Clark at Ridgefield   

Creative Writing for the Absolute Beginner is the class you've been wanting to take. Have you ever promised yourself that you would 'someday' write a book of fiction, a young adult book, or romantic historical fiction? What about the short story sitting in your mind and wanting to be told, but you don't know how to begin? This class will provide you with the foundational skills to write creatively for any number of applications. We will share our stories as we create a portfolio of inventive, original works of fiction that will impress your family and friends.

Add seasonal charm to your home with a beautiful winter or holiday centerpiece. Learn basic floral design techniques while creating a festive arrangement using seasonal greenery, flowers, and decorative accents. Students will take home their completed centerpiece to enjoy throughout the holiday season.

Celebrate the season by creating a beautiful Harvest cornucopia centerpiece using fresh seasonal flowers, foliage, and festive accents. Learn basic floral design techniques while crafting a warm, welcoming arrangement perfect for your holiday table. Students will take home their completed centerpiece to enjoy throughout the season.

Classes are held at Ridgefield Floral & Gifts, 104 N Main Ave. Downtown Ridgefield, WA 98642.

 

Create a beautiful seasonal wreath. Learn basic wreath-making techniques while combining natural elements, greenery, and festive accents to design a unique decoration for your home. Students will take home their completed wreath to enjoy throughout the season.

Explore how volcanic eruptions and Ice Age floods shaped the Columbia Gorge into the dramatic landscape we know today. Learn the fascinating geologic story behind its cliffs, waterfalls, and unique landforms.

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Learn basic first aid for medical emergencies. Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training methods are covered. Discuss illness, injury and many environmental and emotional considerations. Proper technique for choking emergencies is included. Upon completion, students will receive a two-year Certification Card that follows the American Heart Association guidelines.

Learn basic first aid for medical emergencies. Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training methods are covered. Discuss illness, injury and many environmental and emotional considerations. Proper technique for choking emergencies is included. Upon completion, students will receive a two-year Certification Card that follows the American Heart Association guidelines.

Write Your Memoir and give this gift of love to your family. This class will provide you with the roadmap to write like a pro. Every memoir has a greater purpose: a lesson or lessons that you learned and want to share with your family and friends. Let's capture those moments. Or perhaps you want to grasp a flash of time like a photograph and write it down before life changes so much that it's forgotten. We will write these unique experiences to entertain your family, enlighten the next generation, inspire others to do great things, instruct those curious about your journey, or for catharsis, and to get your remarkable story on paper.

Cemeteries are outdoor history books. In this three-week class, students explore why cemeteries matter to historians and genealogists while learning about burial practices, gravestones, and cemetery research methods. Through guided discussion and exploration, participants become familiar with historic cemeteries in Clark County and gain insight into cemetery administration, districts, and community oversight.

Explore the connection between body, mind, and spirit through the practice of yoga. This class is designed to promote balance, vitality, and self-awareness in a supportive and inclusive environment. All levels are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing.

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Explore the connection between body, mind, and spirit through the practice of yoga. This class is designed to promote balance, vitality, and self-awareness in a supportive and inclusive environment. All levels are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing.

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