Learn to needle felt with Janet, the artist of the popular Etsy Shop “Janet’s Needle Felting.” Needle felting is a process which uses barbed needles to interlock wool fibers to form desired shapes. In this 3-hour workshop, you will learn the basics of needle felting, such as shaping, adding colors, connecting different materials. Bring your > Continue Reading
Bonsai Fest! features the Puget Sound Bonsai Association (PSBA) annual spring show. View the club members’ bonsai, ask questions, watch bonsai-making demonstrations, and cast your vote for ‘best in show.’ See Tony Fajarillo--silver medal winning ‘Pot Party’ bonsai garden creator from the 2018 Northwest Flower and Garden Show--demonstrate the art of bonsai at 1:00 pm, > Continue Reading
We are a group of teens and adults who use AAC devices to communicate. We get together every week to socialize and do community service activities.
Cocktails & Fishtales is an adult science-social series which is hosted monthly by Harbor WildWatch. During these events, guests will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of exciting topics pertaining to the ecology and stewardship of the Puget Sound. In May, we will be welcoming Dr. Christopher Krembs, Lead Oceanographer for Eyes Over > Continue Reading
Learn how to make beautiful fused glass pendants in this intro to glass jewelry class! We will explore some of the techniques of kiln formed glass and design using a range of glass making techniques and processes to create beautiful jewelry. No skills required and all materials will be provided by the instructor. Pre-registration is > Continue Reading
Ever wondered what it’s like to work for a member of parliament in another country? How about the National Council for Arts and Culture? UW Tacoma students, Katie Juhnke and Olyvia Salter join their professor, Cynthia Howson, to share their winter adventures as interns in The Gambia in West Africa.
The Other Country, a community- based theatrical event for all ages, was staged at the historic Foss Waterway Seaport in August, 2017, with five sold out shows. Those unable to get tickets, or who were out of town, can now enjoy a video of the play, created especially to share with the community. Join us > Continue Reading
Tacoma will be holding its third Japanese American Day of Remembrance on Thursday May 17, 2018, at the Washington State History Museum, from 4:00 -7:00 p.m. The event is co-hosted by Tacoma Japanese American History and the Washington State History Museum. On May 17 and 18, 1942–on the authorization of President Franklin Roosevelt and the > Continue Reading
Fun fact: did you know May is API Heritage Month? Celebrate, share space and support fellow API folks by coming through on Thursday, May 17th, 5-8pm for the reception of Sea, Still! This exhibition showcases how various children of the API (Asian Pacific Islander) diaspora explore and reclaim ancestral memory, traditions and identity through their > Continue Reading
Come join us for an evening of fun! The children will have an opportunity to create a craft while the movie is on and the parents are enjoying games and conversation. Coffee and tea will be provided but due to allergies, we are requesting families provide their own snacks. Please RSVP with the number of > Continue Reading
