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• C-AA 003 ITALIAN NOON
  How-to-Draw perfect, transparent (like drop of water) grapes based on live green grapes and the famous classical painting, Italian Noon. Please bring black and white colored paper and colored pencils. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-AA 004 MYSTERY OF CATS
  How-to-Draw cats with a focus on their unique expressions and feline nature. Please bring black and white colored paper and colored pencils. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-AA 005 DOG PORTRAIT
  How-to-Draw your favorite dog using portrait techniques. Life-like eyes and hair bring these portraits to life. (Bring your own dog's photo if you desire.) Please bring black and white colored paper and colored pencils. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-AA 008 BEACHSCAPES
  How-to-Draw those romantic and foggy beachscapes where the ocean appears to be almost breathing and contrasts are provided with silver accents of driftwood and the coldness of sand. Please bring black and white colored paper and colored pencils. Washington State clock hours offered.
  
  
• C-AA 012 DRAW IN A DAY
  Yes, you can learn to draw! This one-day course, limited only to beginners, will introduce you to basic drawing and develop your natural ability. Bring a 2B drawing pencil, 16x20 or larger sketch book, and your lunch. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-AA 013 COLOR AND COMPOSITION
  Understanding color and composition is essential to developing an artistic voice, strengthening your work, and knowing how to resolve visual problems. This Saturday course will combine hands-on experience with discussion, demonstration, and visuals. Bring the color media you have the most experience using paint, colored pencil or pastel; an appropriate surface to work on; and your lunch. All levels welcome. Instructor Linda Larsen may be reached at lindal@pcadmin.ctc.edu. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-AA 018 COLORED PENCIL
  Colored pencils are a wonderful way to achieve "painterly realism." Penic demonstrates techniques in stroke and layering while leading you in a project. Call (360) 452-0448 for a material list. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-AA 030 FRAGRANCE OF IRISES
  Class will focus on techniques used to capture transparency of flower petals, luminosity of colors and textures such as veins. Please bring white paper and colored pencil. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-AA 031 DRAGONFLY AND BUTTERFLY
  Class will include scientific illustration and a study of light effects on powdered wings and drops of morning dew. Please bring black and white colored paper and colored pencils. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-AA 032 SEASHELLS AND MARBLES
  Class will define blending techniques necessary to create mother of pearl effect and multi-reflective surfaces of glass spheres. Please bring white paper and colored pencil. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-AA 033 OLD FENCES AND BARNS
  Class will learn to draw patina, textures and age effects using dilapidated old barns, fences and weeds as subjects. Please bring brown paper and colored pencil. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-AA 034 WINDOWS AND FLOWER BOXES
  Class will focus on creating and developing decorative composition of rhythm and shapes using flowers and wood grain and the harmony of natural color and light. Please bring brown paper and colored pencil. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-AA 035 BIRD IN NATURE
  Detailed study in how to draw birds in different positions, textures such as feathers and natural backgrounds such as tree bark, leaves, sky and so forth. Please bring brown paper and colored pencil. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-AA 036 FISH DRAWING
  Class will focus on the Scientific drawing of aquatic animals such as fish using fine blending techniques. Please bring white paper and colored pencil. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-AA 037 ANTIQUE ROSE DRAWING
  In this class we will learn how to develop the vintage look of botanical drawing by blending through dark colors using original vintage prints as subjects. Please bring antique white paper and colored pencil. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-AA 038 RENAISSANCE OLD MASTER
  Workshop will be a complete study of how the "old masters" developed fine shading, blending layering techniques using Renaissance images of the Madonna. Please bring antique white paper and colored pencil. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-AA 077 ART: SELF DIRECTED STUDY
  If you sometimes confront a creative block, or are unable to determine why your piece has problems, this course is for you if you are an intermediate or advanced student. Artists will determine their own focus, produce new work, and explore new concepts or techniques to further their current work. Each session will include individual guidance, group discussion, and critique. Open to any painting, drawing, mixed media, oil pastel, or soft pastel medium the student is using. The instructor, Linda Larsen, is a respected professional in her field and holds a Master of Fine Arts degree with years of teaching experience. She may be contacted at lindal@pcadmin.ctc.edu. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-AA 078 EXPERIMENTAL DRAWING
  Drawing develops greater awareness of the visual world, sensitivity to materials and a wide range of possibilities in style, media and expression. This course will emphasize creative experimentation in the use of materials, composition, texture, shape, color, value, space and line. Instruction includes critique and discussion and is open to all levels of experience. For materials list contact instructor Linda Larsen at lindal@pcadmin.ctc.edu. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-AB 001 BEGINNING WATERCOLOR
  Penic provides step-by-step instructions that reveal how water colors can be effectively used to create paintings. Help available for beginners, and a good class for those who have already picked up that paintbrush! Call (360) 452-0448 for a material list. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-AB 005 PAINTING LAYERS
  In this class we will explore the use of layers of paint and paper and other objects to create works of art. We will work with realism and abstraction. Bring your old water media paintings or pastels or new painting surfaces and we will experiment with paint or paper to make new paintings. Some water based paint, metallic paint and papers will be provided. Please call Mary Franchini 681-0895 for general supply list. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-AB 011 WORKING IN SERIES II
  This class will be a bit different from the first Work in Series. Students will be doing a series of paintings of your choice. Students will be working on treatment of form. In other words the paintings will all be different but painted in the same method. For example all the paintings will be done in primary colors or all warm paintings with 10% cool. You will need to work from photographs or your own drawings. Your choice. This class will take some thought and prep. There will be information on why artist work in series. We will critique and discuss the work. Students will have individual attention and help. For more information call instructor at 681-0895. Students must have some experience and have some interest in working in series. Students will need to bring the usual supplies that they work with, plus pencil and paper or other drawing materials to work with. Washington State clock hours offered. 
   
• C-AB 054 INTRO TO OIL PASTELS
  Oil pastels are versatile, easy to use, and produce beautiful translucent color. Learn basic oil pastel techniques and color mixing in this Saturday course. New and previous students welcome. Materials extra. Bring a lunch. Contact instructor for materials list lindal@pcadmin.ctc.edu. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-AC 002 ADVANCED STAINED GLASS
  A class for those who know the basics and want a chance to refine their skills and start more complex projects, including lampshades. Help with individual projects, lots of tips. Students provide their own materials. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-AC 005 BEGINNING FUSED GLASS
  Beginning class; no glass-cutting experience required. Basic instruction on cutting, compatibility, and design will lead to almost instant gratification. Art work will be fired off-site and returned to class each week. Students provide their own project glass; wait until the first demo before deciding on your direction! Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-AC 006 ADVANCED FUSED GLASS
  Advanced fused glass: Students need to have experience with the basics of fusing. Demos and discussions will be on advanced techniques and trouble-shooting for complex projects. Students provide their own glass. Projects will be fired off-site. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-AC 010 VITREOUS GLASS PAINTING
  Vitreous glass painting is most often seen in church windows. Historically the most frequent use for glass painting has been the depiction of faces and figures in religious art glass. Modern tools and applications make it a wonderful asset to the committed glass artist. For material list, call (360) 452-0448. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-AE 008 DRAWING W/MIXED MEDIA
  Try a new spin on developing your drawing skills. this class is designed to help you loosen up and try new mediums. Have some fun as you warm up with creative left and right brain exercises. Use and experiment with watercolor and India ink washes, pen and stick, gouache, watercolor crayon and conte crayon. The study of line, shape, value and form will be integrated into class studies. All levels welcome. Materials extra. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-AE 020 MATTING BASICS
  Matting Basics for Art work and Photography. How-to's for mat cutting: measuring, materials, equipment - choices. A lengthy demonstration of how to treat each type of artwork, what materials to use and easy methods to cut basic mats. Examples of personal mat cutters (and their differences) PLUS! an individual return session to practice skills... sign-up at the workshop for a time-slot. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-AE 025 NATIVE INDIAN IMAGES
  Study of facial drawing using Native American images as subjects focusing on the development of tones and light effects. Please bring charcoal and toned paper. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-AF 001 JAZZ IMPROV WORKSHOP
  Designed to give instrumentalists the tools to play contemporary Jazz solos ranging from the simple to the complex, the first hour of this class will focus on techniques, followed by a two-hour practice/playing session. The material presented in class is suitable for both the serious practitioner or the player who just wants to have fun and improve skills. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-AI 020 WRITING POPULAR FICTION
  Have you always wanted to write fiction but didn't know where to start? Do you have an idea for a book? Romance, Mystery, Horror? From concept to first draft, published author Janice Macdonald will use story board technique to take you there. Class has limited capacity. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-AI 021 WRITING POPULAR FICTION 2
  Participants should have completed part 1, or have a rough draft for instructor and class members to read and critique. Techniques such as foreshadowing, imagery, strengthening conflict and creating three dimensional characters will take your manuscript to the next stage. Also includes tips on writing query letters and working with literary agents. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-AI 050 FILM NOIR II
  A follow-up to last year's Introduction to Film Noir, this class will continue our exploration of femme fatales, flawed heroes, shadowy pasts, rain-soaked streets, crimes gone wrong, and labyrinth-like cities in films from the 1940s and 1950s. Viewing cult classics like "Gun Crazy" and "Pick Up on South Street", we will explore noir as reflection of post-WWII America and discuss common motifs, recurring themes, and the rogue's gallery of noir characters. There is no prerequisite for this class. For those who took last year's class, this is an opportunity to look deeper into the noir universe. For those new to noir, the class will serve as a good introduction to noir's stylish and perverse world. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-AI 051 FILM NOIR
  An exploration of femme fatales, flawed heroes, shadowy pasts, rain-soaked streets, and crimes gone wrong. Features a whole new set of dark masterpieces from the 1940s and 1950s! We'll view and discuss one film a week, with an emphasis on key directors and their styles. Films will include John Huston's "Asphalt Jungle", Robert Siodmak's "Criss Cross" and Abraham Polonsky's "Force of Evil". There is no prerequisite for this class. For those who took last year's class, this is an opportunity to look deeper into the noir universe. For those new to noir, the class will serve as a good introduction to noir's stylish and perverse world. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-J 004 QUICKBOOKS BASICS
  Work less and accomplish more with QuickBooks! Learn to navigate Quick Books software and utilize this accounting program in a small business environment. Topics include accounting basics, chart of accounts, creating estimates and invoices, recording income, maintaining customer and vendor accounts, writing and printing checks, using registers, bank account reconciliations and printing reports. QuickBooks 2007 is used for this course. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-L  006  CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH - TRAVELERS
  The goal of this course is to help students become proficient in communicating in a variety of survival situations (getting food, transportation, lodging, making travel plans, and discussing interests and activIties with native Spanish speakers. This course will emphasize active learning. Classes are organized to allow students to use Spanish as much as possible. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-L 020 SIGN LANGUAGE
  An introduction to the vocabulary and visual features of sign language. For students interested in communicating with deaf persons. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-L 021 SIGN LANGUAGE II
  A continuation of C-L 020, Sign Language. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-L  030  BASIC ITALIAN
  This course will introduce students who have no previous background in Italian to the Italian language and culture. Basic grammar and vocabulary are integrated with pronunciation and listening exercises to reach a basic level of understanding of the Italian language. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-L 062 INTRO TO SPANISH II
  This class is an introduction to Spanish focusing on verbal communication in everyday situations. Students will learn vocabulary, basic grammar structure, and have the opportunity for verbal practice in a variety of participatory activities. We will be continuing from first quarter, and anyone with just a little Spanish is welcome. Culture topics will be integrated into the lessons. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-L 070 BEGINNING ITALIAN
  For beginners and on-going students of the Italian language. Grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural information will be covered. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-L 072 ITALIAN CONVERSATION
  A continuation for students with some working knowledge of the Italian language. Grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural information will be covered. Much of the class is in Italian. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-L 085 BEGINNING SPANISH
  For beginners and on-going students of the Spanish language. Emphasis will be placed on listening and speaking skills that will allow you to communicate at an introductory level in Hispanic culture. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-L 086 BEGINNING FRENCH
  For beginners and on-going students of the French language. La Fete Franchise II - A mixture of grammar, culture, pronunciation, food, and fun for the far from fluent francophone. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-L 087 FRENCH CONVERSATION
  A continuation for students with working knowledge of the French language. A mixture of literature, grammar, culture, pronunciation, food and fun for the somewhat fluent francophone. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-L 088 INT SPANISH CONVERSATION
  A continuation for students with some working knowledge of the Spanish language. Emphasis will be placed on listening and speaking skills that will allow you to communicate at an introductory level in Hispanic culture. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-SF 003 THE WILDS OF RUSSIA
  Join expert photographer and naturalist, Coke Smith for another fantastic photo-based seminar series, this time covering the wildest places in the amazing country of Russia. In this series, travel with Coke to such wilderness areas as Kamchatka, Commander Islands, and the Kuril Islands. You will also be able to join on an exciting Siberian Tiger trek in the Primorya region of the Russian Far East. And no journey would be complete without sailing and trekking in Lake Baikal! This will be a five seminar series in photo-essay form that will no doubt leave you wanting to journey to Russia too! Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• C-SF 007 GREEN REMODELING
  Are you interested in a project that will improve your livable space and the environment? This class will offer practical knowledge for the average homeowner. Topics include; rainwater harvesting and storage, energy efficient appliances, renewable energy systems, hot water, indoor air quality, sustainable building materials and local resources. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• S-AA 008 ART OF BOTANICAL DRAWING
  Learn to capture the fascinating beauty of plants. A step-by-step guide in how to create a botanical, aesthetically pleasing, portrait. This class will focus on techniques of drawing plants in colored pencils and water color. Choose plant project. Bring art materials: Drawing paper, colored pencils (Prismacolor preferred), and watercolors. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• S-AA 013 COLORED PENCIL DRAWING
  This fine arts class focuses on the use of colored pencil and water-soluble pencils, unique use of colorless blenders, solvents, and colored surfaces as well as other colored pencil techniques. Class will include watercolor, acrylics, and gouache. Supplies extra. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• S-AA 058 DRAWING FROM NATURE
  Capture the irresistible charm of nature in your colored pencil drawing. Learn the basics of drawing with easy to follow instructions from start to finish. Instructor-led demos throughout. Bring colored pencils (Prismacolor), construction paper, water color or gouache, and white acrylic. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• S-AA 075 SUMMER ART: INSIDE OUTSIDE
  A five-week course for intermediate and advanced students who have taken one or more drawing courses and are experienced using any color media; oil, acrylic, watercolor, colored pencils, chalk or oil pastels. Students will learn how to 1) produce working drawings outdoors for future larger indoor work 2) make color renderings outdoors as resources for studio work 3) execute a completed work outdoors 4) work from memory and imagination 5) develop a sketchbook-journal as reference for future work. All classes will include one-on-one discussion and group critique. Most class sessions will be outdoors for part or all of the class. Students provide their own materials and transportation within a few miles of the school. A list of suggested items for outdoor work can be obtained by contacting Linda Larsen prior to the first class at lindal@pcadmin.ctc.edu Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• S-AI 011 WRITERS' WORKSHOP
  Get started writing your memoirs, family history, autobiography, or short stories in a setting of encouragement with positive feedback. Author/playwright Rebecca Redshaw offers weekly writing exercises and constructive, individual guidance in the workshop setting. Get started! Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• S-AI 014 WRITING YOUR LIFE STORY
  This creative nonfiction course will help you write the stories of your life in a supportive workshop format. Short readings help to identify formats and styles that you can adapt to your own life story. Award-winning writer and Peninsula College instructor Jordan Hartt will be your guide as you discover, craft, and shape your nonfiction, and will also assist you in navigating the ins and outs of the publishing world. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• S-C 011 BASIC COMPUTING XP LVL I
  Get hands-on help with everything from your mouse to your operating system. Learn file management and the copy and pasting tricks that make things easy. Discover the control panel and how to save things so that you can find them. This is a class packed with information for the less experienced computer user who is working with the Windows XP operating system. Washington State clock hours offered
   
• S-C 012 BASIC COMPUTING XP LVL 2
  Continues from Computer Basics I and includes an introduction to Microsoft Word, a brief review of file management, working with text, cutting and pasting, and formatting documents; an introduction to using the Internet, including searching, internet security, customizing your settings, and e-mail. Washington State clock hours offered.

• S-C  015 COMPUTER BASICS
  Wishing you knew more? Whether you've already had a class or haven't turned on your computer, this basic class will help you improve your skills. Information on purchasing the right computer is included with the terminology and component information you need to know to ask questions. Topics include creating, moving, and organizing files and folders, opening and closing software, basic computer maintenance, saving and sending your pictures, the Internet and Internet security, researchng online and email communications. Open up a whole new world of information and communication and enjoy the experience! Washington State clock hours offered.

• S-D 001 PHOTOSHOP CS3/PHOTOSTORY
  Scan, crop, enhance, and restore your family photographs with Adobe Photoshop CS3. Share images and stories from your life in a Multimedia presentation. Learn how to add images, titles, narration, music, and transitions to Microsoft Photostory 3 presentations. Publish your photo story for playback on the internet and email to friends and family. Prerequisites: Good computer and file management skills. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• S-D  020  WEBSITE DESIGN
  Websites are a perfect place to store your family photos and history or showcase your hobby. Learn to design and build your own website and explore usability, optimizing images for the web, creating links, and audience connectivity. Students need basic computer skills to be successful. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• S-E 001 NATIONAL PARKS GEOLOGY
  History has created the dramatic landscapes found in our national parks, monuments, and seashores. Take a look at the geologic processes that have influenced these landscapes and answer such questions as why Hawaii National Park volcanoes look so different from Mount Rainier, why Yellowstone National Park has geysers and hot springs, and why the coastline of Cape Hatteras National Seashore on the east coast is so different from the Point Reyes National Seashore coastline on the west coast. The basics of geologic materials and processes will be covered as they become relevant to the parks being addressed. Offered by geologist and teacher Jim Aldrich. For more information contact the instructor at (360) 582-3038. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• S-HR 005 OLY PENINSULA HISTORY
  The Museum and Arts Center in Sequim will host a guest lecture series on topics ranging from yesteryear to the present. Washington State clock hours offered.
   
• S-L 015 CINEMA ITALIANO
  A unique view of Italian culture via films and discussions. Some films subtitled. Washington State clock hours offered.