• Silversmithing: Bolo Ties with Cabochon

    In this class, you will learn essential processes and techniques that create the foundation for good studio practice. Class time will be spent learning a variety of processes that include piercing shapes from metal with a jeweler’s saw, adding texture to metal, soldering, and annealing metal with a torch. You will also learn how to bezel set a cabochon gemstone and create a stunning sterling silver bolo tie. A cabochon is a gemstone that has been shaped and polished, usually...

  • Introduction to Recording Oral Histories with Kyle Norris

    https://www.whatcommuseum.org/event/introduction-to-recording-oral-histories/ There’s something incredibly special about recording the voices and stories of our loved ones. In this class, public radio reporter Kyle Norris will share his 20 years of experience to teach you the techniques to make audio recordings. Capture Grandma telling her greatest tales or memorialize anyone you know and love for future generations. You’ll learn basic but important interviewing skills inspired by NPR’s StoryCorps project to ask questions that will lead to emotional, specific, and...

  • Distiller’s Dinner

    Join us for an unforgettable four-course distillery dinner celebrating craftsmanship, flavor, and the art of distilling fine spirits. Each course is thoughtfully paired to highlight the depth and character of our featured spirits served as mini cocktails during the...

  • Fundraiser for What com & Skagit Immigrant Families

    Enjoy music by Hannah Wyatt, Bad Posture Club, and Cascade Cody with Jan Peters. All funds raised will be redistributed directly to local immigrant families in need of funds to cover rent, food, immigration lawyers, and supplies for infants and children. We celebrate what is good by sharing it. Cof& at 1209 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham Doors at 6:00 Music from 7-9:30 $5-$25 sliding scale at the door, cash or Venmo....

  • Sue C. Boynton Poetry Contest

    The Sue C. Boynton Poetry Contest will accept entries March 1-31. Whatcom Co. residents of all ages are invited to participate. Submission guidelines can be found at thepoetrydepartment.wordpress.com/contest An award ceremony will be held May 28 at 7pm at Bellingham Cruise Terminal.

  • Cook-Eat-Drink GF! with Chef Marta from Italy!

    Join the beautiful Anastasha Miles of Bellingham, welcoming her friend Chef Marta (joining us from Siena, Italy) in an intimate four-course cooking instruction, wine-paired dinner at the Lairmont Manor. Space is limited so call for reservations now:...

  • Professional Mediation Training

    Professional Mediation Training Dates: March 4 - 6 and 11 - 13 Location: In Person at the WDRC Fees: $795 *Scholarships and payment plans available (see website for details) Website: https://www.whatcomdrc.org/prof-mediation-training This intensive 40-hour course is designed for those interested in developing mediation and conflict resolution skills. Participants will learn the eight-stage mediation model, conflict theory and styles, mediator communication skills, and principles of conflict resolution.

  • Birchwood Garden Club’s March 4th Meeting

    Birchwood Garden Club Established 1931-Bellingham, Washington Planting Seeds of Friendship throughout our Community March Topic: Gardening for Fragrance with Diana Wisen The March 4, 2026...

  • Doc Swinson’s Opening Act: Artist Showdown

    Five emerging Washington musicians take the stage for a live showdown in the final round of the Doc Swinson’s Opening Act Contest. Handpicked from nearly 200 submissions statewide, these finalists are playing for a coveted spot on the main stage at the 2026 Northwest Tune-Up bike + music festival. This is your chance to catch the next wave of Washington musicians—and help one earn their breakout moment. Featuring performances from: Veronica...

  • Doc Swinson’s Opening Act: Artist Showdown

    Five emerging Washington musicians take the stage for a live showdown in the final round of the Doc Swinson’s Opening Act Contest. Handpicked from nearly 200 submissions...

  • Message & Medium

    We are delighted to present the annual Whatcom READS Art Challenge, in collaboration with the Bellingham & Whatcom Libraries' Whatcom READS program. Local artists embarked on a journey inspired by this year's chosen book, Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora. Applications to participate in the exhibition are available at alliedarts.org. We have a set of featured artists that invite you to extend...