The Works Blog

  • Easy DIY: Cold Brew At Home

    Easy DIY: Cold Brew At Home

    Did you know making your own cold brew/iced coffee is much easier than you think and only takes about 25 minutes of your time? We'll walk you through three different ways to make your own cold brew at home with things you probably already have on hand!
  • Easy Ways to Spruce Up Your Summer Quarantine Wardrobe

    Easy Ways to Spruce Up Your Summer Quarantine Wardrobe

    Embroidered t-shirts, totes, and hats are trending, but instead of buying new, we’ll walk you through the steps of making this project at home. Spruce up existing items in your wardrobe with a fun quarantine project. It's a lot easier than you think!

  • Meet The Works

    Meet The Works

    If you're new to The Works you might be wondering, "What is The Works? What do you do? Where did you come from? Who are the folx behind everything I see online?" We're here to answer those questions, and more! Keep reading....
  • Have a Sweet & Spicy Cinco de Mayo

    Have a Sweet & Spicy Cinco de Mayo

    You can't please everyone..you're not an avocado. But this guacamole recipe is sure to make you a fan favorite! Our beloved teacher Kiya is sharing her tried-and-true guacamole recipe to elevate your Cinco de Mayo celebration, along with a homemade tortilla recipe and her best tip for achieving super fine salt.
  • Maker Feature: Ciara Sana

    Maker Feature: Ciara Sana

    Ciara is a Guam-raised, Bellingham, WA-based illustrator whose mission is to empower women and people of color through her art. We recently connected with Ciara so she could share with all of you the inspiration behind her work, what she hopes to achieve by sharing her talents with the world, and the importance of representation.

  • Boredom Busters - the-works-seattle

    Boredom Busters

    Whether you're stuck at home or are an essential worker or front line medical staff who needs a mental break when you're able to return to the sanctity of your house, we've put together a list of things you can have delivered to your doorstep to help you achieve a little bit of zen.