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May 2021
Art in the Garden – May: Scarecrows
Art in the Chuckanut Garden: Plein Air Drawing, Painting, Sculpture. Sign up with a friend or meet new friends as you have have fun creating art in the garden. Note: This is a month long class and meets every Saturday of the month unless noted. Registration fee is for all Saturdays and you cannot register after the first class has met. Every month, local artist Rebecca Meloy shares a different theme and expressions on that theme as participants bring garden…
Find out more »Handmade Spoon Carving Workshop
It’s a wonderful feeling to cook and eat with utensils you’ve made yourself! In this introductory carving class, led by Ryan Johnson, learn to make beautiful handmade wooden spoons from wood using a knife, axe, saw, and gouge. We’ll discuss which tree species we recommend using and why, where to find them, and how to harvest them sustainably. Then, we will section the logs into billets so we can begin carving. Each step of the process, you’ll follow along with…
Find out more »Thursday Plant Posse
We're getting back into the garden and kicking off a year filled with new classes and learning opportunities at the Chuckanut Center! Join us this and every Thursday to tackle projects small and large while soaking in the sun ('cuz we're going to cancel if it's raining!) Small parking lot fills quickly, please park in Fairhaven Park or walk/ride on over. Masks are required.
Find out more »Art in the Garden – May: Scarecrows
Art in the Chuckanut Garden: Plein Air Drawing, Painting, Sculpture. Sign up with a friend or meet new friends as you have have fun creating art in the garden. Note: This is a month long class and meets every Saturday of the month unless noted. Registration fee is for all Saturdays and you cannot register after the first class has met. Every month, local artist Rebecca Meloy shares a different theme and expressions on that theme as participants bring garden…
Find out more »June 2021
Thursday Plant Posse
We're getting back into the garden and kicking off a year filled with new classes and learning opportunities at the Chuckanut Center! Join us this and every Thursday to tackle projects small and large while soaking in the sun ('cuz we're going to cancel if it's raining!) Small parking lot fills quickly, please park in Fairhaven Park or walk/ride on over. Masks are required.
Find out more »Art in the Garden – June: Bird Art
Art in the Chuckanut Garden: Plein Air Drawing, Painting, Sculpture Sign up with a friend or meet new friends as you have have fun creating art in the garden. Note: This is a month long class and meets every Saturday of the month unless noted. Registration fee is for all Saturdays and you cannot register after the first class has met. Every month, local artist Rebecca Meloy shares a different theme and expressions on that theme as participants bring garden…
Find out more »The Ancient Art of Friction Fire
Your lighter just ran out of fuel and your matches are soaked. How are you supposed to get this fire going? Learning the plants and materials of the landscape can help you build a fire when your gear has failed! In this course, led by Survival Guide Ryan Johnson, discuss the core principles and ancient history of friction fire. Build your own friction fire kit and practice using it to prepare for your next adventure. Course content outline: Core concepts…
Find out more »Thursday Plant Posse
We're getting back into the garden and kicking off a year filled with new classes and learning opportunities at the Chuckanut Center! Join us this and every Thursday to tackle projects small and large while soaking in the sun ('cuz we're going to cancel if it's raining!) Small parking lot fills quickly, please park in Fairhaven Park or walk/ride on over. Masks are required.
Find out more »Art in the Garden – June: Bird Art
Art in the Chuckanut Garden: Plein Air Drawing, Painting, Sculpture Sign up with a friend or meet new friends as you have have fun creating art in the garden. Note: This is a month long class and meets every Saturday of the month unless noted. Registration fee is for all Saturdays and you cannot register after the first class has met. Every month, local artist Rebecca Meloy shares a different theme and expressions on that theme as participants bring garden…
Find out more »Saturday Garden Volunteer Day
We'd love you to join us each and every 2nd Saturday of the month to tackle large projects, maintenance tasks and plantings, building our little community of gardeners and growing new friendships too! We'll be Covid safe, outdoors with plenty of space to spread out. You bring your mask and any personal tools if you prefer, we'll provide all tools, direction and a healthy dose of enthusiasm. And as soon as we are allowed, we will bring back the potluck…
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