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Hands-on Workshops
Learn something new. Create something meaningful. Share in the experience.
The Kittitas County Historical Museum offers hands-on workshops that bring people together to learn, create, and share knowledge through traditional and contemporary arts and practices.
Working with community partners, artists, and experienced makers, the Museum provides opportunities for participants to explore different materials, techniques, and traditions while learning directly from those who practice and share them.
Whether you’re trying something for the first time or building on skills you already have, our workshops offer opportunities to learn in a welcoming, supportive environment.
Learn something new. Create something meaningful. Share in the experience.
The Kittitas County Historical Museum offers hands-on workshops that bring people together to learn, create, and share knowledge through traditional and contemporary arts and practices.
Working with community partners, artists, and experienced makers, the Museum provides opportunities for participants to explore different materials, techniques, and traditions while learning directly from those who practice and share them.
Whether you’re trying something for the first time or building on skills you already have, our workshops offer opportunities to learn in a welcoming, supportive environment.
Learning Through Making
There’s something special about learning a skill from someone who knows it well. Our workshops bring participants together with instructors who share their knowledge, experience, and approaches to making.
Past and current offerings have included cedar basket weaving, beadwork, porcupine quillwork, and other weaving and basketry techniques. Each workshop offers a different experience, from creating a small personal item to developing a more involved project over multiple sessions.
Along the way, participants have opportunities to ask questions, explore techniques, and gain a greater appreciation for the knowledge, skill, and traditions involved.
Community Partnerships & Shared Knowledge
Partnerships are an important part of the Museum’s educational programming.
Many of our Indigenous arts and cultural workshops are offered in partnership with the Ellensburg School District Ichiskíin Language and Native American Culture Program, bringing together instructors, participants, and community members to share knowledge and experiences.
These collaborations help the Museum provide opportunities for learning that extend beyond its collections and galleries, connecting participants directly with people who carry, practice, and share these skills and traditions.
We are grateful to the artists, instructors, community partners, and participants who make these opportunities possible.
What to Expect
Each workshop is a little different, depending on the instructor, project, and materials involved.
Workshops may be offered as single sessions, full-day experiences, or activities spanning multiple days. Some are designed for beginners, while others may involve more advanced techniques or require additional time to complete a project.
Individual workshop listings provide information about:
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Dates, times, and session options
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Instructors and available projects
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Registration fees and included materials
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Age recommendations or participation requirements, when applicable
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Registration instructions and availability
Space is often limited to allow participants to work directly with instructors, so advance registration is generally required.
Find an Upcoming Workshop
Interested in joining us?
Explore our upcoming workshops to see what’s being offered, learn about individual projects and instructors, and find registration information.
Workshop offerings change throughout the year, so check back for new opportunities.
Visit the Museum
Kittitas County Historical Museum
114 E 3rd Avenue
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Questions about an upcoming workshop? Contact us at kchm@kchm.org or 509-925-3778.