Introduction to Theatre

This introductory “taster” appreciation course will provide an overview of the world of theatre. We will cover topics including script analysis, basic acting techniques, design elements, play production and production analysis. Enjoy a local theatre outing to see a modern theatrical rom-com Table 17 by Douglas Lyons at Union Arts Center. Whether you were a drama kid in school and want to get back in or have always wondered more about the art form this class is for everyone. This class will include a field trip to see a local Seattle are production the on either 10/31 or 11/1 (matinee performance).

• Oct 15, 2026 to Nov 05, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (4 sessions total), Thursday
• Fee: $135
• Item: 39564
• There will be a field trip to the Union Arts Center (700 Union St, Sea WA) on either Oct 31 or Nov 1 from 2:00PM to 4:30PM. Tickets are not included and can range between $25 - $65. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the field trips. Additional details will be given by your instructor.

Creative Writing 3

Creative Writing 3 is for writers who have completed Creative Writing 2 and are looking to further develop work created in that class with community support. As in CW2, you can write in any genre and bring in your writing for review and discussion at any stage in the writing process—be it the next chapter of your novel or memoir, scenes for a screenplay, a rough draft of an essay, or new batch of poems. This class will help support and sustain your work through thoughtful, honest, and helpful feedback. In-class writing exercises and conversation will help spark ideas and give you fresh ways to look at your writing—and keep moving it forward.

• Oct 08, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm (6 sessions total), Thursday
• Fee: $150
• Item: 39562
• Supplies are required for this course.

Meditation in Everyday Life

This class will review the principles and practices of mindfulness meditation with a special emphasis on how to bring what is learned in class into our everyday lives. Each class will focus on a particular form of meditation and how its benefits can enhance our physical, mental and emotional well-being. Students will learn how to maintain a regular meditation practice at home and what resources are available to deepen their practice beyond the classroom.

• Oct 20, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm (4 sessions total), Tuesday
• Fee: $80
• Item: 40633
• Students attending classes at the Roy Flores Wellness Center must present a valid ID upon entering the facility and complete a waiver at their first class. Please note that general access to the Wellness Center outside scheduled class time is not included in the price of the class. If you’d like to use the center beyond your class sessions, please visit the Wellness Center Membership Page for more information about membership options.

Astrology for Personal Growth Part 2

Continue exploring astrology as a tool for greater understanding of yourself and the world around you! This class goes beyond the basics to include: fate, free will and prediction; the lunar nodes; eclipses + lunar cycles; transits; and basic techniques for chart interpretation and synthesis. Classes will be a mix of lecture, experiential process, storytelling and group work with opportunities to practice reading each other’s charts. Students should have taken Astrology for Personal Growth Part 1 or have working knowledge of planets, signs, houses and aspects.

• Oct 13, 2026 to Nov 17, 2026 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (6 sessions total), Tuesday
• Fee: $95
• Item: 39516
• Resources will be provided to help students look up their natal charts online.

Find Your Voice: Public Speaking Basics

Would you like to reduce stage fright and gain more confidence speaking in front of a group? Whether you need to give a formal presentation or an informal presentation at a staff meeting, learning key skills will increase your effectiveness and self-confidence. In this course you will learn strategies to deal with nervousness, plan and deliver an effective presentation, and practice presentation techniques to capture audience attention. This course offers a supportive environment in which you will practice and receive feedback from the instructor and fellow participants.

• Oct 20, 2026 to Nov 03, 2026 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm (3 sessions total), Tuesday
• Fee: $95
• Item: 39549

Yoga For The Body & Mind

Helping people become more in touch with their bodies and gain hold of the mind is the focus of this workshop. When we lose touch with our bodies it can feel like we are walking around as a body without a head. Tools such as Yoga postures, and breath will be used to bring us into the body, in spite of distractions.

During this workshop the Hindu concept of Citta or Consciousness will be discussed. According to Yoga theory, the mind has three parts. We will explore the components of the mind together as well as have space and time to self -reflect. This course is open to Yoga practitioners as well as those who have never practiced Yoga postures.

• Oct 15, 2026 to Oct 22, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (2 sessions total), Thursday
• Fee: $60
• Item: 39570
• Students attending classes at the Roy Flores Wellness Center must present a valid ID upon entering the facility and complete a waiver at their first class. Please note that general access to the Wellness Center outside scheduled class time is not included in the price of the class. If you’d like to use the center beyond your class sessions, please visit the Wellness Center Membership Page for more information about membership options.