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Formulating the Perfect Food for your Pet - HOT!
Fee: $41.00
Dates: 11/7/2026 - 11/7/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 1
Building: PYPC2
Room: PY - Brouillet Library/Sci 129
Instructor: Kerri Bailey

Commercial pet food is loaded with fillers, highly processed ingredients and other chemicals that can lead to a variety of health problems for your pets. Excessive scratching, licking, skin irritations, digestive distress and even some behavior problems can be caused by processed pet foods. In this class we will discuss how to make a variety of healthy DIY pet foods for dogs, cats, fish, reptiles and birds, including recipes using real food ingredients that you can prepare raw, cooked, baked, canned and dehydrated. Class includes a handout, samples and eBook.

This class is held at the Puyallup campus.

Smudging Purify/Protect - NEW!
Fee: $41.00
Dates: 11/21/2026 - 11/21/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 1
Building: PYPC2
Room: PY - Brouillet Library/Sci 129
Instructor: Kerri Bailey

Smudging is the ancient practice of burning fragrant leaves and flowers to purify an area or provide protection from negative energy. In this class you will learn smudging techniques, meditations and which plants are safe to use for smudging. The last part you will make your own cedar smudge stick and smudge herbal blend - $10 materials fee due to instructor at beginning of class. Includes handout, meditation guide & eBook.

This class is held at the Puyallup campus.

Herbalist Certificate
Fee: $529.00
Item Number: 43137
Dates: 9/26/2026 - 11/21/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 3
Building: PYPC2
Room: PY - Brouillet Library/Sci 129
Instructor: Kerri Bailey

REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

Explore the world of herbal medicine in this extensive Certificate Program. Join Certified Herbalist & Biologist - Kerri Bailey, as she shares her 30+ experience and knowledge with you.

Herbs have been used for thousands of years by people all over our planet for both food and medicine. Learn how to become an herbal specialist for a career in the fast-growing natural medicine industry or start your own business, product line, podcast or blog. This program can also be utilized as an essential asset to your current profession or for those who want to focus on their own personal herbal journey. Each quarter Session costs $529 which includes herbs and ingredients for projects.

The Program consists of 9 modules over 3 Quarters:

Modules 1-3 (Fall 2026) 12-5pm Sat. Sept. 26^th, Oct. 17^th, Nov. 21^st

Modules 4-6 (Winter 2027) 12-5pm Sat. Jan. 16^th, Feb. 13^th, Mar.13th

Modules 7-9 (Spring 2027) 12-5pm Sat. Apr. 17^th, May 15^th, Jun. 12th

Each 5-hour in-person module includes lecture presentations, demonstrations and hands-on product creation-supplies and herbs included for class projects; handouts, eBooks, PDFs and 2-4 hours of at-home coursework.

There will be a test at the end of each section, and a final exam after the last module. Upon completion and test submission, you will receive a certificate. Gain the knowledge to start a career in the natural medicine industry, launch your own business, product line, enhance your current profession or for your own herbal journey. Your instructor guides you on your path and can help you create a business plan.

You can start at any session- fall, winter or spring! Take ‘Herbal Apothecary’ or ‘Deciphering Supplements-Using an Herbalist’s Approach’ classes if you need a jump start.

**Please note that you can start this certificate any quarter. You do NOT have to start Fall quarter.

This class is held at the Puyallup campus.

*SUBJECT TO CHANGE

The Writer's Workshop
Fee: $164.00
Item Number: 43299
Dates: 9/23/2026 - 11/4/2026
Times: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 7
Building: PYPC9
Room: PY - Johnson Science Bldg. 102
Instructor: Lindsay Schopfer

REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
Are you an aspiring novelist or short story author looking for a place to practice your craft and get real feedback on your work? Join award-winning author and writing coach Lindsay Schopfer for this interactive, student-driven course. Participants should come ready to write on their own original stories in class. Each session will include a warm-up, freewriting time, moderated small group sharing, and Q&A with the instructor. It is recommended but not required that students take one of Lindsay’s other writing classes through our program before participating in this course.

This class is held at the Puyallup campus.

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