Music & Leisure   

Embark on an exploration of poetry, delving into the works of renowned American, British, and Chinese masters. Traverse continents and centuries, uncovering the unique voices and styles that shaped poetic traditions across the globe. Organization is thematic with each day sampling works that touch on love, sanity, cosmos, war/peace, god and more.

(1) Analyze and compare the formal structures, thematic concerns, and cultural contexts of Eastern and Western poetry.

(2) Develop critical reading skills to dissect poetic language, imagery, and symbolism.

(3) Improve confidence and ability in the art of poetic reading by exploring tone, posture, vocal projection and more.

Various traditional structures and forms such as villanelle, sestina and others will be examined. Knowledge of Mandarin not required as poems will be studied and questioned in translation by Pu tong Hua.

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

Get ready for your Italian adventure! This course is perfect for anyone planning a trip to Italy or dreaming of one in the future. You'll learn essential Italian phrases, pronunciation tips, and cultural insights to help you navigate with ease and confidence. Topics include ordering at restaurants, exploring Italy's vibrant food culture, navigating public transportation, staying safe while traveling, and mastering useful everyday expressions.

This 4-hour crash course will give students an introduction to Unity3d, a powerful and popular video game creation engine. Students will be guided through the creation of a sample 3D game and will learn about the various aspects of game design. No programming experience needed. Students will learn the basics of Unity3d: how to create scenes, place 3D objects in them, and program what those objects will do when players interact with them.

 

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.

Tarot 201 is designed for students who have attended Tarot 101 or who have experience in Tarot Card readings.

This is an Intermediate level training, and is not for first time beginners.

Come join Alexandria and explore accessing your intuition in daily life and connecting to self, source, and the shadow to gain greater understanding of your actions.  

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/

Explore the impact of influential philosophers, tracing the development of western thinking through history as you navigate a philosophically examined life, connecting philosophical wisdom to modern ideas.

Each class session focuses on a different key area or philosopher of the modern era:

1. Intro / Fundamentals of Analytic Philosophy / Descartes / Queen Christina

2. Rationalism / Spinoza / Leibniz / Pufendorf

3. Empiricism / Newton / Locke / Berkeley / Hume

4. Kant

5. Hegel / Political Philosophy

6. Modernity / Philosophy Game

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.