Workshops

Many of our workshops are available on-line via Goosefoot’s YouTube Channel, so you can watch them at your convenience. All workshops are free and open to the public. RSVPs are encouraged; email [email protected] or use the form on each workshop listing.

Working Artist Panel

Monday, October 27 , 6-8pm

Front Room, 2nd Floor of the Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road

What does it mean to be a professional artist? How can we work together to strengthen ourselves and our community for this climate? Join artists Cara Jung (pottery), Melissa Koch (mixed media), Gary Leake (woodwork), and Cormac McCarthy (fine art) as they share their advice and perspectives, the take questions from the audience.

Bring Your Food to Market 1: Farmers Panel: North Whidbey

Saturday, November 8 , 1-3pm

The Collective, 749 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor

Learn what it takes to bring your food to farmers markets, farm stands, wholesale and more from a panel of farmers and food producers right here on Whidbey. Click here to learn more and register.

Bring Your Food to Market 1: Farmers Panel: South Whidbey

Saturday, November 15 , 1-3pm

Front Room, 2nd Floor of the Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road

Learn what it takes to bring your food to farmers markets, farm stands, wholesale and more from a panel of farmers and food producers right here on Whidbey. Click here to learn more and register.

Bring Your Food to Market 2: Food Licensing Permits: South Whidbey

Tuesday, December 2 , 5-7pm

Front Room, 2nd Floor of the Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road

earn the local, state, and federal licensing requirements for getting your value-added food item to market and the starting costs involved. Click here to learn more and register.

Bring Your Food to Market 2: Food Licensing Permits: North Whidbey

Saturday, December 13 , 1-3pm

Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor

earn the local, state, and federal licensing requirements for getting your value-added food item to market and the starting costs involved. Click here to learn more and register.

Bring Your Food to Market 3: Social Media for Farmers: North Whidbey

Saturday, January 10 , 1-3pm

Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta, Oak Harbor

Social media is an essential and affordable way for food growers to reach customers and bring their food to market. Click here to learn more and register.

Bring Your Food to Market 3: Social Media for Farmers: South Whidbey

Saturday, January 17 , 1-3pm

Front Room, 2nd Floor of the Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road

Social media is an essential and affordable way for food growers to reach customers and bring their food to market. Click here to learn more and register.

Starting a Business

YouTube

Learn how to write a business plan for success and receive an overview of critical things to consider before you ever apply for a business license. Available 24/7 on YouTube

Marketing 101

YouTube

Increase the effectiveness of your marketing by laying out a plan with goals, a schedule, and measures of success. Available 24/7 on YouTube

Facebook Advanced for Business

YouTube

This two-hour course will focus in on how businesses can get the most bang for their buck from Facebook. Available 24/7 on YouTube.