SAW Tuesday 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 - 9:30 AM
Host: Cara Astacaan
Location: Ursa Minor
Capacity: 15
Description: Recharge, reset, and get your body feeling its best! Roll n Recovery is a dynamic, guided self-massage session designed to target trigger points, release tension, and reduce soreness so you can move better and recover faster. Whether you’re coming off a tough workout or just need to unwind, this session will leave you feeling refreshed, recharged, and ready to go. Athletic attire is recommended. All equipment will be provided.
Registration for Workshop:
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
Educational tour of Brew Works. Discover what happens behind the counter!
Note: Close toe shoe required for tour.
Host: Eric Basset
Location: Innovation Brew Works, 3650 W. temple Ave., bldg. 220-A; Front door will be left unlocked, make your way to the back of the brewery to begin tour.
Capactity: 20
Register for workshop:
Time: 9:45 - 10:15 AM
Host: Cara Astacaan
Location: Ursa Minor
Capacity: 15
Description: Recharge, reset, and get your body feeling its best! Roll n Recovery is a dynamic, guided self-massage session designed to target trigger points, release tension, and reduce soreness so you can move better and recover faster. Whether you’re coming off a tough workout or just need to unwind, this session will leave you feeling refreshed, recharged, and ready to go. Athletic attire is recommended. All equipment will be provided.
Registration 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
The workshop will include a short tour of our conservatory and how chocolate is made from scratch. Participants will then be able to dip strawberries/pretzels in freshly made chocolate!
Host: Michelle Terrazino
Location: BioTrek Building 4A
Capacity: 16
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
Discover the secrets to creating stunning and sophisticated appetizers that wow
your guests! In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to craft a variety of bite-sized
delights!
- ***Staff Council kindly asks you to only register for one of the cooking demonstration classes to allow other staff employees an opportunity to attend. If you register for more than one cooking class, we may drop your registration. Thank you for your understanding.***
Host: Chef Danny Gonzalez
Location: CenterPointe Dining Commons
Capacity: 40
Register for workshop:
Time: 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Host: Cara Astacaan
Location: Ursa Minor
Capacity: 15
Description: Recharge, reset, and get your body feeling its best! Roll n Recovery is a dynamic, guided self-massage session designed to target trigger points, release tension, and reduce soreness so you can move better and recover faster. Whether you’re coming off a tough workout or just need to unwind, this session will leave you feeling refreshed, recharged, and ready to go. Athletic attire is recommended. All equipment will be provided.
Registration for Workshop:
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 PM
The workshop will include a short tour of our conservatory and how chocolate is made from scratch. Participants will then be able to dip strawberries/pretzels in freshly made chocolate!
Host: Michelle Terrazino
Location: BioTrek Building 4A
Capacity: 16
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: 1:00 PM
Get a backstage look at how plays and performances come together at CPP! This guided tour of the University Theater facilities offers a behind-the-scenes experience of production spaces and operations.
Location: University Theater (Building 25) – The tour will begin and end outside the lobby of the University Theater, Building 25
Host: Sarah R. Krainin
Capacity: 50
Register for workshop:
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Centerpointe Dining Commons
- NOTE: Please inform us of any allergy or dietary restrictions in advance, and we will do our best to accommodate, email kevinlam1@cpp.edu.
- ***Staff Council kindly asks you to only register for one of the cooking demonstration classes to allow other staff employees an opportunity to attend. If you register for more than one cooking class, we may drop your registration. Thank you for your understanding.***
Host: Chef Kevin Lam, Sous Chef of Bronco Dining, Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Enterprises
Capacity: 20
Description: Join us for a Japanese Gyoza Demonstration and Tasting! Learn how these delicious dumplings are prepared and enjoy a tasting during the session.
Register for workshop:
Time: 2:00-3:00 PM
Take a paws from your busy day and drop by the library to meet Alfred, our lovable therapy dog, during Staff Appreciation Week! De-stress, recharge, and enjoy some tail-wagging cuddles with everyone’s favorite furry friend.
Host: Kris Zoleta
Location: University Library
Capacity: 60
Register for workshop: