Arts

WRITING

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’ll develop a deeper appreciation of poetic elements through studying the work of accomplished poets. Build your skills by putting those elements into practice in poems and in-class exercises. 7053 4/10/2021 - 5/22/2021 11:00AM - 1:00PM 7 ses Sa Isaac Online; Zoom $145 Playwriting I

Theatre tells stories using actors with powerful objectives, living in specific moments in time. Explore the many ways playwrights create interesting truthful characters and dynamic stories using the language of the stage: words, movement, light, sound and silence. This interactive class includes both sit-down writing exercises, and up on your feet work, so please dress comfortably. To fully participate in this class, students will need: a computer or tablet with a camera, built in microphone, and Internet access. This class is offered in partnership with Freehold Theatre. No class 5/30/21. 7099 4/11/2021 - 6/6/2021 6:30 - 9:30PM 8 ses Su Heffron Online; Zoom $390 Writing a Short Memoir

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. 7029 4/12/2021 - 4/26/2021 6:30 - 8:30PM 3 ses M Dubois Online; Canvas and Zoom $99 Creative Writing: Comedy

Hone your funny bone in this class for writers of all levels to learn and practice the fundamentals of comedy writing. This course will cover the basics of writing humor for an array of genres, including short stories, plays, film and poems. Through close readings of influential and contemporary humorists, and plenty of in-class exercises, students will refine their comedic timing, plotting and style. Students will also be asked to share their work with the class. Bring us your wacky quarantine adventures, your absurdist slam-poetry, your political satire! We welcome anyone with a funny story to tell, which is everyone. 7054 4/20/2021 - 6/8/2021 6:30 - 8:30PM 8 ses Tu Challinor Online; Zoom $175 Dazzling Drafts: Fiction Works in Progress

Hone your story ideas and refine your writing skills in this handson class for fiction writers. Attendees will get support during the writing process and learn how to give and receive helpful feedback, plus have class time to work on specific problem areas. In-class assignments will help strengthen scenes and better develop characters, helping writers move forward on their draft. Class will also cover basic fiction techniques and rewriting/editing tips. Designed as an open forum to improve works-in-progress and ask questions about writing and publication. For students who have taken a previous fiction writing class and/or have completed a short story or part of a novel. 7000 4/20/2021 - 5/25/2021 6:30 - 8:30PM 6 ses Tu Hall Online; Zoom $139 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. 7035 4/22/2021 - 5/13/2021 6:30 - 8:30PM 4 ses Th Morris Online; Zoom $99

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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. 7028 5/10/2021 - 5/24/2021 6:30 - 8:30PM 3 ses M Dubois Online; Canvas and Zoom $99 Publishing Your E-Book

Reach readers and make money—without the need to find an agent or publisher—by self-publishing an e-book. Give new life to your book manuscripts, essay collections, blog posts, family histories, memoirs or poetry. Or use e-books to promote your business or profession. Class includes step-by-step instructions and plenty of examples. We’ll cover formatting your manuscript, creating a cover, choosing key words, understanding pricing options, tracking sales, marketing your books and much more. It’s never been easier to create and publish your own e-books! 7030 5/19/2021 - 6/2/2021 6:30 - 8:30PM 3 ses W Dubois Online; Canvas and Zoom $99

VISUAL ARTS

Charcoal Drawing

Experience the freedom of charcoal! Explore reduction and additive techniques of charcoal drawing in this class designed for all levels. Through observational drawing practices and tutorials, you’ll learn to push and pull light by examining tonal values and studies in scale and proportion to create illusions of grandeur! See www.learnatnorth.org for supply list. 7062 4/7/2021 - 5/26/2021 7:00 - 9:00PM 8 ses W Georger Online Canvas and Zoom $199 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 both historical and contemporary artwork. 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. Pre-recorded technique demos will be available online for the duration of the quarter. We will engage in group discussions throughout the course. See www.learnatnorth.org for supply list. 7038 4/9/2021 - 6/11/2021 10:00AM - 12:00PM 10 ses F Norsworthy Online; Canvas and Zoom $199 Introduction to Drawing II

Get creative while developing skills learned in an Introduction to Drawing course. We will advance our approaches to creating still-lifes, as well as working from the landscape and the figure, both from observation (if possible) and from memory. Students will explore concepts of space, light and form through previous knowledge of materials such as graphite, charcoal and ink. Throughout the course we will discuss the work of artists both historical and contemporary and share and discuss our own work as a group. This course is open to new students who have previously taken an Introduction to Drawing class. Pre-recorded technique demos will be available online for the duration of the quarter. See www.learnatnorth.org for supply list. 7039 4/8/2021 - 6/10/2021 6:30 - 8:30PM 10 ses Th Norsworthy Online; Canvas and Zoom $199

Teacher was very upbeat, engaged, encouraging, enthusiastic; class materials were well organized and helpful.

– Marc on Publishing Your E-Book with Christine Dubois

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Painting and Abstraction with Acrylics

Discover the art of modern life: learn a new way of thinking and seeing, and create dynamic abstract paintings. Express your inner self through your work with this more personal and expressive mode of painting. This class is designed for all levels of experience. Class process includes discussion of contemporary issues, demonstrations of materials, style and structure, and the simple concepts behind the actions. In this course you will be painting with acrylics. See www.learnatnorth.org for supply list. No class on 5/31/21. 7046 4/5/2021 - 6/14/2021 6:00 - 9:00PM 10 ses M Paquette Online; Zoom $275 Abstract Watercolors

Combine the expressive, personal, object-free vision of abstraction with the smaller, particular, intimate beauty of watercolors. This class will focus 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. 7045 4/8/2021 - 6/10/2021 10:00AM - 1:00PM 10 ses Th Paquette Online; Zoom $275 Collage and Abstraction

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. 7048 4/8/2021 - 6/10/2021 2:00 - 5:00PM 10 ses Th Paquette Online; Zoom $275 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 perfect for exploring the simple structures of abstraction, personal point of view, and the beauty of color. See www.learnatnorth.org for supply list. 7047 4/9/2021 - 6/11/2021 10:00AM - 1:00PM 10 ses F Paquette Online; Zoom $275 Printmaking at Home

You can make beautiful hand-pressed prints at home without relying on a printing press. Minimal tools are required (paper, carving tool, roller, ink, linoleum or foam block). Learn the basics and then some helpful tips to create multi-color prints that can also be used in collage or as greeting cards, wrapping paper and more. Your own creativity is your only limit. We will cover carving, registration, paper prepping (damp paper), ink application (black/ multi colors) and pulling prints. Join us for a fun and informationpacked printmaking class! See www.learnatnorth.org for supply list. 7078 4/22/2021 - 5/13/2021 6:30 - 8:30PM 4 ses Th Inzerella Online; Zoom $99 It’s Never Too Late to Begin Again: A Julia Cameron Journey, Part 1

Each of us is creative and has something meaningful to share with others. In her recent book, It’s Never Too Late to Begin Again, based on her groundbreaking, The Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron explores creativity in midlife and beyond. Retirement can be a richly rewarding experience, a time to revisit previous dreams, begin new projects and rewrite our futures. In Part I of this course, we will focus on the first half of the book, chapters one through six, as we kindle the creative spirit through four basic practices: daily morning pages, weekly artist dates, twice-weekly solo walks and a weekly in-class guided process to trigger and record memories that could develop into a memoir written in manageable chunks. Julia Cameron says all it takes to rediscover creativity are “passion, commitment and the courage to be a beginner.” Each class meeting will include time for sharing experiences, goals and individual journeys to nurture personal creativity and inspire others. See www.learnatnorth.org for textbook information. 7058 4/20/2021 - 5/25/2021 6:30 - 8:30PM 6 ses Tu John Online; Zoom $129

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GARY GEORGER Gary is a studio potter who has focused on functional pottery for over 15 years. Trained as a production potter, educated as a painter, and a recent graduate with a Masters of ceramics and glass, he has exhibited in solo and group shows worldwide. He has presented workshops, curated gallery events and attended resident artists programs.

Twentieth Century Art: The Growth of Abstraction, 1950–Present

The Growth of Abstraction, 1950–Present, is the second part of the course that introduced the exciting and controversial twentieth century art world as artists moved away from representational to abstract work. In the previous class we studied the major artists and movements that departed from portraying reality and instead focused on using color, shape, form and line to capture their inner spirit and achieve their effect. In this follow-up course, we will start with Abstract Expressionism and continue studying the variations in this style through both mainstream and fringe multicultural abstract artists, including the San Francisco School, the Bay Area Abstract Expressionists, The New York School, the Taos Moderns, Native American Painters and Northwest Artists. We will examine the work in relation to concurrent historical, social and technological developments. In addition, we will review the terminology and language of abstraction to better describe, understand and analyze the works we study. Class open to all students. See www.learnatnorth.org for textbook information. 7057 4/21/2021 - 5/26/2021 6:30 - 8:30PM 6 ses W John Online; Zoom $129

3D ARTS

Ceramics for All

Explore the basics of working with clay or advance your love of ceramics at home using the fundamental building techniques of coils, pinch pots, and slab building. Learn from each other and the instructor as you participate in group critiques and delve into the ceramics process. Class will be structured around projects or themes that include weekly demos. We will focus on three to four small-scale projects. Students will deliver and pick up their work for firing. See www.learnatnorth.org for supply list. 7061 4/6/2021 - 6/8/2021 7:00 - 9:00PM 10 ses Tu Georger Online; Zoom $265 Ceramic Sculpture: More Techniques

Take your ceramic sculpture to the next level. Instructor CJ Carter, fresh from an international artist residency focusing on surface decoration, brings their experience and ideas to you in a class for both beginners and advanced level students. Group demos and individual consultation will help you reach your personal best as a sculptor in clay. Students will deliver and pick up their work for firing. See www.learnatnorth.org for supply list. 7004 4/14/2021 - 6/16/2021 6:00 - 8:00PM 10 ses W Carter Online; Canvas and Zoom $265 Polymer Clay Workshop

Learn to make customized tools, polymer clay beads, earrings, pendants, 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 different ways to construct and cut items. Finally, we’ll learn how to bake, polish and if, when and how to seal your clay pieces. Create original art ready to wear or display. See www. learnatnorth.org for supply list. 7024 4/10/2021 - 5/29/2021 10:00AM - 12:00PM 8 ses Sa Arnold Online; Zoom $179 Beginning Jewelry Fabrication

Learn how to produce your own jewelry design! We’ll practice basic metal fabrication and silver soldering techniques with non-ferrous metals and stones to create finished jewelry pieces. Students must purchase tools for the first week of class before class starts. See www. learnatnorth.org for supply list. 7031 4/8/2021 - 6/10/2021 6:30 - 8:30PM 10 ses Th Street Online; Canvas and Zoom $275

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I really liked how at the end of each class we took time to individually share our photos and we received feedback from our professor and peers. It was also helpful to see what others were doing in the class and how they were using certain features and settings of the camera to capture great shots.

– Spencer on Photography Basics: Techniques and Art with Robert Stahl

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photography Basics: Techniques and Art

Have you been using your digital DSLR or digital mirrorless camera on automatic but want 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. Suggestions for three field trips to be taken on your own will be given in class. Instructor’s work has appeared in National Geographic publications. See www.learnatnorth.org for textbook information. 7067 4/10/2021 - 5/1/2021 8:00 - 10:00AM 4 ses Sa Stahl Online; Zoom $149 Intermediate Photography: Using Natural Light

This intermediate color course in Natural Light photography will explore light’s many facets: backlight, window light, soft light, mountain light, artist’s light, storm light, quiet light and many more including mist, fog and twilight. Learn how to anticipate and interpret light as it creates shape, line, texture and perspective in a photograph. Tripod required. Suggestions for three field trips to be taken on your own will be given in class. Instructor’s work has appeared in National Geographic publications. See www. learnatnorth.org for textbook information. 7093 4/10/2021 - 5/1/2021 10:30AM - 12:30PM 4 ses Sa Stahl Online; Zoom $149 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom

Adobe Lightroom Classic is an essential workflow tool for many photographers, allowing you to organize, process, and show your work with ease. In this lecture/demo class, we’ll discuss importing, cataloging and processing images to bring out their full potential. We’ll focus on the Library and Develop modules, but we’ll discuss the output modules such as Book, Slideshow and Print as time allows. We’ll also cover how Photoshop fits into a Lightroom workflow. 7105 4/20/2021 - 5/4/2021 6:00 - 8:00PM 5 ses Tu, Th Sanders Online; Zoom $159

DRAMA

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. By participating in the class, all students will earn a year’s membership in the Seattle Storytellers Guild! 7079 4/20/2021 - 5/25/2021 7:00 - 9:00PM 6 ses Tu Irwin Online; Zoom $135

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MUSIC

Jazz Piano Pro Essentials

Jazz Piano Pro Essentials is a twelve-hour online course that teaches you the essential techniques necessary to perform jazz music on the piano. Students will work in a self-paced format— login at any time to do your lessons. Students may start the class at any time between April 5 and June 18. 7003 4/5/2021 - 6/18/2021 Self-paced Willrich Online; Other $250 Individual Trumpet Study with Fred Radke

Work on all aspects of your trumpet technique through individual study with one of the trumpet greats. Ten weekly, one-hour sessions to be arranged with instructor. Scholarships available; contact conted@seattlecolleges.edu to learn more. 7066 4/5/2021 - 6/18/2021 10 ses Arranged Radke Online; Zoom $500 Vocal Performance and Stage Technique Workshop

Learn more about vocal performance, techniques and stage presence in individual study with well-known singer and recording artist, Gina Funes. You will have a piano accompanist, and a recital is performed at the end of each quarter with the pianist and an option to perform with big band accompaniment. Ten weekly, one-hour sessions to be arranged with instructor. Scholarships available; contact conted@seattlecolleges.edu to learn more. 7071 4/5/2021 - 6/18/2021 10 ses Arranged Funes Online; Zoom $500

FRED RADkE Fred is a masterful trumpeter, big-band conductor, musical clinician, educator, recording artist, composer, arranger and producer. Along with vocalist Gina Funes, Fred has captivated hordes of veteran bigband music fans as well as novice listeners throughout the Pacific Northwest, Canada and across North America. Fred has also performed six tours of the Far East. History of Jazz: 1950 to the Present

Jazz: truly America’s art form. Gain a broader understanding of jazz genres and historical icons from a musician who’s worked with many of the greats in venues all over the world. After World War II jazz expanded and changed. Learn about the new genres, where they came from and who’s performing them now. 7065 4/7/2021 - 6/9/2021 7:00 - 8:30PM 10 ses W Radke Online; Zoom $155 Beginning Guitar 1

Pick up the guitar and play! Learn chords, strum patterns, tablature and notes while learning songs. Pick up some basic theory. Have fun while learning the fundamentals that make guitar playing rewarding in this comfortable class environment. Bring your acoustic guitar and required books to class. See www. learnatnorth.org for textbook information. 7085 4/7/2021 - 5/26/2021 7:00 - 9:00PM 8 ses W Zangar Online; Zoom $179 Beginning Ukulele

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. Bring a soprano, concert, or tenor ukulele to class. Start making music! Ukuleles are available to rent; contact the instructor at itspatk.206@gmail.com 7037 4/20/2021 - 6/8/2021 6:30 - 8:30PM 8 ses Tu Klopich Online; Zoom $179

Excellent introduction to ukulele. Beyond just the basics, also the culture, different ways of strumming and some music theory.