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Fall Plant Sale - (In Person Sales)
Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada
Fox - Watercolour Workshop with Richard Wong
Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, CanadaThursday, 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, CanadaOne 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, CanadaInstructor: 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 […]
Pumpkin People Activity for Families
Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, CanadaWhat 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 […]
Forest Therapy Walks
Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, CanadaCome 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 […]
Introduction to Backyard Beekeeping
Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, CanadaSunday, October 4 - 10:00am - 1:00pm Instructor: Gordon Mackay As beekeeping becomes even more popular in recent times, the importance of some introductory knowledge becomes even more important prior to getting our honey bees. This workshop is aimed at providing new beekeepers with knowledge that will help them with setting up their first colony […]
Willow Tension Tray Workshop
Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, CanadaTuesday - October 6 - 9:30am - 4:30pm Instructor: Joan Carrigan Willow is highly valued as a basket making material. We will begin with a discussion about how to grow, harvest and prepare willow for weaving. Different types of trays will be explored including tension and rib style trays. This course offers an introduction to […]
Gulls - Watercolour Workshop with Richard Wong
Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, CanadaSunday, 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 […]