TwispWorks is a place where learning extends beyond the classroom, offering hands-on experiences that equip young people in the Methow Valley with real-world skills and opportunities. Through partnerships with local schools, higher education institutions, and workforce development programs, TwispWorks is the home for students explore pathways in sustainability, the trades, the arts, and beyond.
High School
The Independent Learning Center (ILC), located on the TwispWorks campus, is an innovative high school affiliated with Big Picture Learning. Serving students in grades 9-12, the ILC employs a mastery-based approach, emphasizing interest-driven and personalized learning within real-world contexts.
High School
The Metal & Welding Shop at TwispWorks is where Methow Valley high school students get hands-on experience in the world of metal fabrication. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to equip the next generation of tradespeople, artists, and problem-solvers with the skills they need to work with metal—whether for structural welding, custom fabrication, or artistic metalwork.
High School
The Auto Tech Facility at TwispWorks is a cutting-edge space designed to provide hands-on automotive training for local students.
Built in partnership with the Methow Valley School District, the facility significantly expands Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities, replacing the school’s previous single-car garage workspace with a state-of-the-art learning environment.
Pre-School Day Care
Little Star School has been a cornerstone of early childhood education in our community since 1982. With campuses in both Winthrop and Twisp, they offer Montessori-inspired programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners. Their mission is to spark children's curiosity, compassion, and sense of community through joyful learning and discovery.
University
The Sustainability Pathways Program at Western Washington University (WWU) offers undergraduate students immersive, community-engaged experiences in sustainability within the Methow and Okanogan Valleys. Directed by Joshua Porter, the program collaborates with over 40 local and regional organizations to provide practical work opportunities and academic coursework aimed at fostering climate resiliency and sustainability.