ONLINE: Propagating Native Plants

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

ONLINE VIA ZOOM Growing native plants in our home gardens is a great way to support local wildlife including birds and pollinators. Native species are also climate adapted so often don't require additional inputs like water and fertilizer. This class will discuss techniques for propagating native plants from seed including seed collection, seed cleaning, seed […]

Introduction to Bookbinding: Cute lil' Notebook

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

Online Via Zoom Prioritize time for your creativity! In this online workshop you will make and embellish a notebook. You will learn foundational concepts of bookbinding, use bookbinding tools and alternate tools you may already have on hand. This notebook is highly customizable with stamps, stickers, decorative inserts and a centre-fold pocket. Check out these […]

Mason Bees for Beginners

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

Instructor: Steve Scanlan from Long Live Bees Steve Scanlan from Long Live Bees is committed to raising the awareness of the importance of pollinators to our long term survival. This course on Mason bee keeping gives a thorough introduction to raising these friendly and easy to keep bees on your own properties, whether large or […]

Zoom Class: Watercolours with Richard Wong - Celebrating Easter

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

ONLINE VIA ZOOM: Watercolours with Richard Wong – Celebrating Easter Relax, Paint and Connect. Enjoy a lovely learning experience online where you can relax, have some fun, paint and connect with others while learning how to create beautiful watercolours on Japanese art paper. You will receive tips on how to improve your painting, and you will be guided […]

Backyard Beekeeping Series

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

ONLINE and in-PERSON FIELD TRIP This is a four part series for the beginner beekeeper instructed by experienced beekeeper Gordon Mackay. If you are new to keeping bees or thinking about starting a hive, this series will give you the practical information you need to start your journey. Beekeepers never stop learning! Class one of […]

ONLINE: A Basket Journey with Joan Carrigan

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

online via zoom Joan will be taking us on a visual journey, touching down on some of the highlights of her 30 years of exploring Basket Weaving. Along the way she will share her story of how she got swept up in the world of baskets; spotlight some of her influential teachers; take us on […]

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ONLINE: Watercolour Course with Richard Wong - 6 classes

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

ONLINE VIA ZOOM - 1 class per week for 6 weeks Weds, April 21st - May 26th, 11:00am - 12:00pm PST Would you like to be part of an exciting small group of painters to learn and paint together online?  Our instructor, Richard Wong, is teaching small groups to learn the best of Chinese brush […]

Linocut for Absolute Beginners: Blooming Bomb Bundles

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

This Workshop will be Online via Zoom. In this workshop you will use carving tools to design and carve lino, then decorate and construct paper containers. Handmade native flower seed bombs and a template will be provided to complete your Blooming Bomb Bundle!  Your instructor, Angelique, will show you some of her favourite linocut artists, […]

ONLINE: Willow Hoop Rib Basket Workshop

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

Online via zoom This is a traditional rib style basket often called a potato basket constructed with a willow hoop and woven with a selection of materials including dyed reed and seagrass. This style of basket originates in Europe and is ideal for harvesting and storage. This is a great basket for beginners. Kits included […]

ONLINE: Watercolours with Richard Wong - Celebrating Mother's Day

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

Join us to celebrate Mother's Day and life with a beautiful floral painting of Irises in vibrant watercolour, one of our favourite flowers.  Richard will guide you through.  Relaxed, stress-free and fully supported.  For all levels, including first time painters. Sunday, May 9 – 1:00pm - 3:00pm (PST) Participant Fee: $20 per screen Supplies: Richard […]