Port Townsend & Jefferson County events

When

Saturday, Dec 5 2026, 9:00am - 4:00pm PST.

Where

Northwind Art School Building 306 Fort Worden State Park Building 306, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States (map)

Here's a rare opportunity to learn how to construct a functional floor broom that is also a piece of art! We'll start the morning with a short introduction to broom-making and its history across cultures. Your teacher is Dan Hawkins of Portland, Oregon, an expert woodworker and broom maker. Then we'll select our fibers, and while they're in buckets soaking and softening, we'll shape our wooden…

When

Sunday, Dec 6 2026, 9:00am - 12:00pm PST.

Where

Northwind Art School Building 306 Fort Worden State Park Building 306, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States (map)

In this fun three-hour workshop, you'll learn how to make a “turkey-wing” style hand broom from start to finish. We'll start with a short introduction to broom-making and its history, including a foray into the world of the Shakers, and instructor Dan Hawkins' connection to them in Maine. Then we'll jump into selecting sorghum and hemp cord for your handcrafted broom — not only a cleaning tool…

When

Friday, Dec 11 2026, 10:00am - 3:00pm PST.

Where

Northwind Art School Building 306 Fort Worden State Park Building 306, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States (map)

The practice of art journaling can be profoundly and quietly helpful. Designed for those who are interested in journaling as a tool for reflection and response to life, this workshop will spark the possibilities of words and images that are uniquely yours. Through writing prompts and art-making exercises, teaching artist Meg Kaczyk will guide the creation and completion of your own small journal…