Spring at Seattle Art Galleries

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

• Apr 15, 2026 to May 20, 2026 from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm (6 sessions total), Wednesday
• Fee: $140
• Item: 31552
• This class takes place away from North Seattle College. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from this course.

Let's Go to the Theatre & See: Barefoot in the Park

Love theatre or want to dive in? Join this fun, community-focused class where we prep to see local plays with engaging pre-show workshops—exploring themes, characters, and production details—then attend Saturday matinées together. Stick around after the show for lively group discussions. Whether you're new to the arts scene or a longtime fan looking for a crew to chat with, this is your ticket to deeper connection and great performances. No theatre experience needed! Workshops will be held at North Seattle College and outings at local theatres in Seattle.

Barefoot in the Park Neil Simon: Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the word. After a six day honeymoon, they get a surprise visit from Corie's loopy mother and decide to play matchmaker during a dinner with their neighbor-in-the-attic Velasco, where everything that can go wrong does.  Location: Taproot Theatre (Phinney Ridge) 204 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103

• Jun 05, 2026 to Jun 05, 2026 from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm (1 sessions total), Friday
• Fee: $75
• Item: 31603
• This class includes a field trip on 6/6 from 2PM - 5PM to Taproot Theatre (Phinney Ridge) 204 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103. Additional details provided in class. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the field trips.
  Theatre tickets NOT included in tuition. Tickets are approximately $40.

Let's Go to the Theatre & See: Appropriate

Love theatre or want to dive in? Join this fun, community-focused class where we prep to see local plays with engaging pre-show workshops—exploring themes, characters, and production details—then attend Saturday matinees together. Stick around after the show for lively group discussions. Whether you're new to the arts scene or a longtime fan looking for a crew to chat with, this is your ticket to deeper connection and great performances. No theatre experience needed! Workshops held at North Seattle College; outings at local theatres.

Appropriate by Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins: When the Lafayettes descend upon their late father’s crumbling plantation home for an estate sale, they unearth an appalling secret that pits them against one another. Through a cascading series of revelations, biting humor boils over into bruising conflict, and no one will escape this family gathering unscathed. Smart, incendiary, and never before produced in Seattle, this 2024 Tony Award winner by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins depicts a Southern family wrestling with a destructive inheritance as they consider the legacy they want to leave for the next generation. Location: Seattle Rep (Seattle Center)

• Apr 24, 2026 to Apr 24, 2026 from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm (1 sessions total), Friday
• Fee: $75
• Item: 31604
• This class includes a field trip on 4/25 from 2PM - 5PM to Seattle Rep 155 Mercer St Seattle, WA 98109. Additional details provided in class. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the field trips.
  Theatre tickets NOT included in tuition. Tickets are approximately $25-$40.

How the Ninth Street Women Liberated Art History

In a 1951 Greenwich Village avant-garde art exhibit, five formidable artists emerged: Lee Krasner, Grace Hartigan, Elaine de Kooning, Joan Mitchell, and Helen Frankenthaler. In her book Ninth Street Women, Mary Gabriel tells their remarkable stories with electrifying truth, candor, and a fresh perspective. Individually and collectively they helped define the Abstract Expressionist movement and challenged societal norms with a new doctrine of liberation. We will examine their art, engage with their stories, and learn how their experiences inspired future generations of women artists. As such, these five women revolutionized the modern art world in postwar America. The legacy of the Ninth Street Women reminds us that art is more than just aesthetics. It is about breaking barriers and creating new paths for others to follow.

• Apr 20, 2026 to May 18, 2026 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (5 sessions total), Monday
• Fee: $120
• Item: 31917

Critique: Art Around the Sound

Critique: Art Around the Sound invites students to step into the city as a living studio where ideas, materials, and perspectives unfold in real time. Each week, we’ll gather at a different museum, gallery, or community art space to encounter artwork that expands curiosity, and challenges perspectives. Through guided prompts, reflective sketching, and shared conversation, this course will encourage students to explore how inspiration emerges from place, context, and the unexpected. Bring a sketchbook, an open mind, and a willingness to let the city’s creative energy move you. Comfortable shoes and curiosity encouraged!

• Apr 12, 2026 to May 10, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (5 sessions total), Sunday
• Fee: $175
• Item: 32167
• This course takes place away from North Seattle College. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from this course.