with Joan Carrigan Learn the traditional art of basket weaving with Joan Carrigan. Joan is a skilled basketweaver and teaches both locally and in Europe. This technique of woven pouch is like weaving a magic trick and is super fun to create. Participants will explore 2 scales in this technique, a large pouch woven […]
Bring your little elves to Santa's workshop! This is a great activity for children, families, grandparents and adults too! Participants receive a reindeer kit and then set about creating their own Rudolph with guidance from instructor Lonnie Paton. This is a drop in class and space is limited. Spots are given on a first come […]
Landscape General Category Saturday, December 10, and Sunday, December 11, 9am – 4:30pm Exam: Monday, December 12, 6-9pm Cost for the course is $400, which includes the textbooks and the exam fee. Note that you can sign up to write the exam only for a cost of $110. To sign up please contact College Administration […]
Use natural materials and basic weaving skills to create a unique art form. Date: December 10 Time: 1-3 pm Cost: $35 Ages: 8-12 years For registration, please call the HCP office at 250-479-6162.
Garden and floral designer Patty Brown will teach you how to create an exquisite holiday centerpiece using fresh greens and natural materials that will become the focus of conversation not just decoration. You will learn about the tools, supplies and floral products required to create your own arrangement in this hands on workshop. Take home […]
Haliburton Farms, with support from the Gardens at HCP and the District of Saanich, presents Saanich Seedy Saturday on January 14th, 10 am - 2 pm. - Talk "Creating a Buzz: Attracting and Feeding Bumblebees in Your Garden" is at 11 am & 1 pm by Lori Weidenhammer, author of 'Victory Gardens for Bees' - […]
(Rescheduled from November 5, 2016) For those who want to challenge the Red Seal Landscape Horticulture Exam - this course helps you to prepare for the exam! Instructor Egan Davis will give you an overview of the exam: - Scope of exam - Interpreting the National Occupational Analysis - Challenging exam content for BC candidates […]
With Diane Pierce One Saturday a month 1pm - 4pm Jan 21, Feb 18, March 18, April 29, May 27, June 17, July 15, August 19, Sept 16, Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 2 Learn all about plants with Diane Pierce, expert gardener, designer and writer. Diane will introduce you to 25 newplants in each […]
with Joan Carrigan Explore the sculptural design possibilities of the Wicker Basketry technique when starting with a wood base. Bases will be provided along with dyed round reed and a selection of natural materials to incorporate into this sculptural basket. In the process of weaving this basket, participants will learn control of shaping as well […]
