This is the list of all the classes that we have taught since we began. Please browse through the list and let us know if you would like us to offer any of the classes again that you find interesting.
Sat, Apr 11:
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Eating Seasonally- Spring
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Cascade People's Center
Have you ever wondered what fruits and veggies are in season in Washington right now? Or how you can find those foods and incorporate them into your diet? Join Beth for a short informational class on what foods are at the height of their yumminess this season, with a small show and tell of these foods. Please note: there will be no tasting of the fruit and veggies at this event, but you are welcome to hold, smell, and generally inspect them!
Note: Not sure if Google will finally stop having issues with Daylight Savings Time yet or not but just in case this class runs from 11am in the morning until 1pm in the afternoon regardless of what time is posted above!
Sun, Apr 19:
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Empathy Through Nonviolent Communication
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Location: 9721 NE 119th Way, Kirkland, WA 98034
Only your compassion and your loving kindness are invincible, and without limit.
-Thich Nhat Hanh
Empathy and compassion stand at the center of all successful relationships. Empathic ability, popularly referred to as emotional intelligence, is a powerful life skill that can transform your ability to succeed, and bring more meaning to your life. Each week, we discuss and practice practical approaches to empathy and compassion. Everyone is welcome to attend, and invited to contribute to our discussion.
Sat, Apr 25:
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Canning/Home Food Preservation
Time: 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Cascade People's Center
Jessica is a Master Canner/Food Preserver and in this class she will be teaching about food safety, water bath canning and pressure canning and when you would use either method. Canning can be dangerous so come learn how to preserve your harvest safely!
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Folk Art Garden Basket
Time: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Cascade People's Center
This class will be all about making baskets from paper. Inspired by an article in Mother Earth News come learn how to use paper grocery to create very durable and beautiful baskets for use around your house and yard. To see a link to the article and pictures of what these baskets look like please check the Seattle Free School blog.
Wed, Apr 29:
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Facilitating a Seattle Free School Class
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: TBA
Come learn what it takes to facilitate a Seattle FreeSchool class. How to plan for your class, locations, etc will all be covered in this class/meeting.
Thu, Apr 30:
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Card-Making for Real People
Time: 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Location: The Giving Tree
Non-designers can learn how to make great cards with rubber stamps, ribbons, shape punches, and other simple tools. We’ll start with a quick, informative overview and demonstration, and then you’ll get your hands on the good stuff: stamps, ink, and cards. Bring your creativity and open-mindedness; leave your self-doubt at the door.
The Giving Tree is located at 2008 Westlake Ave
