I really enjoyed my lessons with August. I had taken lessons from other people in the past and he…read morehas a unique and refreshing way of teaching. This was my first time taking virtual lessons and I was pleasantly surprised by how well the setup worked! I especially appreciated the emphasis on playing by ear and not having to rely on sheet music.

The Lean Leadership Institute if you don't know anything about lean or need lean training check…read morethem out! They have some of the most amazing speakers I have ever seen.

This store is tons of fun. The staff was so helpful when I wanted to know about silver clay. Gave…read moreme great ideas and tips. I will take a class there soon!

Yes Pouncing Rain close but a group took it over and turned it into a nonprofit called Bellingham…read moreMetal Arts Guild.

I have taken classes at the Baker Creek Ceramic Studio for 1.5 years. I have learned so much from…read morethe expertise, coaching and support from all the studio's instructors. Brecken, the studio owner, creates a fun and safe place to make mistakes, learn and grow. I am not quitting my day job quite yet to make a living as a potter :), but I am improving with each class and am having a blast. I highly recommend giving your creative side an outlet at Baker Creek.

My 13 y/o daughter and I took a beginner throwing class with Brecken. I cannot say enough good…read morethings about the class and the studio as a whole. The instructor is very knowledgeable and really takes the time to ensure the students understand what they are being taught. There are regulars taking classes to continue their skills. Everyone is welcoming and encouraging. I really found the community aspect refreshing. We will be taking another class in the future. This was a lot of fun, and a great way to express creative energy.

I love the idea of BAAY, and the opportunity for our youth to truly engage in creative, artistic…read moreexpression, make friends and wow us all with their talent and skill. The space could certainly use some more donations and funding to help make it more open and welcoming to the performers, the staff, and those of us coming in to support our entertainers! The recent production of Xanadu truly entertained us all - laughter, giggles, sentimental moments and fun. Consider giving! Consider supporting and keep this great endeavor well-funded.

I met David Post after I signed up the girls (ages 6 & 8) into an elective choir course after…read moreschool. He told me about BAAY and the girls joined in time to each do their own show of "The Little Mermaid." After I saw what it did for their self esteem (especially bringing the younger one out of her shell) I was crying at the end of the final performance. I couldn't thank him enough for all he did for the children. David truly believes in enriching the lives of our youth with arts, dance, song, and community. At BAAY it is not about being the next famous actor, it is about being an expressive and supportive human being in the world. The girls are now always involved in some activity at BAAY.org, whether it is a summer camp, or an after school production group. If you would like to support your child's development, social skills, growth, and yes even improve their acting/dancing/singing, then this is the place to enroll. Look forward to meeting you there.

Clay people: This is the place to go "locally" for classes, soda firing workshops, and even some…read moresupplies. Heather Hitt keeps a busy hub for clay artists going in Bellingham and it sure beats driving south through urban traffic to the next closest supply sources. If you need something special, I believe Heather is willing to add it to an upcoming shipment of hers, but call to be sure.

Good supply of clay, helpful staff. Some tools and a spacious studio. I highly recommend!read more

From my experience, I do not recommend engaging in a professional relationship with the PTA…read moreprograms Director Lisa Nau. As a new clinical instructor, I personally have a great reputation as a PTA at my job, where I graciously accepted this opportunity to have a student! Lisa degraded all my time and dedication to this student, Blaming me as the primary problem for students lacking success in the field. It was a challenging situation for all parties, however my opinion is that Lisa was taking out other frustrations or pressures in life all out on me, as the scapegoat. I feel she manipulated student against me, affecting all parties to unfortunate negative outcomes . I was able to maintain professional conduct and power through. She sent multiple late-night texts, that I found inappropriate and concerning:

I should start by mentioning that I am currently finishing my bachelors degree at WWU, but ONLY…read morebecause Whatcom Community College did not offer the particular type of degree I wanted. Otherwise, I would have stayed at WCC! Sure, there were a couple of professors who were NOT my (or anyone's) favorite and could definitely use a review by the board, but you will get that ANYWHERE. I learned A LOT while obtaining a certificate and my associates degree at Whatcom, and I believe that you get out what you put in. If you put in 60% effort, chances are that you will only learn around 60% of what the professors are teaching, which, AGAIN, you will get anywhere you go. What you will NOT get from just anywhere are professors and advisors who take the time needed to help the INDIVIDUAL student, no matter where they are in life. There is also the fact that a lot of my current classmates are envious of the types of classes that I was provided with at Whatcom because all of MY prereqs contained some kind of useful skill and/or knowledge, whereas THEY are wondering how their "Ancient East Asian Civilizations" class is supposed to help them with their current major track. I'm not trying to say that WWU is awful or anything, but Whatcom Community College felt like home. The professors, advisors, staff, students, and EVERY single person that I came into contact with always went above and beyond and TRULY wanted to see me succeed. I felt like I belonged there, which I cannot say about my current school. Whatcom is honestly a very special place and so much more than "just a community college." It is a WONDERFUL, FRIENDLY place to gain a valuable education, and an even better place to help you believe in yourself. And that is priceless. THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO, WCC!!

First time visit to this University on Sunday, 6/22/25. Arrived at 11:00 AM. There were a few…read moreBasketball Camps going on at the Wade King Rec Center. We got to tour the fitness center, gymnasium and pool area. Then took a leisurely walk around the campus to see the different buildings - Fine Arts building, the Library, Residence Halls, Science Building, and the Viking Union. All were closed since it was a Sunday, but still enjoyed walking around to see the layout and creative structures and different building locations. The natural environment with views of the Cascades and hills full of trees across the ocean was very calming and peaceful.

CAUTION: Don't come here…read more This university changed a lot, seemingly for the worse. If something goes wrong, watch out for the caring front some professors put up. I fell for it and it costed me. I truly believed that when another student told my professor that I felt suicidal, that I would be helped. Instead my tuition was wasted. I was told to enroll in courses that had no site placement. Then when I asked my professor about the shared concern from my classmate regarding how I felt suicidal, she gaslighted me. She forgot that my classmate said I felt suicidal. Mind you, my classmate shared this information without my permission. We had a three hour meeting after class that I can't believe she forgot... I thought I'd be supported but instead I was ignored for the rest of the year due to the courses that did not exist. I was then suddenly removed from my program because I was told I was not ready for my final quarter. I would have been ready if I actually had learned what the missing courses failed to provide due to not existing at all. All of my classmates noticed how I was treated, but nothing was ever done to help me, because then the school year ended and everyone graduated. The program I was in had high suicide and mental health stats, which I learned after I graduated. In hindsight, the pressures of how challenging the program is was a huge source of stress, which was basically mocked at the front door, during orientation. Do not expect this university to actually care about you as a person. You only seem to matter if you can contribute financially, but otherwise, you're completely on your own. Other things happened too. I'm not sure why there weren't better actions in place. After my sudden program removal, I was actually preyed on by a student who took advantage of me and raped me. And if that wasn't enough insult to injury, I never used my college degree for anything because my credentials were incomplete and all my financial aid ran out, even though I had a full ride, which was all wasted and never reimbursed, when I wasn't provided courses. This was all extremely painful for me to go through and i would argue that I never deserved what happened to me. I hope that this isn't the standard for how this university treats students who feel suicidal. Before my classmate shared anything about suicide, no professors could tell. So I felt exposed and then discarded. This was so brutal and unexpected at the end of college. My life has not been the same since. There are better colleges that won't make you go through what I went through. WWU is a high risk and a gamble in my honest opinion. You don't get a nice college name in the end. Anywhere else is better. I hope this helps.