ACTING IN COMMERCIALS

Acting in Commercials
Meredith Binder, Instructor
Saturdays 10 am-12 pm
10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9
This class page is still under construction. More information will be posted soon. Please check back!

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TODAY’S FEATURED CLASSES

ACTING 101
Learn how to create characters and perform short scenes…
LET’S MAKE A MOVIE
In this class, students will act in a short film!
SCREENWRITING 101
Learn how to write screenplays! You’ll write a short film…
VOICEOVER 101
Voice acting is fun! Learn how to do voiceover for games, commercials, and more…
DRAWING 101
Anyone can learn to draw! In this fun introductory class…
STAND-UP COMEDY 101
Take this fun four week class, then perform a comedy routine on stage!
CARTOONING 101
Learn how to create cartoon characters! Draw cartoons and comic strips……
WATERCOLOR PAINTING
Learn easy step by step methods, and create beautiful paintings……

SEATTLE CLASSES

ACTING CLASSES
ART CLASSES
VOICEOVER CLASSES
WRITING CLASSES
MORE SEATTLE CLASSES
- LEARN TO PLAY GUITAR
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Rekindle Your Creativity!

About Rekindle School

Rekindle School is an independent educational program located in Seattle, Washington. We offer fun, affordable classes in the arts, in subjects including drawing, painting, cartooning, writing, filmmaking and other subjects.

Our classes are about having fun and learning new skills, not about tests or grades. Our program was established in 2002.

Some of our classes meet on the University of Washington campus in Seattle. The others meet in community centers around the city. All of our classes are cosponsored by the Seattle Experimental College. We handle all of the registrations for the E.C. This means that you can find the same classes on our website, or on the EC’s.

Our philosophy

Our philosophy is that everyone is born creative. It’s a part of being human.
Anyone can learn how to draw, paint, write, doodle, tell stories, make quilts, write poems, make music, or express their creativity in myriad other ways.
The impulse to be creative is inborn. We have a human need to find ways to be creative as long as we’re alive.
Whether you’re hoping to learn something new and different you’ve never tried before; go deeper into a subject you love, and learn more about it; or rekindle a creative energy you thought you might have lost, our classes and workshops can help.

COMMENTS ABOUT OUR CLASSES

“…I wanted to say thank you for your help and guidance in the early stages of my acting career. It has been a great journey that started in your beginning acting class. I am happy to report that I just met a very awesome goal. I will be a day actor in the TV series Grimm this week.It was your coaching that set and codified the foundation that helped get me where I am today. Thank you so much for your help. If you would like to, please feel free to share my story with your other students and on the website. Best wishes and with my sincerest gratitude, Joey Coverson”

…I want to thank you for inspiring me to follow me dreams. I left Washington. I am down in California. I have started a television production company and I auditioned for a Harley Davidson Commercial yesterday as an actor.Everything is moving at light speed…and in a positive direction. It all started with you in that classroom at the U of W. – Robert C., Hollywood

…I just want to thank you for the (crash course in filmmaking) classes. I never learned so much over a short period of time and remembered it. You wasted no time on the non-essentials. I greatly appreciate the fact that you were very receptive to everyone’s questions. Your experience, dedication, and passion for film making made this a fantastic learning experience for me. – J. Vega

Thanks for taking some time before the class to help me figure out which class I should take. You weren’t just trying to “sell” me a class, you helped me find the one that would be a good next step for me. – M.J. (Seattle)

“I have enjoyed your class. You have been providing great direction for what to look for in SEO and things that you can do to improve anyone’s rankings…. I liked the presentation style, very good information.” – Jim Hopper, Seattle

“The exercise you did using one of your own websites as an example, and showing how the right changes could raise it in the search engine results, was really helpful.” – E.W., Tacoma.

“Just wanted to let you know that I completed my application to the Game Animation Certificate program, and as of a week ago received notice of my acceptance. One of my portfolio pieces was a charcoal figure based upon one of the exercises from class – and of course, I’d never touched charcoal before meeting you. Thanks again for all the tips and encouragement! Your classes really helped polish my skills and boost my confidence a great deal. — J.C. (Seattle)

“I just moved back to Seattle… yay! … and was looking for an introductory level course so I could get back into painting. I just wanted to start with the basics again. I love watercolors, but always had a hard time getting the results I wanted, so signed up for the Watercolor painting class. It was fun and I learned a lot. I would recommend the class to others who are either just starting out or, like me, wanting to get back into painting after a break.” – B.R., Lake Forest Park

“I found Sarah’s calligraphy class on a social site, and I’m so glad I did… Sarah is very encouraging, and always has a great time with us! I would highly recommend attending one of Sarah’s classes — they are a blast!” – Savanah D.

“…I want you to know that taking this class has truly made a difference for me. I lost the fear to shoot and produce films. It has given me the knowledge and skills I was seeking and the confidence I need to step into film making. I have to tell you — you are an incredible teacher! I cannot thank you ENOUGH! I’ll definitely recommend this class to all my friends. Thanks so much for the highly engaging and inspiring class. – J. Vega

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UPCOMING CLASSES: JULY-DECEMBER

JULY CLASSES ⟶ AT A GLANCE

FIND BY COLOR:

ACTING CLASSES
COMEDY CLASSES
VOICEOVER CLASSES
ART CLASSES
WRITING CLASSES
FILMMAKING CLASSES

ACTING 102
ALREADY STARTED
Wednesdays 7-9 pm. 7/10, 7/17, 7/31, 8/7 (no class on 7/24)

VOICEOVER 103
ALREADY STARTED
Class 161676-3-9: Voiceover 103 –
Tuesdays 6:30pm-8:30pm, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6

VOICEOVER 102
OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT

Class 165914-3-13: VOICEOVER 102 -
Sat. 10am-12pm - 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10
Tuition: $150 + $10 registration fee
Seattle: University of Washington campus
Maximum: 12. Enrolled so far: 3

CARTOONING
OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT

Class #17493-5/20: Cartooning 101 -
Saturdays 12:30 pm-2:30 pm – 7/20, 7/27, 8/3
Tuition: $150 + $10 registration fee
Seattle: University of Washington campus
Max. enrollment: 12. Enrolled so far: 5

LET’S MAKE A MOVIE
OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT

Class 17396-4-6: Let's Make a Movie -
Saturdays - 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17
This class STARTS at 3 pm
First 2 meetings end at 5:30 pm
Last 3 meetings may last till 9 pm
Tuition: $150 + $10 registration fee
University of Washington campus - Seattle
Max. enrollment: 15. Enrolled so far: 10

VOICEOVER 101
OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT

Class #16329-5-31 Voiceover 101
Sundays 10 am-12 pm. 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11
Tuition: $150 + $10 registration fee
Seattle: University of Washington campus
For adults and teens (most students are adults)
Max. enrollment: 15. Enrolled so far: 11

ACCENTS FOR ACTORS
OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT

Class #158542: Accents for Actors -
Sundays 1 pm-3 pm. 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11
 Tuition: $150 + $10 reg. fee 
Seattle: University of Washington
Max. enrollment: 12. Enrolled so far: 1

COLORED PENCIL
OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT

Class 21910-5-20 - COLORED PENCIL DRAWING
Sunday July 21. 10:30-4 pm. A fun 1-day workshop
Tuition $100 + $10 registration fee
Seattle: Artist and Craftsman Store
4350 8th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Maximum: 10. Enrolled so far: 3

ACTING 101
OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT

Class 54085-4-29: Acting 101 -
Sun. 10 am-12 pm – 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11
Tuition $150 + $10 registration fee
Seattle: University of Washington campus
Max. enrollment: 22. Enrolled so far: 17

ACTING 102
OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT

Class 177032-7-18: ACTING 102 -
Wednesdays, 7 pm-9 pm. 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2
Tuition: $150 + $10 reg. fee
Seattle - University of Washington campus
Max. enrollment: 15. Enrolled so far: 1

ACTING 103
OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT

Class #117354-3-21: Acting 103 -
Wednesdays August 7, 14, 21, 28 - 5 pm-7 pm
Tuition: $150 + $10 registration fee
Seattle: University of Washington
Maximum: 12. Enrolled so far: 2

ACTING INTENSIVE: EMOTION
OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT

Class 102938-6-9: Acting Intensive: Emotion
Sundays 5:30pm-7:30pm. 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11
Tuition: $150 + $10 registration fee
Seattle: University of Washington campus
Max. enrollment: 12. Enrolled so far: 4

IMPROV 101
OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT

Class 31137-4-18: Improv 101
Sunday 7/21 only, 11 am-3:30pm
Tuition: $125 + $10 registration fee
University of Washington campus - Seattle
Maximum: 12. Enrolled so far: 2

"A fun, fast-paced introduction to improvisational acting..."

SCREENWRITING 101
OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT

Class 17534-5-15: Screenwriting 101
Mondays 6 pm-8 pm. 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19
Instructor: Nils Osmar. Tuition: $150 + $10 reg. fee 
Where: University of Washington campus
Max. enrollment: 15. Enrolled so far: 11

AUGUST CLASSES ⟶ AT A GLANCE

FIND BY COLOR:

ACTING CLASSES
COMEDY AND IMPROV
VOICEOVER CLASSES
ART CLASSES
WRITING CLASSES
FILMMAKING CLASSES

MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE
OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT

Class 18473-3-26 - Mixed Media Collage -
Please note rescheduled class date:
Sunday August 4, 10:30am-4 pm
Tuition: $100 + $10 registration fee
Location: Artists and Craftsman Store
4350 8th Avenue NE Seattle, Washington 98105
Maximum enrollment: 12 Enrolled so far: 6

ACTING 101
OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT

Class 17383-6-6: Acting 101 - Wednesdays
Revised dates: 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4 – 7 pm-9 pm
Tuition $150 + $10 registration fee
University of Washington campus - Seattle
Max. enrollment: 18. Enrolled so far: 2

ACTING 103
OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT

Class #117354-3-21: Acting 103 -
Wednesdays August 7, 14, 21, 28 - 5 pm-7 pm
Tuition: $150 + $10 registration fee
Seattle: University of Washington
Maximum: 12. Enrolled so far: 2

STAND UP COMEDY
OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT

Class #17427-7-3: COMEDY –
Mondays 7 pm-10 pm -
10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28
(may sometimes run late)
Tuition: $150 + $10 registration fee
First 3 meetings: University of Washington campus: Seattle branch
Final meeting (performance) is in a comedy club
Max. enrollment: 22. Enrolled so far: 2

VOICEOVER 101
OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT

Class 32112-4-16 - Voiceover 101 -
August 7, 14, 21, and 28
Wednesdays 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Tuition: $150 + $10 registration fee
Seattle: University of Washington campus
Maximum:15. Enrolled so far: 1

DRAWING FACES & PORTRAITS
OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT

Class 28575-6-17: Drawing Faces
Saturday August 10 only, 10 am-2:30 pm
Tuition: $100 + $10 registration fee
Seattle: University of Washington campus
Max. enrollment: 10. Enrolled so far: 2

FIGURE DRAWING
OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT

Class #29581-4-29: Figure Drawing -
Saturdays 8/10 and 8/17 - 12:30-2:30 pm
Tuition: $100 + $10 registration fee
Seattle: University of Washington
Max. enrollment: 12. Enrolled so far: 2

MAKING MOVIES ON A MICRO BUDGET
OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT

Class #17506-4-16: Making Movies on a Micro Budget
Sundays August 18 and 25, 6 pm-8:30 pm
Tuition: $125 + $10 registration fee
Seattle: University of Washington
Maximum enrollment: 12. Enrolled so far: 2

"This Seattle filmmaking class will answer your questions, give you a good understanding of the basic elements of independent filmmaking, and get you off to a good start."

LEARN TO DRAW IN A DAY
OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT

Class #75655-6-12
Drawing for Absolute Beginners -
"Learn to Draw in a Day"
Sunday August 18 - 10 am-4 pm
Tuition: $150 + $10 registration fee
Seattle: University of Washington
Maximum: 12. Enrolled so far: 2

AUDITIONING WORKSHOP
OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT

Class #17407-6-9: Auditioning Workshop
Also known as: "Acting 105: Auditioning"
Sunday August 25 - 10-am-4 pm
Tuition: $150 + $10 registration fee
Seattle: University of Washington campus
Maximum: 15. Enrolled so far: 2

DRAWING COMIC BOOKS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS
OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT

Class #27702-2-25: Drawing Comics
and Graphic Novels -
Saturday June 29 only: 10 am-3:30 pm
Tuition: $150 + $10 registration fee
Seattle: University of Washington campus
Minimum: 12. Enrolled so far: 2

CLASSES STARTING IN SEPTEMBER

CLASSES WITH LIVE LINKS ARE OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT
OTHERS WILL OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT SOON

FIND BY COLOR:

ACTING CLASSES
COMEDY AND IMPROV
VOICEOVER CLASSES
ART CLASSES
WRITING CLASSES
FILMMAKING CLASSES

ACTING 102
Wednesdays, 7 pm-9 pm. 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2
This class will open for enrollment soon

ACTING 104 – EMOTION
Wednesdays, 5 pm-6:50 pm. 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2
This class will open for enrollment soon

DRAWING FOR BEGINNERS
OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT

Class #163697-5-16 - Drawing for Absolute Beginners - Four week class
Saturdays- 10 AM-12 PM - 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5
Tuition: $150 + $10 registration fee
University of Washington campus (Seattle)
Maximum: 10. Enrolled so far: 2

"Whether your goal is to be able to draw from life, photos, or imagination, this enjoyable introductory class will help..."

AUDITIONING 101
SATURDAYS – 12:30 PM-2:30 PM – 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5
This class will open for enrollment soon

LET’S MAKE A MOVIE
DATES HAVE NOTYET BEEN SET FOR THIS CLASS
This class will open for enrollment soon

VOICEOVER 101
SATURDAYS – 10 AM-12 PM – 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5
This class will open for enrollment soon

ACCENTS FOR ACTORS 101
SATURDAYS – 10 AM-12 PM – 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5
This class will open for enrollment soon

ACTING 101
Now open for enrollment!

Class 160818-6-9: ACTING 101
Sundays 10 am-12 pm - 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13
Tuition $150 + $10 registration fee
University of Washington campus - Seattle
Maximum: 20. Enrolled so far: 1

ACTING 102
Now open for enrollment!

Class 19285-5-1: ACTING 102 - Sundays
12:30pm-2:30pm - 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13
Instructor: Nils Osmar. Tuition: $150 + $10 reg. fee
Seattle: University of Washington campus
Max. enrollment: 12. Enrolled so far: 1

ACTING 102
SUNDAYS – 3PM-5PM – 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13
This class will open for enrollment soon

ACTING 104
SUNDAYS – 5:30 PM-7:30 PM – 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13
This class will open for enrollment soon

ACTING INTENSIVE: LET’S MAKE A SCARY ACTION MOVIE
Now open for enrollment!

Class 179586-5-21: Class 179586-5-11:
LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION: ACTING IN AN ACTION/HORROR MOVIE
Saturdays, 3 pm-5:30 pm - 9/21, 28, 10/5, 10/12
Film date: Saturday October 19, from 8 am-8 pm
Location for class: UW campus, Seattle
Location for filming: Greater Seattle area

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REKINDLE SCHOOL – EXPERIMENTAL COLLEGE

Seattle Classes and Workshops in Drawing, Painting, Acting, Filmmaking, Cartooning, Photoshop, and More

ACTING IN COMMERCIALS

JULY CLASSES ⟶ AT A GLANCE

AUGUST CLASSES ⟶ AT A GLANCE

CLASSES STARTING IN SEPTEMBER