Community Education Workshops

with Adam Miller 3-part series:  Mar 22, 29 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm & Apr 8th - 9:00am - 12:00pm Learn the basics of pruning with Adam Miller, a Red Seal Certified Horticulturist and pruning instructor at the Pacific Horticulture College. In this course you will learn not only how, but why (and if) pruning should […]

NOTE: MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR IN PERSON WORKSHOPS WITH JOAN CARRIGAN. We will explore weaving baskets with soft materials such as rush, sedge and flower leaves such as iris and daylily leaves. These materials are lovely to weave with and offer the opportunity to explore a variety of twining patterns. We will focus on control […]

with Marisa Pahl Join us for an evening of meditative painting, inspired by our neighbor the Cedar tree. Let's practice the art of noticing and explore painting as a way to tune into the present moment. This live online workshop offers guided watercolor painting prompts and an introduction to Cedar through an artist's lens. Marisa […]

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 Mark Paterson Sundays - 1:00pm - 4:00pm, April 2, May 7 & September 17 In this 3 part course you will learn all about bonsai! In the first session we explore what is unique about bonsai, and several ways to make bonsai. In the second class we will meet your new bonsai friend. We […]

with Susan Nelson In this class participants will learn the basics of dot mandala painting. You will be painting on a smooth molded four inch stone. You will learn how to set up the pattern with step by step instructions as you paint along with Susan. This class is perfect for beginners as Susan will […]

Join Richard Wong in an all new miniatures workshop. Richard usually teaches only one of these classes annually. However, due to the popularity of the format and student requests, he will teach a miniatures class of about 3-4 generic subjects that the student can use as greeting cards for all occasions throughout the year. Class […]

If you have attended a Willow Chair Workshop with Andrew Kent and are keen to try another project, this is the workshop for you. Anyone interested in exploring rustic building while making something functional and useful would enjoy this opportunity. In one day, participants build one Cedar top tripod table and one small or medium […]

Are you interested in herbalism? Curious about the power of plants and how to utilize them? Come join Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Herbalist Racheal Schnarr for an engaging session as we explore the traditional uses of medicinal and edible spring plants. This class offers educational, practical, and creative components as we learn about, taste and […]

Have you ever wondered if your veggie garden has cliques? Who are best friends and who are arch nemeses? Well that is where companion planting comes in! In this class you will learn which plants benefit each other, what ways they do so, and what plants negatively affect others' growth. This class will help you […]