We are a Grassroots Non-Profit Community Organization
in South Anchorage, Alaska
Volunteer-Run - Donation Funded - Making Powerful Impact

Our Mission

The Workshop’s mission is to create a healthy social cohesion between Anchorage’s families and individuals in order to prevent systemic problems in our youth, increase educational interests and success, celebrate creativity and diversity, and promote healthy relationships in and outside of the home.

We believe that we can improve the overall wellbeing of community members by reducing isolation, providing educational and artistic outlets, supporting positive youth development, and strong family-centered social relationships that include the exchange of resources, information, and emotional support.

Download our 2024 Activities and Financial Report

Find us in South Anchorage, on the corner of Huffman & Old Seward

1120 Huffman Road, Suite 11
Anchorage, AK 99515

Community Activities

Educational Workshops and Classes: Covering topics from basic literacy to advanced skills, The Workshop hosts a variety of community classes, workshops, and educational events. The Workshop provides a hub for hosting homeschool classes taught by local educators, after school clubs lead by community members, educational and art-centered camps offered by The Workshop, as well as weekly story time and free craft classes for children.
Art Programs and Family Events: Including art classes, family dance parties, and community gatherings, The Workshop offers lots of opportunities to cultivate important family time and creativity together (i.e. our free Rock Painting events, our Earth Day upcycling event, etc.)
Supportive Fellowship Initiatives: Facilitating connections and support among community members is one of the most rewarding aspects of The Workshop. We are witnessing friendships being made not only between children, but also parents.

Community Challenges:

High rates of youth systemic problems, such as underage drinking, substance misuse, depression and other mental health disorders, domestic abuse, child abuse, etc.
Barriers to education and learning, lack of support for families of students, etc.
Social isolation and lack of safe community spaces within our Anchorage area.

The Workshop's Response:

Offering free or low-cost community events and services.
Fostering art and creative expression.
Increasing educational opportunities.
Building healthy relationships within the community.

Our Objective

Create a Free Comfortable Community Space: A free space where community members, primarily families, can enjoy an atmosphere that fosters individual growth, development, openness, creativity, and curiosity.
Provide Accessible Community Events and Services: Host a variety of free or affordable events, workshops, and classes.
Promote Art and Creative Expression: We offer an 800 square-foot art room stocked with donated and purchased supplies, a dedicated space for creative activities, classes, & workshops.
Enhance Educational Opportunities: Provide educational experiences, classes, and workshops for all age groups and competency levels, primarily focusing on essential academic advancement, artistic expression, & social skills.
Build Healthy Community Relationships: Create a supportive environment for families and individuals to connect and grow together and with their Anchorage community.

The Workshop has a goal to raise $𝟮𝟱𝟬𝟬 in 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 this Valentine's Day!
⬇️𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚'𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙮:
❤️It costs about $𝟴𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 just to maintain our building rent, utilities, and supplies.
💙The Workshop serves over 𝟭𝟯𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘀 (including you.)
🩷Over 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 attend classes 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬 in our classrooms.
❤️‍🔥We are 𝘁𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝘂𝗻 by passionate individuals who love our community.

So, skip the chocolate (okay, maybe keep the chocolate🍫) and send some love where it really counts - by helping kids and families thrive at The Workshop! 💕

🌹𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲.
Because nothing says 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 like supporting a great local cause! 💌💖

Donate to our Valentine's Fundraiser today!

Thank You to Our Local Alaskan Supporters

Arctic Roadrunner
Arctic Valley Ski Area
Aurora Kids
Barnicle Foods
Bear Creek Winery
Bear Tooth
Blaines Art Supply
Cabin Fever
Cozy Interiors
Dance Alley
Denali Dreams
Dinos Donuts
Divots Golf
Dream Botanicals
Far North Fungi
Flow AK
Fox Hollow Golf
Fresh Cup Playhouse
Frontiersman Sourdough
Gold Dredge 8

AK Cycle Chic
Alaska Chicks
Alaska Dinner Factory
Alaska Fur Exchange
Alaska Mill & Feed
Alaska Pet & Yard Services
Alaska SeaLife Center
Alaska Wildland Adventures
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Alaska Zoo
Alaskiwear
Allen & Peterson
Aloft Anchorage
Alpine Fit
Alpine Music
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
Anchorage Concert Association
Anchorage Log Cabin Quilters
Anchorage Wolverines

Grafika Cake Studio
Grey's Bakery
Her Fusion Fitness
Here & There Jewelry
Hiltop Ski
Homer Inn & Spa
Indian Valley Meats
Jane Turnbull Art
Julie Moraes Artistry
Kanady Chiropractic Center
Kinleys
Latched Mama
Major Marine Tours
Massage by Heather Gabelman
Mo's Deli & Catering
MuskOx Farm
New Segaya City Market
Okamoto's Karate
Pablos Bike Rentals
Paul's Tree Service
Play Palace

Pure & Pressed
Pure Barre
Raising Canes
Seawolves Athetics
Suite 100
Summit Tea & Spice
Sunny Cove Kayaking
Sweet Caribou
Tent City
Treeforms
Tiny Ptarmigan
Title Wave Books
Up North Services LLC
Whole Family Chiropractic
Wild Scoops
Valerie Ekberg-Brown
Segway Tours of Anchorage
Skinny Raven Sports
Snowy Berry Cafe
Austin Pyle of Primal Instinct Tattoo
Williams Reindeer Farm
Pedal Anchorage
Pratt Museum
Riverboat Discovery

We are a Grassroots Non-Profit Community Organization in South Anchorage, AlaskaVolunteer-Run - Donation Funded - Making Powerful Impact