Harvest Festival

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

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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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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 […]

Pine Needle Coiling

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

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 […]

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Wreath Making for Families

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

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 […]

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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 […]

Splint Woven Basket with Side Handles

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

Note that masks are required for in-person basketry classes. You'll find this square splint woven basket with side handles is the perfect basket for garden harvest and general storage. It is very sturdy, woven with bands of flat reed and contrasting bands of flat oval reed with a choice of a contrasting colour. Measures: 10” […]

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Wreath Making for Families

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

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 […]