Bellevue College Community Education

Bellevue College Community Education Online and in-person classes are offered.

Inspiring Curiosity, Creativity, and Lifelong Learning

Explore a wide selection of noncredit Personal Enrichment, Language, and 55+ TELOS Lifelong Learners classes.

Find Your Craft: Hands-On Woodworking Classes This Summer. Register by 6/30.🪵✨There’s something incredibly satisfying ab...
06/23/2026

Find Your Craft: Hands-On Woodworking Classes This Summer. Register by 6/30.🪵✨

There’s something incredibly satisfying about shaping wood with your own hands, and now’s your chance to learn how. Whether you’re brand new to carving or looking to build your skills, Bellevue College Community Education offers two immersive woodworking summer classes designed for beginners:

3D Woodcarving Animals for Beginners
Learn the art of whittling as you create two charming animal carvings from start to finish. You’ll explore essential techniques like tool selection, precision cuts, and sharpening, plus finish your pieces with oil for a polished result.

Spoon Carving for Beginners
Turn simple materials into something beautiful and functional. In this hands-on class, you’ll carve both a practical kitchen spoon and a decorative “love spoon,” while learning foundational carving skills, wood selection, and finishing techniques.

đź›  Both classes are beginner-friendly, hands-on, and guided by an experienced instructor, great for anyone looking to explore a creative hobby or unwind with a tactile craft.

Register by 6/30 at https://www.campusce.net/bc/course/course.aspx?catId=2226

Digital Photography Level 1 - Essentials. In-Person. 8 weeks. Tuesday evenings. Register by 6/30. 📸Ready to take control...
06/23/2026

Digital Photography Level 1 - Essentials. In-Person. 8 weeks. Tuesday evenings. Register by 6/30. 📸

Ready to take control of your camera? Get a hands-on foundation in the essentials including aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focus, lenses, and more, so you can create sharp, well-exposed, and intentional images. Our summer Digital Photography Level 1 - Essentials course will teach you universal photography principles that apply to any digital camera, building the confidence and skills to grow into more advanced techniques.

Class starts in July so register today or by June 30 at https://www.campusce.net/bc/course/course.aspx?C=16484&pc=1817&mc=2226&sc=0

55+ and looking for an online painting class this summer? Register by 6/30 for our Landscapes in Acrylics.This live onli...
06/21/2026

55+ and looking for an online painting class this summer? Register by 6/30 for our Landscapes in Acrylics.

This live online art course takes inspiration from seasonal landscapes – a perfect way to appreciate the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. With step-by-step instructions and lots of exercises, you will learn the basics of acrylic painting, basic composition, color mixing, blending, as well as "wet in wet" and working in layers. Through demonstrations and individual guidance, you will work on your own piece at your own pace.

Register today or by 6/30 at https://www.campusce.net/bc/course/course.aspx?C=16100&pc=1919&mc=1996&sc=0

Bellevue College Community Education TELOS Lifelong Learners (55+) is a vibrant community of 55+ learners, including those who are retired or semi‑retired. Our TELOS classes are designed to help you make meaningful connections, build new friendships, and explore a variety of engaging topics in a relaxed, no‑pressure setting. There are no tests, no grades, and no application or admission process required—just enjoy learning for the joy of it. A variety of online and in-person classes are offered each quarter.

Rediscover how to play and have fun. If you are 55+ and looking for an in‑person summer class that’s geared towards help...
06/20/2026

Rediscover how to play and have fun. If you are 55+ and looking for an in‑person summer class that’s geared towards helping you revive your ability to play and have fun, we have two games-based classes for you to check out:

Fun for Life is a games‑based class where you participate in improvisational games that encourage movement, memory, and social connection.

More Fun for Life continues to explore games focusing on the skills of communication, listening, self-awareness and spontaneity.

Register today or by 7/2 for one (or both) of these Bellevue College Community Education’s TELOS Lifelong Learners (55+) classes:
https://www.campusce.net/bc/course/course.aspx?catId=1997

The History of Interwar Surrealism in France — A 6-Week Online Journey Join our 6-week online course exploring the histo...
06/19/2026

The History of Interwar Surrealism in France — A 6-Week Online Journey

Join our 6-week online course exploring the history of France's surrealist movement between World War I and World War. This summer TELOS Lifelong Learners (55+) class will examine the evolution of the movement and focus on the internal debates about politics and art, which informed the movement's engagement with key episodes in French history, including the Rif War and the Colonial Exposition of 1931, to illuminate the intellectual underpinnings and revolutionary aims of the movement.

Register today or by 7/1 for our TELOS Lifelong Learners (55+) class at https://www.campusce.net/bc/course/course.aspx?C=16335&pc=1919&mc=1995&sc=0

Bellevue College Community Education TELOS Lifelong Learners (55+) is a vibrant community of 55+ learners, including those who are retired or semi‑retired. Our TELOS classes are designed to help you make meaningful connections, build new friendships, and explore a variety of engaging topics in a relaxed, no‑pressure setting. There are no tests, no grades, and no application or admission process required—just enjoy learning for the joy of it. A variety of online and in-person classes are offered each quarter.

Interested in learning the foundations of Buddhist meditation and how to begin and sustain a personal meditation practic...
06/18/2026

Interested in learning the foundations of Buddhist meditation and how to begin and sustain a personal meditation practice? Check out Bellevue College Community Education's three-hour Saturday morning Buddhist Meditation Workshop on July 18.

This one-day workshop introduces students to the foundations of Buddhist meditation and its practical benefits for everyday life. Students will learn what Buddhist meditation is, discover the benefits of meditation, and gain practical instruction on how to begin and sustain a personal meditation practice. Class will include a guided breathing meditation and lecture, discussions, and time for questions and answers.

Register today at https://www.campusce.net/bc/course/course.aspx?C=16510&pc=1817&mc=2134&sc=0

Love photography and the Bellevue Botanical Garden? Want to improve your depth of field photography skills? Register for...
06/17/2026

Love photography and the Bellevue Botanical Garden? Want to improve your depth of field photography skills? Register for Bellevue College Community Education's new summer Photography Workshop: Depth of Field.

Take one Saturday in July and go on location to the Bellevue Botanical Garden to focus on hands-on, real shooting and less on theory. You'll get to practice your depth of field skills in real setting and learn how to see and use light, framing, and camera setting on location.

Register today at https://www.campusce.net/bc/course/course.aspx?C=16513&pc=1817&mc=2226&sc=0

Just added! Our first session filled up, so we've opened a second in-person Easy Conversational Japanese class on Wednes...
06/17/2026

Just added! Our first session filled up, so we've opened a second in-person Easy Conversational Japanese class on Wednesday evenings starting this July.

This 6-week evening class is great for anyone looking to build confidence speaking Japanese in a supportive, in-person setting. This beginner-level course is designed for students who have some basic exposure to Japanese and familiarity with simple greetings and basic expressions (such as self-introductions and very basic phrases). Through guided conversation practice, pair activities, and real-life scenarios, students will strengthen pronunciation, expand vocabulary, and develop comfort using simple sentence patterns in everyday situations. The class provides a supportive and low-pressure environment focused on practical communication and steady progress.

Class starts in July, register today for Easy Conversational Japanese at https://www.campusce.net/bc/course/course.aspx?C=16215&pc=1816&mc=1822&sc=0

Our July Self-Defense for Women Class Starts in 3 Weeks. Register today! đź’ŞReady to boost your self-defense skills and co...
06/16/2026

Our July Self-Defense for Women Class Starts in 3 Weeks. Register today! đź’Ş

Ready to boost your self-defense skills and confidence this summer? In this 6-week Monday evening (6-8pm) summer class you'll:
Learn essential self-defense techniques to protect yourself.
Identify and counteract assailant tactics and manipulations.
Practice escaping common grabs and delivering powerful strikes to vital targets.
Evaluate your personal risks and develop a safety plan.
Understand the link between awareness, threats, and media influences.

Register today for Bellevue College Community Education's Self-Defense for Women at https://www.campusce.net/bc/course/course.aspx?C=16241&pc=1817&mc=2134&sc=0

55+ and looking for an online summer class to focus on crafting your memoir writing? Bellevue College Community Educatio...
06/14/2026

55+ and looking for an online summer class to focus on crafting your memoir writing? Bellevue College Community Education is offering a new Turning Memory into Story live online class on Tuesday afternoons in July. You'll learn how to transform memory into structured stories through scene-building, dialogue, reflection, and emotional arc. You'll also learn the difference between scene and summary, how to anchor memory in sensory details, and how to create emotional resonance in personal stories.

This TELOS Lifelong Learners 55+ summer class starts in July so register today at https://www.campusce.net/bc/course/course.aspx?C=16506&pc=1919&mc=1999&sc=0

Bellevue College Community Education TELOS Lifelong Learners (55+) is a vibrant community of 55+ learners, including those who are retired or semi‑retired. Our TELOS classes are designed to help you make meaningful connections, build new friendships, and explore a variety of engaging topics in a relaxed, no‑pressure setting. There are no tests, no grades, and no application or admission process required—just enjoy learning for the joy of it. A variety of online and in-person classes are offered each quarter.

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3000 Landerholm Circle SE
Bellevue, WA
98007

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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