and physically fit, the confidence to take on new tasks and responsibilities in your workplace or a greater understanding of yourself and others? The joy of learning what you want, when you want and how you want keeps you from being bogged down with busywork and unneeded stress.

I learned a huge amount of helpful information that is already useful and will help in my life as I go forward. I’m making loads of changes in my house and office, and it feels so much better. – Linda P. on Inspire Your Home & Life with Feng Shui with Nicolette Vajtay

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Computer 2 Basics 2 Design 2 Word 2 Excel 3 Professional 4 Adult Family Home 4 Business Skills 4 Small Business 5 Work for Yourself 6 Clock Hours and CEUs 6 Arts 7 Writing 7 Visual Arts 8 3D Arts 10 Photography 12 Drama 13 Music 14 Home & Garden 15 Gardening 15 Maintenance 15 Food & Wine 16 Cooking 16 Desserts 16 Wine & Spirits 17 Fitness 18 Exercise 18 Dance 19 Movement 20 Yoga 20 Enrichment 21 Crafts 21 Personal 22 Entertainment 25 Travel 25 Language 26 ESL 26 French 26 Japanese 27 Italian 27 Sign Language 28 Spanish 28 Online Classes 30 Registration /Student Resources 31 NSC Information 32 Class Location Map 33

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COMPUTER Create a Photo Book Want to create a gift that will be treasured for years? In this class you will learn to make a book of photos or other scanned images using Adobe Lightroom. It’s simple and inexpensive to make a souvenir of a special time or a beautiful collection of family memories. Warning! Once you see the final product, you might want to keep it for yourself! Leslie C. Saber is an award winning professional photographer and connoisseur of books who has been sharing her joy of photography by teaching for more than 10 years. Bring your own laptop to class with either Adobe Lightroom Classic CC or Lightroom 6 installed. We will NOT be using Adobe’s Lightroom CC mobile version. 7001 6/6/2020 - 6/13/2020 9:00AM - 12:00PM 2 ses Sa Saber CC Bldg Room 3349 $95

Basics The Ropes: Computer Basics

Waste no more time being embarrassed by your lack of computer experience—this is the class you’ve needed all these years! Explore computer basics through clear language, common sense and humor. We’ll cover hardware, memory, Windows software, file management, word processing and web skills. Develop your common-sense fluency and make your desktop experience as natural as navigating your living room or grocery store. Learn to overcome the common problems that keep people stuck. 7021 4/7/2020 - 5/5/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 5 ses Tu Miller LB Bldg Room 3129D $175

Design

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WordPress for Websites

Looking for a simple way to create a website? WordPress is a completely free and easy-to-use content management system for building and maintaining your website. Historically used for blogging, WordPress can also build powerful, database-driven websites for many purposes, including e-commerce. Get up and running in this exciting alternative approach to building websites. Intermediate computer and internet browsing skills required. 7000 4/6/2020 - 5/4/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 5 ses M Miller LB Bldg Room 3129D $175

Graphic Design for Creatives

Everyone is creative. All you need is courage, intention and an idea. Bring your inspirations to life and learn to use Adobe Illustrator to draw shapes and design logos, flyers, posters, banners, business cards or any other vector graphics for print or web. Master the essential functions of Adobe InDesign and take on designing a book, wedding invitation or magazine from start to finish. Whether you are new to the software, getting used to digital illustration or a more experienced designer brushing up on skills, you will have the opportunity to exercise your creativity while generating a polished final product. 7047 4/25/2020 - 5/16/2020 10:00AM - 1:00PM 4 ses Sa Marshall IB Bldg Room 1422 $199

Word Word 2016 – Series Enroll in this class and receive a price discount on Word 2016 Level 1, 2 & 3. This class is designed for PC users. Class will meet on 4/11, 4/18 and 4/25/20. See www.learnatnorth.org for textbook information. 7009 4/11/2020 - 4/25/2020 9:00AM - 4:00PM 3 ses Sa Aldrich LB Bldg Room 3129D $385

Word 2016 – Level 1 Using Word is essential for work. However, do you know all of the ways you can use it for greater efficiency? This course will give you hands-on experience creating and editing professional looking business documents, a resume in a table, a promotional brochure and reports. This course is designed for PC users. See www. learnatnorth.org for textbook information. 7006 4/11/2020 - 4/11/2020 9:00AM - 4:00PM 1 ses Sa Aldrich LB Bldg Room 3129D $159

View most recent class listings and register online at www.learnatnorth.org or call 206.934.3705.

COMPUTER Excel – Level 2 mikel anne aldrich Mikel Anne has over 25 years of experience in training facilitation and instructional design. She has worked in the telecommunications and banking industries, facilitated MS Projects and other various MS Office applications. Mikel Anne teaches at several local community colleges.

Word 2016 – Level 2 Streamline your work processes by taking your Word skills to the next level. This course covers working with Mail Merge, creating a newsletter, as well as working with and organizing long documents. This class is designed for PC users. See www. learnatnorth.org for textbook information. 7007 4/18/2020 - 4/18/2020 9:00AM - 4:00PM 1 ses Sa Aldrich LB Bldg Room 3129D $159

Word 2016 – Level 3 Learn advanced techniques for utilizing Word to its fullest potential. This course covers sharing and securing documents, working with macros and integrating Word with Excel, PowerPoint and the Web. This class is designed for PC users. See www. learnatnorth.org for textbook information. 7008 4/25/2020 - 4/25/2020 9:00AM - 4:00PM 1 ses Sa Aldrich LB Bldg Room 3129D $159

Excel Excel 2016 – Series

Excel – Level 1 Start with an introduction to Excel. Learn techniques for entering data into cells, working with data and using data tables efficiently. Discover how to navigate the help menu, as well as create and finish a workbook. Learn basic techniques for filtering and limiting data that can be entered into individual cells. Course materials included. Not recommended for Mac users. Previous Windows experience recommended. Bring a memory stick or flash drive to class. 7011 5/2/2020 - 5/2/2020 9:00AM - 4:00PM 1 ses Sa Richards LB Bldg Room 3129D $179 7012 5/6/2020 - 5/6/2020 9:00AM - 4:00PM 1 ses W Richards LB Bldg Room 3129D $179

Excel – Level 3 Impress your boss with your advanced skills! Class includes a basic introduction to PivotTables for versatile data analysis. Work with alternative data models and conditional formulas. Finish with a section on how to get certified in Excel. Course materials included. Not recommended for Mac users. Prerequisite: Excel - Level 2 or equivalent experience. Bring a memory stick or flash drive to class. 7015 5/16/2020 - 5/16/2020 9:00AM - 4:00PM 1 ses Sa Richards LB Bldg Room 3129D $179

Excel – PivotTables and Data Crunching Advanced Excel users will greatly benefit from a top-to-bottom examination of PivotTables to take data analysis to the next level. Learn the origin of Pivots and basic techniques for creating and customizing Pivots to your needs. Jump into advanced techniques, including performing calculations, remapping source data, accommodating disparate data sources and using macros to enhance your PivotTables and Reverse Pivots. Course materials included. Not recommended for Mac users. Excel Level 3 or equivalent experience recommended. bring a memory stick or flash drive to class. 7018 5/30/2020 - 5/30/2020 9:00AM - 4:00PM 1 ses Sa Richards LB Bldg Room 3129D $179

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Enroll in this class and receive a price discount on Excel 2016 Level 1, 2 & 3. Course materials included. Class will meet on Saturday, 5/2, 5/9 and 5/16/20. 7016 5/2/2020 - 5/16/2020 9:00AM - 4:00PM 3 ses Sa Richards LB Bldg Room 3129D $425 Class will meet on Wednesday 5/6 and 5/13 and Saturday 5/16/20. 7017 5/6/2020 - 5/16/2020 9:00AM - 4:00PM 3 ses W, Sa Richards LB Bldg Room 3129D $425

Build Excel skills with intermediate techniques for sorting and summarizing data. Create dynamic charts and graphs. Utilize formulas and functions and learn to collaborate with colleagues using passwords, comments and change-tracking. Course materials included. Not recommended for Mac users. Prerequisite: Excel Level 1 or equivalent experience. Bring a memory stick or flash drive to class. 7013 5/9/2020 - 5/9/2020 9:00AM - 4:00PM 1 ses Sa Richards LB Bldg Room 3129D $179 7014 5/13/2020 - 5/13/2020 9:00AM - 4:00PM 1 ses W Richards LB Bldg Room 3129D $179

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PROFESSIONAL Adult Family Home Orientation to Adult Family Home Administration Program DSHS instructors will provide an overview of all the requirements that a prospective AFH licensee will need to meet so they can provide services and care to residents in a licensed home setting and the process each prospective provider will need to follow before applying for their AFH license. A short amount of time is allotted for questions and answers. Each attending student will receive a certificate after completing the class valid for one calendar year after the date of attendance. Check-in at 8:30am; class starts at 9:00 am. No entry after 9:30 am. 7031 4/6/2020 - 4/6/2020 9:00AM - 4:00PM 1 ses M DSHS Instructor LB Bldg Room 1141 $39 7032 5/4/2020 - 5/4/2020 9:00AM - 4:00PM 1 ses M DSHS Instructor LB Bldg Room 1141 $39 7033 6/1/2020 - 6/1/2020 9:00AM - 4:00PM 1 ses M DSHS Instructor LB Bldg Room 1141 $39

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Adult Family Home Administrator Course

This 54-hour class outlines and prepares students for the Adult Family Home licensing and inspection process. Covers roles and responsibilities of a licensed provider, business and operations’ procedures, staff management, resident rights and care issues and State and Federal laws governing Adult Family Homes. Taught by highly experienced providers/instructors. All training materials provided. Prerequisite: take the CASAS test to evaluate English or submit unofficial college transcript showing successful completion of college-level English. For additional information go to https:// continuinged.northseattle.edu/afh. Questions: email afh.north@ seattlecolleges.edu or call 206.934.3619. No class on 4/30/20. 7035 4/7/2020 - 5/5/2020 9:00AM - 4:30PM 8 ses Tu, Th Hertog CC Bldg Room 3360 $699 7034 4/18/2020 - 5/10/2020 9:00AM - 4:30PM 8 ses Sa, Su Spada CC Bldg Room 3360 $699 7036 5/30/2020 - 6/21/2020 9:00AM - 4:30PM 8 ses Sa, Su Schlimme CC Bldg Room 1254A $699

Business Skills Foundations of Project Management Learn the essentials of project management from the standpoint of managing a single, small to medium-sized project. You’ll go through the project life cycle in the same sequence you’ll encounter when managing a real project in the workplace. We’ll explore the entire product and project life cycle, including initiation, planning, executing, controlling and closing. This class is the first step in gaining your PMP certification. A laptop is strongly recommended for use in class. Class meets off-campus at Seattle Central College, 1625 Broadway. 7050 4/6/2020 - 5/11/2020 6:00-9:15pm 6 ses M Stolz Off Campus: Broadway Edison Bldg Room BE4182 $485

Accounting and QuickBooks Series Sign up for the Accounting and QuickBooks Series and receive a 20% price discount on Accounting for Small Business, QuickBooks – Level 1 and QuickBooks – Level 2. See www. learnatnorth.org for recommended textbook information. 7043 4/8/2020 - 5/27/2020 5:30 - 8:30PM 8 ses W Berger LB Bldg Room 3129D $359

Accounting for Small Business Operating a small business? New to accounting? Discover basic accounting principles that you can apply using a simple paper ledger or as preparation for using QuickBooks. Leave understanding journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable and more. 7044 4/8/2020 - 4/15/2020 5:30 - 8:30PM 2 ses W Berger LB Bldg Room 3129D $99

QuickBooks – Level 1

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Explore everything you need to get started with QuickBooks. Learn easy ways to create a new company and build a chart of accounts. Use QuickBooks to invoice customers, enter bills, back up data and generate monthly reports. Prerequisite: Previous Windows Experience and familiarity with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. Taught in QuickBooks desktop environment. See www. learnatnorth.org for recommended textbook information. 7045 4/22/2020 - 5/6/2020 5:30 - 8:30PM 3 ses W Berger LB Bldg Room 3129D $175

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PROFESSIONAL QuickBooks – Level 2 Further your knowledge of QuickBooks and improve your skills with this robust accounting software. Leave knowing how to customize forms, track inventory, use credit cards and sales tax and create reports or graphs. Explore the payroll feature in QuickBooks and learn how to create job estimates. Prerequisite: QuickBooks Level 1. Taught in QuickBooks desktop environment. See www.learnatnorth.org for recommended textbook information. 7046 5/13/2020 - 5/27/2020 5:30 - 8:30PM 3 ses W Berger LB Bldg Room 3129D $175

Emotional Intelligence for Leaders and Emerging Leaders Emotional intelligence describes the ability to understand one’s own feelings and and how these emotions can influence motivation, behavior and group dynamics. Leaders who are emotionally intelligent foster safe environments in which employees feel comfortable to take calculated risks and voice their opinions. Engage in interactive, hands-on self-evaluation and exercises to develop emotional intelligence and become a respected and inspiring leader. A $10 materials fee is due to the instructor in class. 7048 5/6/2020 - 5/20/2020 9:00AM - 12:00PM 3 ses W Johnson CC Bldg Room 3349 $179

Leadership for Women Examine the issues and challenges facing women in leadership positions and how a values-based leadership style is critical to becoming an effective and authentic leader. This class will also address the double standards facing women in leadership, their unique attributes for success and strategies and tactics to excel. As a bonus, there will be a panel of three women in leadership positions in government, technology and banking industries to enhance our learning and discussion. 7049 5/6/2020 - 5/6/2020 1:00 - 4:00PM 1 ses W Johnson CC Bldg Room 3350 $89

Introduction to Public Speaking

Advanced Paralegal Certificate Course Legal Nurse Consultant Training Course Legal Secretary Certificate Victim Advocacy Certificate Course

continuinged.northseattle.edu/ online-learning/cls

Leadership and Communications Excellence This introductory leadership program is open to professionals of all stripes, including business owners, sales representatives, educators or anyone seeking to motivate others while achieving effective results. Working in a supportive and fun group environment, we’ll explore techniques to improve communication skills and work toward a better understanding of how we all interact with one another. Most importantly, you’ll learn what it means to create a positive and lasting self-image as a leader. 7042 5/20/2020 - 6/17/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 5 ses W Bohart CC Bldg Room 3350 $125

Small Business Essentials for Starting a Small Business Thinking of starting a small business? Get an overview of the startup process beginning with common characteristics and attitudes of successful small business owners. The class will also explore major planning areas as a way to reduce risk in your venture. From marketing, finance, operations and writing a business plan, we’ll focus on practical steps, not only to determine the feasibility of your idea, but to set you up for future success. Explore ideas for getting customers in the door, working out your operations and procedures in advance for a flawless opening and some key financial ideas necessary during the startup phase and in ongoing operation. You’ll leave class with numerous resources to help you fill any skill or knowledge gaps you may have discovered along the way and build upon what you have learned. 7061 4/22/2020 - 5/20/2020 6:30 - 9:30PM 5 ses W Coffey CC Bldg Room 3446 $225

How to Start a Small Food Business Set a strong foundation for your dream as an experienced food entrepreneur guides you through the process of starting a food business. Learn to cost products, prepare food-specific business plans and how to obtain health and other required permits. This step-by-step class will help set you up for success and avoid making costly mistakes. Class meets on Saturday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and on Sunday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. 7063 5/16/2020 - 5/17/2020 9:00 - 4:00PM 2 ses Sa, Su Lewis CCBldg Room 3345 $155

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Would you like to reduce stage fright and gain more confidence speaking in front of a group? Whether you need to give a formal or informal presentation, learning key skills will increase your effectiveness and self-confidence. You will learn strategies to deal with nervousness, plan and deliver an effective presentation and practice techniques to capture audience attention. This course offers a supportive environment in which you will practice and receive feedback from the instructor and fellow participants. 7041 5/7/2020 - 5/21/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 3 ses Th Tabor CC Bldg Room 3455 $95

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PROFESSIONAL Intro to Social Media for Small Business Are you a small business owner with social media accounts but feel overwhelmed when it comes to using them? With so many social medial platforms to choose from like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest, finding the right fit for your needs can seem mind-boggling. We will focus primarily on Instagram and explore how your posts can be simultaneously leveraged with other platforms. We will talk about how to use social media in an effective, simplified manner to achieve your small business objectives. We will also touch on how to create consistency across your web and social media presence. #seeyouthere A $20 materials fee is due to the instructor on first day of class. 7062 6/3/2020 - 6/10/2020 7:00 - 9:00PM 2 ses W Sweeney LB Bldg Room 3129D $69

Work for Yourself Make Money Licensing Your Music Are you a composer, performer or songwriter? Do you have original music already recorded that’s just sitting around? Learn how to pitch your music for television, film and other media. This class will give you quick and easy information on all aspects of music licensing. Leave ready to advance your career and create a new income stream from future royalties. Feel free to bring a sample of your music to class and learn which markets to explore. 7164 5/9/2020 - 5/9/2020 9:00AM - 12:00PM 1 ses Sa Hartman CC Bldg Room 3345 $65

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Professional Voiceover Workshop

Learn to use your speaking voice for commercials, films and videos. Discover a unique, outside-the-box way to succeed at a lucrative full- or part-time career. This is a business that you can handle on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time and with very little overhead. In our ever-expanding online marketplace, new companies are looking for fresh voices like never before. This exciting and fun class could be the career game-changer you’ve been looking for. Lisa Foster has done numerous local and national spots, from website narratives and computer games to commercials for brands like Crest® and Olay® and even comedy bits. 7069 5/12/2020 - 5/12/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 1 ses Tu Foster CC Bldg Room 3357 $49

Starting a Handmade Business on Etsy Etsy is the largest e-commerce website devoted to handmade, vintage items and supplies. Learn about Etsy from a former employee who spent seven years working with sellers. Explore seller tools and policies, pricing strategies, getting clicks and sales, branding and trends and best practices for dealing with buyers. We’ll do a product critique, photoshoot and list an item in your shop. Students must have a basic seller account on Etsy but it’s not necessary to have items for sale. Bring a sample of your wares and a simple digital camera or camera phone. For U.S.-based sellers. Fiscal and legal aspects excluded. A $10 materials fee is due to the instructor on first day of class. Bring a sack lunch. 7068 6/6/2020 - 6/7/2020 9:30AM - 4:00PM 2 ses Sa, Su Guelmann LB Bldg Room 3129D $149

Clock Hours and CEUs Clock Hours Fee Teachers can earn Clock Hours with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction for their Continuing Education class by registering for this fee. Pay this fee one time each quarter and earn clock hours for multiple classes! In order to grant clock hours, we need attendance verification from the instructor through a signed Clock Hours Reporting Form (provided upon registration). See www.learnatnorth.org for list of approved classes for clock hours. 7389 $15

Continuing Education Units (CEU) Fee Register for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to verify the completion of a class. Pay this fee one time each quarter and earn CEUs for multiple classes! In order to issue a certificate awarding CEUs, we need attendance verification from the instructor through a signed CEU Reporting Form (provided upon registration). 7390 $15

View most recent class listings and register online at www.learnatnorth.org or call 206.934.3705.

ARTS Writing

The Secrets of Powerful Writing Good writing doesn’t have to be hard if you know the secrets. Whatever you write, professional or personal, you’ll benefit from being able to express yourself clearly and directly on paper. In this hands-on class you’ll learn to clarify your message, communicate complex information, avoid common mistakes, edit and proofread your writing, use proper grammar and punctuation, communicate on social media and more. 7091 4/13/2020 - 4/27/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 3 ses M Dubois CC Bldg Room 3345 $99

The Art of Creative Writing Whether you are new at creative writing or have been at it for a while, this class will show you ways to improve the depth and flow of your storytelling. Explore unconventional writing exercises and visual techniques to enliven your work, whether in the description of a character, a setting, a situation, an object or an emotion. A $5 materials fee is due to the instructor on first day of class. 7098 4/15/2020 - 6/3/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 8 ses W Lorton CC Bldg Room 3355 $145

Creative Writing: Beyond the Basics If you’ve written before, you’ve got some skills under your belt. This class is for writers who are working on, or want to develop, a specific project (a novel or biography, a collection of essays or short stories). Capitalize on what you already know and sharpen your writing skills and material organization. Work on your own project or tackle assignments suggested to you by the instructor or other class members. Emphasis will be on crafting well-targeted, tightly written, fact or fiction. Students will share their work and engage in constructive critiques of each other’s work. 7099 4/16/2020 - 6/4/2020 1:30 - 3:30PM 8 ses Th Lorton CC Bldg Room 3350 $145

Poetry Workshop In this ongoing, upbeat workshop, you will receive feedback on your poems and learn to provide constructive criticism as part of a community of writers. You will also examine the work of accomplished poets in order to develop a deeper appreciation of the elements of poetry and build skills by putting those elements into practice in poems and in-class exercises. No class on 5/23/20 due to Memorial Day weekend. 7094 4/18/2020 - 6/6/2020 11:00AM - 1:00PM 7 ses Sa Isaac CC Bldg Room 3343 $129

It was inspiring for me. I felt it was a safe place to stretch and write and be challenged.

– Zack H. on Poetry Workshop with Graham Isaac

Poetry in Form Do you enjoy writing poetry and want to try your hand at different forms? In this class, students are introduced to different poetic forms, some classic and some modern. Each week we will look at examples of a specific poetry form, learn the history and discuss effective and applicable writing techniques. We’ll also hold regular workshops and discuss each other’s work. This course is a great complement to the Introduction to Poetry Workshop course and open to writers of all skill and experience levels. No class on 5/23/20 due to Memorial Day weekend. 7093 4/18/2020 - 6/6/2020 2:00 - 4:00PM 7 ses Sa Isaac CC Bldg Room 3343 $129

Beginning Fiction: Crash Course Improve the depth and flow of your storytelling in this 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 $5 materials fee is due to the instructor on first day of class. No class on 5/05/20. 7097 4/14/2020 - 5/26/2020 6:00 - 8:00PM 6 ses Tu Hall On Campus: TBA $145

Write Your First Book This course will help both beginning authors and those who need a nudge with a book underway. Rather than focus on how to write a specific genre (memoir, non-fiction or fiction), the course will include: how to know a good book idea when you meet one, deciding how to tell your story, plotting an arc, the importance of re-writing and weekly exercises to get you writing and keep writing. Also, insider information on both traditional publishing and self-publishing and how to get an agent (and if you need one) will be covered. Taught by New York Times bestselling true crime author and veteran journalist, Rebecca Morris. 7095 4/30/2020 - 5/21/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 4 ses Th Morris CC Bldg Room 3350 $85

Writing a Short Memoir

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Turn your life experiences—dramatic and everyday—into a powerful short memoir. If you’ve wanted to write about your life but don’t have time to tackle a book project, this class is for you. Tell the story of your life in bite-sized chunks. This class will lead you step-by-step through writing a short memoir piece: from selecting and reflecting on your experience, to writing and publishing your story. By the end of the class, you’ll have a short memoir piece ready to publish. 7092 5/4/2020 - 5/18/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 3 ses M Dubois CC Bldg Room 3345 $99

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ARTS Alex is an excellent teacher. He sees intuitively what each student needs and gives personalized instructions. – Christopher J. on Figure Drawing with Alex Chubotin

Write Like a Philosopher Is this a writing class or a philosophy class? Yes, to both. Good writing isn’t all plot and character—much of it is arguing a point of view, and that means being clear, precise and in the end, persuasive. Philosophers ask weird questions like, “Should we edit human DNA?” “What is knowledge?” and “Can machines think?” From these questions we will form and hone our arguments. We’ll be doing philosophy in this class and reading some short pieces by contemporary philosophers, all with an eye to sharpening your writing skills. See www.learnatnorth.org for textbook information. 7096 5/21/2020 - 6/18/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 5 ses Th Farr CC Bldg Room 3459 $119

Visual Arts Introduction to Drawing 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. Throughout the course we will engage in group discussions. See www.learnatnorth.org for supply list. 7112 4/9/2020 - 6/11/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 10 ses Th Norsworthy AS Bldg Room 1532 $185

Figure Drawing Experience drawing the human figure with the guidance of a skilled artist who works and teaches in the traditional, timehonored way. Hone your drawing skills as you work from short poses to longer, more considered poses. Join a community of figure drawing artists to develop your ability to capture proportion, posture, structure and movement of the human form. Practice drawing male and female models and improve the connection between what you see and what you render. This class provides an open studio learning environment with plenty of critique and practice. Previous drawing experience is recommended. Price includes all model fees. See www.learnatnorth.org for supply list. 7106 4/10/2020 - 5/29/2020 6:00 - 8:30PM 8 ses F Chubotin AS Bldg Room 1532 $205

Drawing with Confidence This structured, eight-week, comprehensive course offers students an introduction to the essential skills needed to draw anything. Careful drawing from still life objects, making accurate measurements and creating a composition using the useful Rule of Thirds are among the elements of drawing that will be explored. Charcoal, pencil, ink, colored pencils and oil pastels will be used in depth. This class is a great way to get started drawing what you see and not what you know. See www.learnatnorth.org for supply list. No class on 5/23/20 due to Memorial Day weekend. 7113 4/11/2020 - 6/6/2020 12:30 - 2:30PM 8 ses Sa Schneider AS Bldg Room 1530 $149

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Comics Memoir

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to tell your life story through words AND pictures? Following a brief history of the comic book memoir genre and a discussion of the graphic novel medium, students will explore their life experience through drawing and writing activities. No experience necessary. By the end of class, students will put their work together in a finished booklet. A $25 materials fee is due to the instructor on first day of class. 7109 4/21/2020 - 6/9/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 8 ses Tu Froh CC Bldg Room 3460 $145

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ARTS Drawing Basics: Right Brain Method Utilizing whole brain research, explore techniques that artists use to draw. Examine left hemisphere attributes (balancing a checkbook) vs. right hemisphere (drawing, music), and do exercises that favor the right’s visual system. Through step-bystep exercises, learn to see in an unselfconscious way that builds confidence to create surprisingly realistic drawings. See www. learnatnorth.org for supply list and textbook information. 7108 5/12/2020 - 6/9/2020 6:00 - 9:00PM 5 ses Tu Wallat CC Bldg Room 1254A $135

Collage and Paint Collage is simply the art of pasting together bits of “found” (discarded) or painted paper to create a whole new work of art. Modern collage emerged in the early 1900s as a popular expressive medium, and is stronger and more exciting today in fine art as well as graphic design. This class provides the space and framework to create some fun and compelling collage art through demos of design basics, painting and collaging techniques. No previous experience required. See www. learnatnorth.org for supply list. No class on 6/11/20. 7117 4/9/2020 - 6/18/2020 6:00 - 9:00PM 10 ses Th Paquette CC Bldg Room 1349A $249

Abstract Watercolors Combine the expressive, personal, object-free vision of abstraction with the smaller, particular, intimate beauty of watercolors. The focus of this class is on the elements of design, color and harmony, line and shape while creating an exciting and compelling painting that expresses a personal inner vision. Often alluding to nature or a state of mind, Abstract Watercolors will carry the painter to the beauty of feelings, spirit and imagination. See www.learnatnorth.org for supply list. 7116 4/9/2020 - 6/11/2020 10:00AM - 1:00PM 10 ses Th Paquette CC Bldg Room 1349A $249

Landscape Painting with Oils Explore the world you see beyond four walls through the tradition of plein-air painting. Discover how to prepare canvas, panel and paper, as well as mixing paint on site with a palette knife. You will learn a variety of painting techniques to express what you observe as we move through the season. Weather permitting, we will traverse the North Seattle College campus as landscape painters, finding inspiration in the various sites. Anticipate some walking and carrying materials in a bag or backpack. See www. learnatnorth.org for supply list. 7111 4/10/2020 - 6/12/2020 9:00AM - 12:00PM 10 ses F Norsworthy AS Bldg Room 1532 $249

Abstract Oils with Cold Wax Medium Discover a new creative medium when you combine the classic, rich surfaces of oil painting with the translucent depth and varied textures of cold wax. Utilizing a soft paste made with beeswax, this process is a perfect scenario for exploring the simple structures of abstraction, personal point of view and the beauty of color. See www.learnatnorth.org for supply list. 7115 4/10/2020 - 6/12/2020 10:00AM - 1:00PM 10 ses F Paquette CC Bldg Room 1349A $249

– Anika R. on Abstract Oils with Cold Wax Medium with Virginia Paquette

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This medium was completely new for me. The instructor did a great job distilling a ton of information to make it accessible. It felt like I was just playing and ended up making some very cool art without fretting too much. I think because the class was small our instructor stayed more focused. We were able to work at our own pace, without a lot of talking. But the atmosphere was nice and friendly.

SPRING 2020 North Seattle College Continuing Education

ARTS I liked the instructor. Susan knows her stuff, she was encouraging and inspiring. As a person with ZERO watercolor experience, I found myself at ease, not discouraged, and I learned a lot. – Amy G. on Watercolors for Everyone with Susan Schneider

Watercolors for Everyone This exciting and popular eight-week class offers complete beginners and intermediate students an energized, interactive and in-depth introduction to watercolor painting. The structured approach breaks down many of the elements of watercolor, enabling students to approach an understanding of the materials, composition and effects of colors in their painting. The instructor will focus on the individual student’s level of experience, allowing them to gain the tools and abilities to discover their own personal style. Class time will be spent painting still life objects inspired by English and French painters. This is a fun and relaxed class and one of the best introduction courses in Seattle. See www. learnatnorth.org for supply list. No class on 5/23/20 due to Memorial Day weekend. 7114 4/11/2020 - 6/6/2020 10:00AM - 12:00PM 8 ses Sa Schneider AS Bldg Room 1530 $149

The Art of Calligraphy: Expressive Calligraphy

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Discover new and fun ways to create letters with a variety of writing tools. Our focus will be on creative play and expression rather than the intense study of an alphabet. We will break the rules of formal calligraphy by exploring projects designed to help develop new techniques toward your own personal style. You will even have an opportunity to make your own pen. For all levels of interest. A $15 materials fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class. 7107 4/15/2020 - 5/13/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 5 ses W Shiovitz CC Bldg Room 3345 $99

PEG MCNAIR Peg has been weaving tapestries, designing and painting for over 35 years. She explored tapestry, gaining national recognition for her impressionistic landscapes and bold, rich colors. Her next exploration involved creating textile print designs for the fashion industry and surface designs for products such as sheets, paper plates and shower curtains. Currently Peg is working on a series of impressionistic paintings that reveal her love of color, patterns and landscapes, with mysterious birds as the primary image.

More Color Mysteries and Interactions

Continue to explore color using the seven color contrasts of Johannes Itten and the color-shifting exercises of Josef Albers. In addition to color interactions, we’ll discuss design concepts related to the weekly free-study and homework assignments. You’ll be using your Coloraid and strips again, so bring them to the first class. Prerequisite: Explore the Mysteries of Color or previous color class with instructor. 7110 4/14/2020 - 5/5/2020 6:30 - 9:00PM 4 ses Tu McNair CC Bldg Room 1254A $115

3D Arts Beginning Ceramics Transform a lump of clay into a piece of art! Using the basic wheel throwing and hand-building methods, learn to create cups, bowls, boxes and more. Individualized instruction and demonstrations of the technical underpinnings will give you a strong foundation in the ceramic arts. This course is intended for beginner students new to ceramics. Students may repeat for up to four quarters; students with four or more quarters of any level of ceramics will not be permitted to join. Includes four hours of open studio time on Saturday afternoon; additional open studio time can be purchased by enrolling in the Ceramics Open Studio Class. See www.learnatnorth.org for supply list. Class size is limited and this class fills up quickly. Register online or by phone to confirm there is space in the class. Mailed registration is not recommended. 7134 4/7/2020 - 6/9/2020 6:00 - 9:00PM 10 ses Tu Georger AS Bldg Room 1630 $265 7137 4/12/2020 - 6/14/2020 10:00AM - 1:00PM 10 ses Su Duarte AS Bldg Room 1630 $265

I loved the ability to really learn what you wanted to learn about ceramics paired with a great basic overview. – Audra D. on Beginning Ceramics

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ARTS Beginning Jewelry Fabrication LIZ DUARTE Liz has a Masters Degree in Ceramics from G e o rge Was h i ng t o n University. She was a Resi d e n t A r t ist a t Pottery Northwest from 2006-2008 and is the past president of The Washington Clay Arts Association; an organization dedicated to promoting education of the ceramic arts. Liz creates both sculptural & functional forms out of her basement studio in Columbia City. She has been immersed in clay for over two decades because she finds it engaging on so many levels; whether it’s for recreation, relaxation, therapy or pure necessity, the clay is captivating.

Intermediate and Advanced Ceramics

Take your exploration of ceramics to the next level and enhance your wheel-throwing and hand-building skills. Intermediate and advanced students will learn from each other and the instructor as you improve your technique with more challenging forms, participate in group critiques, and learn more about the ceramics process like loading, firing and glaze varieties. Class will be structured around projects or themes that include weekly demos. Previous ceramics instruction is required. Includes four hours of open studio time on Saturday afternoon; additional open studio time can be purchased by enrolling in Ceramics Open Studio Class. See www.learnatnorth.org for supply list. Class size is limited and this class fills up quickly. Register online or by phone to confirm there is space in the class. Mailed registration is not recommended. 7135 4/9/2020 - 6/11/2020 6:00 - 9:00PM 10 ses Th Brodsky AS Bldg Room 1630 $265 7136 4/11/2020 - 6/13/2020 10:00AM - 1:00PM 10 ses Sa Duarte AS Bldg Room 1630 $265

Learn basic metal fabrication and silver soldering techniques used in creating finished jewelry pieces. Work with non-ferrous metals and stones to produce your own jewelry design. Price includes lab fee. Supply list will be provided at first class. 7133 4/8/2020 - 6/10/2020 6:30 - 9:30PM 10 ses W Graham AS Bldg Room 1633 $265

Jewelry Open Studio Practice your jewelry making skills in this open studio format. Enjoy camaraderie and artistic accomplishment by working with other experienced jewelers. Must have taken North Seattle Beginning Jewelry class or equivalent. 7132 4/7/2020 - 6/9/2020 6:30 - 9:30PM 10 ses Tu Foy AS Bldg Room 1633 $265

Boxes and Lockets Every small precious object deserves a beautiful small box to keep it safe, a box that opens smoothly on well-constructed hinges and closes with a satisfying snap of the clasp. We’ll build such containers in this class, starting with roll-printing to decorate the box lid and locket cases, followed by demos and discussion of the infinitely variable intricacies of constructing boxes, hinges and catches. This is an intermediate level class. A $35 materials fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class. Prerequisite: the ability to solder on your own. See www.learnatnorth.org for supply list. 7131 4/9/2020 - 6/18/2020 6:30 - 9:30PM 11 ses Th Lowther AS Bldg Room 1633 $289

Ceramics Open Studio

Robert is very skilled and patient. He obviously enjoys teaching the course. I appreciated his easy going and helpful nature, and I feel that I received a good introduction to jewelry fabrication. – Kim B. on Beginning Jewelry Fabrication with Robert Graham

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Need extra time to work on your Ceramics pieces? This open studio time is an opportunity to work in the Ceramics studio at your own pace. No demos or instruction, just self-directed work and practice time. This open studio class is only open to students who concurrently enroll in a Continuing Education ceramics class at North Seattle College. Space is limited. 7140 4/13/2020 - 5/25/2020 6:00 - 9:00PM 7 ses M Staff AS Bldg Room 1630 $49 7139 4/17/2020 - 5/29/2020 6:00 - 9:00PM 7 ses F Staff AS Bldg Room 1630 $49

SPRING 2020 North Seattle College Continuing Education

ARTS Photography Basics: Techniques and Art Have you been using your digital DSLR or digital mirrorless camera on automatic but would now like to learn how to use its full creative potential? This introductory color class will cover the basics of camera operation: f-stops, shutter speeds, iso, white balance, lenses, exposure, metering, filters, flash and more. Bring your digital DSLR or digital mirrorless camera that can be put fully on manual to class (no point and shoot cameras; contact instructor if unsure). A tripod is recommended. Class includes two Sunday afternoon field trips (details given in class). Instructor’s work has appeared in National Geographic publications. See www. learnatnorth.org for textbook information. Class includes two Sunday afternoon field trips on 4/19 and 4/26/2020 (details given in class). 7149 4/18/2020 - 5/9/2020 8:30 - 10:30AM 4 ses Sa Stahl CC Bldg Room 3459 $149

Intermediate Photography: Composition and Design

Polymer Clay Workshop Learn to make customized tools, polymer clay pendants, beads, earrings, buttons, sculpture, boxes...whatever you want. Explore creating textures and patterns using rubber stamps, found objects, cookie cutters, stencils, acrylic paint, mica powders and more. This class will cover how to prep the clay, mix and blend colors and ways to construct and cut items. Finally, we’ll learn how to bake, polish and if, when and how to seal your clay pieces. Go home with original art ready for wear or display. A $10 materials fee is due to the instructor on first day of class. See www.learnatnorth.org for supply list. 7138 4/11/2020 - 5/9/2020 10:00AM - 2:00PM 5 ses Sa Arnold CC Bldg Room 1349A $189

Photography Camera Basics: What’s That Button For?

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Finally! Discover how to get out of your DSLR camera’s auto mode and into using your camera to its fullest potential. You will learn how to use the manual controls on your digital camera to take phenomenal photos. This course is great for beginners who are looking to take their photography to the next level. Bring your digital camera. 7147 4/9/2020 - 5/14/2020 6:30 - 9:30PM 6 ses Th Saber CC Bldg Room 3460 $255

Leslie was very patient and knowledgeable. We learned exactly what the course description said we would. – Kyla S. on Camera Basics: What’s this Button For? with Leslie Saber

This course will help develop an eye for photographic compositions in color that are compelling and creative. The class will interest those with a digital DSLR or digital mirrorless camera. Emphasis will be on the basic design elements of color and form (line, shape, texture and depth). Learn how the ‘Art of Seeing’ is the key to imagery that is fresh and imaginative. Tripod required. Class includes two Sunday morning field trips (details given in class). Instructor’s work has appeared in National Geographic publications. Class includes two Sunday morning field trips on 4/19 and 4/26/20 (details given in class). See www.learnatnorth. org for textbook information. 7148 4/18/2020 - 5/9/2020 10:40AM - 12:40PM 4 ses Sa Stahl CC Bldg Room 3459 $149

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ARTS This class was so fun and creative! I was challenged and worked in groups in a way that I have never experienced. I had the best time, this class was fabulous and it was the most fun course I’ve ever taken in my life! – Lia D. on Improv for Everyone with Rebecca Lee

Improv for Everyone

Lightroom for Photographers Take charge of your photographs with Adobe Lightroom. Do you have 100s of digital photos and want to find them faster? Would you like to learn simple tools to make them beautiful and then share them? Learn how to manage, organize, edit and share your images via social media, slideshows, books and print with Adobe Lightroom. The software is designed exclusively for photographers, so you can spend less time with your COMPUTER and more time with your CAMERA. Proven side effects include taking fewer and even better photos. Bring your own laptop to class with either Adobe’s Lightroom Classic CC or the original desktop software (for example, Lightroom 6) already installed. We will NOT be using Adobe’s Lightroom CC mobile version. No class on 5/2/20. 7146 4/18/2020 - 5/16/2020 9:00AM - 1:00PM 4 ses Sa Saber CC Bldg Room 3350 $255

Many of today’s comedic actors from feature films and TV have one thing in common: a background in improv comedy. Whether your aspirations are for Hollywood, the stage, or just to be the funniest person in the room, Improv for Everyone is a great place to start. In this class, you will play warm-up games and learn to improvise comedic scenes with partners. No experience is necessary; just a willingness to play and have fun. 7156 4/21/2020 - 6/9/2020 7:00 - 9:00PM 8 ses Tu Lee LB Bldg Room 1132 $145

You Can Tell Stories! Join others who are finding their voice, collecting their words, standing up and telling stories! Whether you want to use storytelling in your work or for personal enjoyment, this fun and supportive class will help you develop and practice your oratory talents and stage presence. We begin by learning methods of telling stories without memorization, cover story structure and skills for telling through small group work and weekly presentations by students. By the final class, you will be putting those skills to work and polishing a ten-minute presentation. Attending local events will be encouraged. By participating in the class, all students will earn a year’s membership in the Seattle Storytellers Guild. 7155 4/21/2020 - 5/19/2020 7:00 - 9:00PM 5 ses Tu Irwin CC Bldg Room 3453 $99

Drama Using Devised Theater as a Catalyst for Social Change

susy irwin Susy is a Northwest storyteller, writer and puppeteer. She specializes in telling animal stories and writing original tales of the animals in the Northwest. She also tells vignettes from her life in the Wild West; from Mexico to Alaska, to Colorado and Hawaii. The west is where she mines her stories.

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Take a deep dive into theater as a means to educate, advocate, inspire and build community. Drawing from Augusto Boal’s groundbreaking work, Theater of the Oppressed, we will tap into the group’s personal experiences to create a collaborative performance piece around a selected social issue. Discover how devised theater can inspire social change using activities that tap into experience around various socially relevant issues. Through theatre games, idea-generating activities and free writing, we will discover our unique performance piece designed to shape the world for the better. Bring a notebook and pen to class. No class on 5/25/20 due to Memorial Day. End of the quarter performance in front of an audience in the Stage One Theater, Room LB 1132 on Monday, June 15 7:00-9:30 pm. 7154 4/20/2020 - 6/8/2020 7:00 - 9:30PM 8 ses M Friedman LB Bldg Room 1132 $179

SPRING 2020 North Seattle College Continuing Education

ARTS Music Beginning Piano Anyone can learn to play Chopsticks, but wouldn’t you like to learn how to play piano properly? Learn to read and play music from the very start. This class is designed for the absolute beginner as well as repeat students. New students with previous piano experience should contact the instructor at henry_pet@ msn.com to assess your level. See www.learnatnorth.org for textbook information. Piano practice rooms are available for students to use during the evenings. 7167 4/7/2020 - 6/9/2020 7:00 - 8:30PM 10 ses Tu Henry LB Bldg Room 1228 $165 7166 4/9/2020 - 6/11/2020 7:00 - 8:30PM 10 ses Th Hung LB Bldg Room 1228 $165

Jazz Piano Intensive Have you ever wanted to see the keyboard through the eyes of a professional piano player? Do you dream of the day you play like a seasoned pro? Skip years of studying music that leaves you uninspired and discover the priceless secrets of the professional jazz pianist. This class is for students who have taken classical piano and/ or have some experience with jazz piano and are willing to invest the time it takes to advance. A $25 materials fee is due to the instructor on first day of class. Piano practice rooms are available for students to use during the evenings. No class on 5/25/20 due to Memorial Day. 7161 4/20/2020 - 6/15/2020 7:00 - 8:30PM 8 ses M Willrich LB Bldg Room 1228 $135

Beginning Ukulele

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Start strumming right away as you learn to play the ukulele in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Curriculum includes traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music as well as popular songs. Focus will be on basic strums and chords set to new songs each week. Please bring a soprano, concert or tenor ukulele to class. One may be provided, but we have limited number for in-class use. Come start making music! 7169 4/7/2020 - 5/26/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 8 ses Tu Klopich CC Bldg Room 1442 $165

Beginning Guitar 1 Pick up the guitar and play! Learn chords, strum patterns, tablature and notes while learning songs. Pick up some basic theory. In this comfortable class environment, have fun while learning the fundamentals that make guitar playing rewarding. Bring your acoustic guitar and required books to class. A $10 materials fee is due to the instructor on first day of class. See www.learnatnorth. org for textbook information. Section 7163: No class on 5/23/20 due to Memorial Day weekend. 7162 4/8/2020 - 5/27/2020 7:00 - 9:00PM 8 ses W Zangar CC Bldg Room 1254A $165 7163 4/18/2020 - 6/13/2020 9:30 - 11:30AM 8 ses Sa Zangar CC Bldg Room 1360 $165

Play Blues Harmonica! If you’ve ever been curious about learning to play this expressive instrument, this is the course for you. Learn to play harmonica in a safe, fun environment where attention is paid to each student’s individual progress. Learn simple songs, riffs and improvisation on the harmonica with an emphasis on the Blues. Classes will focus on correct harp handling, proper breathing, basic blow/ draw patterns and bending notes, acoustic vs. amplified playing and instrument care. Basic music theory is discussed and used. No prior experience or knowledge of music theory is needed. A 10–hole diatonic harmonica in the key of C is required for the class. 7168 4/16/2020 - 6/4/2020 7:00 - 8:30PM 8 ses Th Wilde CC Bldg Room 3355 $129

Jazz Ensemble Practice and perform the newest big-band arrangements which cover all styles of big-band jazz. This class combines talents of professional and student musicians in the big-band experience. Membership is by audition only; registration is required within 10 business days of the first class session. End of quarter performance in Concert Hall on 6/10 at 8pm. 7165 4/8/2020 - 6/10/2020 8:00 - 10:00PM 10 ses W Radke LB Bldg Room 1142 $159

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HOME & GARDEN See page 33 for off-campus class locations. The & in class descriptions indicate the following locations: = Seattle Central College

= South Seattle College

Gardening Introduction to Landscape Design

Why come home to a barren lawn and drab plantings when you could be greeted by your own beautiful oasis? Learn the secrets professionals use to create landscapes that are functional, ecologically beneficial and aesthetically pleasing. Employing slides, lectures and handout materials, you’ll learn both design theory and practical tips for transforming your yard into a lovely, welcoming space. Class meets off-campus at South Seattle College, 6000 16th Avenue SW. 7171 4/30/2020 - 5/7/2020 7:00 - 9:30PM 2 ses Th Constantine Off Campus: Landscape Horticulture Bldg Room LHO3 $69

Maintenance Basic Hands-On Home Repair and Maintenance

Planning on a remodeling project or dreaming about a new kitchen, but don’t know which way to turn? This class is for you! Learn what comes first (second & third) and how to establish a project budget, specifications, bid procurement and contractor hiring. Basic house construction and remodeling do’s and don’ts will be covered. The second session will include cabinet choices, kitchen and bathroom planning, style and installation. Remodeling of bedrooms, basements and other rooms will also be discussed. Come with a notepad, questions, photos and ideas for your remodeled space. A $5 materials fee is due to the instructor on first day of class. 7177 5/13/2020 - 5/20/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 2 ses W Marx CC Bldg Room 1349A $75

PETER MARX Peter has been self-employed in residential remodeling and custom solid surface fabrication for over three decades. He has always enjoyed the challenges that they bring and the achievements that he has gained. He was the first certified and accredited Corian fabricator in the Northwest by DuPont in 1979, followed shortly by additional certifications with other major solid surface manufacturers. Peter’s teaching style reflects his ideal of sharing what he has learned over the years, by engaging the class with demos, examples and hands-on learning. In 2015 Peter was the recipient of “The Best Instructor Award” (presented by North Seattle College Continuing Education). With 20 years of experience, he is an instructor who consistently sets the standard for a safe and professional approach to his classes. A summer quarter student In Basic Woodworking commented, “I have always been nervous about using electric saws but this class helped me gain confidence. Peter is a great instructor and I look forward to taking more classes from him.”

HOME & GARDEN

Through hands-on techniques and classroom demonstrations, learn a variety of home improvement and maintenance skills. Gain confidence as you learn about tools, how to work with electrical outlets, switches, and lighting; plumbing, faucets and wall repair. Get an overview of door and window installation, home security, insulation, weatherization and remodeling. You will leave feeling confident in performing your own home repairs. A $45 materials fee is due to the instructor on first day of class. No textbooks are needed but a general home repair book (Readers Digest, Black & Decker, etc.) might enhance class demos. 7176 4/22/2020 - 5/6/2020 6:30 - 9:00PM 3 ses W Marx CC Bldg Room 1349A $119

Home Remodeling 101

SPRING 2020 North Seattle College Continuing Education

FOOD & WINE Desserts Introduction to Cake Series I

Cooking Knife Skills Julienne, chiffonade, brunoise, chop, slice, dice, mince... Learn different knife cuts as well as parts of a knife, knife grips, which knife for which task, how to care for your knives and most importantly how to keep your knives razor sharp. This class will revolutionize the way you use your most important kitchen tool. Bring an apron (optional) and a knife to sharpen. A $20 materials fee is due to the instructor in class. 7188 4/14/2020 - 4/14/2020 6:00 - 9:00PM 1 ses Tu Brownstein Off Campus: Kitchen Coach Cooking School $59 7189 6/9/2020 - 6/9/2020 6:00 - 9:00PM 1 ses Tu Brownstein Off Campus: Kitchen Coach Cooking School $59

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Culinary Geographic: The Melting Pot

Not a fondue class but a flavorful history of American cooking! We’ll learn to create eclectic menus showcasing American cuisine drawn from multiple cultures. Explore American-Italian inspired seafood soup with flatbread and baked ziti casserole. Try your hand at Tex-Mex tortilla and pulled chicken layered casserole. Have the opportunity to make Cajun/Creole items with French influenced sauces along with gumbo, jambalaya and dirty rice. We’ll also have opportunity to discover the world’s best buttermilk pan-fried chicken with biscuits and collard greens. Maybe we’ll even squeeze in a fondue. Bring an apron and your appetite as each class includes an evening meal. A $40 materials fee is due to the instructor on first day of class 7197 4/21/2020 - 5/5/2020 6:00 - 9:00PM 3 ses Tu Brownstein Off Campus: Kitchen Coach Cooking School $135

Stuffed!

Join us for an exploration of domestic blended cuisines from the American South, Mexico, South America, France and Eastern Europe. Learn how these cultures inspired many of today’s popular fusion dishes. We’ll delve into cooking Creole, Cajun and Mexican foods and get a taste for how they influenced some of America’s culinary beginnings. Delve into cooking gumbo, jambalaya, home-made salsas, posole, Tamales, Tex-mex and master easy-to-make and hearty food that celebrate America’s melting pot. A $40 materials fee is due to the instructor on the first class. Bring an apron and your appetite to class. 7186 5/13/2020 - 5/27/2020 6:00 - 9:00PM 3 ses W Brownstein Off Campus: Kitchen Coach Cooking School $135

Are you a fan of reality cake shows and long to be the next great cake baker? Do you want to make one-of-a-kind creations for family and friends? Join award-winning Sugar Artist and Food Network Competitor, Michele Sweeney, for a fun-filled class on the basics of cake making from start to finish. In this hands-on beginner class, you will learn to bake the perfect cake, make different types of butter cream, receive step-by-step guidance in piping techniques and experience the excitement of making your cake a work of art. Discover how easy it is to create the perfect dessert for any occasion in a collaborative and supportive environment. A $50 materials fee is due to the instructor on first day of class. Bring a sack lunch. Class meets 10:00am-3:00pm on 4/19 and 5/10 and 10:00am-4:00pm on 5/3. No class on 4/26/20. 7187 4/19/2020 - 5/10/2020 Varies 3 ses Su Sweeney CC Bldg Room 1259A $255

View most recent class listings and register online at www.learnatnorth.org or call 206.934.3705.

FOOD & WINE Introduction to Cake Series II: The Next Layer

For those Cake Series I students ready for the next level. Join award-winning sugar artist and food network competitor Michele Sweeney and build on your cakemaking skills. Learn more techniques by working with mediums like fondant, modeling chocolate/candy clay, poured chocolate and candy molds. We will create new seasonal designs using your new found piping skills. This is a hands-on class for those who have taken Cake Series I or had prior cake decorating lessons. A $50 materials fee is due to the instructor on first day of class. Bring a sack lunch. 7198 5/31/2020 - 6/21/2020 10:00AM - 2:00PM 4 ses Su Sweeney CC Bldg Room 1259A $255

Wine & Spirits A Wine Tour of Italy Italian wine is as beautiful and diverse the country itself! We’ll taste wines from the most famous regions of Italy, as well as some more obscure wines. We’ll learn about Italy’s rich wine heritage, which reaches back thousands of years. Students must be 21+. You may wish to eat prior to class. A $20 materials fee is due to instructor in class. 7206 5/4/2020 - 5/4/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 1 ses M LeClaire & Gronbeck Off Campus: The Barrel Thief Wine and Whiskey Bar $39

Professional Bartending for Fun and Profit Become a professional bartender. Learn how to mix, measure and master more than 400 of today’s most popular cocktails— mai tais, mojitos, electric iced teas, margaritas, cosmopolitans, martinis, manhattans, coffee drinks and more. Fun, hands-on class. Professional pouring, shaking, layering, bartending terms, increasing tips, bar promotions, job searching and more. Home Entertainers—be the life of the party and impress your friends and co-workers with your new skills. No prior liquor knowledge required; students must be 18+. A $20 materials fee is due to the instructor on first day of class for textbook and ice. Class meets 6/11 and 6/12 6:00-9:00pm and 6/13 9:00am- 4:00pm. 7207 6/11/2020 - 6/13/2020 Varies 3 ses Th, F, Sa Ronnestad CC Bldg Room 1349A $189

Delicious Chocolate Truffles

As with all your beverage classes at the Barrel Thief, I enjoyed the combination of knowledgeable insight and wit and great beverages. Both of the instructors knew their stuff and were first rate. – John S. A Wine Tour of Italy with Christopher Gronbeck and David LeClaire

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“Life is like a box of chocolates”...Chocolate truffles, that is! In this tasty, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the principles of making tasty ganaches. Create a variety of truffles: bars, French, handdipped and molded. Take home a box of your premium truffles for everyone to enjoy. A $10 materials fee is due to the instructor in class. Bring a sack lunch. 7196 5/17/2020 - 5/17/2020 10:00AM - 4:30PM 1 ses Su Fredericks CC Bldg Room 1259A $95

SPRING 2020 North Seattle College Continuing Education

FITNESS Exercise Strength and Conditioning Come get fit and have a blast. Interval training blends strength and cardiovascular circuits using body weight, dumbbells and a variety of equipment. This 90-minute class provides full-body conditioning and will target strength, balance, cardio and flexibility. This workout is loaded with functional exercises designed to give you the ultimate challenge. All levels welcome. Class includes membership in the Wellness Center for the quarter. Bring a water bottle and towel and be ready to get strong. 7214 4/7/2020 - 6/11/2020 6:00 - 7:30PM 20 ses Tu, Th Brenith WC Bldg Room 0827D $255

Core Matters Pilates – Mat Work Consider the next 10 years—those physical activities you’re able to do in the decades to come are determined by your behavioral choices now. Adopting a joint-friendly, core-focused exercise program that balances strength with flexibility, rehydrates the fascial matrix and enhances posture can be life changing. Safely stretch those tight hips and lower back. Learn to relax overworked muscles while waking up underused ones, allowing neck and shoulder tensions to fade. Find your abdominals. Start feeling good NOW. Your instructor is positive, experienced and certified. Class is taught in a supportive atmosphere with plenty of modifications to accommodate varying abilities. Bring a Pilates mat and two-pound hand weights. 7217 4/7/2020 - 6/9/2020 6:30 - 7:30PM 10 ses Tu Mattheiss Off Campus: OneLife Community Church $165

Fitness for Travelers

You’ve planned your adventure, made travel arrangements and happily anticipate a great trip ahead. NOW is the time to get realistic about acquiring the strength and flexibility needed to optimize your experience. Join a class designed to boost your capabilities and confidence while on the road. Climbing stairs to reach that restaurant, wrangling luggage, hiking to get to a tantalizing viewpoint or just navigating safely on paving stones and less-than-level terrain can be more physically demanding than we anticipate. We’ll work specifically on leg, back and arm strength, while simulating conditions that you’ll run into on the road. Expect to feel your core musculature and its connection to your enhanced power and agility. Learn a concise and effective warm up to start your day strong. Participants will be highly encouraged to walk daily and practice throughout the week to maximize progress. Your instructor is a traveler, hiker and Pilates instructor with 16 years of experience. You’ll need a mat, three-, four- or five-pound hand weights and good walking shoes. Expect to bring your weighted suitcase to the final couple of classes. 7218 4/11/2020 - 5/2/2020 9:30 - 11:00AM 4 ses Sa Mattheiss CC Bldg Room 1456 $115

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Zumba®

Zumba® is an energetic class that combines Latin dance styles with cardio for a body-sculpting workout. With easy-to-follow dance steps, the class fuses Latin and international rhythms with fast and slow beats to create a routine that tones and sculpts your body while burning fat. No dance experience needed. Bring a water bottle, comfortable athletic shoes, your energy and your smiles. New and experienced students welcome in this continuous class. Section 7215: No class on 5/24/2020 due to Memorial Day weekend. 7215 4/12/2020 - 6/7/2020 9:00 - 10:00AM 8 ses Su Henricksen Off Campus: Greenwood Masonic Lodge $115 7216 4/14/2020 - 6/4/2020 9:30 - 10:30AM 16 ses Tu, Th Henricksen Off Campus: Greenwood Masonic Lodge $179

Ida, the instructor is amazing! She is so welcoming and engaging. She makes the class fun for every person that wants to learn Zumba. I would highly recommend the class.

– Chelsea G. on Zumba© with Ida Hendricksen

View most recent class listings and register online at www.learnatnorth.org or call 206.934.3705.

FITNESS Fitness Recovery Are sore, tired or tight muscles preventing you from working out as often or as hard as you’d like? Learn from a sports massage therapist how to improve your comfort and recovery speed between workouts through various forms of self-massage, passive range of motion, stretching and recovery techniques. We’ll explore basic muscle anatomy and kinesiology to help answer questions such as “Why would you stretch your hip if your knee hurts?” and “Is stretching always the answer?” This class will help you understand what to do after a workout and why. A $30 materials fee is due to the instructor on first day of class. 7213 4/18/2020 - 5/9/2020 9:00 - 10:00AM 4 ses Sa Brenith CC Bldg Room 1254A $85

Celia Boarman Celia has studied ballet, jazz and modern dance but ballroom dancing was the style that captivated her. She studied theatre at Cornish college on scholarship, graduating from the U.W. with a BA in theatre and a minor in communications. She has professionally entertained audiences both on the theatrical stage as well as the ballroom floor.

Beginning East Coast Swing

Dance Beginning Ballet for Adults Join a welcoming, moderately-paced course for students with or without previous dance experience. We’ll begin with basic movements at the barre to develop a fundamental understanding of ballet technique, then practice simple exercises across the floor. This class is designed to help students tap into their own creative intelligence while moving, sweating and having fun! Please wear comfortable clothing that allows for full range of movement. Ballet shoes are optional—they cost about $25—or students are welcome to wear socks instead. No class on 5/13/20. 7221 4/8/2020 - 6/3/2020 6:30 - 7:45PM 8 ses W Wilson WC Bldg Room 0827D $149

Ballroom Basics and Beyond The perfect class for those wanting to improve their dancing skills, as well as those stepping onto the dance floor for the first time. The course will include two dances—one smooth (foxtrot, waltz, tango, quickstep) and one Latin (including, but not limited to, rumba, cha-cha, samba) or swing. This course will prepare you for social dancing, weddings and parties. Wear comfortable shoes that stay on your feet. Singles and couples welcome. 7225 4/9/2020 - 5/28/2020 6:30 - 7:30PM 8 ses Th Boarman CC Bldg Room 1456 $115

Join us for this fun, lively, versatile swing. Learn the basics and more. At the end of this session, you’ll be ready to grab a partner and hit the dance floor. Wear comfortable shoes that stay on your feet. Singles and couples welcome. 7226 4/9/2020 - 5/28/2020 7:35 - 8:35PM 8 ses Th Boarman CC Bldg Room 1456 $115

Argentine Tango: Experience the Passion! Learn how to dance Argentine Tango with one of Seattle’s most experienced dance teachers. Come learn about the culture of tango, get comfortable social dancing, meet great people and have lots of fun. No experience or partner required. Wear casual, comfortable clothing and clean, flat or low-heeled shoes. New and experienced students welcome in this continuous class. 7224 4/9/2020 - 5/14/2020 7:00 - 8:00PM 6 ses Th Badion Off Campus: University Heights Community Center Room 108 $75

So You Think You Can’t Dance

Queer-Friendly Swing & Western Two-Step Dance Partner dancing is bliss. In this six-week class, we welcome the entire queer community as we explore the basics of partner dancing with fun moves and combinations. We’ll explore swing, Western Two-Step, salsa and cha-cha while finding the similarities between these unique dance forms. This is a queer-centered dance class that anyone can attend. No previous experience or partner required. 7222 4/9/2020 - 5/14/2020 8:15 - 9:15PM 6 ses Th Lykes Off Campus: Phinney Neighborhood Center Room 2 $75

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So you think you’ve got two left feet and no sense of rhythm? Let us prove you wrong. Understand the basics to your favorite dance forms in this popular and fun beginning class. Learn to find the beat, partnering skills and footwork for various types of music. We’ll explore swing, Western Two-Step and salsa while finding the similarities between these unique dance forms. If you have had a bad dance class experience or just feel like you are “unteachable,” then this class is for you. Bonus Deal: If you are struggling in this class we offer a 30-minute free private lesson to help you catch up. Same goes for couples. Wear comfortable shoes. No previous experience or partner required. 7223 4/9/2020 - 5/14/2020 7:00 - 8:00PM 6 ses Th Lykes Off Campus: Phinney Neighborhood Center Room 2 $75

SPRING 2020 North Seattle College Continuing Education

FITNESS Beginning Tai Chi (Grasping the Sparrow’s Tail) Learn one of the best forms of low-impact exercise for health and longevity. Increase flexibility and strength with this slow, flowing movement meditation. Experience deeper self-awareness, improved balance, mental concentration and increased physical energy. All students of Beginning Tai Chi are required to complete Section One of the solo form before advancing to the Continuing class. 7231 4/11/2020 - 6/13/2020 9:10 - 10:40AM 10 ses Sa Sharp WC Bldg Room 0827D $139

Continuing Tai Chi (Grasping the Sparrow’s Tail 2) Our focus is to complete and refine the long form, which consists of four sections containing about 45 postures each. Partner drills and beginning pushing hands enhance each student’s comprehension of the subtle and profound nature of Tai Chi Chuan. For students who have completed Beginning Tai Chi and wish to learn more. 7232 4/11/2020 - 6/13/2020 10:45AM - 12:15PM 10 ses Sa Sharp WC Bldg Room 0827D $139 Instructor Dennis Sharp

Movement Tai Chi Ruler: Simple Exercises for Health and Longevity Tai Chi Ruler (Chih) is a form of Taoist Yoga (Dao-yin) that features 12 easy-to-learn exercises that are practiced with (or without) a Chih—a special wooden dowel that is held between the palms to help guide the circulation of vital energy (Qi). Easier to learn than Tai Chi with all the same great health benefits, Tai Chi Chih is a complete low-impact aerobic system that relieves stress, improves respiration, increases circulation and enhances neuromuscular coordination. 7233 4/7/2020 - 5/26/2020 7:00 - 7:55PM 8 ses Tu Sharp Off Campus: Phinney Neighborhood Center Room 5 $95

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Five Animal Frolics (Wu Qin Xi)

Five Animal Frolics is a series of Chinese Qigong movement exercises that imitate the movements and breathing patterns of five animals: Crane, Monkey, Tiger, Bear and Deer. Developed over 2000 years ago by a famous physician and herbalist Hou Tuo, Wu Qin Xi was conceived as a supplemental therapy for his patients. The practice strengthens the body, increases poise and balance, and enhances the functions of the internal organs. 7234 4/7/2020 - 5/26/2020 8:00 - 8:55PM 8 ses Tu Sharp Off Campus: Phinney Neighborhood Center Room 5 $95

Taoist Tai Chi Enjoy better health and relieve pain and stress by engaging in a low-impact exercise—Taoist Tai Chi. Taoist Tai Chi is a health based soft form of martial arts that helps to increase flexibility and improve balance through a series of easy movements. Join this continuously running class to discover the health benefits of this ancient practice. Class meets off campus at the Fremont Abbey, in the Sanctuary, 4272 Fremont Ave N, Seattle. 7237 4/8/2020 - 5/27/2020 6:00 - 7:30PM 8 ses W Lombardi Off Campus: Fremont Abbey Sanctuary $65

Learning in Action – An Introduction to the Alexander Technique Developed by F.M. Alexander, this educational process helps you undo adverse postural habits and avoid unneeded muscular and mental tension. Through delicate guidance in activities of your choosing, discover efficient, effective and fun ways of doing daily, professional and recreational activities. Gain a greater anatomical understanding of yourself in movement, and learn how to use this awareness and constructive thinking to make ongoing, personal improvements. Wear comfortable clothing. 7235 4/9/2020 - 4/30/2020 7:00 - 8:30PM 4 ses Th Gehman CC Bldg Room 1254A $89

Yoga Yoga for Everyone Fix, refine and sustain the body you have. Practice yoga poses that energize the body. Feel encouraged and supported while immersing yourself in a physically challenging, progressive and well-paced process. Physical limitations and challenges will be addressed. This class is ideal for beginning and continuing yoga students. Bring a yoga mat to class. Class includes membership in the Wellness Center for the quarter. No class on 4/23 or 6/4/20. 7236 4/9/2020 - 6/11/2020 8:00 - 9:15AM 8 ses Th Bernstein WC Bldg Room 0829F $125

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ENRICHMENT Introduction to Soap Making Discover how to create skin-pampering soap the old-fashioned way using lye, fats and oils. Learn both hot and cold process soap making techniques. Leave class with eight bars of soap, recipes, instructions and a list of ingredient suppliers. Handmade soap makes a perfect gift. A $15 materials fee is due to the instructor in class. No open-toe shoes in class. 7241 4/5/2020 - 4/5/2020 11:00AM - 3:30PM 1 ses Su Davies CC Bldg Room 1259A $89

Introduction to Essential Oils and Aromatherapy

Crafts Beginning Sewing 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 redecorate your home, make crafts or clothes, we’ll get you stitching in the right direction. Fabric and patterns provided for the first two projects. At the first session, instructor will provide a guide to assist in the fabric purchase for the final apparel project; students are responsible for purchasing fabric for this final project. Bring your sewing machine in good working order, power cord, foot control, bobbins, operator’s manual (if available), sharp scissors, tape measure and straight pins. A $25 materials fee is due to the instructor on first day of class. See www.learnatnorth.org for supply list. No class on 5/25/20 due to Memorial Day. 7242 4/6/2020 - 6/1/2020 6:30 - 9:00PM 8 ses M Johnson CC Bldg Room 1360 $185 Want to sew more? You’ll learn to create professional-looking clothing from start to finish, using more design lines for collars and sleeves, adding buttonholes and seam finishes and much more. A pattern and fabric guide will be provided at the first class session to aid you in your fabric selection and purchase. For inspiration, feel free to bring a few photos of designs you’ve been dying to sew; we’ll use applications and techniques employed in the ready-to-wear garment industry to make your project come alive. Previous sewing experience and sewing machine knowledge/ operation is required. A $30 materials fee is due to the instructor on first day of class. Bring your sewing machine in good working order, power cord, foot control, bobbins and operator’s manual (if available), sharp scissors, tape measure and straight pins. See www.learnatnorth.org for supply list. No class on 4/18/20. 7243 4/11/2020 - 5/9/2020 9:00AM - 2:00PM 4 ses Sa Johnson CC Bldg Room 1161 $175

Personal Yes, You CAN Meditate!

Is your mind too active, producing worries and anxiety? There is silence and stillness waiting for you, like “coming home” to who you really are without the mind’s interference. Learn to move into relaxation, self-acceptance, and awareness. Don’t worry if you can’t sit still—these meditations release mind/body anxiety, stress and restlessness creating a space for relaxation and the ability to be a bystander to thoughts and emotions. Explore many meditations that help connect you to your heart and your being. Beginners and seasoned meditators welcomed. Taught by a certified meditation facilitator with 47 years of experience. Bring a pen and notebook to class for writing exercises and notes. Starting with the third class, you will need a mat or large towel and a pillow for meditations on the floor. A $16 materials fee is due to the instructor on first day of class. 7266 4/7/2020 - 5/26/2020 7:00 - 9:00PM 8 ses Tu Schenker-Skye CC Bldg Room 1254B $145 shannon buck Shannon is a professionally trained herbalist and aromatherapist, and natural-beauty expert. She trained at Bastyr University and teaches courses on aromatherapy and essential oils. Shannon currently runs a successful blog, Fresh Picked Beauty, and creates tutorials for creating at-home beauty products.

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Beginning Sewing II

Explore the world of essential oils and their many benefits. You will learn how essential oils are produced and how to use them safely in different applications for emotional balance, skin care and wellbeing. You will become familiar with ten essentials oils: Lavender, Sweet Orange, Ylang Ylang, Vetiver, Peppermint, German Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Bergamot and Tea Tree. You will blend your own aromatherapy roll-on to take home. This course is instructed by a Certified Aromatherapist. A $20 material fee is due to the instructor in class. *If you are pregnant or nursing or have any medical and/or respiratory condition, please consult with your physician before attending this class. 7265 6/6/2020 - 6/6/2020 10:00AM - 2:00PM 1 ses Sa Buck CC Bldg Room 1349A $55

SPRING 2020 North Seattle College Continuing Education

ENRICHMENT Investment Basics: Finding Your “Inner Investor” In many ways, a professional on Wall Street is a lot like the Wizard of Oz. Go behind the curtain and understand what is really going on in the bewildering world of investing. Study fundamental and technical analysis techniques, bonds, mutual funds and winning strategies for retirement. No prior financial/investing experience or accounting background is needed. Leave with the knowledge and confidence to manage your own investments. 7262 4/9/2020 - 5/14/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 6 ses Th Goodwin CC Bldg Room 3459 $205

Philosophy and Everyday Life In our culture, solutions to life’s challenges range from coffee with a friend to seeing a therapist. Three thousand years before clinical therapy ever existed, people turned to philosophy. (Socrates said the fundamental philosophical problem was not “How does the world work?” but “How should we live our lives?”) In this fun, discussion-based class, we’ll look briefly at what a few famous philosophical advice-givers have said—including Socrates, Seneca and Nietzsche—but our main focus will be taking on the philosopher’s role ourselves. For example, we’ll explore how mapping the relationship between our knowledge and our emotions can help us better handle difficulties in our own lives. Bring your brain and a pen. See www.learnatnorth.org for textbook information. 7264 4/9/2020 - 5/7/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 5 ses Th Farr CC Bldg Room 3357 $135

MARK SIDEMAN Mark has worked in the field of mental health and education for over 35 years and been a certified counselor in the state of Washington since 1989. His experience consists of 15 years as a Case Manager for the Division of Children and Family Services of Washington. He has worked with numerous communities in many counseling and therapy positions ranging from runaways to veterans as well as working with Crisis Residential Centers and Crisis Hotlines. Mark has developed and taught training courses for trauma-engaged clients for professionals including lawyers, investigators, health professionals and mediators.

The Dynamics of Trauma Through lecture, discussion and group interaction, students will gain a greater understanding of the trauma continuum encompassing Acute Stress Disorder, PTSD, Complex PTSD and Disassociation. We will explore how trauma may manifest and discuss helpful or harmful approaches to intervention. Drawing from up-to-date information as well as data established from formal trauma studies over 100 years ago, students will gain insight into some of the most important dynamics of trauma. We will discuss short-term trauma experiences, long-term traumatization and the pros and cons of various support techniques. We will examine “trauma-informed” practices and shape a practical, concrete definition of trauma and traumatization. 7261 4/16/2020 - 5/21/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 6 ses Th Sideman CC Bldg Room 3453 $135

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Inspire Your Home & Life with Feng Shui

In this dynamic course, we will delve into the ancient principles of Feng Shui. Learn where the energy in your home is depleting or uplifting, and go home with many Feng Shui cures you may implement right away. Work on your own floor plan during the course. A healthy environment creates a healthy life. Bring a pen, pencil, highlighter, a ruler and one red envelope with a coin in it to class. A $5 materials fee is due to the instructor on first day of class. 7263 4/16/2020 - 5/21/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 6 ses Th Vajtay CC Bldg Room 3360 $149

Instructor-facilitated courses • A to Z Grant Writing Series • Certificate in Energy Medicine • Genealogy Basics • Helping Elderly Parents • Marriage and Relationships: Keys to Success conted.northseattle.edu/online-learning/ed2go

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ENRICHMENT Therapeutic Massage for Couples Designed for partners looking to aid themselves and their intimates with basic massage techniques to relieve stress, improve physical comfort and foster intimacy. Gain experience in proper body mechanics for injury prevention. Taught by a licensed massage therapist, you will explore traditional Swedish massage techniques to care for another person through touch, including the three basic approaches: Effleurage, Petrissage and Tapotement. Bring a yoga mat, three pillows and wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Massage will be done fully clothed. Learn by observing instructor demonstrations and Q&A followed by practice time with hands-on corrections as requested. You will receive printed reference material along with sample massage lotions and oils. A $5 materials fee is due to the instructor on first day of class. Note: each person in the pair is required to register and pay for the class. 7257 4/18/2020 - 5/2/2020 10:00 - 11:30AM 3 ses Sa Brenith CC Bldg Room 1254A $89

Navigating Life Transitions If you find that you are in an important life transition, how is it going? This class provides an opportunity to take stock and examine this important period of life, with all its challenges and opportunities. You’ll lay the groundwork for understanding and navigating transitions and be more intentional about creating what’s important in your life. 7260 4/21/2020 - 5/19/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 5 ses Tu Navin CC Bldg Room 3449 $129

Astrology for Personal Growth

Understanding Medicaid Medicaid is the only government-funded program that can pay for long-term care in a nursing home. It is often confused with Medicare, which is the health insurance program for workers over age 65. If you are eligible for Medicaid, you contribute a portion of your income and the government pays the balance of room and board at a nursing home, doctors’ fees and prescription drugs. Learn how to navigate Medicaid and Washington’s “COPES” program, which will provide cash to help you secure the help you need to continue to live at home, in an assisted living facility or an adult family home. A $10 materials fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class. 7256 4/25/2020 - 5/2/2020 9:00 - 11:00AM 2 ses Sa West CC Bldg Room 3357 $55

Neuroplasticity and the Eight Senses of Awareness Learn how to tame your overstimulated mind, increase your effectiveness and fulfillment, and experience more connection to others and yourself through the five-step Neurosculpting ® process. Instructor is a Certified Neurosculpting ® facilitator trained to explain the science behind neuroplasticity and epigenetics as well as lead you through simple techniques that will allow you to experience the amazing benefits of the Neurosculpting® process and the Eight Senses of Awareness. 7267 5/4/2020 - 5/11/2020 7:00 - 8:30PM 2 ses M Rogozina CC Bldg Room 3450 $39

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Astrology is so much more than knowing your Sun sign. Living in the times we do, we need more tools for understanding ourselves and the world. Astrology provides a psychological language for understanding our strengths and most entrenched patterns. It is fluid enough to contain the complexity of our experiences and yet concrete enough to provide structure and practicality. In this experiential learning class, you’ll work with your own natal chart as a living blueprint that will help you navigate the cycles of your life. We’ll use lecture, guided visualizations, imagery, storytelling and many other tools to learn about planets, houses, signs, lunar cycles, transits and much more. You will need your birth date, place and time in order to cast your chart. A $10 materials fee is due to the instructor on first day of class. 7251 4/23/2020 - 6/11/2020 7:00 - 9:00PM 8 ses Th Moreno CC Bldg Room 3352 $149

Secrets to Healthy, Fulfilling Relationships

Everyone wants supportive, caring relationships, whether it be with family members, significant others, friends, co-workers or even bosses! Often, we encounter obstacles that make these relationships difficult and unsatisfying. We will explore relationship patterns, beliefs and strategies that each of us has developed—often unconsciously—that can create more problems than they solve. Through supportive processes, meditations and helpful insights, you will learn how to effectively transform your relationship challenges and create the kind of supportive, caring connections you want and need. Bring a pen and notebook to class. Class meets off-campus at The World of Meditation Center, 3412 NE 115th St, Seattle. 7269 4/25/2020 - 4/25/2020 1:00 - 5:00PM 1 ses Sa Schenker-Skye & Schenker World of Meditation Center $45

SPRING 2020 North Seattle College Continuing Education

ENRICHMENT Welcome to Medicare Need help understanding Medicare? This workshop is for current and new beneficiaries, those who will soon be eligible and anyone who wants to learn more about Medicare health coverage. Various plan options, prescription drug coverage, supplements and ways to get help paying for Medicare will be discussed. This class is taught by a trained SHIBA advisor (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors). The SHIBA program provides free, unbiased and confidential assistance with health care choices. 7258 5/16/2020 - 5/16/2020 9:30 - 11:30AM 1 ses Sa SHIBA Instructor LB Bldg Room 1141 Free

Earthquake Preparedness Mindfulness Meditation for Busy Working People Freedom from anxiety and worry evolves from incorporating small moments of stillness into your everyday life. Join a supportive community to enjoy proven practices like mindful breathing, standing and walking that engage all of your senses for increased energy and joy. Discover self-compassion practices that allow you to step out of negative thoughts and bring deep care to yourself and others. Based on the classic Kabat-Zinn Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course, instructor Andrea D’Asaro offers a streamlined course for people in high-stress jobs such as nurses, doctors, parents and teachers—or for anyone who needs moments of calm in their daily lives. Bring a snack and a cushion or yoga mat. 7252 5/5/2020 - 5/19/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 3 ses Tu D’Asaro CC Bldg Room 1360 $59

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Mindful Self-Compassion: A Transformative Workshop

Treat yourself with the kindness normally reserved for others while transforming difficult emotions and overcoming relationship obstacles. We’ll use discussions, guided meditations and written reflections to apply mindful self-compassion to your life. After participating in this workshop, you’ll be able to practice selfcompassion in daily life, transform challenging relationships, enhance your emotional resilience, manage compassion fatigue and practice the joyful art of savoring and self-appreciation. Bring a snack to share and yoga mat or cushion. 7268 5/9/2020 - 5/9/2020 10:00AM - 1:00PM 1 ses Sa D’Asaro & Bixby CC Bldg Room 1254A $55

Planning Matters Workshop Based on the instructor’s book, When I Need Your Help, I’ll Let You Know: and Other Senior Myths that Can Lead to Disaster, this class will discuss the thinking seniors employ to avoid making proactive life planning decisions. We’ll cover caregiver tools including critically important and often overlooked advanced directives like health care, financial power of attorney, burial and living wills, in addition to the POLST form (Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment). Students will be supplied advanced directive forms that may be completed, witnessed, signed and then notarized by the instructor in class. Leave with a copy of the instructor’s book and four completed and fully effective legal documents. A $15 materials fee is due to the instructor on first day of class. 7255 5/9/2020 - 5/16/2020 9:00 - 11:00AM 2 ses Sa West CC Bldg Room 3355 $199

Feeling overwhelmed by the idea of preparing for an earthquake? Maybe you have started but don’t know where to go next. We will discuss practical, low-cost and high-value actions. It’s not about buying stuff (that’s the easy part), it’s about thinking through what might work for your situation. Topics covered include staying safe during the shaking, what to expect after an earthquake, communicating with loved ones, valuable tech tools, the psychological impact of a disaster, the city’s disaster plans and so much more. Increase your resiliency by decreasing your fear of the unknown. Our second class is an optional meeting to ask clarifying questions and discuss any additional concerns. 7254 6/6/2020 - 6/13/2020 9:00AM - 1:00PM 2 ses Sa Forrest CC Bldg Room 3345 $25

ann forrest Ann first became interested in emergency preparedness while living in Sicily at the base of Mt. Etna in 2011. During her 20-year career as a Navy Nurse Corps Officer, she taught many healthcare-related classes: Basic and Pediatric Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, breast self-exam, etc. Ann moved to Seattle the fall of 2014 and has been involved in the community ever since. In 2016 Ann was elected President of her local community council, established an Emergency Communication Hub that same year, and gathered the NE Seattle Hubs together to support one another and share best practices in April 2018. Ann currently teach classes for Seattle's Office of Emergency Management and "Stop The Bleed" for a non-profit in Lake City. Her current large project is to coordinate and beef up the social media presence for all 44 of the Seattle Emergency Communication Hubs.

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ENRICHMENT Schlock Cinema: Overdrawn at the Organ Bank

Entertainment The World of Poker Welcome to the world of poker. This class is designed for those who have never played, as well as those folks who want to learn more about the game. Poker is easy to learn and great fun. We will go over a variety of games that are played socially, where the dealer “calls” the game, including the many varieties of draw and stud games. We will also explore the ever-popular game of Texas Hold ‘Em and Omaha, played in card rooms and seen on television. You will learn the different betting structures and some cool strategies. All of the games can be played socially with a group of friends. Come join us and meet new people with a similar interest. 7276 4/7/2020 - 5/5/2020 7:15 - 9:30PM 5 ses Tu Lazar CC Bldg Room 3355 $135

Application deadline is June 1, 2020

www.seattlecolleges.edu/ globalimpact

Travel Travel the World Volunteering 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. 7284 4/6/2020 - 4/20/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 3 ses M Major CC Bldg Room 3350 $65 joyce major A burning desire for growth, an inward calling for social change, a need to find her purpose and a curiosity about the world led Joyce to create her own dream; a yearlong trip around the world, but with a twist—she decided not to be a tourist but rather a volunteer. Spending a month in each country, on all but one continent, she volunteered for projects with which she had no experience, booking travel plans and enlisting in projects by herself that included riding on the Trans-Siberian Express from Beijing to Moscow to Brussels. Joyce now teaches others how to find volunteer projects around the world while making their travel dreams a reality.

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This summer take your learning beyond the classroom and join Seattle Colleges on our global health trips to places like Peru!

Our spring Schlock selection offers a mad melding of movies reminding us we are only the sum of our parts when they’re in the original wrapper. We start off with Kong Island (1968) a mistitled Italian film that fails to deliver an island or a 25-foot tall anti-hero, but it does offer weaponized, mind-controlled apes and a mute jungle girl clad in animal skins. Then, in Fury of the Wolfman (1972) a professor traveling in Tibet is bitten by a yeti…and transformed into a werewolf. When the professor bites his cheating ex-wife, she becomes a werewolf as well, and then things get really hairy. Is it over yeti? Friends, we’ve only begun. Somewhere between The Exorcist and The Omen lies Good Against Evil (1977), an ABC TV series pilot about a travel writer who teams up with an exorcist to battle Satan and his minions. Later, a herpetologist restores the beauty of a horrifically scarred lounge singer with a serum derived from the dead in Atom Age Vampire (1960). Finally, we enlist you in Roger Corman’s riff on Star Wars and The Seven Samurai with Battle Beyond the Stars (1980) a low-rent space opera in which seven galactic mercenaries aim to save a peaceful planet from a ruthless conqueror who promises to prolong the life of his mutant horde by harvesting the organs of the conquered. Gross. 7278 5/14/2020 - 6/11/2020 7:00 - 9:00PM 5 ses Th Hopkins LB Bldg Room 1131 $79

SPRING 2020 North Seattle College Continuing Education

LANGUAGE IELTS Practice Course

Learn strategies to complete different IELTS (International English Language Testing System) learning and testing scenarios. We’ll prepare for the test by using a variety of exercises including shortanswer questions, sentence completion, multiple choice and matching. We’ll also spend time practicing face to face interviews used to evaluate the student’s English-speaking abilities. See www.learnatnorth.org for textbook information. 7302 4/25/2020 - 5/16/2020 9:00AM - 12:00PM 4 ses Sa O’Connor CC Bldg Room 3349 $159

A Cultural Exploration of Seattle

ESL Everyday English Conversation Join a friendly and relaxed atmosphere where you can practice casual English and learn more about life in this culture. This is the perfect class for students who can comfortably read, write and speak English as their second language but want to build confidence and experience using it. In addition, you’ll learn things not found in books like American idioms and slang. 7301 4/13/2020 - 5/20/2020 6:00 - 7:30PM 12 ses M, W O’Connor CC Bldg Room 3352 $165

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Intermediate ESL Workshop: Speaking & Listening

This course is designed to help non-native speakers improve their North American English oral communication skills, accent and pronunciation. We will review and practice various grammatical forms and develop contextual conversation skills for use in everyday communication. Class sessions will consist of listening or watching video clips, class discussion, games and role play. Learn new vocabulary in context, work on pronunciation and deepen your knowledge of North American grammar. A $15 materials fee is due to the instructor on first day of class. 7303 4/18/2020 - 5/16/2020 10:00AM - 1:00PM 5 ses Sa Markova CC Bldg Room 3353 $165

ESL for Au Pairs: Reading & Writing In a relaxed setting, non-native speakers will bring their written expression up to par with accepted North American English. Emphasis will be placed on sentence structure and sequence of grammatical forms, register of language, paragraph structure and correcting many frequently made mistakes. See www. learnatnorth.org for textbook information. 7304 4/21/2020 - 6/11/2020 7:00 - 9:00PM 16 Tu, Th Morehead IB Bldg Room 3327 $275

Improve your English while exploring the sights of Seattle. The lessons and excursions will introduce students to Seattle’s culturally and ethnically diverse communities. This intensive ESL workshop will take students throughout the city—from Discovery Park, to Bainbridge Island, Beacon Hill and Ballard. Ferry ride to Bainbridge Island is included in cost of the course; all other expenses will be paid directly by student (approximately $35 plus lunch and snacks). Thursday evening class meets on campus, 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Friday field trip is 10:00 am - 2:00 pm and Saturday field trip is 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Students will need to make arrangements to meet at each of the field trip locations; details will be given in class on Thursday. 7259 6/11/2020 - 6/13/2020 Varies 3 ses Th, F, Sa O’Connor CC Bldg Room 3343 $105

French French Travel Essentials Get ready for your trip to France with this course. Learn some basic French including key words that you’ll encounter during your trip. Practice asking for information, directions, as well as items you might need and sharing information about yourself with those you meet. You’ll find that people in France will appreciate your effort to communicate and your travel experience will be enriched. See www.learnatnorth.org for textbook information. 7308 4/9/2020 - 5/28/2020 1:00 - 3:00PM 8 ses Th Brown CC Bldg Room 3349 $155

kevin o’connor Kevin teaches English at North Seattle College. As well as teaching in North’s Continuing Education program he also regularly teaches English in the International Education Program (IEP) and immigrant and refugee Adult Basic Education (ABE)programs. Kevin specializes in creative lessons to improve students’ English and leads culturally rich activities in and out of the classroom.

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LANGUAGE Italian I Benvenuto! Welcome to the beautiful language of Italy. This engaging class uses a variety of materials to increase your vocabulary. You’ll get a basic introduction to the Italian language which includes conversation, grammar and pronunciation. A $15 materials fee is due to the instructor on first day of class. 7316 4/16/2020 - 6/4/2020 3:00 - 5:00PM 8 ses Th Rzhondkovsky CC Bldg Room 3459 $155

JAPANESE Conversational Japanese I

French for Beginners I Whether you are planning a trip or staying close to home, beginners with little or no French background will gain practical knowledge in this interactive class. You’ll be inspired to dive into the language by learning basic vocabulary, speech patterns and common expressions, along with French customs and culture. See www.learnatnorth.org for textbook information. 7310 4/22/2020 - 6/10/2020 7:00 - 9:00PM 8 ses W Morehead CC Bldg Room 3443 $155

Continuing French: Critical Thinking

Italian Italian Travel Essentials Don’t feel that everything is foreign when you go to Italy! Prepare for your holiday by learning some basic Italian and the key words that you’ll encounter during your trip abroad. Practice asking for information and things you need, as well as telling people a bit about yourself. You’ll find that people in Italy will appreciate your efforts and your holiday will be enriched. See www.learnatnorth. org for textbook information. 7315 4/9/2020 - 5/28/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 8 ses Th Brown CC Bldg Room 3349 $155

Conversational Japanese II Continue to have fun and expand your skills while making plans, asking for permission, practicing phone conversation and learning about Japanese customs and culture. Verb conjugations in phrases and sentences are also covered. Prerequisite: Conversational Japanese I or permission of instructor. A $15 textbook fee is due to the instructor on first day of class. No class on 5/26/20. 7297 4/7/2020 - 6/2/2020 7:00 - 9:00PM 8 ses Tu Nakamura-Lambert CC Bldg Room 3352 $155

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For French learners eager to expand their speaking skills and reinforce their language usage and terminology. Each session will hinge on a language lesson and topical exploration. The language lesson will consist of a verb tense review or the use of comparisons, while the topical exploration will include expressing a preference or an opinion of a subject and supporting it. We’ll entertain topics of interest suggested by class members and instructor, alike. Group participation will play an important role in how we learn together. Prerequisites: French I, French I: Encore!, French for Beginners I or equivalent. See www.learnatnorth.org for textbook information. No class on 5/25/20 due to Memorial Day. 7309 4/20/2020 - 6/15/2020 7:00 - 9:00PM 8 ses M Morehead CC Bldg Room 3443 $155

This conversational class is for beginners with little or no Japanese background and for those who want to brush up on Japanese speaking skills. Covers useful phrases, pronunciation, vocabulary, some numbers, the ko-so-a-do words and grammar. Students also experience Japan’s unique culture and customs through class activities. A $15 textbook fee is due to the instructor on first day of class. No class on 5/28/20. 7296 4/9/2020 - 6/4/2020 7:00 - 9:00PM 8 ses Th Nakamura-Lambert IB Bldg Room 3416 $155

SPRING 2020 North Seattle College Continuing Education

LANGUAGE Spanish for Fun and Travel – Level 2 A continuation of Spanish for Fun and Travel – Level 1. Practice common, useful phrases and vocabulary as you dive into the language with basic conversations. Develop your beginning Spanish speaking ability with basic grammar, verb conjugation and pronunciation. See www.learnatnorth.org for textbook information. 7326 4/16/2020 - 6/4/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 8 ses Th Miranda CC Bldg Room 3343 $155

Spanish for Fun and Travel – Level 3 A continuation of Spanish for Fun and Travel – Level 2. Learn vocabulary through activities, stories, interviews and reading. Grammar structures will be introduced and some homework will be assigned. Great for those who already converse in Spanish but want to increase fluency. See www.learnatnorth.org for textbook information. 7327 4/15/2020 - 6/3/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 8 ses W Miranda CC Bldg Room 3343 $155

Spanish Conversation for Beginners 1

Sign Language Basic Sign Language Open the doors of communication and explore basic conversational sign language. You will quickly learn finger spelling, develop a basic vocabulary, and grasp general concepts and structure of sign language communication. Consistently toprated instructor will help you gain a solid ASL foundation in a fun and welcoming environment. 7335 4/21/2020 - 6/9/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 8 ses Tu Jordan IB Bldg Room 3316 $155

Sign Language – Level 3

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This class is an extension of the Basic Sign Language class with more vocabulary, sentence grammar, and facial expressions. 7336 4/23/2020 - 6/11/2020 7:00 - 9:00PM 8 ses Th Jordan IB Bldg Room 3316 $155

Spanish Spanish for Fun and Travel – Level 1 Learn the basics of Spanish in a practical and enjoyable way with an experienced, fluent instructor! Practice common, useful phrases and vocabulary as you dive into the language with basic conversations. Develop your beginning Spanish speaking ability with basic grammar, verb conjugation and pronunciation. The class is a perfect introduction or a refresher for those planning a trip to a Spanish-speaking region. See www.learnatnorth.org for textbook information. Section 7324: No class on 5/25/20 due to Memorial Day. 7324 4/20/2020 - 6/15/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 8 ses M Miranda CC Bldg Room 3343 $155 7325 4/21/2020 - 6/9/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 8 ses Tu Miranda CC Bldg Room 3459 $155

Do you want to practice your conversational skills to increase your fluency and confidence while using what you have learned in previous classes? This conversational practice class is taught by an experienced native Spanish-speaking teacher who will encourage and guide students’ discussions in a relaxed environment. A variety of topics will be introduced such as Latin American and Spanish poetry, literature, history, music and the arts with an occasional field trip. ¡Nos vemos en clase! Spanish Level 1 is a prerequisite or at least six months of Spanish classes. See www.learnatnorth.org for textbook information. No class on 5/25/20 due to Memorial Day. 7330 4/6/2020 - 6/15/2020 7:00 - 8:45PM 10 ses M Ramón CC Bldg Room 3355 $169

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LANGUAGE Teresa Ramón Teresa is a native of Lima, Peru, and began teaching E.S.L. in 1998, and Spanish in 2001. For over 15 years she has worked in the field as a Spanish Translator. During her free time, she enjoys practicing and teaching yoga. She loves to travel and lived in Berlin, Paris, Rosario and Toronto. This is her seventh year in Seattle and it feels like home.

Spanish Conversation for Beginners 2 Advance the conversational Spanish skills established in Spanish Conversation for Beginners 1. Build your confidence in speaking and listening while refining your vocabulary. Learn about Latin American culture (history, music, poetry, arts) from a native Spanish speaker. Practice words you already know and apply them to social situations. Learn to order food, have informal conversations about your favorite books or movies, discuss current events using newspaper articles written in Spanish, listen to songs to help identify and practice new and old vocabulary and enjoy an immersion field trip at the end of the quarter. Please Note: This class is conducted in Spanish and requires a high beginning or intermediate level of conversational experience. See www. learnatnorth.org for textbook information. No class on 5/25/20 due to Memorial Day. 7331 4/6/2020 - 6/15/2020 5:00 - 6:50PM 10 ses M Ramón CC Bldg Room 3355 $179

Spanish Conversation for Beginners 3

A great conversation class where the instructor made sure we spent a lot of time speaking Spanish with each other, and not listening to a lecture. – Jane G. on Spanish Conversation for Beginners 3 with Teresa Ramón

Spanish I Accelerated If you want to refresh what you learned in Spanish I or study Spanish at a faster pace and cover more material, this class is designed for you. Start with a review of pronunciation, vocabulary and the present tense. Learn pronouns, reflexive verbs, past tense, asking questions in past and present and expressing likes or dislikes. A $15 materials fee is due to the instructor on first day of class. 7328 4/14/2020 - 6/2/2020 11:00AM - 1:00PM 8 ses Tu Rzhondkovsky CC Bldg Room 3459 $155

Spanish II Accelerated Continue your Spanish learning at a faster pace. Perfect for students who have taken Spanish I Accelerated or have beginning Spanish conversational skills. Starts with a review of pronunciation and covers common nouns and basic verb tenses. A variety of materials will be used to increase students’ vocabulary. Special attention will be given to improving speaking and listening comprehension. A $15 materials fee is due to the instructor on first day of class. 7329 4/14/2020 - 6/2/2020 3:00 - 5:00PM 8 ses Tu Rzhondkovsky CC Bldg Room 3459 $155

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Continue building your Spanish speaking skills with an emphasis on listening comprehension, fluency and pronunciation. Practice your current vocabulary and learn more terms related to telling stories, running errands, daily routines and more. Practice real conversations and learn the characteristics of different regions in the Americas. Build confidence so you may interact with native speakers by exploring different Spanish-speaking countries through their history, music, geography, culture and current events. Learn from a native speaker with over 15 years of experience teaching Spanish as a second language. This is an immersive class conducted in Spanish and ideal for advanced beginners and intermediate students. See www.learnatnorth.org for textbook information. 7332 4/8/2020 - 6/10/2020 5:15 - 7:00PM 10 ses W Ramón CC Bldg Room 3450 $179

Intermediate Spanish Conversation 1

Enhance your Spanish listening, speaking and reading skills to better communicate in a wide variety of daily situations such as renting an apartment, planning a trip and more. Learn to speak and write sentences using the imperfect and preterit tenses and be introduced to the subjunctive mood. Feel confident interacting with native speakers by exploring different Spanish-speaking countries through their history, music, geography, culture and current events. Learn from a native speaker with over 15 years of experience teaching Spanish as a second language. This is an immersive class conducted in Spanish and ideal for low level, intermediate students. See www.learnatnorth.org for textbook information. 7333 4/8/2020 - 6/10/2020 7:15 - 8:45PM 10 ses W Ramón CC Bldg Room 3450 $149

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Workplace Conflict Solutions Certificate

Business Coaching Certificate Mentoring and coaching has become more commonplace in organizations seeking to improve leadership competencies and provide employee support. Discover how mentoring and coaching have multiple benefits for the employer and employee from exploring the distinctions between mentoring and coaching to increasing your emotional IQ. Learn to apply critical analysis to the betterment of your programs and explore how group dynamics, innovated strategies and garnering employee trust can serve your coaching and mentoring programs. Develop the toolkit you have been seeking to improve your employees’ performance and create a working environment. 4/6/2020-5/29/2020 $395

In today’s business environment, employers expect employees to have a solid set of interpersonal skills. The ability to solve problems quickly and effectively is a critical interpersonal skill well worth developing. First, find out how to deal with difficult personalities and broach challenging subjects in the workplace. Gain skills to be an effective team member and leader in the workplace by taking control of the conversation, managing your reactions, and navigating problematic interactions with ease. Understand how to approach the delicate matter of bullying and relational aggression in the workplace. Finally, develop problemsolving skills and find out how to recognize problems and deal with them more appropriately. 4/6/2020-6/26/2020 $495

Certificate in Data Analysis Data analysis is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after skills in the workplace. Companies have vast amounts of data, but it is rare to have someone with the ability to analyze that data to see trends and make predictions. Add a whole new skill set to your portfolio, and make a big difference in the success of your organization by acquiring data analysis skills. Whether your business is home-based or a large company, this certificate will take you to the next level where important decision-making is concerned. 4/6/2020-6/26/2020 $495

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Discover proven strategies for moving your efforts, and those of others, from advocacy to managing and achieving social change within the workplace and/or community. First, learn to strategically apply various disciplines to cause organizational change as well as develop the personal skills and attitudes organizations need for implementing change. Then find out how to address change in the workplace, including addressing the resistance to change. Finally, leaders from elected officials to the CEO of Apple are encouraging people in the workplace to participate in community and social change. Learn different change strategies to improve your community and society for all. 4/6/2020-6/26/2020 $495

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