Map and Compass for Beginners

Learn to navigate with confidence using an orienteering compass and topographic map. This beginner-friendly course covers essential skills like understanding the difference between true and magnetic bearings, perfect for hiking, backpacking, or general navigation. Students will first attend an in-person classroom review featuring real-world videos and detailed animations, followed by a hands-on field session to practice your new skills. Please note: GPS and Geocaching are not covered.

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

Wildflowers in Watercolor & Ink

Capture the beauty of wildflowers with watercolor and ink! In this class, we'll explore how expressive linework and luminous watercolor washes work together to create lively botanical pieces. Learn techniques for sketching flowers, simplifying complex forms, and adding color, texture, and personality to your work. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this class is a chance to slow down, observe nature, and create vibrant floral art.

• Nov 10, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm (6 sessions total), Tuesday
• Fee: $190
• Item: 39601
• 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 course.

Nature Photography: Intermediate

The main emphasis in this nature class will be on developing the 'Art of Seeing' to free up one's creative skills. Participants will want to have either a digital DSLR or mirrorless camera to use. Advice and guidelines will be provided on improving composition/design along with how to capture light more dramatically. Also covered will be information on lenses, filters, and macro techniques. Tripod required. Class includes two Sunday morning field trips on October 11 & 18 with the instructor (details given in class). Instructor's work has appeared in National Geographic publications.

• Oct 10, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am (4 sessions total), Saturday
• Fee: $105
• Item: 39572
• Students enrolled in this class are invited to participate in our Summer CE Student Art Show. Visit our Art Show page for more details.
  This class includes two Sunday field trips on October 11th and 18th. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the field trips. Additional details will be given by your instructor.

Mushroom Foraging & Identification Workshop

Build mushroom foraging and identification skills in a 4-week workshop scheduled at the start of peak mushroom season in the Pacific Northwest. Students will learn about key mushroom habitats, how to find popular edible species, recognizing the most seriously toxic mushrooms, as well as the steps for identifying the 1000+ mushrooms in our region. Students are invited to join a guided foray to North Bend following our final class.

• Oct 01, 2026 to Oct 22, 2026 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm (4 sessions total), Thursday
• Fee: $170
• Item: 41592
• This class includes a field trip to North Bend on October 24 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the field trips. Additional details will be given by your instructor.

Fall Birds of Puget Sound Lowlands

Fall and early winter are a rich time for the world of birds in the Puget Sound region. Waterfowl return to sheltered waters of the sound. Winter residents take up territories in the forests. Individual species group together in mixed feeding flocks. Learn how to identify species, appreciate behaviors and discover the best places to bird throughout the Puget Sound lowlands during this optimal season. Class meets Thursday, November 5 6:30-9:00pm and on Saturday November 7 for a full day field trip to the Kitsap Peninsula (location subject to change).

• Nov 05, 2026 to Nov 05, 2026 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm (1 sessions total), Thursday
• Fee: $80
• Item: 39567
• This class includes a field trip to the Kitsap Peninsula on November 11 from 8:00AM to 2:00PM to practice your new birding skills. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the field trips. Additional details will be given by your instructor.