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ONLINE: Continuing Watercolour Classes with Richard Wong

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

Weds, Sept 21 - Oct 26th, 9:30-11:30am (PT) Online via Zoom This is Richard's series of small group watercolour classes for those with some watercolour experience.  This six week series will suit those looking to learn within a small group, and continue their desire to improve watercolour skills. The group is kept small to facilitate […]

Harvest Festival

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

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Our Garden - Fall Series

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

This 2-part series offers hands-on skill development and understanding of plants and their needs for fall and winter. We will learn about the importance of soil development and amending while we tend the HCP Kids Garden for its fall maintenance during week 1. For week 2 the focus will be on planting of late fall […]

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Garden Nature Academy - Fall Session

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

*This recurring outdoor nature program is limited to 10 students and it fills quickly! The outdoors offers a unique opportunity for your preschooler to explore through play, games, songs and activities! These outdoor sessions include time in our vegetable garden, as well as numerous pathways and native plant forest areas to explore. The small group […]

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Garden Nature Academy - Fall Session

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

*This recurring outdoor nature program is limited to 10 students and it fills quickly! The outdoors offers a unique opportunity for your preschooler to explore through play, games, songs and activities! These outdoor sessions include time in our vegetable garden, as well as numerous pathways and native plant forest areas to explore. The small group […]

Holiday Miniatures & Cards Workshop with Richard Wong

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

Join Richard for his annual workshop on painting winter themed miniatures (new images) suitable for the holiday season. Learn Richard's watercolour on Japanese art paper techniques and processes. Finished miniatures can be tucked into 5x7" photo frame cards to make one of a kind holiday cards. If you choose to bring your own supplies, bring […]

Willow Chair Workshop

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 […]

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Pro-D Day Garden Camps

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

These non-instructional day camps feature an outdoor program that includes time in our very own HCP Kids Teaching Garden where we grow food, learn to support natural systems and enjoy the many wilderness areas surrounding us! Dates: February 17  and/or  May 19 Time:  9:00am to 4:00pm Age:     5 to 12 years (school age) Fee:   […]

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Online: Architecture/Cityscapes

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

Watercolour mini-series with Richard Wong Saturdays, November 19, 26 & December 3 -  9:30 am - 11:00 am (PT) Architecture and city scenes have always been intriguing subjects that seem complex, but they don't have to be so. Learn how to make these scenes look interesting and pleasing with watercolour artist Richard Wong.   $40/student […]

Plant Identification & Culture

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

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 […]