Dear Tacoma Community, I am thrilled to share some exciting updates from Painting Panda Pottery Studio, where creativity knows no bounds! As the Co-owner and CEO of *Painting Panda Pottery Studio*, I am delighted to announce that we are now open seven days a week, from Monday to Sunday, 11 AM to 7 PM. This significant expansion in our operating hours reflects our commitment to providing accessible and engaging arts experiences for our community. But wait, there's more! Our studio has experienced remarkable growth, and we have some exciting developments to share: 1. Expanded Youth Education Programs: We are proud to have established a partnership with *Tacoma Public Schools* and *MetroParks Tacoma* to provide youth pottery education through *Beyond the Bell*. This collaboration, which began at the end of last year, has flourished, enabling us to reach even more young minds with the magic of pottery. 2. Introduction of Arts and Crafts Component: In addition to our renowned pottery programs, we have introduced an arts and crafts component to our offerings. This expansion allows us to provide a diverse range of creative opportunities for our community, fostering artistic expression and exploration. At Painting Panda Pottery Studio, we are deeply committed to nurturing creativity and fostering a vibrant arts scene in the Tacoma "253" area and beyond. As we look to the future, we are excited to share that we are actively working on plans to expand our nonprofit arm, *Energize Tacoma*. Through this initiative, we aim to further promote culture, arts, and science within our community. For more information about Painting Panda Pottery Studio and our programs, please visit our website at https://www.paintingpandapottery.com/. Additionally, you can explore our temporary landing page for Energize Tacoma at https://www.paintingpandapottery.com/projects-6 as we work on building an independent website for this initiative. Thank you for your unwavering support as we continue to grow and innovate. We invite you to join us at Painting Panda Pottery Studio to experience the joy of creativity firsthand. Warm regards, Herschel Wilson Co-owner and CEO Painting Panda Pottery Studio