THE SOL WORKSHOP

Where sol meets soul

202 E Jewett BLVD, WHite salmon, WA 98672

The Sol Workshop is a welcoming community space in White Salmon, Washington, created to bring people of all ages, backgrounds, and beliefs together through creativity, connection, and local commerce. With an artist’s studio, retail space, and community workshops; Sol is a place to make, learn, gather, and imagine.

Above all, The Sol Workshop is a space where everyone feels welcome and has the opportunity to participate.

  • In the Sol Workshop, community members can explore their creativity through various art & creative classes and hands-on experiences.

    At SOL Workshop, we believe creativity, learning, and making should be accessible to all.

    • Our community classes are open to ages 4 and up (for now), with offerings in English and Spanish.

    • Financial aid is available to help make classes accessible to more members of our community.

    • We are exploring providing a Childcare Option on site for our families who wish to take classes, but could use the extra hands.

    We’re excited to grow alongside the White Salmon community and shape our classes around your interests, ideas, and needs. Whether you’re looking to try something new, make alongside your family, or connect with others, there’s a place for you at TSW.

  • Our space also acts as an active work space for Erin, Madi & Mary. We are constantly dreaming & scheming up new projects, courses & events. Reach out to any of us with your ideas or to collaborate!

  • The SPARK Bar makes creativity more accessible by offering donated art materials at discounted prices, giving materials a second life while making art more affordable for everyone.

    The Sol Shop will be opening spring 2027 & is located in the front of the space at 202 E Jewett in White Salmon, Washington. Artisan goods, diy kits, general & specialty art supplies, imported specialty goods, books for kids & adults & more will become available in our shop!

WHO WE ARE

Erin Erickson
Mary Garcia 
Madison Hayashi

Madison Hayashi is a small business owner, mother, multi-talented artist and third- generation Japanese-American woman creating across many mediums including: Japanese sumi-ink painting, leathercraft, wood-burning, jewelry, textile design and poetry.  Her connection with nature and animals has led to her greatest passions: working with and teaching the humble tradition of leathercraft.  Madison graduated from Washington State University in 2012 with Multicultural Honors, a B.A. in Apparel, Merchandising and Textile Design with a minor in Fine Arts.  She has since spent a decade of experience traveling, acquiring knowledge through work-based internships, perfecting her original leather techniques, developing nature-based preschool programs, and most recently operating and managing her family business- Nativ Cafe in White Salmon, WA. Her son is her greatest teacher and her family is the most beautiful joy in life alongside growing their businesses.  Madison has a mission to share the unique and timely craft of working with leather by hand and incorporating nature into the rhythm of creativity in all art forms. 

Mary Garcia is a high school biology teacher, marketing & social media manager, mother and multi-talented artist. Her work consists of marbling paper and other goods, gouache painting, graphic design, illustration and multimedia arts. Mary graduated Pacific Northwest College of Art with a BFA in General Fine Arts, Portland State University with a BS in Earth Science and MS in Secondary Education from Grand Canyon University. Garcia’s work is characterized by its vibrant use of color, intricate textures, and compelling compositions. She often draws inspiration from the natural world, incorporating elements such as landscapes, flora, and fauna into her pieces. Her art also delves into themes of identity, memory, and transformation, reflecting her personal experiences and the stories of her community. Mary’s innovative use of mixed media allows her to create multi-dimensional works that invite viewers to explore and interpret. Mary believes everyone deserves to feel welcome, seen, and supported in their practice. With 10 years of teaching experience and workshops throughout the Gorge and portland, she is committed to creating inclusive spaces for people of all ages, identities, and backgrounds, including the LGBTQIA+, Latino, and BIPOC communities. Mary is dedicated to making the Sol Workshop accessible and welcoming to all.


Erin Erickson explores the world of making through curiosity, play, & collaboration.  She's lived in White Salmon for over 11 years, growing her home and family here. Holding a degree in Elementary Education, her journey has evolved from maker to entrepreneur to teacher as well as formative work in outdoor education, art education, and building multiple businesses through the years. Erin brings tactile curiosity to the class setting through projects that include textiles, natural materials, weaving, sewing, photography, found objects, written word, pattern, and more. She has been a teaching artist through Arts in Education in the Gorge, building curriculum and residencies in school programs, as. well as running teams of artists to bridge art and social emotional awareness through the  creative practice in our local schools.  Together, she intends to explore the sensory benefits of craft through the pure joy of making. After owning a variety of creative businesses over the last 20 years, she is ready and ripe for new horizons that bridge business, art, and community together with The Sol Workshop.  

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