Winter 2026: Connect with Bright Ideas, Skills & People
As the “Big Dark” settles around the Pacific NW, many people talk about feeling gloomy and lethargic, hiding under the covers whenever possible. Avoid the slump! You are invited to make the season brighter by taking a class and learning something brilliant with other people.
Winter classes are offered January through March, at our main campus on Capitol Hill, at satellite campuses, or online. Now is the best time to register! Choose from weekday evenings, daytimes, or weekends.
Professional Development
Gain job skills in online classes, including:
Certificate in Grantwriting*
Healthcare Career Training*
Translation & Interpretation
Medical Cannabis Consultant
Computer Skills for the Workplace (Self-Guided)
Global Information Systems
* Bring your questions to a free Info Session for this class.
See ALL Job Skills classes.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Would you like to better understand AI? Check out self-paced online classes and find additional AI resources on our blog.
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Introduction to Machine Learning
AI for Teachers: Increase Productivity & Improve Instruction
AI Integration to Map Stress in Urban Greenspaces
Develop GeoAI models for Precision Agriculture
See ALL AI classes.
Cooking & Baking
Cook, bake, and taste your way to handy new skills!
Food & Cooking Through Science
Baking Fundamentals: Cookies, Cakes, Custards & More
Recent student review: “It was a truly amazing course! I’m raving about it to all my friends.” –Food & Cooking Through Science
Woodworking & Home Repair
Want to build and repair things by hand?
Whittling Basics (day)
Wood Carving: 3D Art
Basic Hands-On Home Repair & Maintenance
Residential Construction Program: Part 2
Sorry, Woodworking - Level 1 is FULL! Spring registration opens Feb. 24.
Art & History
Explore your creativity this winter.
Introduction to Screen Printing - JUST ADDED!
Ceramics: Pottery Wheel Basics
Drawing with Ink
Paint Like a Pro with Acrylics
Life Figure Drawing
Painting: Explore Modern & Contemporary Styles
Layer Your Art: Paper, Paint & Texture
Unsung Women of the American Revolution - NEW!
See ALL Art & History classes.
Broadway Hill Club
Enjoy daytime classes, designed for seniors, open to everyone.
Introduction to Memoir Writing (online)
Block Printing
Chi Kung: Exercise for Wellbeing
Exploring the Mysteries of Mars (online)
Welcome to Medicare (online & free!)
Whittling Basics
See ALL Broadway Hill Club classes.
Boating
Enjoy learning from the experienced mariners at the gorgeous Seattle Maritime Academy in Ballard.
- Anchoring With Confidence
- Diesel Engines for Recreational Boaters
- How to Get Your Merchant Mariner Credential
- Intro to Navigation with the Navionics App
- Trip Planning: Using Paper Charts and Cruising Guides
See ALL Boating classes.
Language Academy
Language connects you to other cultures. Choose from American Sign Language, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.
See ALL Language Academy classes.
Find many more classes by browsing the Menu (mobile) or the pulldown under Classes (desktop).
