Introduction to Drawing

Learn the basic techniques of drawing while working from still life, places in our immediate environment and each other in this introductory drawing class. We will focus on the building blocks of drawing such as composition, measurement, line, shape, value, gesture and mark. You will become familiar with a variety of materials and approaches to drawing by studying artwork both historical and contemporary. Although instruction will be rooted in drawing from observation, we will explore the potential to abstract from what we see and experiment with working from memory. We will engage in group discussions throughout the course.

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

Introduction to Drawing

Learn the basic techniques of drawing while working from still life, places in our immediate environment and each other in this introductory drawing class. We will focus on the building blocks of drawing such as composition, measurement, line, shape, value, gesture and mark. You will become familiar with a variety of materials and approaches to drawing by studying artwork both historical and contemporary. Although instruction will be rooted in drawing from observation, we will explore the potential to abstract from what we see and experiment with working from memory. We will engage in group discussions throughout the course.

• Apr 10, 2025 to Jun 12, 2025 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm (10 sessions total), Thursday
• Fee: $225
• Item: 29941

• 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.

Introduction to Drawing

Learn the basic techniques of drawing while working from still life, places in our immediate environment and each other in this introductory drawing class. We will focus on the building blocks of drawing such as composition, measurement, line, shape, value, gesture and mark. You will become familiar with a variety of materials and approaches to drawing by studying artwork both historical and contemporary. Although instruction will be rooted in drawing from observation, we will explore the potential to abstract from what we see and experiment with working from memory. We will engage in group discussions throughout the course.

• Apr 14, 2025 to Jun 23, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (10 sessions total), Monday
• Fee: $225
• Item: 29940

• There will be no class on 5/26. 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.

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.

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

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.
   

Calligraphy for Beginners and Beyond

Improve your handwriting and explore the art of calligraphy in this hands-on, 9-hour workshop. Over three Saturdays, you’ll learn to use calligraphy tools and materials to create beautiful, practical lettering. We’ll cover two distinct styles and work on projects you can use in everyday life. Perfect for beginners or those with some experience, this class will help you build skills and confidence while creating work you’re proud of.

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

Calligraphy for Beginners and Beyond

Improve your handwriting and explore the art of calligraphy in this hands-on, 9-hour workshop. Over three Saturdays, you’ll learn to use calligraphy tools and materials to create beautiful, practical lettering. We’ll cover two distinct styles and work on projects you can use in everyday life. Perfect for beginners or those with some experience, this class will help you build skills and confidence while creating work you’re proud of.

• May 03, 2025 to May 17, 2025 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (3 sessions total), Saturday
• Fee: $120
• Item: 30015
• There is a $25 cash supply fee due to the instructor at the start of class. This will cover all supplies. Click here to see what those supplies are. Bring a snack to class, as there will be no food available on campus. 

Watercolor Snowy Landscapes

Capture the beauty of snowy landscapes from the greater Seattle area without leaving the warmth of the classroom! This beginner to intermediate watercolor class guides you in painting stunning winter scenes inspired by the region. Learn key techniques like color mixing, composition, and creating soft, snowy textures. Let the winter charm of the greater Seattle area inspire your watercolor creations!

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.

• Apr 15, 2025 to Jun 17, 2025 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (10 sessions total), Tuesday
• Fee: $336
• Item: 28683

• 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.

Acrylic Painting for Beginners

Discover the art of modern life; learn a new way of thinking and seeing, and create dynamic abstract paintings. Express your inner self through your work with this more personal and expressive mode of painting. This class is designed for all levels of experience. Class process includes discussion of contemporary issues, demonstrations of materials, style, and structure, and the simple concepts behind the actions. In this course you will be painting with acrylics.

• Apr 18, 2025 to Jun 27, 2025 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (10 sessions total), Friday
• Fee: $336
• Item: 29977

• There will be no class on 6/19. 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 Oils with Cold Wax Medium

Discover a new creative medium when you combine the classic, rich surfaces of oil painting with the translucent depth and varied textures of cold wax. Utilizing a soft paste made with beeswax, this process is a perfect scenario for exploring the simple structures of abstraction, personal point of view, and the beauty of color.

 

• Apr 11, 2025 to Jun 20, 2025 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (10 sessions total), Friday
• Fee: $340
• Item: 28665

• There will be no class on 5/23. 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.

Introduction to Drawing 2

Get creative while developing skills learned in an Introduction to Drawing course. We will advance our approaches to creating still lifes, as well as working from the landscape and the figure, both from observation (if possible) and from memory. Students will explore concepts of space, light, and form through previous knowledge of materials such as graphite, charcoal, and ink.

• Apr 16, 2025 to Jun 18, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (10 sessions total), Wednesday
• Fee: $336
• Item: 29942
• 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.
   

Oil Painting for Beginners

In this class students learn the fundamentals of painting with oils, gaining a knowledge of the materials and a range of approaches both historical and contemporary. Through assignments based in observation, students will explore basic concepts of painting such as composing with color, value, gesture, shape, and line, as well as different ways of applying paint to canvas, panel, and paper with brush and palette knife. Students will learn how to create and work from a still-life, self-portrait, as well as from each other. 

• Apr 15, 2025 to Jun 17, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (10 sessions total), Tuesday
• Fee: $345
• Item: 29939
• 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.
   

Figure Drawing

Experience drawing the human figure with the guidance of a skilled artist who works and teaches in the traditional, time-honored way. Hone your drawing skills as you work from 20 minute poses. Join a community of figure drawing artists to practice proportion, posture, structure, and movement of the human form. Draw male and female models and improve the connection between what you see and what you render. This class provides an open studio learning environment with plenty of critique and practice. Previous drawing experience is recommended. 

• Apr 18, 2025 to Jun 13, 2025 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm (8 sessions total), Friday
• Fee: $205
• Item: 28663

• There will be no class on 5/23. 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.

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 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 Greg Kucera, Foster/White, ArtX Contemporary, Gray Sky, Azuma, Davidson, Patricia Rovzar, Harris Harvey, and Steinbrueck Native Gallery. Whether you are a seasoned gallery visitor or a newcomer, please join us for this harbinger of spring as you experience the art scene in Seattle.

• Apr 30, 2025 to Jun 04, 2025 from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm (6 sessions total), Wednesday
• Fee: $135
• Item: 30156

Watercolors for Beginners

Expand your creative expression by learning how to paint with watercolors! Learn the basics of traditional watercolor techniques while exploring how to combine watercolor with other media and materials such as ink and graphite. Explore and get inspiration from great art in this class.  

• Apr 26, 2025 to May 17, 2025 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (4 sessions total), Saturday
• Fee: $90
• Item: 29238
• 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.
   

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. 

• Apr 16, 2025 to Jun 18, 2025 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (10 sessions total), Wednesday
• Fee: $336
• Item: 28684

• 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.

Oil Painting 2

Enjoy continued exploration of oil paint as a medium, having taken Oil Painting for Beginners, or having some experience working with oils previously. We will explore abstracting from observation, developing a personal narrative, working from memory, as well as some painting in the landscape.

• Apr 16, 2025 to Jun 18, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (10 sessions total), Wednesday
• Fee: $345
• Item: 29943
• 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.

Exploring Color Theory Through Watercolor

Want to become more confident with color? Color can be a complex subject matter but with a few essential rules it can be broken down. In this class students will get to explore the basics of color theory with watercolor. Students will start off by exploring the color wheel and principles of color theory. Next, they'll develop a few dynamic color palettes, experiment with mixing watercolor, and learn how to use color theory in paintings. Students will leave class with self-colored charts, diagrams, and confidence with color! This class is open to any skill level.

• Apr 07, 2025 to Apr 28, 2025 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm (4 sessions total), Monday
• Fee: $125
• Item: 30211

• 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

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.

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, fiber artists, potters, 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, Elisabeth 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, Anni Albers, Carrie Mae Weems, Margaret Bourke-White, Gwendolyn Knight, Emmi Whitehorse, Maria Martinez, and Alma Thomas. We will also explore writers who have highlighted women artists such as Whitney Chadwick and Linda Nochlin, along with supportive museum or gallery curators. 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.

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.

• Apr 17, 2025 to Jun 26, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (10 sessions total), Thursday
• Fee: $336
• Item: 28682

• There will be no class on 6/19. 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.

Linocut Printmaking: All Levels

Explore linocut relief printmaking and print multiple copies of an image. Students will learn the fundamentals of making black-and-white and color relief prints. This workshop will cover block preparation, transferring an image onto the block, carving techniques, and the printing process. If you already know the basics of block printing and want to learn more - this workshop is great for you too. Participants will leave with prints and with a carved linoleum block which can be used to make more prints. No experience necessary!  In this class you will have an opportunity to learn printing on a piece of fabric, printing with a press as well as inking techniques including rainbow roll.

• Apr 21, 2025 to Apr 28, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (2 sessions total), Monday
• Fee: $175
• Item: 31517
• 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.
   

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.

• May 07, 2025 to Jun 11, 2025 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm (6 sessions total), Wednesday
• Fee: $175
• Item: 30086
• Please bring your wirtting impliment of choice to the first class. Additional supplies will be discussed in class. Students enrolled in this class are invited to participate in our Summer CE Student Art Show. Visit our Art Show page for more details. 

Intermediate Acrylic Painting

In this Intermediate class students will build upon the skills learned in beginning acrylic.

• Apr 18, 2025 to Jun 27, 2025 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (10 sessions total), Friday
• Fee: $336
• Item: 29978

• There will be no class on 6/19. 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.

   

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.

• May 05, 2025 to Jun 16, 2025 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm (6 sessions total), Monday
• Fee: $180
• Item: 30212

• There will be no class on 5/26. 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.