Double B (aka Bobby Williams) from the Bridge Music Project: Writing Lyrics

Everybody has a song in their heart-let Double B help you find yours. This open, collaborative Lunch & Learn is a bit different from our usual Thursday fare; taking place on the mainstage from 12-1, guests are encouraged to learn some simple tips and techniques from our song-writing expert and try their hand at "filling in the blanks". Whether you've never written lyrics or poetry or are an experienced songwriter, this workshop will provide the environment and tools to get your creative wheels spinning. All ages are encouraged to participate!

The Bridge Music Project is a Thurston County-based Nonprofit Organization that teaches youth how music and songwriting can be used as tools to deal with life's challenges. Through music, mentorship, and community, The Bridge equips youth with tools for self-expression and understanding that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives. The Bridge aspires to create a world where every youth is free to be their true, uncompromised self; a world where, through music and understanding, young people can overcome any trauma to be the future leaders of tomorrow. For more information on their upcoming events and workshops, visit their website at: www.bridgemusicproject.org/programs

Alan and Annie Perillo from Perillo Pottery: Pottery Throwing Demo & Pinch Pot Making

You don't need expertise or a ceramics studio to enjoy clay; this Thursday, Alan Perillo will set up his pottery wheel and demonstrate clay-throwing, available to answer questions and insight on his process live and in person. Annie Perillo will host an interactive, family-friendly pinch-pot how-to: learn how to make a simple, functional, beautiful and unique pinch pot using just your hands!

This husband-and-wife team have been making wheel-thrown, woodfired pottery in Tenino, WA since 2019. Alan's been pushing the boundaries of what's possible with throwing since he found the art over fifteen years ago - he and Annie began travelling the country in 2015 learning different techniques, styles and perspectives from various experts and artists. The Perillo's make pottery that offers tactile intrigue and embodies a carefree fluidity of movement, showcasing the texture of clay and evidence of the handmade nature of their work. Perillo pottery belongs both functionally and decoratively in any domestic setting; informed by classic and traditional techniques, mindful of current trends and needs.You can find the Perillo's exquisite work on-site at our Market - view our Vendor Map to locate them when you visit, and check out their website: www.perillopottery.com to learn more about their philosophy and discover their beautiful handmade pieces.

Perkins Family Farms: BBQ Oyster Tasting & 101

Everyone loves oysters - they just might not know it yet. Ryan Perkins, founder of Perkins Family Farms, will lead guests through a delicious tasting of BBQ oysters along with a bit of an Oyster 101 (how-not-to-get-jabbed while shucking, different preparations, and recommended pairings).

"Every oyster tells a story", says Ryan. Like counting tree rings, you can read an oyster shell and tell whether it grew up in deeper water, in a bag, on a beach, or of it was tumbled by the tides. The same way grapes take on the flavor of their landscape in a wine, Perkins's oysters pick up the flavor of the inlet. Ryans process of tide tumbling, beach hardening, and allowing the oysters time to grow delivers a unique product of mature oysters with a sweet, complex taste. Perkins signature Cliff Pointe Petite oysters are cultivated right here on Henderson Inlet - with meat tender and sweet, these bite sized morsels are great for shucking and slurping right out of the shell, but if raw isn't your style this is a great tasting for those exploring possibilities! You can find Perkins Family Farms on-site at our Market - view our Vendor Map to locate them when you visit, and check out their website: https://perkinsfamilyfarms.com to discover more about these scrumptious local delights!

Chef Quinton Chastain: How-to Make Kohlrabi Salad (with dietary variations)

Fresh local stone fruit and herbs? Food as nutritious as it is delicious? Simple, whole ingredients and time-saving technique? Yes please! Learn the easy recipe (with variations for flavor and dietary preferences) for Chef Q's Kohlrabi Salad and you'll have the whole family fed, happy, and asking for more in no time. Enjoy the tasting, then shop our Market for ingredients for your own at-home culinary wonders.

A true culinary artist, Chef Q brings a deep-rooted passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients to his cooking. From clamming on the tidal flats of Whidbey Island before he could walk to pressing cider from his family's orchard on the Olympic Peninsula, coupled with decades of experience in restaurants along the Pacific Coast from Seattle to San Francisco, Quinton is a born-and-raised Washingtonian. When not busy gaming with friends, gardening or riding his bike around town between his various culinary endeavors, he loves cooking for his friends and family, highlighting the flavors of local produce, sustainable seafood, and regional and international specialty cuisines.