Wednesday 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
Educational tour of Brew Works. Discover what happens behind the counter!
Note: Close toe shoes 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: https://www.tixtree.com/e/innovation-brew-works-educational-tour-1ba42eae722c
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 AM (may take up to 10:30 AM)
Blooming Circles is a therapeutic, hands-on flower arranging workshop that uses the bouquet as a metaphor for understanding one’s social and emotional support system. Rooted in relational and trauma-informed frameworks, participants will explore the Friendship Circle Model, identifying close friends, social friends, and acquaintances, while creating a personalized floral arrangement that visually represents their current relationships. This workshop blends creative expression, psychoeducation, and reflection to support emotional insight, boundary-setting, and connection.
Participants will take home their floral arrangement.
- NOTE: This workshop has a fee of $5.00, collected at the start.
Host: Elsa Matsumoto, LCSW
Location: Bronco Bookstore, 66-247
Capacity: 15
Register for workshop: https://www.tixtree.com/e/blooming-circles-understanding-relationships-through-floral-design-0bba90f3799e
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM
This beginner friendly workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of Muay Thai, including stance, footwork, basic strikes (punches, elbows, kicks, and knees). All activities will be non-contact and focused on individual movement and technique. The session is designed to be engaging, accessible, and a great way to relieve stress while learning something new. No prior experience is required.
Participants should wear comfortable athletic clothing. Bringing water is recommended.
Host: Mohamed Ayoub
Location: SSB 121-1967
Capacity: 20
Register for workshop: https://www.tixtree.com/e/muay-thai-fundamentals-9c87056c47ea
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: https://www.tixtree.com/e/hive-demo-up-close-with-honeybees-e817eb9712a7
Register here on Eventbrite: SAW 2026 Luncheon
There is an issue with Tix Tree Luncheon reservation process so this event has been moved to Eventbrite. If you have already registered on Tix Tree, your spot is still reserved. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Additional information: SAW Luncheon
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Calling all staff and MPP employees to join us for the Staff Appreciation Week's annual Mario Kart Tournament. Join an intense tournament of Mario Kart 8 on the Nintendo Switch 1. Dodge blue shells and drift to become the Cal Poly Pomona Mario Kart Champion at the University Library's 2nd-floor Bronco Community Zone. If you want to be part of the tournament, register for a tournament ticket. If you want to watch the tournament, or join if there are not enough participants, register for a standby ticket. See you there!
Location: Library, 2nd floor Bronco Community Zone
Instructor: Kris Zoleta
Capacity: 32 Participants and 28 attendees (60 total)
Register for workshop: https://www.tixtree.com/e/annual-saw-mario-kart-tournament-2026-93c5e3637db5
Registration opens May 11th
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
No experience? No problem — it’s actually encouraged! This relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop is all about having fun, being creative, and bringing those summer vibes to life on canva
- COST: $5.00 collected at entry
Host: Annie Montes
Location: Building 3, room 2636
Capacity: 12
Register for workshop: Link will be live and accessible on May 11 at 9AM
https://www.tixtree.com/e/learn-to-paint-along-with-me-02f2a63af08a