Are we building a community? Yes! The Storefront at 322 Fuller Avenue acts as our community center that can be shared and programmed by various members of the greater Helena community. Local individuals, organizations and clubs who align with Cottonwood’s mission (facilitating fearless and free lifelong learning) may use the community center for events, meetups, classes, co-working, dance and movement workshops, film screenings, book clubs, knitting circles, and more.

How to apply:

1. Submit an application for the use of space by clicking the button below. As a membership organization, we ask all participants, even those renting space, to become members. To learn more about this, review the Organizational Membership Agreement in Step 2. As you consider date(s) and time(s) for your use of Cottonwood, review our current calendar below.

2. Review the Organizational Membership Agreement by clicking the button below.

3. Submit a signed Organizational Membership Agreement and a deposit. If recurring payments are a part of the agreement, the will be set up at this time through electronic ACH payments.

Cottonwood ALC is a member-based organization committed to radically shifting the way we think about learning, education and what it means to be in community. We work to empower youth and ignite the fire of curiosity in all people.

Are we a school? We are the future of education! Our full-time program for school age-children is an important piece of this mission. That program is composed of two parts.
The Cottonwood Roots program is open to learners aged 3 - 8 and based at 600 N Park Avenue.
The Cottonwood Branches program is open to learners aged 8 -17 and based at 322 Fuller Avenue.

Classes at Cottonwood: If you are pursuing your own educational path, Cottonwood offers spots in their regularly offered classes for students of the homeschool, unschool, and other autonomous communities in Helena. The following workshops have space available. Click on the listing for a more complete description and to register.

Cottonwood ALC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or ethnic origin in administration, admission, or any associated activities.