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Online class: Mochi Madness
$49.00
Are you curious about the delicious mochi you keep seeing in your local grocery store? Even better, want to learn how to make your own at home? This Japanese rice...
Online class: Redesigning your Grocery Store Bouquet
$49.00
Don't we all dream of working in a florist shop, taking home gloriously designed bouquets each week to enjoy at home? But IRL, grabbing a Trader Joe's bouquet as we're...
Simple Fruit: Ice Cream and Sorbet | May 1 | 6pm
$49.00
Learn how to make delicious fruit toppings and homemade ice cream—just in time for spring and summer! Join pastry chef and author of Simple Fruit, Laurie Pfalzer, to learn about fruit...
Bold Modern Macrame | May 2 | 11am
$49.00
When the traditional look of macrame plant hangers doesn’t quite fit the aesthetic of your home but you still want to hang your plant babies, what is there to do?...
Pop Up Barre Class & Canvas Tote Making | May 2 | 3pm
$49.00
Join us for a unique Saturday afternoon pairing! Start with a 40-minute express barre class (with our table as the barre!), then enjoy a sampling of Dram Apothecary's adaptogenic sparkling waters while you...
DIY Herbal Spa Trio | May 3 | 10:30am
$69.00
Join clinical herbalist Jill Cohen for a morning of herbal self care, relaxation and fun! Learn about the medicinal and healing properties of plants, essential oils, carrier oils, while crafting...
You Can Pickle That! | May 4 | 6pm
$59.00
Pickling isn't just for cucumbers! Cucumbers might be the classic, but all kinds of veggies (and fruits!) can be pickled to add some tang, crunch, or even spice to your...
Cinco de Mayo Salsa | May 5 | 6:30pm
$59.00
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Works' style, by making your very own salsa fresca! Get hands-on learning how to customize spice levels, how to make any salsa without a recipe, and all...
The Art of Tea Blending with Smith Teamaker | May 6 | 7-9pm
$59.00
The perfect experience-based gift for Mom (Mother's Day is May 10!), or just a deep dive into some self-care for you, join the esteemed teamakers of Portland’s Smith Teamaker to...
Chocolate Truffles | May 7 | 6pm
$49.00
The tastiest homemade gift! Come learn how to craft custom chocolate truffles for someone special on Mother's Day! Learn the in’s and out’s of the whole process, including the secrets...
Brass Moon Phase Wall Hanging | May 8 | 7pm
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Dress up your decor by making your own brass moon phase wall hanging! Learn how to texturize brass with a jewelry hammer, connect findings, and assemble your own moon phase piece....
Learn How to Screen Print | May 9 | 11am
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Have you always wanted to learn how to screen print? Try your hand at this age old technique, used by artists and designers alike, to make copies of identical design...
Blooming Cactus Embroidery | May 11 | 6pm
$59.00
Calling all beginners... Learn to embroider with this bold, blooming cactus kit! This class features one of our favorite kits from PNW maker PopLush Embroidery. You'll receive everything you need...
Growing Food at Home | May 12 | 7pm
$49.00
Whether you have a big backyard garden, a P-patch plot, or a few containers on your balcony, come learn how to grow food at home. There’s nothing better than sowing...
Kick Out the Jams! | May 13 | 6pm
$59.00
Jams are a perfect way to capture the bright flavors of seasonal fruit! We'll teach you the artisanal nature of homemade jam and walk you through creating your own batch...
Sauerkraut Made Simple | May 14 | 6:30pm
$59.00
Sauerkraut is packed with health benefits and good bacteria, and making your own is easier than you think. Come explore the art and science of lacto-fermentation with a certified fermentationist!...
Pom Pom Earrings | May 15 | 7pm
$49.00
Join Sahily from the colorful local blog Pretty in Pigment to create a super-swingy, on-trend accessory. Master the art of Pom Pom making and then create your own one-of-a-kind pair...
Make Your Own Gemstone Soap | May 16 | 11am
$49.00
Have you ever wanted to make soap at home? Let us show you how! With a technique called 'melt and pour,' it's almost as easy as it sounds. The fun...
Blend Your Own Toner & Facial Serum | May 16 | 3pm
$69.00
Calling all skin types! Achieve the skin of your dreams by learning how to blend your own facial toner and serum! Toners can refresh your skin in the morning, after-cleansing,...
Brush Lettering | May 17 | 11am
$59.00
Have you always wanted to try calligraphy but feel intimidated by the process and tools? This class is for you! Come learn how to create calligraphic lettering utilizing two different...
Make Your Own Hand Embroidered Patch | May 18 | 6:30pm
$59.00
What's better than customizing your jacket or backpack with patches? Customizing it with a patch you made yourself! Come learn how to make your own hand embroidered patch from start to...
Mochi Madness | May 19 | 6pm
Sold Out
Are you curious about the delicious mochi you always see at Uwajimaya? Even better, want to learn how to make your own at home? This Japanese rice cake treat is...
Get Your Financial $h!t Together | May 20 | 6pm
$49.00
Are you struggling to pay down credit card debt? Do you make a good living but never seem to have money left at the end of the month? Perhaps you...
Candle Making with Particle Goods | May 21 | 6:30pm
$79.00
Come learn about the science of scent and the process of soy vegetable wax candle making from the experts at Particle Goods! Particle Goods believes in fostering a deeper connection...
Painting Celestial Bodies | May 22 | 7pm
$59.00
Let's turn our sight to the beauty out there in the darkness! Join local artist Alexis LaFlamme to learn to paint celestial bodies, including stars, moons, galaxies, and nebulas. We...
Simple Watercolor Floral Wreaths | May 23 | 11am
$59.00
Celebrate the beauty of spring with a watercolor floral wreath! Choose from three simple designs and learn the techniques to create a watercolor masterpiece of your own. Get hands-on instruction...
Leather Wallets | May 23 | 3pm
$119.00
Whether you need an upgrade on your everyday wallet or a durable passport holder for traveling, come learn how to make your own with leather craftsman Grace Glaittli of @glaittli.co....
You Can Pickle That! | May 24 | 2pm
$59.00
Pickling isn't just for cucumbers! Cucumbers might be the classic, but all kinds of veggies (and fruits!) can be pickled to add some tang, crunch, or even spice to your...
Ritual: Art Making-with-Mindfulness | May 26 | 7pm
$49.00
Ritual is a group art making-with-mindfulness experience specifically designed for adults who possess varying degrees of visual art making familiarity. During this session, participants are carefully guided through a series...
Block Printing 101 | May 27 | 6:30pm
$59.00
Learn to carve linocut and create rad repeating designs in this block printing 101 class! We'll cover the basics on how to use a linocut tool, materials for getting started, and...
Modern Mixology: Fruit Shrubs | May 29 | 6pm
$49.00
Ever drink a shrub? Before you google YouTube videos of bonsai trees in vitamix blenders, we’re talking about the flavorful vinegar-based ‘shrubs' showing up all over the happy hour scene....
Visible Mending on Denim | May 30 | 11am
$59.00
In this world obsessed with the cycle of consumerism, slow fashion is more important than ever. Reduce your impact on the environment (and on your wallet!) by mending items you...
Polymer Clay & Brass Earrings | May 30 | 3pm
$69.00
Channel your inner artisan and learn how to make your own hand-crafted polymer clay and brass earrings! We'll show you how to mold and marble clay, cut it into geometric shapes,...
Kraut-chi! Is it kraut? Is it kimchi? It's both! | May 31 | 11am
$59.00
This crazy flavorful fusion is where sauerkraut meets kimchi! Come explore this bright, enlivening, and delicious combination of ginger, garlic, and chiles supported by the backbone of cabbage and root vegetables....