Community Events & Education

Create something uniquely yours using the magic of light and shadow in this hands-on cyanotype workshop. Participants will learn the basics of this historic photographic printing process and use simple materials, natural objects, and light to create striking blue-and-white prints. This class is all about creativity and experimentation. No prior art experience is needed. Come ready to explore, make, and leave with a one-of-a-kind print you created yourself.

Experience the exhilarating vibrational energy of a drum circle. A facilitator will lead the group. Bring a musical instrument or borrow one of ours. Open to the community ages 10+ (10-17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian). Outdoor event.

Create your own adorable mini pendants and charms in this hands-on air-dry clay workshop. Learn how to shape, detail, and assemble small designs—think playful food, animals, and whimsical icons—then finish them into wearable or giftable pieces. No experience needed and all materials are provided. Come ready to get creative, work with vibrant colors, and leave with custom charms you designed yourself.

Borrowing from Japanese Bonsai tradition, learn to make a Kokedama (a plant secured in a ball of soil)! This minimalist plant aesthetic can be used inside or outside of your home. Please be prepared to get your hands dirty as you create 2-3 kokedama to take home.

Create your own adorable mini pendants and charms in this hands-on air-dry clay workshop. Learn how to shape, detail, and assemble small designs—think playful food, animals, and whimsical icons—then finish them into wearable or giftable pieces. No experience needed and all materials are provided. Come ready to get creative, work with vibrant colors, and leave with custom charms you designed yourself.

Create something uniquely yours using the magic of light and shadow in this hands-on cyanotype workshop. Participants will learn the basics of this historic photographic printing process and use simple materials, natural objects, and light to create striking blue-and-white prints. This class is all about creativity and experimentation. No prior art experience is needed. Come ready to explore, make, and leave with a one-of-a-kind print you created yourself.

Retirement Intelligence is a practical course for individuals and couples approaching or in retirement who want greater clarity and confidence in their financial decisions. The class explores how key retirement planning topics such as income planning, Social Security, investments, taxes, and healthcare fit together, using clear frameworks and real-world examples. Participants will gain a better understanding of their options, common pitfalls to avoid, and the trade-offs behind the choices they face in retirement.

Step into a world of wonder and design your own miniature “cabinet of curiosities.” Inspired by historic collections of unusual objects and natural treasures, this hands-on workshop invites you to assemble, arrange, and decorate a tiny display filled with eclectic finds—think vintage labels, botanical prints, mysterious trinkets, and imaginative artifacts. You’ll explore the history behind curiosity cabinets and then create a personalized shelf display that tells a story of imagination, discovery, and creativity. No prior experience needed. All materials are provided—just bring your sense of wonder.

Design and screenprint your own custom tote bag in this hands-on workshop for beginners. You’ll learn the basics of screenprinting—how to set up a screen, apply ink, and transfer your design onto fabric—while creating a functional piece you can use every day. No prior experience is needed. All materials, including the tote bag, are provided. Come ready to experiment with color and design—and leave with a bold, one-of-a-kind tote you printed yourself.