Community Education Workshops

Join Richard Wong for an afternoon of creative fun and inspiration exploring "line & wash" techniques with archival ink and watercolour. The addition of line and wash adds a little more texture to your paintings and can result in very pleasing effects. In this March 28th line and wash workshop you will be covering "Cherries" […]

with Bethany Couture Be introduced to the amazing world of permaculture, a holistic approach to land and life management. This introductory class will share the core principles of permaculture and some of the ways they can be integrated into our gardens, and beyond. It will share practical applications for urban and rural settings and how […]

with Gordon Mackay Have you ever wanted to start keeping bees but didn't know where to start? Would you like to see improved fruit production in your garden along with the potential of having your own honey? Learn the basics of beekeeping with Gordon Mackay.  In this workshop we will cover the basics of how […]

with Emony Nicholls During this talk, learn how gardening with native and conventional plants can give you a garden teeming with life from beneficial insects and birds while also being uninviting to deer and rabbits.  We will look at how to attract pollinators to your garden, helping to produce larger fruits and vegetables. Berry producing […]

Join artisan Andrew Kent from The Willow Way for this full day workshop. In one day, with Andrew Kent's expert instruction, you can make and take home your own Bent Willow Rustic Chair. This is a great introduction to rustic building techniques. Learn how to make a square frame from pieces of alder & work […]

Join Richard Wong for an afternoon of creative fun and inspiration exploring "line & wash" techniques with archival ink and watercolour. The addition of line and wash adds a little more texture to your paintings and can result in very pleasing effects. During this April 26th line and wash workshop you will focus on the […]

Calling all students ... First Half of Class (Painting). Students will work on "Snowdrops & Daffodils", a watercolour on Japanese art paper painting. Second Half of Class (Demo). Students will learn how to mount masa paper paintings that will eliminate the wrinkles so the paintings are ready for matting and framing.  Richard will demonstrate the process and the […]

with Emony Nicholls Are you under water restrictions but still want an abundant garden? Learn how you can choose flowering perennials while still enjoying fruit and vegetable production through the use of native plants and xeric landscaping techniques that will produce throughout the growing season despite the hot, dry summers that we are experiencing. We […]

Embark on an exciting journey through the art of floral design with Linda and her Exploration of Bouquets Workshop! Delve into the world of captivating arrangements as we guide you through the creation of two distinct bouquet styles: the elegant hand-tied spiral bouquet, the sophisticated presentation style bouquet, and the art of exquisite wrapping. Under […]

with Wendy Picken Have FUN in the Gardens with Artist and Author Wendy Picken. Explore the mixed medium techniques she has developed over the past 30 years. Learn how to create beautiful flowerscapes while exploring the Gardens on paper. This class is suitable for beginners and is a great refresher for those who have taken […]