Twill Woven Cat's Head Basket Workshop

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

WITH JOAN CARRIGAN This is an in-person workshop. Note that participants will be required to wear masks for this workshop. The “Cat's Head” basket has a distinctive elegant shape. It starts with a square base and moves to a round form which sits on four-pointed base corners. This is a traditional Shaker style basket with […]

Plant Identification & Culture

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

This is a monthly class in which participants will be introduced to 25 new plants in each session. Plants are selected for our local growing conditions and the value they bring to the garden. Sadly, Diane Pierce has retired from teaching this class at the end of 2021. The class will now be taught by […]

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Creative Flower Photography Workshop with Jana Zachariou

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

Let's imagine…….Learning flower photography while being surrounded by the spectacular gardens at HCP. Spring is the perfect time to capture the colours and forms of flowers.  Jana loves to share her passion for photography and her commitment to natural floral beauty. She has created workshops for those individuals who want to learn how to capture […]

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Yoga in the Garden with Michael Toru

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

Join us for an outdoor yoga class in the Gardens with instructor Michael Toru. This is a 45 minute session and participants can register for a pack of 5 consecutive sessions. Michael views yoga as his medicine. He was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder when he was 18 years old. Years of trying out different […]

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Yoga in the Garden with Michael Toru

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

Join us for an outdoor yoga class in the Gardens with instructor Michael Toru. This is a 45 minute session and participants can register for a pack of 5 consecutive sessions. Michael views yoga as his medicine. He was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder when he was 18 years old. Years of trying out different […]

Recurring

Yoga in the Garden with Michael Toru

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

Join us for an outdoor yoga class in the Gardens with instructor Michael Toru. This is a 45 minute session and participants can register for a pack of 5 consecutive sessions. Michael views yoga as his medicine. He was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder when he was 18 years old. Years of trying out different […]

Rush Purse Basketry Workshop

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

With Joan Carrigan Using local rushes, we will be weaving this adorable purse or handbag - perfect for any outing. This basket is woven over a mold which will be provided. We will explore how to weave an oval base and then explore variations of twining on the sides of the basket. Rush is silky […]

Woven Flower Vase using Local Natural Materials Workshop

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

With Joan Carrigan In this class we will be weaving a small bud vase in the spirit of Japanese Ikebana Flower Baskets. The local natural materials used include red cedar bark, sedge, willow bark and beargrass. We will begin with a demonstration and discussion on how to harvest and prepare the materials. We will explore […]

Plant Identification & Culture

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

This is a monthly class in which participants will be introduced to 25 new plants in each session. Plants are selected for our local growing conditions and the value they bring to the garden. Sadly, Diane Pierce has retired from teaching this class at the end of 2021. The class will now be taught by […]

Recurring

Yoga in the Garden with Michael Toru

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

Join us for an outdoor yoga class in the Gardens with instructor Michael Toru. This is a 45 minute session and participants can register for a pack of 5 consecutive sessions. Michael views yoga as his medicine. He was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder when he was 18 years old. Years of trying out different […]