You will build a real mindfulness practice from the ground up. Each session combines nervous system awareness, breath work, and somatic tools in a hands-on, relational setting. Leave with skills you can actually use, not just an understanding of the concept.
Jigna Patel is a mindfulness and somatic life coach with over a decade of experience in high-pressure professional environments, including roles at Amazon and several startups. After navigating burnout, career transitions, and the demands of fast-paced work culture firsthand, she shifted her focus to helping others build sustainable, grounded practices for whatever life throws at them. She facilitates group workshops and individual coaching combining nervous system awareness, somatic tools, and mindfulness practices in ways that are practical and immediately applicable. www.mindfullifetransition.coach
Looking to be creative and not have to leave campus? Join artist Renee Plevy to learn drawing & painting in Gouache (opaque watercolor)
In this class you will learn how to use this unique water-based opaque paint which has been used by illustrators for years, as well as being extremely portable for home use or “Plein Aire” outdoor painting. Artist Renee Plevy will start with the basics so that you will have the tools to paint whatever you desire in the future in whatever medium you choose. Learn drawing basics, positive negative space, shadows, and more before moving on to color values, the color wheel, color theory and how to set up your palette, choose paints, brushes, etc. Learn how to avoid the most common mistakes and be on your way to create beautiful personal paintings for your home or gifts. Supply list is in the catalog listing.
Renée Plevy is an internationally recognized portrait artist with over 40 years of experience capturing the essence of people and pets through museum-quality oil paintings. Her work has been featured in over 65 exhibitions and galleries, including a one-woman museum show at the Paterson Museum, and she has received numerous accolades — among them, “Artist of the Year” from The Bloomfield Art League and First Prize from the Boca Raton Museum Artist’s Guild.Renée’s portraits are more than art — they are legacy pieces. Commissioned by clients across the U.S. and abroad, her paintings now reside in private homes, corporate offices and international collections. She loves to work with a variety of mediums, but especially gouache opaque watercolor paints. www.ReneePlevy.com
Italian for Beginners: Learning for travel or fun!
Planning a trip to Italy? Curious about the language and culture? Or simply looking for a fun way to learn something new? This beginner-friendly course introduces students to practical Italian language skills and cultural insights in a relaxed, engaging environment. No previous knowledge of Italian is required, and no textbook is needed. Over eight interactive classes, students will build confidence in everyday communication while exploring Italian customs, food, travel, and daily life. The emphasis is on useful vocabulary, pronunciation, conversation practice, and cultural context. This class is in a hybrid format: First and last classes offered both in person and live online; all other classes meet online only.
Vittoria Todisco is a native Italian speaker, born and raised in Puglia, in southern Italy. Although her academic and professional background is in marine biology, education and mentoring have been an important part of her career. She holds a PhD in Fish Ecology and has years of experience mentoring university students, presenting to diverse audiences, and has years of experience mentoring university students, presenting to diverse audiences, and working in international and multicultural environments
Do you have an instrument gathering dust at home and want to play with a fun community band again with our new College Band Director Erin Keeton-Howard? Or are you excited to sing in a choir with Anjali Chudasama in the lovely new Bracken building?
Shoreline Concert Band is held on the Shoreline College campus during Fall, Winter & Spring quarters. We welcome current students and community members age 16+. No audition required. 3+ years experience preferred. The group will perform a variety of repertoire including traditional wind band literature, contemporary works from current and emerging composers, transcriptions, and popular music with consideration given to representing artists of diverse backgrounds and identities.
Rehearsals are Monday evenings 7:00 – 9:00 pm in the #8000 Bracken building. Performances are typically scheduled at the end of the academic quarter. Contact Director Erin Keeton-Howard at: ekeeton-howard@shoreline.edu.
Chorale Mixed voice ensemble is open to the community and to college students seeking credit. Chorale is held during Fall, Winter & Spring quarters, 12:30-2:00 pm Monday & Wednesday afternoons in the #8000 Bracken Building. Styles include classical, jazz, pop, folk, and world music. A short placement check will be performed in the first week of class to determine section placement. Performances are scheduled every quarter. For students 16+ and adults of all ages! Contact Director Anjali Chudasama at: achudasama@shoreline.edu.
Both courses can be taken for 2 academic credits if you contact Enrollment Services, or register for non-credit through Continuing Education. Bios for Erin and Anjali are linked to the Continuing Education courses.
Unlock your creativity in this fun and engaging Summer Jazz Improvisation Workshop at Shoreline College! For curious and adventurous musicians, this course helps students build confidence and fluency in improvising over classic jazz repertoire. Students will explore the foundations of jazz harmony, study chord progressions commonly found in jazz standards. Using selections from the Great American Songbook and well-known standards popularized by artists such as Miles Davis and Charlie Parker, participants will learn how harmony shapes melodic choices and how to craft expressive, stylistically authentic solos. This is a non-credit class. Contact jkashiwa!shoreline.edu for information. Register here: Music
Jazz Ensemble
7/13 – 8/26 | M & W |4:00- 5:30 PM| $175.00 | 8000 Building Music Hall | Jeffrey Kashiwa
Summer jazz ensemble is a big band rehearsing and performing music of the Jazz greats like Basie, Ellington, Thad jones, as well as more modern music such as Maria Schneider, Oliver Nelson and more. Throughout the summer we will be a reading band as well as rehearsing to perform at local venues. Players will get the chance to work with other professionals and make connections. Age 16+ with music experience. This is a non-credit class. There will be a concert on site at the end of the course. Contact Jeff Kashiwa for more info at jkashiwa@shoreline.edu. Register here: Music
Need something for your active kids to do after school ends in a couple of weeks? Choose from a morning or afternoon camp with the coaches and team from Shoreline College.
Dates: 6/22 – 6/26 (Monday through Friday)
Times: 9:00 – 12:00 PM or 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Camps will be held at Twin Ponds Park and Einstein Middle School fields in Shoreline.
Ages: 7-12 years
Fees: $130 for morning and $200 for the afternoon camp
Instructor: Shoreline College Head Men’s Soccer Coach
Join the Shoreline College coach and team for a fun, educational week of soccer development. Young players will have the opportunity to learn from collegiate-level men’s and women’s coaches, and team players in a structured, supportive environment. The camp will be held off campus at soccer fields, located in Shoreline. For ages 7-12 years. For more information, please contact Shoreline Athletics department at 206-546-4553.
Obed was born and raised in Côte d’Ivoire, and he honed his skills playing street soccer alongside neighborhood friends. His talent earned him a scholarship to a U.S. College, where he continued to excel both academically and athletically. Obed began his formal coaching career in 2013 as an assistant coach at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City before expanding his experience in 2017 coaching for Seattle Public Schools and West Seattle High School. In June 2023, he officially joined Shoreline Community College’s men’s soccer program, quickly transitioning from assistant to head coach.
Explore learning opportunities all summer long! Shoreline CE offers an array of creative, flexible, affordable non-credit classes, and youth camps for all ages. Classes start July 1st and are planned through the end of August. Register today to save your seat!
Join local artist Theresa Williams as she guides students through painting a wintery Pacific Northwest mountain scene. Using reference photos and acrylic techniques, you’ll learn to interpret nature with bold colors and an organic style.
Great for learners with some experience, but welcoming to motivated beginners!
Introduction to Mosaic Art: Micro Mosaic Pendant
10:00 AM–3:00 PM | $119 | 2900 Bldg.
Create a stunning micro-mosaic pendant with artist Aleksandra Nadbitova. You’ll sketch, select colors, and arrange delicate tiles to design a wearable, one-of-a-kind piece. All materials are included, and you’ll leave with a finished gift-ready pendant.
Register here and make this holiday season a little more handmade!
Need a few extra hours for holiday shopping? Sign your kids up for Continuing Education’s Winter Holiday Basketball All-Skills Camp, running December 22–24, 9 AM–12 PM!
Led by Shoreline Athletic Director Cameron Dollar and Shoreline team members, this fun, high-energy camp is perfect for boys and girls in grades 4th to 8th. All levels welcomed!
Campers will build skills, learn teamwork, and play exciting drills and mini games in a positive, active environment.
Just bring a water bottle, nut-free snack, and some energy to play!
Date: Monday 12/22/25-Wednesday 12/24/25
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Location: Gymnasium
Cost: $150 for 3 days
To Register: Scan the QR code below or visit shoreline.edu/continuing-ed or call 206-546-4553
