Family, Home & Garden   

In an age of technology at our Fingertips, photography has become a necessity in everyday life both professionally and socially. From documenting a project's progress to capturing family memories, everyone is building their own personal digital photo album. This Android and Apple friendly workshop looks to improve the quality of content you are capturing on your devices.

In round-table format we'll explore the basics of camera composition, exposure and post processing. While building an understanding of the universal workings of your camera, participants will gain experience to take to any form of photography while also identifying the limitations of your cellular devices.

After snapping some photos, we'll explore in camera and 3rd party editing software, adding our own style to our images. The class will also focus on data storage, printing and digital sharing ensuring photos won't just collect dust in the depth of a forgotten album.

Learn what Reiki is and how it assists healing. You will learn the traditional Reiki hand positions to use for yourself and sending Reiki healing to others. You will also practice the intuitive method of hand placement, which enhances your confidence in your intuition and inner guidance. You will observe your healing power on the Aura video camera real time.

This will enhance your confidence in your intuition or inner guidance.

Completion of the class can be used for CEU's for Massage Therapy and Chirporactic License renewal.

"We're all going to die, and we don't know when," says Rev. Bodhi Be, a mentor of the instructor and director of perhaps the only non-profit funeral home. Given that important and poignant truth, there are many things we can do to prepare ourselves and save our loved ones time and stress. In this class, we will explore legal documentation, practical considerations, relational networks, wishes for your memorial and your body's disposition, and much more. All of this information is valuable to anyone regardless of age or state of health. The class will also provide free or inexpensive tools to help you complete and maintain your end-of-life preparations.

This class is brought to us in cooperation with Edmonds College

This course is designed to teach everything you'll need to know to get started with the fiber art of crochet. Students will be given an overview of common terms, tools and materials used in crochet.

hey will be instructed how to hold the yarn and crochet hook to create basic stitches such as chain stitch, single crochet, half double crochet & double crochet.

Students will learn  working in the round as well as in turned rows.

Explore the Magical Kingdom of Fungi and its many facets.

Join us and acquire a basic understanding of what fungi does and how it does it! How they grow, how to grow and harvest them, their relationship to the other kingdoms, including their relationship to humans, and the many uses and interesting facts about fungi.Outdoors lovers, scientists, naturalists, herbalists, foragers, and chefs, this 3 part class explores the the importance, and benefits of the Kingdom of Fungi .
Day 1 =  Dive Into the Science - What are fungi, and History of ethnomycology.
Day 2 =  Wild Mushrooms -  Foraging & Mushroom Identification.
Day 3 =  EthnoMycology -  Mushroom Cultivation, Current and Historic uses of Fungi.

 After the first three classes are completed Aaron will guide a foray into the forest to get your feet on the ground and your hands on the mushrooms!

Class is held on Wednesdays from 6-8PM with a Saturday Foraging Foray on 5/31 at 10AM

 

Explore the Magical Kingdom of Fungi and its many facets.

Join us and acquire a basic understanding of what fungi does and how it does it! For outdoors lovers, scientists, naturalists, herbalists, foragers, and chefs, this 3 part class explores the the importance, and benefits of the Kingdom of Fungi 

Day 1 =  Dive Into the Science - What are fungi, and History of ethnomycology.
Day 2 =  Wild Mushrooms -  Foraging & Mushroom Identification.
Day 3 =  EthnoMycology -  Mushroom Cultivation, Current and Historic uses of Fungi.

 

 

This beginning forging/bladesmithing course will teach you the basics of the trade. The class will cover proper hammering techniques, heat treatment ideas for the bladesmith, filing techniques and proper hammering methods. Whether you have never stood near a blazing forge or if you are a bit seasoned, these classes have something to offer regardless of your experience.

Beginning classes are designed to teach very specific blacksmithing safety, and techniques, while familiarizing students with forging equipment as you wield your hammer. With a focus on hammering skills, you will learn to draw, taper, and upset your projects. Blacksmithing is simple but it is not easy. Come and enjoy a day at the forge but do be careful, this ancient art is very addictive.

This course is brought to us by: https://www.yoriseeger.com/about

On Location in 20224 Pond View Lane, Poulsbo, WA 98370

Students will learn information on a variety of topics for both beautiful and successful gardening in the Pacific North West, exploring which plants are suitable and productive for this area. This series will rotate on how to plant a garden which maintains blooms through most of our seasons, how to feed the garden that feeds us, how to prune to increase production, plus additional tips and tricks. When possible, these courses will take place at a working nursery in the Kitsap Peninsula.

Learn the art of preparing delicious sourdough bread in this hands-on workshop. Baking bread is both science and craft and you'll learn the secrets to creating delicious and crusty loaves.

This workshop will cover creating and nurturing a sourdough starter, tools and equipment, ingredients, preparation, preparing for baking and troubleshooting. We will sample a variety of fresh sourdough loaves to talk about variations in taste and texture.

During the workshop, we will mix, prep, and shape dough to take and bake at home the following day.

Your class fee includes a glass jar with sourdough starter, a proofing basket to use and keep, plus written instructions and recipes.

At home, you will need a Dutch oven or roasting pan with lid that can be safely heated to 450 degrees.

For Class: Please bring the following supplies to class: 1) a large mixing bowl 2) a kitchen towel 3) an apron (optional). We will have spatulas, scales, measuring cups, etc. for class use.

This course is brought to us by Dream Maker Creative: https://dreammakercreative.com/

Explore the principles of permaculture and discover how to apply sustainable, regenerative design to a garden or other outdoor space. In this two-hour introductory class, participants will learn how to facilitate healthy low-maintenance ecosystems that work in harmony with nature. A permaculture garden uses a philosophy and set of practices to work with nature to create a self-sustaining ecosystem. The goal is to balance all parts of the garden ecosystem to promote biodiversity, preserve soil, and conserve water.

Whether you have a small garden, a large yard, or a community space, this class will provide you with a solid starting point for making any green space more productive, resilient, and environmentally friendly.

No prior experience is required. Anyone with an interest in gardening is welcome.

This course is offered in conjunction with Edmonds College.

Class will be a 2 hour hike  in Port Orchard, where we explore and harvest some of the morning's mycological blooms. Students will learn to respect and identify the mushrooms growing in a typical PNW forest, with a discussion on both safe and dangerous mushrooms.

Dress for the weather, bring drinking water, and wear comfortable shoes as we will be hiking about on trails to be arranged in Port Orchard. 

Class will meet in the parking lot:

Location TBA -  Port Orchard, WA

Shibori is a traditional Japanese resist-dyeing technique known for its deep blue patterns created with indigo. In this hands-on class, you'll explore various folding, binding, and clamping methods to produce intricate designs on fabric, along with essential fabric preparation techniques.

Class will cover how to set up and use a synthetic indigo dye vat, as well as how to achieve similar results with fiber-reactive dyes.

Participants will take their project home to continue batching and rinse them once the desired depth of color is reached.

Your class fee includes all materials, including three large tea towels for practice and a 2-gallon bucket with a lid to take your indigo vat home for additional dyeing.

You may also bring one small cotton item, such as a shirt or pillowcase, or a few smaller pieces like cloth napkins or diapers.

This course is brought to us by Dream Maker Creative:

https://dreammakercreative.com/

 

Beekeepers or Apiarists, keep bees to collect honey, beeswax, propolis, bee pollen, and royal jelly.

 

This course is brought to us by Bees and Greens of Bainbridge Island

https://beesandgreens.com/

This step by step approach to tying your own flies will prepare for fly fishing all year long. Each class will focus on a specific fly, with the appropriate supplies and equipment to leave class with your hand tied fly. Since we live in this bountiful sport fishing location, with many lakes and rivers to choose, all flies tied will be patterns used in the Pacific NorthWest.

Calling All Women: Naturally balance your hormones using the power of herbs. Designed specifically for women, this course will introduce you to a variety of healing plants and oils known to support hormone health, including those that aid in managing stress, regulating cycles, and supporting overall hormonal balance. Through guided instruction, you will create your own custom hormone-balancing serum, using powerful natural ingredients. By the end of the course, you¿ll have a month¿s supply of a personalized serum to take home, along with the knowledge and confidence to incorporate these practices into your daily life. Whether you¿re experiencing hormonal changes due to stress, perimenopause, or other factors, this class provides an empowering approach to holistic hormone care.