Monday Workshops
Registration opens April 29th and will remain open through May 22nd. Most workshops open on April 29th but there are several late additions that will be added throughout the registration period. Staff Council will do their best to highlight workshops that have available spots but encourage everyone to check each link at Tix Tree for the most up-to-date enrollment. Please send questions to staffcouncil@cpp.edu for the quickest response.
- Registration is done through Tixtree. It's not necessary to create an account on Tixtree in order to claim your free tickets.
Schedule
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 AM
COST: $5.00 Venmo, Zelle or cash.
Making Charm Bracelets the Cal Poly way, learn by doing. All bracelets are unique, no two are the same.
Location: University Library, 15-1828; 1st floor, located past Starbucks
Instructor: Kimberly M. Valade - Guthrie
Capacity: 15
Register for workshop:
Time: 9:00 -10:00 AM
Ready to level up your photography? This hands-on workshop will help you break free from auto mode and take creative control of your shots. Learn the basics of manual settings and then put your skills to the test during a relaxed campus photo walk. Ask questions, experiment, and get tips along the way. A camera with manual settings is recommended, but smartphone users are welcome.
This workshop includes a 30-minute outdoor walk, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. We recommend bringing water, sunscreen, and anything else you may need to stay comfortable in the sun.
Location:Tables outside of Starbucks
Instructor: Brandi Blair
Capacity: 15
Register for workshop:
Time: 10:00-10:50 AM
Step into the fascinating world of honeybees with a live hive demonstration at the CPP Apiary. Participants will have the unique opportunity to suit up in a bee suit and be front and center during a real hive inspection. Learn how honeybees contribute to our agricultural system, observe their behavior up close, and discover how honey is produced.
Participant Guidelines:
- Must wear closed-toe shoes
- Must wear long pants (please avoid black clothing)
- Do not eat bananas or wear perfume/cologne on the day of the visit
- Please note that this is an outdoor, hands-on experience, so participants should be comfortable being near bees.
The Apiary Pop-Up Shop will be open during the workshop to purchase student made products!
Host: Michelle Baggett
Location: CPP Apiary; located at the back of Parking Lot M
Capacity: 20
Register for Workshop:
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM
COST: $5.00 Venmo, Zelle or cash.
Making Charm Bracelets the Cal Poly way, learn by doing. All bracelets are unique, no two are the same.
Location: University Library, 15-1828; 1st floor, located past Starbucks
Instructor: Kimberly M. Valade - Guthrie
Capacity: 15
Register for workshop:
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Ready to level up your photography? This hands-on workshop will help you break free from auto mode and take creative control of your shots. Learn the basics of manual settings and then put your skills to the test during a relaxed campus photo walk. Ask questions, experiment, and get tips along the way. A camera with manual settings is recommended, but smartphone users are welcome.
This workshop includes a 30-minute outdoor walk, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. We recommend bringing water, sunscreen, and anything else you may need to stay comfortable in the sun.
Location:Tables outside of Starbucks
Instructor: Brandi Blair
Capacity: 15
Register for workshop: https://www.tixtree.com/e/from-auto-to-awesome-photography-beyond-auto-mode-ba720ac97d87
The Lyle Center for Sustainability and Regenerative Studies are happy to welcome the CPP Staff community to the Lyle Center on May 18 for a tour! We will take staff around the Lyle Center and provide an overview of the Center and how it works. Not only will the tour cover the big ideas, but also some direct examples of sustainable things you might be able to do at home.
The tour will include some walking outside on uneven surfaces so please bring good shoes, a hat, and sunglasses
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM
Capacity: 40
Host: Karen S Mitchell
Location: Lyle Center
Register for workshop:
Time: 11:00-11:50 AM
Step into the fascinating world of honeybees with a live hive demonstration at the CPP Apiary. Participants will have the unique opportunity to suit up in a bee suit and be front and center during a real hive inspection. Learn how honeybees contribute to our agricultural system, observe their behavior up close, and discover how honey is produced.
Participant Guidelines:
- Must wear closed-toe shoes
- Must wear long pants (please avoid black clothing)
- Do not eat bananas or wear perfume/cologne on the day of the visit
- Please note that this is an outdoor, hands-on experience, so participants should be comfortable being near bees.
The Apiary Pop-Up Shop will be open during the workshop to purchase student made products!
Host: Michelle Baggett
Location: CPP Apiary; located at the back of Parking Lot M
Capacity: 20
Register for Workshop:
Time: 11:00-12:00 PM
Experience a Greenhouse Tour and Plant-a-Lant with Ornamental Horticulture Unit Manager Kelsey Swayze
Host: Kelsey Swayze
Location: B211 AGRIscapes
Capacity: 30
Register for workshop:
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
This workshop offers a unique opportunity to visit our reptiles at the CPP Vivarium. Attendees will learn about a variety of reptile species, including their habitats, behaviors, and unique characteristics. Under guided supervision, participants will have a chance to safely interact with our animals. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes. Please avoid loose jewelry or accessories that could startle the animals. Hand sanitizer will be provided, and all interactions will be supervised to ensure safety for both participants and reptiles.
Host: Tatiana Vargas
Location: Meet at breezeway between bldg 3 and 8 by the vending machines, tables and brick planters. Tour is on building 8 rooftop, participants will be escorted to location.
Capacity: 12, staff be turned away if this number is exceeded
Register for Workshop:
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM
This workshop offers a unique opportunity to visit our reptiles at the CPP Vivarium. Attendees will learn about a variety of reptile species, including their habitats, behaviors, and unique characteristics. Under guided supervision, participants will have a chance to safely interact with our animals. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes. Please avoid loose jewelry or accessories that could startle the animals. Hand sanitizer will be provided, and all interactions will be supervised to ensure safety for both participants and reptiles.
Host: Tatiana Vargas
Location: Meet at breezeway between bldg 3 and 8 by the vending machines, tables and brick planters. Tour is on building 8 rooftop, participants will be escorted to location.
Capacity: 12, staff be turned away if this number is exceeded
Register for Workshop: