Summer Classes 2026: Expand Your Horizons
“Summertiiiiime and the livin' is easy.” ~Lyrics by DuBose Heyward 🎵
Summer is fabulous in the Pacific NW. Long sunny days, outdoor festivities, and cold beverages are a welcome change of pace around here. We can stash the rain gear!
You can boost that expansive feeling by taking a class. Explore exciting hobbies, interests, and new skills. Break out of the routine and meet people with shared interests. Enjoy a fresh outlook!
Classes are offered in July and August, days or evenings, on Capitol Hill, at one of our satellite locations, or online. Check out highlights below, and explore our website to find many more topics and see all the details.
Baking
Delight friends and family with your baking creations.
Baking Cakes: Weddings & Celebrations
Wellness
Try a movement practice that feels good in your body and mind.
Chi Kung: Exercise for Wellbeing
Tai Chi for Health and Balance
The Arts
Get creative this summer and build your artistic skills!
Ceramics: Pottery Wheel Basics
Collage: Painting with Paper
Fashion Illustration
Introduction to Machine Knitting
Stained Glass Art
Painting with Gouache
Plein Air Painting Workshop
Watercolor Landscapes
Drawing People
Broadway Hill Club
Enjoy daytime classes designed with seniors in mind and open to everyone.
Drawing from Observation
Painting with Gouache
Chi Kung: Exercise for Wellbeing
Welcome to Medicare (free)
Literature & Film
Explore Shakespeare's magic, or write your own feature film.
The Magic of Shakespeare
Write a Feature Film
Language Academy
Boost your brain power, cultural understanding, and social connections by learning a language.
Note: summer language selection is smaller than the rest of the year, and will be back in full swing in fall.
Spanish - many levels!
Chinese - Level 1, 2 and 3
English: Current Events
French - Level 2 and Conversation
German - Level 3
American Sign Language - Level 4
Boating
Ahoy, boaters! Gain knowledge, skills, and confidence at the beautiful Seattle Maritime Academy in lower Ballard.
Anchoring With Confidence
Essential Knots and Line Handling
Intro to Navigation with the Navionics App
Knots and Brews
Planning Your Next Adventure
Job Skills
Explore online professional development classes, including:
Medical Cannabis Consultant
Healthcare Career Training (SP) with Free Info Session 8/19
K-12 Educator classes*
*Note for K-12 Educators: You can get clock hours for most Continuing Education classes!
Student Reviews
“Very impressed with the quality. Good-natured classmates.” ~Spanish - Level 1
“Instructor was excellent. Well prepared and very informative.” ~Anchoring with Confidence
“The class is very relaxing and enjoyable.” ~Chi Kung: Exercise for Wellbeing
“Totally enjoyed the experience.” ~Life Figure Drawing
“I loved learning a different technique each week and using one image. Yulia is a wonderful instructor!” ~Watercolor Painting