Ember & Oak Institute | Hands-on classes in the Mat-Su Valley

Build your future. Help shape Alaska's.

You have ideas for a different life, for your family, your work, and the place you call home. Bring that resourcefulness and willingness to try a new path. At Ember & Oak Institute, LLC, we guide you through hands-on learning to explore a business idea, plan a project, or bring something you’ve dreamed of creating to life. Start with something that matters to you. Alaska’s future needs your dreams—and what only you can bring to life.

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Lotion Bar Workshop

Learn to make a lotion bar in a hands-on workshop.

Saturday, November 14, 2026

10 AM AKST

Common Ground Alaska Farm

Your Business Starts With an Idea

Explore a side-hustle concept that fits your life and leave with a starter plan and clear next steps.

Saturday, November 21, 2026

11 AM–1 PM AKST

Spunky Monkey

Thanksgiving Herb and Spice Blending

Explore herb and spice blending in a hands-on Thanksgiving workshop.

Saturday, November 21, 2026

2–4 PM AKST

Spunky Monkey, 449 W Parks Hwy, Wasilla, AK 99654

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Build your future. Help shape Alaska's.

Upcoming classes

Lotion Bar Workshop

Your Business Starts With an Idea

Thanksgiving Herb and Spice Blending

Get the schedule by email