Creativity Connections Seattle

Since beginning offering classes in 2009, we have had the opportunity to learn about numerous creativity classes and resources in Seattle from our Seattle Artist's Way students and alums. To that end, we're eager to share those resources with our students and with our larger community. Here is a list of just some of the amazing creativity resources in the greater Seattle area. We can't guarantee your experience participating in one of these classes, but they have been places our alums have enjoyed. Here's to embracing YOUR creativity! Have FUN!!

ACTING Classes: FREEHOLD THEATRE LAB/STUDIO - Since 1991, Freehold has been offering exceptional acting classes from extraordinary working professional actors, directors, playwrights and improvisers. Located in the International District. More info: Freehold Theatre

ACTING Classes: PLAYHOUSE NORTHWEST ACTING SCHOOL.  Playhouse Northwest (PHNW) offers acting classes for children and adults and is located in West Seattle. More info: Playhouse Northwest Acting School.

IMPROV Classes: UNEXPECTED PRODUCTIONS - Offers Improv classes for students of all experience levels. Located in Pike Place Market. More info: Unexpected Productions

IMPROV Classes: JET CITY IMPROV - Offers Improv classes for students of all experience levels. Located in the University District. More info: Jet City Improv

FILM Classes: NW FILM FORUM - Offers a range of Film classes as well as film related events. Located on Capitol Hill. More info: NW Film Forum

WRITING Classes: HUGO HOUSE offers creative writing classes for everyone as well as some free writing events. Located on Capitol Hill in Seattle. More info: Hugo House

WRITING Classes: KIM SCANLON: NO SOLOS. If you want to go DEEP with your creative work and writing practice, check out Kim's website and her philosophy. It's impossible to describe Kim and her approach to music making and writing except to say she is pretty magical. More info: Kim Scanlon: No Solos.

WRITING Classes: THE SEATTLE ARTIST'S WAY CENTER's Your Right to Write Classes (online). We can struggle to write whether we are brand new to writing or a seasoned writer. This class using Julia Cameron's book "The Right to Write" can help you overcome those obstacles and WRITE! More info: Seattle Artist's Way Center

From drawing, painting, sculpture and pottery classes, there are a wide range of programs and classes for students of all ages and skill levels in Seattle. Check out OUR Artist's Way Classes (currently online) here 

Here are some resources and classes in the Seattle area:

ART Classes: PRATT ART CENTER -  Pratt Fine Arts Center is a non-profit arts education and resource center in the Squire Park area of Seattle's Central District.  More info on their class offerings: Pratt Art Center

ART Classes: GAGE ACADEMY is a fine art school located on Capitol Hill specializing in drawing, painting and sculpting. More info: Gage Academy

ART Classes: SEATTLE ARTIST LEAGUE - offers a range of art classes with both online and in-person classes. Located at  5516 4th Ave S., Seattle. More info: Seattle Artist League

ART Classes: SEATTLE RECREATIVE - offers FREE Art Classes for children and adults. Locations in Greenwood neighborhood and the Georgetown neighborhoods in Seattle.  Also offers repurposed art supplies at a significant discount. More info: Seattle Recreative

ART Classes: SEATTLE MOSAIC ARTS - offering mosaic arts kits and instruction. Located in the Tangletown neighborhood in Seattle. More info: Seattle Mosaic Arts

ART Classes: POTTERY: RAIN CITY CLAY/RAT CITY CLAY - offering in-person classes in West Seattle and White Center.  They are vibrant, creative communities that offer everything from beginning pottery classes to firing services for local potters. More info: Rain City Clay/Rat City Clay

ART Classes: POTTERY: SEWARD PARK CLAY STUDIO - Offers pottery classes in Seward Park neighborhood by Lake Washington. More info: Seward Park Clay Studio

Singing Lessons:  Lucia Neare, Amazing singing teacher. Lucia is available for residencies, workshops, and master classes in site-responsive theatre, spectacle creation, ensemble practice, holistic voice work including the Alexander Technique and Body Mapping, as well as private voice lessons, performance coaching, and mentoring. More info: Lucia Neare. 

The One Center, Olympia, Washington. They offer a Communal Song Circle as well as other arts based classes. Check out their information here: The One Center.https://store.dustystrings.com/default.aspx" rel="noopener" target="_blank">
 

Music Classes:  DUSTY STRINGS MUSIC SCHOOL - Dusty Strings is a manufacturer of fine lever harps and hammered dulcimers, and runs a Seattle-based acoustic music retail store and music school. More Info: Dusty Strings.

Music Classes: SCHOOL OF ROCK - School of Rock (with several locations including in Bellevue and Seattle) offers a range of classes for children and adults alike. More info: School of Rock - Belleuve and School of Rock - West Seattlehttps://store.dustystrings.com/default.aspx" rel="noopener" target="_blank">
 

DANCE Classes: CENTURY BALLROOM - is a hub for social dancing in Seattle. They offer private lessons and group classes in salsa, bachata, swing, tap, waltz, and more. They are located on Capitol Hill in Seattle at Oddfellow's Hall. More info: Century Ballroom

DANCE Classes: SWING-IT SEATTLE -  Learn the original swing dance, Lindy Hop with Katie & Mark Kihara of Swing It Seattle. Beginners welcome! Group Classes / Events / Private Lessons. More info: Swing-It Seattle.

SEWING Classes: MADE SEWING STUDIO - offers a range of sewing classes for children and adults. Located at 124 N 103rd St., Suite A, Seattle. More info: Made Sewing Studio.

SEWING Classes: SUMMIT SELVAGE - A 950 sqft daylight basement studio in the heart of Capitol Hill that focuses on sewing and arts classes, custom sewing, and offering a rentable community arts space for classes, events, and gatherings. More info: Summit Selvage

Cooking Classes: THE PASTRY PROJECT, offers Cooking Classes where students learn how to make chef-instructed hands-on recipes like The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie, Croissants and Laminated Dough or Bavarian Pretzels with Beer Cheese. Email classes@thepastryproject.co to learn more about class offerings, pricing, and availability.  

BOOKS recommended by Artist's Way students and alums

Exit Stage Left: The Curious Afterlife of Pop Stars by Nick Duerdon was recommended by Artist's Way Alum Joe who said "He goes into how various performers stay creative after the spotlight has turned away from them. It is so inspiring and really speaks to what it means to be an artist."

The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin.  “I set out to write a book about what to do to make a great work of art. Instead, it revealed itself to be a book on how to be.” —Rick Rubin
 

The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield.  "Bestselling novelist Steven Pressfield identifies the enemy thatevery one of us must face, outlines a battle plan to conquer thisinternal foe, then pinpoints just how to achieve the greatest success. - Amazon"

"It's Never Too Late To Begin Again: Discovering Creativity and Meaning at Mid-Life & Beyond by Julia Cameron"  “The book you hold in your hands is the distillate of a quarter century’s teaching. It is my attempt to answer, ‘What next?’ for students who are embarking on their ‘second act.’”
—Julia Cameron Fantastic book for those heading into their retirement years or actually IN them!
 

We offer a variety of programs for all levels of experience, including painting, drawing, sculpture, and more. Our classes are taught by experienced professionals who are passionate about teaching the next generation of artists.

Our faculty members are all accomplished artists in their own right, with years of experience teaching and working in the art world. They are dedicated to helping our students develop their skills and achieve their goals.

Our state-of-the-art facilities include spacious studios, a fully-equipped sculpture lab, and a gallery space for showcasing student work. We pride ourselves on providing a comfortable and inspiring environment for our students to create in.