This four-week class introduces breaking fundamentals and beginner-level power moves grounded in the 5 Elements of Hip-Hop. Designed for teens ages 12 to 16, this free class offers a fun, high-energy opportunity to build skills, express creativity, and connect with the culture.

Come be part of this amazing experience!

Register for free down below to attend one or all classes!

Ages: 12-16
Fee: FREE
Instructor: Bboy Buckshot - Rainier Breakers

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Turn 5 plain cookies into edible art!

Students will learn to flood, feather, and add texture with royal icing. Instructor Mary Ann Lewandowski is a decorating pro, and will show you how to create incredibly detailed cookie art step-by-step. These aren't ordinary frosted cookies--they're one of a kind!

Class price includes a personal cookie decorating kit, packaged in a decorative display box for your cookies when you're finished. Kit includes:

5 delicious sugar cookies (3.5"–4")
Multiple bags of pre-colored royal icing
A scribe tool (yours to keep)
A sample photo for reference
Step-by-step guided instructions
Fun door prizes!

Class is suitable for ages 8+. Minors need to be accompanied by an adult. Ticket purchase is required to receive a decorating kit. If accompanying a minor, there is no need to purchase an additional ticket unless you want to participate!

Ages: 8+
Fee: $55/$69 Resident/Non-Res
Instructor: Mary Ann Lewandowski

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FREE | Ages 16+

Join visual artist and weaver Allyce Wood for a creative workshop full of textile interpretation, creative design, and technical skill building to understand the wide world of rag rug weaving. Look into the historic archive at the Mary Olson Farm to study and take inspiration from rugs from the early 20th century, as well as contemporary pieces Wood has on display at the Postmark Center for the Arts, AIR exhibition, to understand both the feminist past and creative future of this medium. Together, you will learn how to upcycle garments into weaveable fibers, build your understanding of looms and warping techniques, and try your hand at weaving a rag rug on a communal frame loom. This class aims to provide the inspiration, theoretical knowledge, and real hands-on practice to build your own future weaving projects.

Over two sessions on April 3rd and 10th, we cover all the basic foundational elements of creating a painting from value studies (dark and light) to basic color theory, to breaking apart a photo into basic shapes and learning to transfer those shapes (using a grid) onto a canvas. We then use our prior lessons to inform us as we paint our masterpieces! Materials are provided.

This class is two sessions, on April 3rd and 10th. 

Ages: 18+
Fee: $150/$187 Resident/Non-Res
Instructor: William Cook

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Complete beginner on guitar? Know a few chords, but not sure where to go from there?

In this class we welcome all stages of adult beginning guitar players. Learn basic chords, easy songs, a little bit of music theory, all in an inclusive and comfortable environment.

We will learn the basics of rhythm guitar, lead guitar, and a bit of how to play and sing! The skills you will learn can be translated to many different genres!

This class will meet 4 times during the month of April, on Fridays: April 3, 10, 17, and 24.

Ages: 16+
Fee: $70 Resident / $88 Non-Resident
Instructor: Allison Presinger

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Learn the basics of bookbinding with Lisa Hasegawa. Topics covered will include tools, paper, and terminology. Students will be introduced to the pamphlet stitch, one of the easiest and most commonly used binding styles. In three projects you will learn various tips and tricks such as how to measure accurately without a ruler and how to perfectly center a spine. Beginning with a simple needle, each project will improve on skills learned, integrating new techniques.

All materials provided (you can bring bookbinding tools if you have them).

Ages: 16+
Fee: $39 Resident / $49 Non-Resident
Instructor: Lisa Hasegawa

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FREE | Ages 10+

Taking inspiration from the patterns found in nature, this playful stitching workshop with Amanda Triplett invites participants to create free-form abstract textile art in an experiential and exploratory way. Work intuitively with simple stitches, layering and folding fabric scraps to build compositions on an embroidery hoop. This workshop is welcoming to complete sewing beginners as well as experienced stitchers who want to loosen up, play, and focus on process rather than perfection. Materials are provided, just bring curiosity and a willingness to experiment and explore!

Learn to screen print in a day! Make birthday cards for your friends and family! This beginner-friendly course will teach students the basics of printing with a screen and a squeegee without the stress of needing to know how to draw or how to prepare screens.

Students can choose from pre-drawn, ready-to-print screens with a variety of birthday text and imagery and simply get down to the fun part—printing! Students will leave this one-evening class with a set of 6 hand printed cards on heavyweight cardstock, ready to be mailed and gifted to loved ones. No prior screen printing or art experience required.

Ages: 16+
Fee: $20 Resident / $35 Non-Resident
Instructor: Jessamyn Irvine

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Join us for the closing reception of AIR: Auburn Artists in Residence at Postmark Center for the Arts! Visit the gallery and take a last look, enjoy light snacks, and listen to artist talks. 

Join us for a special workshop by renowned Tacoma printmaker Lisa Hasegawa. Students will get an introduction to letterpress printing and spend the day experimenting with wood type and ways to make letters from handmade materials. This workshop is intended to be an accessible introduction to the world of letterpress. Don’t know what that is? No problem! We’re here to answer questions, educate, and most of all, have fun!

All materials provided. Bring something to take notes with.

Ages: 16+
Fee: $61 Resident / $76 Non-Resident
Instructor: Lisa Hasegawa

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Channel your inner Rembrandt and learn the 400 year old art of copper plate etching in a two day intensive printmaking workshop. In this class we will learn to prepare the plate, enscribe a drawing onto it, etch it in a low toxicity ferric chloride solution, and then print the plate onto paper using an etching press. Plates, paper and ink will be provided as part of the class.

This is a two session class, taking place on April 22 4PM-8PM and April 23 4PM-8PM.

Ages: 15+
Fee: $120 Resident / $150 Non-Resident
Instructor: Lynn Rosskamp

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Visit Postmark Center for the Arts, open to the public each Second Saturday from 12-4PM! Each month features FREE, all ages performances, crafts, and events!

1PM - 4PM

Calico Dress #9 Workshop with Jen Treese (1 of 2)

 

Kirstie Macleod's Red Dress Project started an international movement of community-created garments, and in 2025 Seattle started it's own dress! Join facilitator Jen Treese and participate in a community embroidery event held over two sessions, on May 9th and May 30th. 

Participants are invited to add their own piece of hand embroidery to a shared dress. Through embroidery, the stories and cultures of Auburn will be captured on fabric to be shared and celebrated for years to come.

No prior skill is needed and all materials will be provided! Jen is happy to provide instruction to those interested in learning more about embroidery. 

This event is family friendly, and no previous art experience is required. Funded by the Postmark Programming Grant and 4 Culture King County.

FREE | ALL AGES

1PM - 4PM
Calico Dress #9 Workshop with Jen Treese (2 of 2)

Kirstie Macleod's Red Dress Project started an international movement of community-created garments, and in 2025 Seattle started it's own dress! Join facilitator Jen Treese and participate in a community embroidery event held over two sessions, on May 9th and May 30th.

Participants are invited to add their own piece of hand embroidery to a shared dress. Through embroidery, the stories and cultures of Auburn will be captured on fabric to be shared and celebrated for years to come.

No prior skill is needed and all materials will be provided! Jen is happy to provide instruction to those interested in learning more about embroidery.

This event is family friendly, and no previous art experience is required. Funded by the Postmark Programming Grant and 4 Culture King County.

FREE | ALL AGES

Visit Postmark Center for the Arts, open to the public each Second Saturday from 12-4PM! Each month features FREE, all ages performances, crafts, and events!

1PM - 3PM
Redefining Luxury - The Black Experience of Sustainable Textile Practices

Lecture followed by Q&A

Luxury is more than exclusivity—it’s tradition, craftsmanship, and sustainability. This immersive workshop explores the deep-rooted sustainable fashion practices within the Black experience, tracing their origins from Africa to Black American fashion today.

This presentation will touch on sewing techniques and the empowerment of sewing machines, embroidery, weaving, and royal garments, and Kente cloth weaving. Visitors are invited to touch an authentic piece of Kente cloth handwoven by a Ghanaian master and the first 25 visitors will receive a piece inspired by this tradition to take home. 

This event is family friendly. Funded by the Postmark Programming Grant and 4 Culture King County.

FREE | ALL AGES