Explore mixed media techniques inspired by nature. In this short, hands on workshop, you’ll practice drawing, layering, and creative mark making to capture both character and environment. Whether you’re new to art or building your skills, you’ll leave with a finished piece, new mixed media confidence, and a deeper understanding of your materials.

This session's subject will be common seals in a harbor.

Uncover the geologic events leading to the 1980 eruption of the most active volcano in the Cascade Range. Explore the economic and political underpinnings that shaped the local and regional reactions as the mountain prepared to explode. Understand the multiple volcanic events that made up the May 18, 1980 eruption.

 Learn how the ecosystem has recovered over the five decades since the catastrophic events that forever changed over 230,000 square miles of forest. Discover the significance of the volcanoes to local indigenous populations.

Become a certified flagger by learning safety for both the public and fellow employees. Learn how to manage interference from vehicle/pedestrian traffic, learn proper use of traffic control devices and other flagger duties. Certification issued upon passing exam.

Students who successfully pass the course receive a certification valid for three years in Washington and an additional certification accepted nationally.

Are you a beginner or an intermediate writer who has a draft — or the start of one — and would like thoughtful guidance to improve it and move it forward? Manuscript to Masterpiece is a hands-on course that does just that. Through focused discussion, and real-time feedback, you’ll explore craft techniques across genres while refining your own work. You’ll both give and receive constructive feedback in a safe, supportive environment designed to help your writing skills grow with clarity and confidence.

Explore the fascinating art of cyanotype, a photographic process that uses light-sensitive chemicals to create distinctive blue prints. In this two-hour workshop, students will learn how to prepare materials, select objects for printing, expose designs using sunlight or UV lamps, and properly develop and preserve their artwork. 

You'll also discover creative ways to enhance prints through natural toning techniques. 

Leave with a collection of handmade cards, bookmarks, and art prints, plus the skills to continue experimenting on your own.

In this hands-on studio class, you'll create your own 5x7" painting while following step-by-step demonstrations from a skilled instructor. Learn techniques in real time and receive personalized tips to bring your artwork to life. All materials are provided, including watercolors, brushes, paper, and a project sketch so you can focus on painting and having fun. No experience needed—just come ready to explore your creativity!

Join us this week as we paint a Washington State Ferry.

Homesteading Basics is an introductory course designed for individuals interested in developing practical skills for small-scale, self-sufficient Homesteading.

Participants in this course will examine essential homesteading subjects, including selecting suitable small animal livestock, basic animal husbandry techniques, and considerations for housing and feeding, while also managing time and costs effectively and integrating sustainable practices into daily routines.

Join us on a once in a lifetime sunset hike on Mount Rainier (Tahoma). This hike offers lavish wildflower displays and some of the best opportunities to view the flowers in the glow of the afternoon sun highlighted by the early evening sunset. 

It’s a phenomenon you must see to believe.