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 alder & work […]
ONLINE VIA ZOOM WITH JOAN CARRIGAN Taught over two evening sessions - Tuesdays, May 24 & 31 - 6:45pm - 8:30pm This ancient stitching technique has been used to make pouches and bags in many parts of the world. In this workshop, participants will start by learning design variations of knotless netting using waxed threads worked over a […]
WITH JOAN CARRIGAN This is an in-person workshop. Note that participants will be required to wear masks for this workshop. This basket is made with locally harvested materials including cattail leaves, water iris leaves and sedges. This round storage basket has a radiating spoke start and is twined over a mold to maintain the shape […]
WITH JOAN CARRIGAN This is an in-person workshop. Note that participants will be required to wear masks for this workshop. The “Cat's Head” basket has a distinctive elegant shape. It starts with a square base and moves to a round form which sits on four-pointed base corners. This is a traditional Shaker style basket with […]
Children love to explore our gardens while observing and experiencing nature. Together, we will engage in a series of nature activities. Each session includes a garden wander, sharing circle and story time. Bring a snack and picnic blanket for story time and dress for the weather. Dates: Every Thursday from June 2- 23, 2022 Time: […]
This is a monthly class in which participants will be introduced to 25 new plants in each session. Plants are selected for our local growing conditions and the value they bring to the garden. Sadly, Diane Pierce has retired from teaching this class at the end of 2021. The class will now be taught by […]
Join us for an outdoor yoga class in the Gardens with instructor Michael Toru. This is a 45 minute session and participants can register for a pack of 5 consecutive sessions. Michael views yoga as his medicine. He was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder when he was 18 years old. Years of trying out different […]
Join us for a pollinator centered event in celebration of national pollinator week. There will be activities for children and families, a Pollinators for the Planet plant sale and a free speaker event. Let's all learn how to be actively involved with helping our pollinators! See you there.
This is a new plant sale for us this year, it will be part of our pollinator event (more details to come) we will be growing some new varieties of pollinator friendly plants. Pollinator week is June 21-27. Have a look in your garden-does it buzz with activity? Plant a diversity of crops-food, flowers, […]
The Gardens at HCP Presents Lori Weidenhammer, author of Victory Gardens for Bees. This is a treasure trove of a book for local gardeners wanting to learn how to actively get involved with saving our bees. Lori will be visiting the Island to present at the HCP. This is a free event for pollinator week. […]
