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Seattle ACTING Classes
Seattle ART classes
Seattle FILM Classes
Seattle WRITING Classes
Seattle YOGA classes
Seattle DANCE classes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Acting classes


Acting Class 001: Beginning Acting
Acting Class 002: Let's Make a Movie
Class 003: Beginning Acting 2: The Next Step
Class 004: Auditioning 


Beginning Acting
Where: University of Washington campus in Seattle

Acting is fun! In this class you'll learn to perform on stage, and use your voice, body and emotions as acting tools. Plus: warm­ups & theater games, and information about Seattle's film & theater scenes.

Whether you're looking for a class just for fun, or have professional aspirations in theater or cinema, everyone is welcome.

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Let's Make a Movie
Where: University of Washington campus in Seattle

In this fun, fast-paced class we'll create and film a short independent movie from scratch. Students are free to act in the film, help choose a script (or write one), and help out on crew.

You'll learn how movies are made, how to operate a camcorder, and how to set up lights, record audio, and more.  Everyone is welcome. No acting or filmmaking experience is necessary.

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Auditioning workshop
Where: University of Washington campus in Seattle

Want to learn more about the auditioning process? You will in this class. You'll learn where to find auditions in the Seattle area; how to sort out the promising auditions from the ones you might want to avoid; how to audition for both paid and unpaid roles; and more.

Plus, you'll learn all about headshots, resumes and career opportunities for actors in the Seattle area.

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Film classes

 

Class 002: Let's Make a Movie
Class 301: Crash Course in Filmmaking
Class 303: Documentary Filmmaking

Crash Course in Filmmaking

In this information-packed class, you'll learn how movies are made; the differences between the various types of camcorders, and how to find one that has the features you need at an affordable price; all about camera angles, and how to use them to tell your stories; how to get your movies into film festivals; and more.

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Documentary Filmmaking
Where: University of Washington campus in Seattle

Love documtary movies? Have something you'd like to tell the world about? You don't need a fancy camera or a ton of money to make a documentary anymore. You just need a camcorder, some editing software, and a plan.

In this class you'll learn how to plan your documentary; how to arrange and film interviews; how to get good audio and lighting under field conditions; and more.

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Start Writing Your Screenplay
Where: University of Washington campus in Seattle

Ever thought of writing a screenplay? Why not try? In this class, you'll learn how screenplays are written, and have opportunities to write some short scenes and scripts, hear them read aloud , and get feedback on your writings. Plus: tips for getting an agent and pitching your screenplay.

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Art classes

 


Class 101: Drawing for Absolute Beginners
Class 102: Painting for Absolute Beginners
Class 103: Drawing Faces and Portraits
Class 104: Figure Drawing
Class 105: Charcoal drawing for beginners
Class 106: Drawing Clothing
Class 107: Exploring Color
Class 108: Perspective Drawing
Class 109: Cartooning
Class 110: Drawing in Ink

 

Drawing for Absolute Beginners
Where: University of Washington campus in Seattle
This class has free art materials

Anyone can draw! (This means you.) In this class, aimed at absolute beginners, you'll learn to how to draw objects based on simple underlying shapes, then add shading and textures to make your drawings look real and three-dimensional. You'll have fun, learn a lot and get off to a good start. A great class for people who have not drawn before, as well as those would like a refresher in the basics. 

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Exploring Color
Where: University of Washington campus in Seattle

Some people are afraid to try drawing in charcoal, but it's actually really fun. It's quick, easy and expressive. We'll start with some exercises to find out how charcoal "works," then spend the day drawing from photos and still lifes, using soft vine charcoal.

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Figure Drawing
Where: University of Washington campus in Seattle

In this fun workshop you'll learn how to draw realistic human figures using an easy step-by-step method. Open to everyone - total beginners welcome! Plus: how to draw hands and feet; male and female figures; foreshortening; how to draw muscles; and more.

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Painting for Absolute Beginners
Where: University of Washington campus in Seattle

In this enjoyable introductory class, aimed at folks who've never painted before, you'll learn the art of paintingt with easy-to-use acrylics, step by step. We'll start with few basics about color theory, then move on to paint things like trees, mountains, and still lifes. You'll have fun, learn a lot, and get off to a good start. The class is aimed at total beginners. Everyone is welcome.

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CLASS 270: Cartooning for fun and profit
Where: University of Washington campus in Seattle

Love cartooning? Try your hand at it! In this workshop you'll learn how to create your own cartoon characters and show them in action, guided by an instructor in step by step presentations, even if you've never drawn before. Plus: how to get published and make money from your doodles, cartoons and comic strips. Total beginners are welcome!

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Perspective Drawing
Where: University of Washington campus in Seattle

In this easy, step-by-step workshop, you'll learn the basics of one, two and three point perspective. You'll lear about vanishing points and horizon lines,how to make some objects in your drawings look close to the viewer, and how to make everything you're drawing look more real and three-dimensional.

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Drawing Faces and Portraits
Where: University of Washington campus in Seattle

In this enjoyable class, you'll learn how how to draw realistic faces and portraits using an easy step-by-step method. Plus: draw male and female faces, angles, facial expressions, how to draw hair, and how to get a good resemblance when drawing from life or photos. The method taught in this class is fun, easy, and works. Nothing to buy or bring; all materials are provided.

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Writing classes

 

Writing fiction and short stories
Where: University of Washington campus in Seattle

In this class, students will learn about the elements of short story writing, get practice coming up with stories of their own, and have opportunities to get feedback from the instructor and others in the course. The focus is on developing our skills and learning to let the process happen easily and spontaneously. Also: information about copyrighting, getting published, and making money as a writer.

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Start Writing Your Screenplay
Where: University of Washington campus in Seattle

In this class, open to all levels, you'll learn how screenplays are written, and have opportunities to write some short scenes and "mini-scripts," hear them read aloud, and get feedback on your  writings.  We'll focus on plot and structure, script formatting, dialogue and action, and what goes into writing a tightly written, effective and marketable script.  Plus: tips for getting an agent and pitching your screenplay. The instructor, a Seattle filmmaker, has written over 30 screeplays.  His films have played at major international festivals.

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Seattle yoga classes

Love yoga (or curious about it)?  Looking for introductory yoga classes in Seattle, or ongoing courses for folks who have been doing yoga for a while? Take a yoga class from Classesandworkshops.com! Classesandworkshops.com offers pleasant, affordable yoga classes for different levels.  Our upcoming courses include: FINDING YOUR YOGA (a class for beginners) and DEEPENING YOUR YOGA (a more advanced class for those who have done yoga in the past)
· Our Seattle Yoga classes are held at the Phinney Neighborhood Center, a community center with ample free parking near Green Lake.
· Our Seattle Yoga classes are non-credit courses for the general community, so are open to everyone (not just U.W. students).
· For more information about upcoming Seattle yoga classes and workshops, please click the links below.

Class 7001: Yoga for Beginners
Finding Your Yoga: A Course for Beginners

If you have wanted to try a yoga class but felt intimidated or nervous, start with this course. 

Class 7002: Deepening Your Yoga
Deepening Your Yoga

Have you reached a plateau in your yoga? Are you looking for a richer practice? This course is specifically designed to dive into the details of yoga, firming up your solid foundation so that you can really take flight on your mat!  

Seattle DANCE classes

Course 6001: Introduction to Belly Dancing!

This easy and enjoyable Seattle Belly Dance class is structured to be a low-impact workout that improves coordination, fosters positive body awareness, and tones the whole body from head to toe.

So you're thinking about your life, and you're thinking,

"There's got to be something more than this. I used to be creative, didn't I?
I liked drawing. I remember that fun little painting class I took a million years ago.
It was fun, I learned a few things and did some neat artwork.
I don't even care if anyone else thought it was good.
I wonder why I never continued with it.
I wonder if I could still do it if I tried."

The odds are you could.

Upcoming classes at a glance

Art classes
Class 101: Drawing for Absolute Beginners
Class 102: Painting for Absolute Beginners
Class 103: Drawing Faces and Portraits
Class 104: Figure Drawing
Class 105: Charcoal drawing for beginners
Class 106: Drawing Clothing
Class 107: Exploring Color
Class 108: Perspective Drawing
Class 109: Cartooning
Class 110: Drawing in Ink

Acting classes
Class 001: Beginning Acting
Class 002: Let's Make a Movie
Class 003: Characters and Emotions
Class 004: Auditioning
FAQ about our ACTING CLASSES


Computer Classes
Class 201: Photoshop for Beginners


Film/Video classes
Class 002: Let's Make a Movie
Class 301: Crash Course in Filmmaking
Class 303: Documentary Filmmaking
FAQ about our FILM and VIDEO CLASSES


Writing Classes
Class 501: Writing fiction and short stories
Class 502: Start Writing Your Screenplay

 


Certificates programs
Acting Certificate
Cartooning Certificate
Filmmaking Certificate
Illustration Certificate