This hands-on, two-session class introduces small business owners and nonprofit staff to email marketing using Mailchimp, one of the most widely used and trusted email platforms for beginners. Designed for non-coders, the course focuses on practical, drag-and-drop tools to plan, design, and send effective emails. Students will learn email marketing fundamentals including list building and management, spam and compliance basics, visual design best practices, and email planning.

Step into the art of seeing the world slanted in this lively flash fiction workshop. Through playful, low-pressure prompts, you will train your eye to notice the surprising, the strange, and the wonderfully specific hiding in everyday life. Guided experiments help you unlock fresh language, sharpen your voice, and discover stories you didn't know you had. With frequent short exercises and supportive feedback, you will build confidence while having fun on the page -- no prior experience needed.

Step into the lively world of marshland wildlife as you explore mixed media techniques inspired by mallards and their ducklings. In this short, hands‑on workshop, you’ll experiment with drawing and creative layering to capture movement, personality, and place. Whether you're new to art or seasoned in your practice, you’ll leave with fresh skills, a playful finished piece, and a boost in creative confidence.

Discover the lively, upbeat partner dance that defines American swing culture. East Coast Swing is known for its circular patterns, triple‑step rhythm, and playful energy, making it one of the most welcoming social dances to learn. Each session introduces new steps and variations that keep your mind and body engaged while offering a joyful break from daily stress. With an emphasis on classic swing technique, timing, and styling, you’ll build skills that translate directly to social dance floors across the Pacific Northwest.

Block time off your calendar to unblock your creativity! Join us on an exploration of creativity through our preconceived beliefs, cultural identities and fears. This generalized art course looks to unlock the creativity within us all.

From the classic writer's block of a seasoned author to the fear of sharing a new painting with your peers, we look to break the cycle of fear for all artists no matter their skill or medium.

Create professional social, website, and email graphics for your small business. Learn how to create clear and polished marketing graphics for your business using Canva. Canva is an easy-to-use online design tool that allows anyone to produce professional looking visuals without needing prior design experience. In this two-session class, the first evening focuses on social media graphics. You will learn to use templates, choose fonts and colors, and export graphics sized correctly for common platforms. The second evening focuses on your website and email newsletter.

A hard‑cider‑making class that feels as comfortable as your own kitchen: In this two‑day, hands‑on workshop, you’ll move step‑by‑step through the full cider‑making journey—from fermentation basics to separating, filtering, back‑flavoring, and carbonation. Each participant receives the materials needed to produce three liters of cider crafted to their own taste. Whether you’re curious about the process or ready to begin a new hobby, you’ll leave with practical skills, flavorful results, and the confidence to talk cider like a seasoned enthusiast.

Get your hands deliciously dirty as you dive into the world of hypertufa—a textural blend of soil, cement, and minerals created for garden art and hardy planters. In this playful workshop, you’ll mix your own custom blend, set up a simple pop‑up studio perfect for outdoor creativity, and sculpt or slump your material into a one‑of‑a‑kind planter. It’s messy, earthy, and endlessly fun—perfect for makers who love bringing nature and craft together.