Summer Classes F A Q

The sunny days of summer are great for relaxing, having fun, and seeing new sights. Taking a class can make life feel more e x p a n s i v e, by engaging your mind, body and spirit in new ways. Experience the world through the lens of art, dance, design, photography, language, culture, new job skills, or a fun hobby.

Do you have questions about summer classes? Let's see if we can answer them. Scroll down to see a list of new classes, find out which classes are in-person, and more.

1. What's NEW? 

If you've taken classes with us before, you might want to see the new classes this season. Check out this colorful and exciting lineup:

HOME REPAIR, CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORKING

Build your dreams in our NEW home repair and construction workshops. 

• Basic Carpentry & Woodworking
• Basic Hands-On Home Repair & Maintenance
• Whittling Basics
• Cabinets & Countertops
• Concrete Form Construction
• Floor Framing
• Hand Tools
• Power Tools
• Roofing
• Stair Framing & Finish
• Windows & Doors
• Residential Construction Program: Part 3
• Residential Construction Program: Part 4

ART

Expand your creativity by taking an art class this summer.

• Monoprinting with Paints & Mixed Media
• Fashion Illustration

See  ALL art classes. 

PHOTOGRAPHY

Enjoy new vistas in these classes special photography classes.

• Go with The Flow - Waterfall Photography
• Night Photography
• Creating The Moment In Photography

See ALL photography classes. 

DANCE 

After two years of isolation, dance classes are back in person! Get moving in these fun classes. No experience or partner needed.

• Argentine Tango for the Absolute Beginner
• Latin Dance Sampler

BILINGUAL CAREER TRAINING: TRANSLATION & INTERPRETATION 

Summer scholarships are available for these classes! This opportunity is made possible thanks to Northwest Translators & Interpreters Society.

• Translation & Interpretation Info Session (FREE!)
• Introduction To Health Care Interpreting
• Translation Quality Assurance: Reviewing, Editing & Proofreading
• Ukrainian-English: Intro To Health Care & Social Service Interpreting

See ALL translation & interpretation classes.

MUSIC

Explore music history and fundamentals in this exciting new series. Online and self-paced.

• African American Music
• Music Appreciation
• Music Fundamentals
• Music History Survey
• Music Jazz
• Music Of The World
• American Popular Music
• Music Rock

BOATING

It's boating season and these classes will help you enjoy your time on the water more than ever.

• Outboard Motor Maintenance Beyond Basics
• Knots & Brews -- 3 dates to choose from

See ALL boating classes.

YIDDISH & LANGUAGES

Advanced Yiddish students, join us for a summer review.

• Yiddish In Review: Levels 7-9

See ALL language classes.

BUILDING DESIGN

Interested in learning how to use Revit to design and manage building construction projects? This is a great starter class. 

• Getting Familiar With Revit

HEALTHCARE CAREER TRAINING

Explore education that leads to in-demand jobs in healthcare.

• Career Step Info Session (FREE!)

See ALL healthcare classes.

2. Are classes online or in-person? 

While most classes are still online, several classes will be meeting in-person this summer! Enjoy meeting others in the flesh if you're wanting more face-to-face interaction with other humans. Here is a summary (check individual class web pages to confirm details):

In Person Classes for Summer 2022

• Self Defense 101 for Women
• Drawing & Sketching
• Watercolor Painting - Beginning
• Fashion Illustration
• Voice Overs...Now Is Your Time
• All DANCE
• All BOATING
• All HOME REPAIR, CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORKING
   

3. When do summer classes begin?

Summer quarter begins the last week in June, though specific class dates vary, June through August. Some classes are "self-paced," which means you can do the class independently and on your own schedule. Check each class web page to find out the details!

 

4. What about...

If you have other questions, please contact us. We'll be happy to assist you!