Landscape Painting with Oils

Explore the world you see beyond four walls through the tradition of plein-air painting. Students will learn how to prepare canvas, panel, and paper, and to set up and mix oil paint on site. You will learn a variety of painting techniques and concepts to express what you observe in the landscape, including abstracting from what you see and working from memory. We will traverse the North Seattle College campus and adjacent Licton Springs, finding inspiration in the various sites. Anticipate some walking and carrying materials in a bag or backpack.

• Jul 08, 2025 to Aug 26, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm (8 sessions total), Tuesday
• Fee: $240
• Item: 12343

• Students enrolled in this class are invited to participate in our Summer CE Student Art Show. Visit our Art Show page for more details.

  Supplies are required for this class. Click for your class supplies here.

Charcoal Drawing

Explore the basics of realism charcoal drawing in this beginner-friendly class. We’ll cover both reduction and additive techniques, focusing on drawing from observation and photo references. You'll master the manipulation of light and shadow by exploring different applications. The course will also introduce realism rendering techniques, emphasizing attention to detail, line, shape, value, and texture. Open to all skill levels.

• Aug 12, 2025 to Aug 26, 2025 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm (3 sessions total), Tuesday
• Fee: $104
• Item: 13356

• Students enrolled in this class are invited to participate in our Summer CE Student Art Show. Visit our Art Show page for more details.

  Supplies are required for this class. Click for your class supplies here.

Landscape Drawing

If you love exploring the natural world during the summer months and would like to learn how to express what you see in the landscape through drawing, you may enjoy this class for students of all skill levels. We will make weekly outings into the immediate landscape of the North Seattle Campus and adjacent wetlands and garden areas, becoming familiar with a variety of materials and techniques to record what we observe. We will look at examples of landscape drawing throughout art history for inspiration and contemporary work that explores the potential to abstract from the landscape we perceive. This class involves walking short distances carrying materials, so dress, accordingly, wear comfortable shoes, and bring a backpack or bag.

• Jul 08, 2025 to Aug 26, 2025 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (8 sessions total), Tuesday
• Fee: $185
• Item: 12342

• Students enrolled in this class are invited to participate in our Summer CE Student Art Show. Visit our Art Show page for more details.
  Supplies are required for this class. Click for your class supplies here.

Watercolors for Beginners

Watercolor is one of the most versatile and approachable painting mediums. In this introductory course we’ll be exploring what the medium can do. We’ll experiment with watercolors and learn how to blend colors, layer, and play with other materials like sugar and soap to achieve different effects. This class will focus on basic techniques so that you walk away with a solid foundation to take to your next fabulous artwork!

This class is already in session. Please contact our office at conted@seattlecolleges.edu or 206-934-3705 to inquire about late registration.

Watercolors for Beginners

Watercolor is one of the most versatile and approachable painting mediums. In this introductory course we’ll be exploring what the medium can do. We’ll experiment with watercolors and learn how to blend colors, layer, and play with other materials like sugar and soap to achieve different effects. This class will focus on basic techniques so that you walk away with a solid foundation to take to your next fabulous artwork!

• Aug 02, 2025 to Aug 23, 2025 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (4 sessions total), Saturday
• Fee: $95
• Item: 13679

• Students enrolled in this class are invited to participate in our Summer CE Student Art Show. Visit our Art Show page for more details.

  Students are encouraged to bring a lunch as the MicroMarket is closed on weekends.

  Supplies are required for this class. Click for your class supplies here.

Mixed Media Self Abstraction

Discover your own creative language and use it to develop your artistic practice. In this class we will use multiple mediums and learn new techniques to push ourselves in exploring self-expression. This class is perfect for someone who has taken abstract art classes before and is wondering "What next?". We will combine mediums: watercolor, acrylic, collage, pencil, oil pastel, and ink. We will explore the use of symbols, written words, texture, drawing and the use of representational images. The goal of this class is to access ourselves as a source for expression; to find an abstract narrative that resonates with you. 2D abstract class experience is helpful. 

This class is already in session. Please contact our office at conted@seattlecolleges.edu or 206-934-3705 to inquire about late registration.

Mixed Media Self Abstraction

Discover your own creative language and use it to develop your artistic practice. In this class we will use multiple mediums and learn new techniques to push ourselves in exploring self-expression. This class is perfect for someone who has taken abstract art classes before and is wondering "What next?". We will combine mediums: watercolor, acrylic, collage, pencil, oil pastel, and ink. We will explore the use of symbols, written words, texture, drawing and the use of representational images. The goal of this class is to access ourselves as a source for expression; to find an abstract narrative that resonates with you. 2D abstract class experience is helpful. 

• Jul 08, 2025 to Aug 12, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (6 sessions total), Tuesday
• Fee: $210
• Item: 13684

• Students enrolled in this class are invited to participate in our Summer CE Student Art Show. Visit our Art Show page for more details.

  Supplies are required for this class. Click here to download the supply list and other important information.

  Click here for a map and directions to locate your classroom.

Summer at Seattle Art Galleries

What better way to celebrate the vibrant imagery of summer than to explore the art galleries in Seattle. In this course we will meet weekly at local art galleries to hear talks, tour the space, and ask questions about the work. Following each visit, we will gather for afternoon tea or coffee to discuss the art and share interests. A sampling of galleries includes Stonington, Greg Kucera, Foster/White, Azuma, Davidson, Harris/Harvey, ArtX Contemporary, Gray Sky, and Steinbrueck Native Gallery. Whether you are a seasoned gallery visitor or a newcomer, you are welcome to take part in this harbinger of summer as you experience the art scene in Seattle.

• Jul 09, 2025 to Jul 30, 2025 from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm (4 sessions total), Wednesday
• Fee: $95
• Item: 13656

Landscapes in Watercolor

Elevate your watercolor skills and embark on a captivating journey through the world of landscape painting in this intermediate class! Dive into the exploration of texture, colors, and compositional challenges. Through hands-on exercises, you'll practice watercolor techniques, ultimately discovering your personal direction in the realm of watercolor landscapes.

• May 31, 2025 to Jun 21, 2025 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (4 sessions total), Saturday
• Fee: $90
• Item: 29239
• Supplies are required for this class. Click here to download the supply list and other important information.
  Students enrolled in this class are invited to participate in our Summer CE Student Art Show. Visit our Art Show page for more details.

Landscapes in Watercolor

Elevate your watercolor skills and embark on a captivating journey through the world of landscape painting in this intermediate class! Dive into the exploration of texture, colors, and compositional challenges. Through hands-on exercises, you'll practice watercolor techniques, ultimately discovering your personal direction in the realm of watercolor landscapes.

• Aug 02, 2025 to Aug 28, 2025 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm (4 sessions total), Saturday
• Fee: $95
• Item: 14629

• Students enrolled in this class are invited to participate in our Summer CE Student Art Show. Visit our Art Show page for more details.

  Supplies are required for this class. Click for your class supplies here.

  Students are encouraged to bring a lunch as the MicroMarket is closed on weekends.

An Art of One's Own: The Story of Women in Art

A century ago, Virginia Woolf stated that women need financial resources and their own space to succeed as writers. This idea also applies to women artists who require money, support from other artists, galleries, museums, and recognition for producing significant art. Historically, women artists were largely excluded from art history books until recently. This class discusses a diverse group of women painters, sculptors, and photographers from the Renaissance to the present, covering various art categories like history, mythology, portraiture, landscape, domestic lives, self-reflection, protest, and abstraction. Artists include Artemesia Gentileschi, Angelica Kauffman, Elizabeth Vigee Le Brun, Kathe Kollwitz, Marie Laurencin, Berthe Morisot, Augusta Savage, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Frida Kahlo, Georgia O’Keeffe, Lee Krasner, Joan Mitchell, Helen Frankenthaler, Carrie Mae Weems, Margaret Bourke-White, Emmi Whitehorse, Alma Thomas, and Faith Ringgold. Join us for an enlightening experience recognizing these talented and memorable artists.

• Apr 28, 2025 to Jun 09, 2025 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (6 sessions total), Monday
• Fee: $135
• Item: 30154
• There will be no class on 5/26.

An Art of One's Own: The Story of Women in Art

A century ago, Virginia Woolf stated that women need financial resources and their own space to succeed as writers. This idea also applies to women artists who require money, support from other artists, galleries, museums, and recognition for producing significant art. Historically, women artists were largely excluded from art history books until recently. This class discusses a diverse group of women painters, sculptors, and photographers from the Renaissance to the present, covering various art categories like history, mythology, portraiture, landscape, domestic lives, self-reflection, protest, and abstraction. Artists include Artemesia Gentileschi, Angelica Kauffman, Elizabeth Vigee Le Brun, Kathe Kollwitz, Marie Laurencin, Berthe Morisot, Augusta Savage, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Frida Kahlo, Georgia O’Keeffe, Lee Krasner, Joan Mitchell, Helen Frankenthaler, Carrie Mae Weems, Margaret Bourke-White, Emmi Whitehorse, Alma Thomas, and Faith Ringgold. Join us for an enlightening experience recognizing these talented and memorable artists.

• Jul 07, 2025 to Jul 28, 2025 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (4 sessions total), Monday
• Fee: $93
• Item: 13653

Abstract Gelli Printing and Collage

Explore the fascinating world of abstract collage and gelli plate printing in this dynamic beginner's course. Designed for those eager to unleash their creativity, this class blends traditional and modern techniques to create stunning, one-of-a-kind artworks using a gelli plate, acrylic paint, and paper. Delve into the vibrant realm of gelli plate printing, where spontaneity meets technique. Learn the basics of creating monoprints using gelli plates, exploring methods to transfer intricate patterns and textures onto paper. Develop skills in color mixing and layering to produce captivating prints that reflect your individual style. Throughout the course, you will receive personalized guidance and constructive feedback, empowering you to refine your techniques and build confidence in your artistic journey. Whether you are a seasoned artist looking to expand your repertoire or a newcomer eager to explore mixed media, this course offers a nurturing environment to cultivate your creativity and create compelling abstract artworks through collage and gelli plate printing.

This class is already in session. Please contact our office at conted@seattlecolleges.edu or 206-934-3705 to inquire about late registration.

Abstract Gelli Printing and Collage

Explore the fascinating world of abstract collage and gelli plate printing in this dynamic beginner's course. Designed for those eager to unleash their creativity, this class blends traditional and modern techniques to create stunning, one-of-a-kind artworks using a gelli plate, acrylic paint, and paper. Delve into the vibrant realm of gelli plate printing, where spontaneity meets technique. Learn the basics of creating monoprints using gelli plates, exploring methods to transfer intricate patterns and textures onto paper. Develop skills in color mixing and layering to produce captivating prints that reflect your individual style. Throughout the course, you will receive personalized guidance and constructive feedback, empowering you to refine your techniques and build confidence in your artistic journey. Whether you are a seasoned artist looking to expand your repertoire or a newcomer eager to explore mixed media, this course offers a nurturing environment to cultivate your creativity and create compelling abstract artworks through collage and gelli plate printing.

• Jul 09, 2025 to Aug 13, 2025 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (6 sessions total), Wednesday
• Fee: $210
• Item: 13680

• Students enrolled in this class are invited to participate in our Summer CE Student Art Show. Visit our Art Show page for more details.

  Supplies are required for this class. Click here to download the supply list and other important information.

  Click here for a map and directions to locate your classroom.

Landscape Painting with Oil 2

If you love exploring the natural world during the summer months and have had some experience with drawing OR painting with oils you might be interested in this combined course.  We will make weekly outings into the immediate landscape of the North Seattle Campus and adjacent wetlands and garden areas, learning new techniques to record what we observe outdoors. We will look at examples of landscape drawing throughout art history for inspiration and contemporary work that explores the potential to abstract from the landscape we perceive. Students may choose to draw or paint through the 8 sessions, or end up doing a bit of both. This class involves walking short distances carrying materials, so dress, accordingly, wear comfortable shoes, and bring a backpack or bag.

• Jul 09, 2025 to Aug 27, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm (8 sessions total), Wednesday
• Fee: $240
• Item: 14581

• Students enrolled in this class are invited to participate in our Summer CE Student Art Show. Visit our Art Show page for more details.

  Supplies are required for this class. Click for your class supplies here.

Landscape Drawing 2

If you love exploring the natural world during the summer months and have had some experience with drawing OR painting with oils you might be interested in this combined course.  We will make weekly outings into the immediate landscape of the North Seattle Campus and adjacent wetlands and garden areas, learning new techniques to record what we observe outdoors. We will look at examples of landscape drawing throughout art history for inspiration and contemporary work that explores the potential to abstract from the landscape we perceive. Students may choose to draw or paint through the 8 sessions, or end up doing a bit of both. This class involves walking short distances carrying materials, so dress, accordingly, wear comfortable shoes, and bring a backpack or bag.

• Jul 09, 2025 to Aug 27, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm (8 sessions total), Wednesday
• Fee: $232
• Item: 14576

• Students enrolled in this class are invited to participate in our Summer CE Student Art Show. Visit our Art Show page for more details.
  Supplies are required for this class. Click for your class supplies here.

Mixed Media with Ink

In this class we will learn ways to activate our memory of experiences in the landscape, through drawing and collage with ink and watercolor. The fluid nature of these materials opens up possibilities for experimental play and invention. Open to all skill levels-- if you are interested in working from memory and would like to find a place to begin, or you already sketch outdoors and would like to further develop these images, all are welcome. Throughout the course we will engage with work by artists who utilize memory, as well as keeping up our own sketchbook to inform the process of image making.

• Jul 10, 2025 to Aug 28, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm (8 sessions total), Thursday
• Fee: $187
• Item: 14582

• Students enrolled in this class are invited to participate in our Summer CE Student Art Show. Visit our Art Show page for more details.

  Supplies are required for this class. Click for your class supplies here.

  Click here for a map and directions to locate your classroom.

Watercoloring Garden Veggies and Fruit

As gardens come to life, it's the perfect time to capture their beauty in watercolor! Join us for this 6-week class where you'll learn to paint vibrant produce and fruits. Designed for beginners to intermediate artists, this course will teach you how to: develop a harmonious color palette, master techniques for creating realistic depictions of veggies and fruit, an understanding of how light and shadow reveal form, and how to create dynamic and engaging compositions. You’ll paint from live specimens to enhance your observational and visual interpretation skills. Come celebrate the season by painting the bounty of summer!

• Jul 14, 2025 to Aug 18, 2025 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm (6 sessions total), Monday
• Fee: $185
• Item: 14639

• Students enrolled in this class are invited to participate in our Summer CE Student Art Show. Visit our Art Show page for more details.

  Supplies are required for this class. Click for your class supplies here.

Watercoloring Beach Finds

If you're captivated by the treasures found on the beach—shells, seaweed, rocks, and driftwood—this 5-week beginner to intermediate watercolor class is for you! In this course, you'll learn how to: plan watercolor layers and glazing techniques, create varying values and textures and how to enhance your observational and visual interpretation skills. Come and bring beachcombing finds to life on paper!

• Jul 09, 2025 to Aug 06, 2025 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm (5 sessions total), Wednesday
• Fee: $155
• Item: 14636

• Supplies are required for this class. Click here to download the supply list and other important information.

  Students enrolled in this class are invited to participate in our Summer CE Student Art Show. Visit our Art Show page for more details.

Abstract Watercolors

Combine the expressive, personal, object-free vision of abstraction with the smaller, 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

This class is already in session. Please contact our office at conted@seattlecolleges.edu or 206-934-3705 to inquire about late registration.

Abstract Watercolors

Combine the expressive, personal, object-free vision of abstraction with the smaller, 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

• Jul 08, 2025 to Aug 12, 2025 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (6 sessions total), Tuesday
• Fee: $210
• Item: 13681

• Students enrolled in this class are invited to participate in our Summer CE Student Art Show. Visit our Art Show page for more details.Supplies are required for this class. Click here to download the supply list and other important information. Click here for a map and directions to locate your classroom.

Introduction to Zine Making

Create your own zine and explore the art of DIY self-publishing. In this hands-on class, you’ll experiment with storytelling and self-expression through words and images. You’ll also learn practical techniques for crafting zines from everyday materials, focusing on simple, creative methods to bring your ideas to life. Perfect for beginners and those looking to reconnect with the zine-making process, this class offers a relaxed space to make something that’s entirely your own.

This class is already in session. Please contact our office at conted@seattlecolleges.edu or 206-934-3705 to inquire about late registration.

Alternative Watercolor Methods

In this six week watercolor class you will learn about unique alternative methods to create awesome effects in your watercolor paintings. Using some alternative art materials, you'll learn many methods of application and techniques to create visual interest in your watercolor paints. You will also learn watercolor technique, drawing skills, color mixing, and composition techniques. Over the few weeks you will paint landscapes, flora, and fauna. This class is great for beginners to intermediate art students.

This class is already in session. Please contact our office at conted@seattlecolleges.edu or 206-934-3705 to inquire about late registration.

Tataki Zome: Plant Portraits with a Hammer

Tataki Zome is a Japanese phrase for the method of creating prints by hammering botanicals onto paper. In this workshop you will learn this easy and fun botanical printing process and make a unique piece of botanical art for yourself or someone special using only flower blooms, leaves and a hammer! Each participant will leave the workshop with botanically printed pieces of paper ready to turn into greeting cards, bookmarks, wall art, etc. plus ideas for how to enhance their prints further with watercolors, pens or stitching. All levels welcome. No experience necessary.

• Jun 09, 2025 to Jun 09, 2025 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm (1 sessions total), Monday
• Fee: $55
• Item: 29233

• Supplies are required for this class. Click here to download the supply list and other important information.
  Students enrolled in this class are invited to participate in our Summer CE Student Art Show. Visit our Art Show page for more details.

  Click here for a map and detailed instructions to help you find your classroom.