Page 24 - Kent Parks Recreation Guide Winter 2025-2026

Adult Paint Nite Age 16+
ADULT Paint your own work of art with step-by-step guidance from an experienced art
teacher! All materials provided.
Kent Commons | $25 | Instructor: Mary Murphy-Brown
DAY CLASS DATES TIMES #
Sat Snowy Trees by the River 1/24 4:30pm-6:30pm AD0503 01F
CREATIVE ARTS Sat Happy St. Patrick’s Day 2/21 4:30pm-6:30pm AD0503 02F
Sat Starry Winter Night 3/21 4:30pm-6:30pm AD0503 03W

Intermediate Pottery Tea/Coffee Set Edition Age 16+
NEW! Gnome for the Holidays Age 16+
For students with basic clay experience, this intermediate class offers the
Join us for a fun and whimsical crafting workshop where you'll learn to create chance to create your own drinkware set. Choose from an English Tea Set,
adorable, handcrafted gnome dolls using socks, stuffing, faux fur, and charming Japanese Green Tea Set, or Coffee Pour-Over Set. Each set includes a pot,
embellishments. We’ll guide you step-by-step in bringing your own cozy little cups/saucers, sugar jar, cream/milk pourer, and pour-over cone. Forms will be
gnome to life. Perfect for seasonal decor, gifts, or simply a cheerful addition to hand-built and refined on the potter’s wheel. Explore creative shapes and glaze
your home! All supplies provided. techniques to craft a functional, personalized ceramic set.
Kent Commons | $40 | Instructor: M. Murphy-Brown Note: $25 non-refundable fee is included in this activity.
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES # Kent Commons | $282 | Instructor: B. Ohno
Tue 1 sess. 12/16 6:30pm-8:30pm AD0505 01F DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
Sat 6 sess. 1/3-2/7 10am-11:30am AD0504 01W
NEW! Homemade Christmas Ornaments Age 16+ Sat 6 sess. 2/21-3/28 10am-11:30am AD0504 02W
Get into the holiday spirit with this festive, hands-on workshop! In this class,
you'll create your own unique Christmas ornaments using a variety of materials Pottery Dishware Set Edition Age 12+
such as wood slices, felt, ribbon, buttons, paint, and more. Whether you love In this 6-week class, you’ll learn the basics of working with clay while creating
rustic charm, classic holiday colors, or whimsical styles, you’ll have the freedom a beautiful and functional morning tableware set. Projects include mid-size
to design ornaments that reflect your personal style. Perfect for gifting, plates (7–8”), cereal bowls (4–6”), fruit/yogurt bowls (3–4”), and mugs (10–12
decorating your tree, or creating cherished memories with friends and family! oz). You'll explore hand-building techniques and apply finishing touches using
Kent Commons | $30 | Instructor: M. Murphy-Brown the potter’s wheel. All pieces will be food-safe, microwave-safe, and dishwasher-
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES # friendly. With guidance and room for creativity, you’ll design and craft your own
personalized set-perfect for enjoying your next homemade breakfast. Beginners
Wed 1 sess. 12/17 6:30pm-8:30pm AD0505 04F welcome! Note: $25 non-refundable fee is included in this activity.
Kent Commons | $282 | Instructor: B. Ohno
Watercolor Painting Age 16+ DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
Learn traditional and experimental watercolor techniques and application. Sat 6 sess. 2/21-3/28 12pm-1:30pm AD0504 03W
Class includes demonstration, individual assistance, discussion, and critique.
Instructor continually introduces new methods and projects. Beginners - Sat 6 sess. 1/3-2/7 12pm-1:30pm AD0504 04W
Intermediate. Supply list will be emailed prior to the first class.
Kent Commons | 5/$97, 6/$116 | Instructor: J. Iwasaki Couples Valentine's Day Pottery Night Age 18+
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES # Are you looking for a romantic activity to surprise your special someone this
Mon 5 sess. 2/2-3/2 1pm-3pm AD0501 01W Valentine’s Day? Join us for a fun and creative experience! You’ll learn various
hand-building techniques like pinching, coiling, and slab construction to craft
Mon 6 sess. 3/16-4/27 1pm-3pm AD0501 02W unique pieces that reflect your style.
Tue 5 sess. 2/3-3/3 1pm-3pm AD0501 03W Note: $25 non-refundable fee is included in this activity.
Tue 6 sess. 3/17-4/28 1pm-3pm AD0501 04W Kent Commons | $90 | Instructor: B. Ohno
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
*No class 2/17, 4/6, 4/7
Sat 1 sess. 2/14 6pm-8pm AD0504 05W
KENT Jewelry Making Age 12+

COMMUNITY Express your creativity and make your own accessories! Craft bracelets,
necklaces, and earrings to match any outfit or occasion. All materials are
provided, just bring your creativity!
GARDEN Kent Commons | $15 | Instructor: L. Thompson #
TIMES
DAY
DATES
SESSIONS
Located at Commons Neighborhood Park Wed 1 sess. 1/21 6pm-7pm AD0505 01W
Sat 1 sess. 3/14 12pm-1pm AD0505 02W
Since 1997, the Kent Community Garden has yielded
fresh produce and crops, created a sense of community, Crochet Basics Age 12+
and provided the benefits of physical activity for many Learn the basics of crochet with this fun, hands-on class! Learn how to chain,
hundreds of gardeners! single crochet, slip stitch, and double crochet. By the end of each session,
participants will be able to make their own granny squares! All materials provided.
For just $60, you can rent a 7.5’ x 19’ (400 sq ft) plot and Kent Commons | $15 | Instructor: L. Thompson
grow fresh vegetables and produce from April-October. DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
ADA accessible plots available. Wed 1 sess. 1/28 7:30pm-8:30pm AD0505 04W
Registration opens March 17 at 10a.m. Wed 1 sess. 2/11 7:30pm-8:30pm AD0505 05W
Visit KentWA.gov/Garden for program Sat 1 sess. 3/14 7:30pm-8:30pm AD0505 06W
details or contact: Rachel Gilbert, Program
Coordinator - RGilbert@KentWA.gov.

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