About Kirsten Academy

Kirsten Academy is a zero-profit weekend school for adults, based in Portland, OR.

Originally founded by Kirsten as an informal way for her and her friends to share things that they had learned, Kirsten Academy was hijacked by Gariet in 2006, and transformed into the institute of learning that it is today.

Frustrated in his search for a school that would teach him everything in the universe for as cheaply as possible, Gariet decided to start his own school just for this purpose. Now, twice a month, students can show up, pay $5, and learn about all kinds of cool things.

Kirsten Academy is also very interested in civic engagement. That's why for the second year in a row, we put together a charity art auction. All moneys raised go towards local (Portland) charities and non-profits.