Family, Home & Garden   

What makes a summer session lager so crisp, refreshing, and perfect for hot-weather sipping? In this hands‑on class, we’ll break down the ingredients, brewing techniques, and fermentation practices that set session beers apart from other styles. You’ll explore grain bills, yeast choices, and tricks of the trade used to keep flavor high and ABV low. Then roll up your sleeves for practical experience with processes like dry hopping and beer transferring—complete with tastings along the way. Finish your day with a guided, formal tasting and a behind‑the‑scenes facility tour.
 

Through a combination of hands-on practice, guided instruction, and discussion, participants will learn how to recognize and respond to choking, perform infant CPR, and take appropriate action in high-stress situations. In addition to emergency response skills, this class emphasizes prevention and everyday safety. 

Topics include safe feeding practices, choking prevention, safe sleep, car seat safety, Poison Control, and common household risks. 

Participants will engage in hands-on skill practice using infant manikins and will leave with practical, easy-to-understand techniques that can be applied in real-life situations.

Homesteading Basics is an introductory course designed for individuals interested in developing practical skills for small-scale, self-sufficient Homesteading. 

Participants in this course will examine essential homesteading subjects, including selecting suitable small animal livestock, basic animal husbandry techniques, and considerations for housing and feeding, while also managing time and costs effectively and integrating sustainable practices into daily routines.

Individuals attending the program will develop an understanding of the realistic requirements for starting homesteading activities in the Pacific Northwest, specifically focusing on small-acreage and backyard-scale operations. 

The focus will be on practical decision-making while avoiding common beginner mistakes and developing manageable systems for long-term success.

Learn how to transform old unwanted and discarded clothing and fabrics into beautiful rugs, through the art of weaving.

Let Felicity guide you through the process, from selecting materials, to creating your own unique rug. This hands-on workshop is perfect for beginners and experienced weavers alike.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to unleash your creativity and make something beautiful for your home!

Through a combination of hands-on practice, guided instruction, and discussion, participants will learn how to recognize and respond to choking, perform infant CPR, and take appropriate action in high-stress situations. In addition to emergency response skills, this class emphasizes prevention and everyday safety. 

Topics include safe feeding practices, choking prevention, safe sleep, car seat safety, Poison Control, and common household risks. 

Participants will engage in hands-on skill practice using infant manikins and will leave with practical, easy-to-understand techniques that can be applied in real-life situations.

Learn how to care for your loved ones while appreciating them for who they were and who they still are now. In this class you will learn how to how to interact with other caregivers and family, but also how to keep your own head above water. In this class, the instructor, a retired nurse and author, will share what she learned caring for her husband with Alzheimer’s.

Students will learn from how to interact with other caregivers and family to how to treat the loved ones the students care for with dignity and appreciation. 

A copy of the instructor's book "Mike & Me" is included in the cost of the class. This course may be used for healthcare CEUs. There is a 1 hr lunch break

Discover the fundamentals of glass art as you learn to score, break, grind, fuse, and confidently manage kiln work. Then bring your creativity to life by designing a striking 3" × 30" fused glass garden stake—a colorful, permanent accent for any outdoor space. With guidance at every step and all materials provided (including a black stand), you’ll leave with a vibrant piece of garden art made entirely by you.

Located in the Charleston District, in Bremerton. Address will be sent to class participants.

Discover the art of leatherworking in this beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop. You'll learn the essential techniques used to create durable, handcrafted leather goods, including tooling and stamping, edge finishing, dyeing, hand stitching, and setting simple hardware.

Students will work from pre-cut project kits that allow more time to focus on craftsmanship and finishing techniques rather than pattern making and cutting. Students will choose from several different project options such as a journal cover, knife sheath, smartphone holder, or belt pouch.

Through guided demonstrations and plenty of hands-on practice, you'll gain practical skills while creating a functional leather item you'll be proud to use for years to come.

All materials are included.
 

Discover the fundamentals of glass art as you learn to score, break, grind, fuse, and confidently manage kiln work. Then bring your creativity to life by designing 2 fused glass Halloween Ghosts -- a personal touch for your holiday festivities, or an excellent holiday gift.

With guidance at every step and all materials provided you’ll leave with two pieces made entirely by you.

Class is located in the Charleston District, in Bremerton. Address will be sent to class participants.
 

Learn how to make soft, pillowy gnocchi from scratch in this hands-on online class. You’ll mix, shape, and cook gnocchi using a simple, approachable method that gives you consistent results every time.

We’ll pair it with a rich brown butter sage sauce and caramelized butternut squash. The dish is warm, nutty, and balanced with just the right brightness. You’ll leave with the confidence to make gnocchi from scratch, handle dough without overthinking it, and build a complete, restaurant-style dish at home.

You’ll receive a shopping and equipment list 5 days before class, a prep packet with recipes and Zoom link 2 days before class, and a full video replay after class.

One registration covers up to two people cooking together in the same kitchen.

Explore the timeless craft of bookbinding in this hands-on workshop where you'll create two beautiful handmade journals while learning both Coptic and Case binding techniques. Over two evening sessions, students will sew pages, construct covers, assemble book boards, and work with decorative papers to create books that are both functional and artistic.

The class is structured to allow time for adhesives to cure between sessions, providing an opportunity to experience the complete process used in traditional hardcover book construction. 

Along the way, you'll learn about paper selection, book structure, and finishing techniques. Finished books measure approximately 5 × 7 inches and can be used as journals, sketchbooks, recipe collections, or keepsakes. 

All materials are included, though students are welcome to bring favorite 12x12 cardstock papers and/or personal photos or mementos to personalize book covers.

A hard‑cider‑making class that feels as comfortable as your own kitchen: In this two‑day, hands‑on workshop, you’ll move step‑by‑step through the full cider‑making journey—from fermentation basics to separating, filtering, back‑flavoring, and carbonation. Each participant receives the materials needed to produce three liters of cider crafted to their own taste.

Whether you’re curious about the process or ready to begin a new hobby, you’ll leave with practical skills, flavorful results, and the confidence to talk cider like a seasoned enthusiast.

Students will bring home a bottle of their own cider blend.

Discover the fundamentals of glass art as you learn to score, break, grind, fuse, and confidently manage kiln work. Then bring your creativity to life by designing two fused glass Christmas Votives --  a personal touch for your holiday festivities, or as a holiday gift.

With guidance at every step and all materials provided you’ll leave with two  vibrant pieces made entirely by you.

Located in the Charleston District, in Bremerton. Address will be sent to class participants.
 

Discover the fundamentals of glass art as you learn to score, break, grind, fuse, and confidently manage kiln work. Then bring your creativity to life by designing a fused glass Christmas trees -- a personal touch for your holiday festivities, or a meaningful gift for friends or family.

With guidance at every step and all materials provided (including a black stand), you’ll leave with a vibrant piece made entirely by you.

Located in the Charleston District, in Bremerton. Address will be sent to class participants.
 

Bake along with Chef Michele as you learn how to make classic French macarons from scratch. You’ll master the techniques behind these delicate cookies, from smooth batter to perfect shells with crisp edges and soft, chewy centers.

In class, you’ll make vanilla macarons filled with a strawberry chocolate ganache. Along the way, you’ll learn how to adjust flavors and create variations like peppermint white chocolate and fruit-infused ganache so you can customize your macarons for any season.

This class breaks the process down step by step so you can follow with confidence and avoid common mistakes.

You’ll receive a shopping and equipment list 5 days before class, a prep packet with recipes and Zoom link 2 days before class, and a full video replay after class.

One registration covers up to two people cooking together in the same kitchen.
 

Discover the fundamentals of glass art as you learn to score, break, grind, fuse, and confidently manage kiln work. Then bring your creativity to life by designing 3 personalized  Christmas Ornaments- a personal touch for your holiday festivities, or as a meaningful holiday gift.

With guidance at every step and all materials provided you’ll leave with three ornaments made entirely by you.

Located in the Charleston District, in Bremerton. Address will be sent to class participants.
 

Discover the fundamentals of glass art as you learn to score, break, grind, fuse, and confidently manage kiln work. Then bring your creativity to life by designing a fused glass Christmas tree -- a personal touch for your holiday festivities, or a meaningful gift for friends or family.

With guidance at every step and all materials provided (including a black stand), you’ll leave with a vibrant piece made entirely by you.

Located in the Charleston District, in Bremerton. Address will be sent to class participants.

In this one day workshop Coral will teach you how to make your own mushroom log using fresh cut logs and mushroom spawn plugs. You will be able to take home and keep your log once inoculated and grow your own edible mushrooms at home.

This course will teach you how to build and inoculate your homemade mushroom logs. Learn how to develop your own series of mushroom logs for year round culinary mushrooms.

The instructor will supply Alder and some Douglas Fir.  If your plugs thrive in another species, please feel free to bring in your own log:

• Lion's Mane, Shitake and Oyster can grow on Maple.
• Shitake and Lions Mane can grow on Douglas Fir.
• Shitake and Oyster can grow on Alder.
• Oyster, Lion's Mane and Shitake can grow on Apple and most Fruit Tree Wood.

If you have a cordless drill, please bring it to class along with a 3/8" drill bit.

Students are responsible to supply their own spore plugs, and can be purchased at the Olympia Farmer's Market or online at North Spore.

 

Flaky or cardboard… what’s going on with pie crust? It’s not luck. Bake along with Chef Michele in this live online class and learn the science and technique behind creating tender, foolproof pie crusts you can rely on every time.

You’ll make and bake a salted caramel apple pie with a classic lattice top right from your own kitchen. Along the way, you’ll build confidence working with dough, learn how to avoid common mistakes, and understand what actually makes a crust tender and flaky.

You’ll also get recipes for chocolate cream pie, pumpkin pie, and Chef Michele’s personal favorite, cheesecake so you can expand your holiday baking lineup.

You’ll receive a shopping and equipment list 5 days before class, a prep packet with recipes and Zoom link 2 days before class, and a full video replay after class.

One registration covers up to two people cooking together in the same kitchen.

Bake along with Chef Michele in this live online class and learn how to make three versatile breads perfect for the holiday season while building confidence with both yeast and quick bread techniques.

You’ll make a soft, buttery garlic and herb Parker House–style pull-apart loaf using a yeast-based dough, perfect for sharing at holiday dinners. You’ll also bake a gingerbread streusel coffee cake, a quick bread that’s ideal for breakfast or hosting guests and freezes beautifully.

In addition, you’ll prepare cheddar chive buttermilk biscuits to freeze and bake later, giving you a ready-to-go option for fresh biscuits without the day-of effort.

This class focuses on approachable techniques so you can understand the difference between yeast and quick breads and feel confident making both at home.

You’ll leave with go-to recipes and practical skills you can use all season long.

You’ll receive a shopping and equipment list 5 days before class, a prep packet with recipes and Zoom link 2 days before class, and a full video replay after class.

One registration covers up to two people cooking together in the same kitchen.

Discover the fundamentals of glass art as you learn to score, break, grind, fuse, and confidently manage kiln work. Then bring your creativity to life by designing two fused glass Christmas Votives --  a personal touch for your holiday festivities, or as a holiday gift.

With guidance at every step and all materials provided you’ll leave with two  vibrant pieces made entirely by you.

Located in the Charleston District, in Bremerton. Address will be sent to class participants.

Explore the magical kingdom of fungi!

Join us and acquire a basic understanding of fungi ecosystems. This class is for outdoors lovers, scientists, naturalists, herbalists, foragers, and chefs.

Day 1 =  Dive Into the Science - What are fungi
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!

The class will consist of three in-classroom sessions on Wednesdays, then a final Saturday hike. The mushroom foray will be located at a park in South Kitsap on the scheduled Saturday.  Address will be sent to class participants.  

Discover the fundamentals of glass art as you learn to score, break, grind, fuse, and confidently manage kiln work. Then bring your creativity to life by designing a fused glass Christmas trees -- a personal touch for your holiday festivities, or a meaningful gift for friends or family.

With guidance at every step and all materials provided (including a black stand), you’ll leave with a vibrant piece made entirely by you.

Located in the Charleston District, in Bremerton. Address will be sent to class participants.

Discover the fundamentals of glass art as you learn to score, break, grind, fuse, and confidently manage kiln work. Then bring your creativity to life by designing two fused glass Christmas Votives --  a personal touch for your holiday festivities, or as a holiday gift.

With guidance at every step and all materials provided you’ll leave with two  vibrant pieces made entirely by you.

Located in the Charleston District, in Bremerton. Address will be sent to class participants.

Discover the fundamentals of glass art as you learn to score, break, grind, fuse, and confidently manage kiln work. Then bring your creativity to life by designing a fused glass Christmas trees- a personal touch for your holiday festivities.

With guidance at every step and all materials provided (including a black stand), you’ll leave with a vibrant piece made entirely by you. This course could be a great holiday gift.

Located in the Charleston District, in Bremerton. Address will be sent to class participants.
 

Discover the fundamentals of glass art as you learn to score, break, grind, fuse, and confidently manage kiln work. Then bring your creativity to life by designing a fused glass Christmas trees -- a personal touch for your holiday festivities, or a meaningful gift for friends or family.

With guidance at every step and all materials provided (including a black stand), you’ll leave with a vibrant piece made entirely by you.

Located in the Charleston District, in Bremerton. Address will be sent to class participants.