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 […]
*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 […]
*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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
Note that masks are required for in-person basketry classes. Here is an opportunity to make a pine needle coiled basket exploring different stitching materials and patterns. We will start with a wrapped start using raffia. On the sides we will move to stitching patterns with coloured waxed linen. We will explore how to shape coiled baskets and how to finish […]
Wreath making for families offers a family-friendly pace and technique allowing children to participate in creating a masterpiece to take home or gift! This takes place in our own youth area where we feature outdoor covered space (and washroom facilities) to keep us all comfortable and enjoying the process. All materials are provided and participants […]
