Plateau style basket weaving workshop that guides participants through traditional techniques to create a medium sized root bag, perfect for harvesting. This class emphasizes cultural connection, resilience, and the enduring strength woven into each piece.

Facilitated by: Lydia Skahan

Cost: Sliding Scale $65-$75 (Price includes materials cost)

Must Register in Advance

Lydia Skahan is a Nimíipuu (Nez Perce) and Yakama artist, designer, and cultural educator, and an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Her work focuses on traditional Plateau arts—including quillwork, cornhusk weaving, and regalia design—blended with modern expression. She teaches workshops and does  presentations on Plateau history and culture to schools, universities, and community groups. Through both her artistry and education, Lydia is committed to carrying forward her people’s traditions for future generations.

Max # Participants 20

Min # Participants needed to run the class 5

A workshop for creating an abundant, intentional, and consent-based touch culture for all.

Join us for an entertaining presentation and discussion about safely contending with common hazardous chemicals in your home, shop or small business.

Dave has over 30 years experience helping schools, artists, small businesses and households properly manage the chemicals in their facilities, homes and storage areas. He’s delivered dozens of trainings across the USA and helped arrange proper disposal of over 10,000 chemical containers from public schools across the country. His presentations include hair-raising and humorous anecdotes about people mishandling chemicals to keep an otherwise serious topic light, personal and entertaining.

RSVPs encouraged! RSVP by email - waddellenviro@yahoo.com

IG: @waddellenviro

If you're ready to share your passion with your community, let us know you're interested in hosting a Learn Local class by filling out this form.

Are you curious about holistic health practices developed over thousands of years? Come on out to the Missing Corner on August 6th from 3-5 PM and learn all about Ayurveda, the 3,000 year old Indian tradition of restoring and maintaining a healthy body, mind and spirit with White Salmon's own Madeline Armstrong.

Madeline will soon be opening an Ayurvedic practice in the Gorge and invites you to attend an open session - learn the basic principles of Ayurvedic medicine, including the doshas, elements, and how to best take care of yourself in the summer season. This Learn Local event will start with a presentation followed by questions and discussion.

RSVPs encouraged! RSVP by email - gorgeayurveda@gmail.com

IG: @gorgeayurveda
FB: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094232366501
Website: gorgeayurveda.com

If you're ready to share your passion with your community, let us know you're interested in hosting a Learn Local class by filling out this form.

Since 2011, Laura and team have operated a mobile street library for people living outside called Street Books. They focus on people living outside and at the margins in Portland. In 2021, she co-wrote a book (Loaners: The Making of a Street Library) with Ben Hodgson, a man she met living on the streets of Old Town who eventually moved indoors and joined her Street Books team. They have been doing readings and community conversations with people ever since. She and Ben would love to share their book and talk with the Missing Corner community about their experiences and observations, and listen to others who have ideas to share.

Bring: Your experiences, questions and curiosities.

Cost: $0-$15 suggested donation
RSVP: laura@ideacog.net
Drop-ins welcome, but it's great to get a sense of how many folks are coming by emailing an RSVP to the instructor.

Buy the Book: https://www.perfectdaybooks.com/shop/loaners
FB: https://www.facebook.com/streetbooks
IG: https://www.instagram.com/street.books/

Join Frank for an immersive presentation and discussion on seasonal wildlife in our area. Come experience the beauty of nature through the eyes of a wildlife photographer.

Led by Frank Kirkpatrick of Trout Lake

Cost: Free

Pre-register by email-

frank@northernwildimages.com

Take a load of your feet and a deep breath. This three hour event includes a guided breath ceremony, an herbal foot bath and connection around what we need to be fully resourced as mothers. The space is casual yet sacred. Come as you are. We will serve warm tea and a snack tray. Medicinal foot baths, breathwork ceremony and appreciation for Mom's.

Led by Stephanie Seliga-Soulseed of Husum

& Sacred Wholeness

Cost: $11 - $33 suggested donation

Pre-register by email-

stephanie@heartsongpreschool.com

Experience the benefits of crystal singing bowls at the Missing Corner! Sound healing has its roots in many cultures around the world. Feel the power of sound healing with this crystal singing bowl sound bath and a guided meditation.

Led by Miranda Rae of White Salmon

Cost: $0-$15 suggested donation

Pre-register by email-

miranda@goldenthreadhealingarts.com

In this class, you’ll discover the financial obstacles that hold you back and learn what behaviors you need to shift to achieve true financial freedom. Learn alternative strategies to creating income, getting started in investing, and stop living paycheck to paycheck.

-Led by Susan Elliott

Cost: Donation only

Pre-register: elliott.susan.h@gmail.com

Learn how to identify local birds by their song! Tim will share some easy ways to learn our local bird songs so that you too can enjoy knowing some of your closest neighbors when you hear them sing. Bring your binoculars!

-Led by Tim Pitz

Cost: Donation only

Pre-register: timothyp@maocorp.com

During this class you will have the opportunity to go on a walk in nature and learn all about lichen. A fun and fascinating aspect of our local environment, we find lichen all around us.

Led by Dr. Hannah Prather
Cost: Donation Only
Pre-register: pratherh@reed.edu

We’ll be using basic techniques to dye with Indigo. We’ll provide cotton tea towels for purchase, you’re welcome to bring a couple items of your own to dye. Bring cotton or wool fabric only.

-Led by Mary Kissinger

cost: $2-$10

pre-register: bmary7@yahoo.com

Learn some techniques to loosen up your muscles and keep you limber and doing what you love. If you have your own foam roller please bring it, but it isn't required!

-Led by Ally Metts of BZ Corner

cost: $5-$15

pre-register: allymetts@gmail.com or Drop In

Get more use out of your kayak by learning to strip weld a broken boat. If you have a heat gun, bring it, but it's not necessary.

-Led by Jeremy Bisson of Trout Lake

cost: $5-$15 Cash

DROP IN!