Backyard Birds (5 -14 years) Children are curious about birds, their behaviours, calls, and food choices. Join us for an interactive time in our garden spaces as we explore the engaging world of birds together. We will learn about their lifecycle, habitats, and foods while gaining confidence to recognize them by their unique behaviours, sizes […]
with Cheri Le Brun If you have a mason bee nesting box out this Summer and are not sure what to do next, then this class is for you. Cleaning your nesting box and cocoons is vital for the health of the bees and an essential task for the mason bee keeper. The purpose is […]
with Sheila Weitman These beautiful leaf lanterns will bring playful light into your home during the dark days of winter. Using pressed leaves and flowers, this creatively messy but soothing activity is a wonderful way to capture and share the beauty of our gardens. Come and enjoy the process of making this gorgeous craft. Members […]
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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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 […]
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 […]