Enjoiy Paint Night at Confluence Vineyards and Winery, 19111 N.W. 67th Ave., Ridgefield, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. May 8. Artist Elida Field will guide students through the step-by-step process of painting a bicycle with flower basket. Attendees will go home with a finished 12x12 painting. The $85 cost includes materials, a glass of wine […]
Pamela Johnson will host a Mixed-media Abstracts Workshop from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 8 at the Vancouver Arts Hub, operated by theARTScentered at 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Students (beginners welcome) will explore color, texture, mark-making and layering using mixed-media techniques. Students will learn approachable methods to create non-representational art, discover the power […]
The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will host a series of fitness classes to help older adults become more active. The Battle Ground and Brush Prairie area will have two classes a day, one from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and the other at 10 to 11 a.m. Both held on Wednesdays […]
Learn watercolor techniques and projects taught by local artist, Gwen Boggs. The group meets from 1-3 p.m. on the second Friday of every month at the National Alliance on Mental Illness Southwest Washington building, 4201 N.E. 66th Ave., Suite 105, Vancouver. The group is free to attend and all supplies are provided. Learn more at […]
Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, will offer an Empath Workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 9, taught by Vanessa Grace of Soul Amplified. Empaths are people who feel other’s emotions as if they are their own. Learn what kind of empath you are through a fun and creative workbook. Learn to distinguish […]
Thiselle Creek Farm will offer a Mother's Day marbled coin purse workshop from 9 a.m. to noon May 10 at 26903 N.E. CC Landon Road, Yacolt. Students ages 12 and older will create leather coin purses using vibrant marbling techniques to transform leather into works of art, followed by lacing techniques to put it all […]
Vancouver artist Sharon Svec will lead two free Professional Development Workshops at 10 a.m. May 10 and 6 p.m. May 13 at the Vancouver Arts Hub, 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The workshop discusses the value of sharing work publicly, and takes attendees through the registration process on CAFE. CAFE is free to artists […]
theARTScentered, in partnership with Above and Below Art Studio, will offer three new classes this spring at 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, with professional art instructor Tom Relth. Beginners are welcome; classes are open to anyone with an interest in art. Students will explore painting techniques, learn about historical art influences and create new […]
Kilnfolk Clay Studio, 108 W. Sixth St., Vancouver, will offer a Mother's Day Clay Workshop from 3 to 4:30 p.m. May 11. Hand-build a mug, vase, planter or trinket dish with your mother with step-by-step instruction. Students can add your personal touches with stamps and decorative techniques. After the workshop, Kilnfolk staff will fire the […]
Vancouver artist Sharon Svec will lead two free Professional Development Workshops at 10 a.m. May 10 and 6 p.m. May 13 at the Vancouver Arts Hub, 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The workshop discusses the value of sharing work publicly, and takes attendees through the registration process on CAFE. CAFE is free to artists […]
The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will host a series of fitness classes to help older adults become more active. The Battle Ground and Brush Prairie area will have two classes a day, one from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and the other at 10 to 11 a.m. Both held on Wednesdays […]
Pomeroy Farm will host a Homeschool Open House on May 14 and 30 for homeschool students, school co-ops and family groups with fewer than 20 students. Drop in any time from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to enjoy the farm's "Children’s Work and Play on a Pre-Electric Farm" program. Admission is $7 per person. Children […]
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents the final performance of its 2024/25 Chamber Music Series season at 3 p.m. May 18 at First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver. The program features multi-Grammy Award nominee violinist Philippe Quint leading the chamber orchestra. The program opens with Beethoven’s "Egmont Overture" and continues with Mozart’s "Violin Concerto No. […]
Kilnfolk Clay Studio, 108 W. Sixth St., Vancouver, will offer Berry Bowls workshops from 3-4:30 p.m. May 4; 5:30-7 p.m. May 14; and 10-11:30 a.m. May 17. Learn the basics of hand-building a mini colander from clay. This event is beginner- and family-friendly. Kilfolk staff will fire and glaze your piece with the color of […]
Clark County’s Composter Recycler program is offering a series of free workshops about composting and sustainable living strategies. The next workshop is "Curbside and Beyond: Recycling Done Right," from 6-7 p.m. May 14 at Cascade Park Community Library, 600 N.E. 136th Ave., Vancouver. Understand why only certain items can go into blue recycle carts and […]
The Clark County Master Composter Recycler program will offer a "Curbside Recycling Done Right and Beyond Curbside Recycling" workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 14 at Cascade Park Community Library. Participants will learn to be expert recyclers, including why only certain items can go into the blue recycle cart and glass bin. Attendees will […]
Community Development’s Learning Lab covers a new topic every month from building permits and land use review to animal control and code enforcement. The lab meets from 11 a.m. to noon on the third Thursday of every month in the Public Service Center, sixth floor training room 679, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. Presentations given by […]
Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, will host an Infused Vinegars workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 15. Attendees will learn the art of making herb-infused vinegars to enhance cooking, boost health and elevate wellness rituals. Discover how to combine herbs and botanicals with vinegar to create delicious and potent elixirs. Students will […]
The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will host a series of fitness classes to help older adults become more active. The Battle Ground and Brush Prairie area will have two classes a day, one from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and the other at 10 to 11 a.m. Both held on Wednesdays […]
Passages to Success presents the Business Basic Training Series boot camp for solo entrepreneurs, early-stage business owners and those considering entrepreneurship. Led by The Fractional Handyman and Jacki Grace Coaching, this series of three half-day sessions provides a combination of tactical business tools and mindset strategies for success. Module 1 is "Business Model, Budgeting and […]