Free Fridays in the Open Art Studio!

From 1-3 PM on (almost) every Friday, stop by Make.Shift’s Open Art Studio and craft whatever you’d like with the supplies and tools we have available (including vintage magazines and collage materials, paint of all kinds, pens, pencils, yarn, embroidery thread, and fabric)! Refreshments available....

Free Friday

Come to MakeShift!! We have an open art space for anyone to come in and use our art supplies. Paint, Draw, Watercolors and anything your heart desires. Our space is open from 1-3 pm on Fridays.

Rendered Mosiacs – Creating a Picture with Glass on Glass

This specific form of mosaic work allows students to take a photo or other image and recreate it using tiny bits of glass that will be glued onto glass. The final piece may or may not need to be grouted in the final stage, depending on the student’s...

Women Painters of Washington

We are excited to feature a new exhibition with the Women Painters of Washington. Juried by Cara Jaye, Professor of Art at Western Washington University. "From My Point of View" captures the essence of place—whether through sweeping vistas, intimate natural details, or abstract impressions of the world. The works of 36 artists will be on display at Cordata Gallery: Carolyn Autenrieth, Nancy Canyon, Julie Crieghton,...

Recycled Art Show

A Recycled Art Show featuring delightful found object lamps and Bots, thought-provoking Collage works by local artists, and all you ever wanted to know about sundials. Running every Friday and Saturday from noon to...

Gardening Green – Sustainable Landscaping course

Discover the secrets to vibrant, lower-maintenance, and environmentally friendly landscaping with WSU Whatcom County Extension's Gardening Green course. 5-week in-person course in...

Opening Weekend, Community Boating Center

Get ready for an exciting weekend on the water as the Community Boating Center opens for another incredible season in beautiful Bellingham Bay! 🌊 50% Off Rentals. Grab a coupon and explore the bay at half the price. 🎶 Party Atmosphere. Music, tasty snacks,...

Saturday & Sunday Jazz Brunch

Your Weekend Indulgence! Brunch just got even better—Hotel Leo now invites you to savor the perfect blend of delicious flavors and live jazz every Saturday and Sunday at our...

Kilmacurragh: the evolution of an 18th century Irish Garden and its Spectacular Meadows

Whatcom Horticultural Society is exceptionally excited to welcome you to this engaging lecture by Seamus O’Brien, one of Ireland’s best-known horticulturists and Head Gardener of the National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh, County Wicklow. This garden estate is famous for its conifer and extensive rhododendron collections, and under Seamus’s...

Whatcom Literacy Council’s 29th Annual Trivia Bee

Join the Whatcom Literacy Council for our 29th annual TRIVIA BEE fundraiser on Wednesday, April 30th from 6:30 pm to 8pm. Ryan Budds of TRIVIA WITH BUDDS will team up with Scotty VanDryver of KAFE Radio to provide a fast...

Plant Sale

Veggies, Flowers & Herbs available this year, at the annual Kiwanis Club Plant Sale. Visit us May 2 & 3 at 1515...

Mother’s Day Bouquet Painting

In this workshop, we will paint a lovely bouquet of flowers in watercolor that can be gifted just in time for Mother’s Day. Instructor Angela Wright will guide you step-by-step through the process, while you learn how to paint an array of beautiful flowers to gift or keep. Bring Mom herself for the fun of painting together or even gift the class! Class Fee: $48 Ages: 16+ Registration Deadline: 05/01 12 PM