Eco Crafts

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

Do you ever wonder how to reduce, reuse, and repurpose household items into new products? Bring along an old tee shirt to make a fabric tote bag to take your goods home in. Then create some amazing other items using household items. Maximum 8. Date:  September 19 Time: 10:30-12:00 noon Ages:  6+ years Fee:    $20/child […]

Fairy Gardens

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

Miniature gardens are fun to make! They provide us with a connection to plants, help develop creativity and offer us a chance to play! We can all use more of that? Join us for an inspirational garden wander and then make your own dream garden to keep the fairies comfy. Maximum of 8. Date:     Saturday, […]

Fox – Watercolour Workshop with Richard Wong

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

Thursday, September 24th - 12:30pm - 3:30pm Please join Richard for a lovely safe day of art this fall that starts at 12:30pm!  Bring a lunch to enjoy in the Garden before heading over to the Pavilion to learn how to paint “Spirit Fox” on Japanese art paper.  Within many indigenous cultures, Fox as spirit […]

Plant Identification & Culture Workshops

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

One Saturday a month 1pm - 4pm  January 25, February 15, March 21, April 18, May 23 (field trip - please pre-register), June 20, July 18, August 15 (field trip - please pre-register), September 26, October 31, November 28, December 5 Instructor: Diane Pierce Learn all about plants with Diane Pierce, expert gardener, designer and […]

Willow Chair Workshop

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

Instructor: Andrew Kent 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 […]

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Pumpkin People Activity for Families

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

What are Pumpkin People? These outdoor creations, much like scarecrows, that we just love to have in the gardens for fall. This year, we are inviting FAMILIES to join us for a fun activity to make a Pumpkin Person and contribute to our display for fall guests to enjoy!! We will provide the supports and […]

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Forest Therapy Walks

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

Come join Kelly Kiss, ANFT Certified Forest Therapy Guide, to discover “Forest Bathing”, what it is, along with its health and wellness benefits. Reconnect with yourself and nature through a mindful walk in the beautiful Gardens at HCP. Kelly will offer you a unique “forest bathing” experience, an “immersion” into the space of trees, plants […]

Gulls – Watercolour Workshop with Richard Wong

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

Sunday, September 26 - 12:30pm - 3:30pm Learn how to create this flock of Gulls using shading and texture to create form, watercolour on Japanese art paper.  All levels are welcome.  Beginners are encouraged. Learn in a relaxed, stress-free and professionally guided environment. Richard Wong is a local professional wildlife artist with international credentials.  His […]