Gardens Open by Donation
2022-09-30 09:00 - 16:00, 2022-10-01 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada

Pumpkin People Workshop
2022-10-01 12:30 - 13:15 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Bring along your family or friends group and create a seasonal Pumpkin person that will be displayed on our lower field for the month! You bring along the clothing and we provide the straw, binding and pumpkins.
Date: Saturdays - October 01 - 12:30-1:15 October 08 - 12:30-1:15 October 08- 2:30-3:15
Age: All ages welcome
Fee: $30/family or group up to 5
Register: Click on date to register

HCP Library - 33rd Anniversary Event
2022-10-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada

Gardens Closed for Volunteer Appreciation
2022-10-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada

Love your Landscape: Landscape Design Basics Series
2022-10-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
with Heidi Hitchcock
This is a 6 part series on between 6:30pm - 8:30pm on the following dates:
October 5, 12, 18, 26 and November 2 & 9
*Note all of these are Wednesday evenings except Oct 18 which is a Tuesday.
If any of these apply - this course is for you!

Your garden needs help, but you want to figure it out yourself
You're happy with your plants, but want to change your outdoor space
You're wondering where to put a new patio/deck/entertaining area
You've got a blank slate and no idea where to start
You're in the horticulture industry and want to work on your design skills
You have lots of ideas but don't know if they will work or where to start
You have no ideas and need all of the help

The hope is that after finishing this course you will have the knowledge and tools to solve your landscaping challenges. We will cover the basics in an easy and approachable way, plus you'll learn some of the designer tips and tricks that come from 15 years of experience. Together, we will explore what makes good design; what inspires us, how to problem solve, how to use landscape design to invite rest, how to know if you are a plant curator or collector, and so much more.
HCP Members $295 / Non-Members $345
Register online below or by calling 250 479 6162
Register Online

Flower Basket of Victoria Watercolour Workshop with Richard Wong
2022-10-08 10:00 - 12:15 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Join Richard to explore a fun and creative way to paint these "Flower Baskets" of Victoria. Students opting for supplies provided will be working with Japanese art paper (masa). Those opting out of supplies can buy their supplies, including masa paper, at any of the following art stores (Opus, Art World, Island Blue Print). Contact Richard at wong2894@telus.net for the class supplies list. Note that this is an in-person class at the Gardens at HCP.
Tuition: $55 (no supplies); $65 (with supplies)
Registration: REGISTER ONLINE or call 250 479 6162
Sign up HERE to receive updates on Richard's classes
Richard Wong, Artist Statement & Biography
“How I Became A Wildlife Artist”

This great adventure of mine started fairly innocently.
I spent a glorious 25 years with the provincial government of British Columbia working in finance and policy (Ministry of Environment). During that time, I came to appreciate our wildlife and natural environment, all so delicately balanced! Then it came time to retire. So I did.
My life as a wildlife artist started soon thereafter. With time on my hands, and a Christmas gift of art supplies (from my wonderful spouse), I enrolled in art classes (2010). First it was traditional watercolor classes. Then it was Chinese brush lessons. I soon discovered Japanese art paper, and my career (second) as a professional wildlife artist began. Learning to paint, especially watercolor, allows me to capture the very essence of wildlife and nature like no other medium. Much of our wildlife is affected to the point where we are losing them rapidly. So I do what I can to spread this message of awareness: to paint and capture our wildlife in beautiful, vibrant watercolors; to teach others how to do this; and along the way, to engage and connect people and communities through my love of art. This love has taken me to Australia and the United States, where I've taught, presented and shown my work (Watercolor on Japanese Art Paper). I now paint (professionally), teach and sell from my lovely home base in Victoria, BC, Canada.
Wishing everyone a very lovely journey as we embark on yet another wildlife/art adventure full of wonder, excitement and discovery!
Sincerely,
Richard Wong
Professional Wildlife Artist
Watercolor on Japanese Art Paper

ONLINE: Bird Watercolour Mini-Series with Richard Wong
2022-10-15 09:30 - 11:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Sat, Oct 15 - 29th, 9:30 - 11:00am (PT)

Online via Zoom

Join Richard for this exciting online mini-series exploring different ways to portray birds, watercolour on Japanese art paper (i.e. detailed, impressionistic, and fusion). Students have the option to work on Japanese art paper (masa paper), or use 140lb regular art paper. (Tuition includes class videos.)
Students will need to buy their own supplies. Class supplies and instructions will be sent to all registered students prior to the start of class. Contact Richard at wong2894@telus.net if you have any questions.

Tuition: $40/student drop-in; or $90/3 classes
Registration: REGISTER ONLINE or call 250 479 6162
Sign up HERE to receive updates on Richard's classes
Richard Wong, Artist Statement & Biography
“How I Became A Wildlife Artist”

This great adventure of mine started fairly innocently.
I spent a glorious 25 years with the provincial government of British Columbia working in finance and policy (Ministry of Environment). During that time, I came to appreciate our wildlife and natural environment, all so delicately balanced! Then it came time to retire. So I did.
My life as a wildlife artist started soon thereafter. With time on my hands, and a Christmas gift of art supplies (from my wonderful spouse), I enrolled in art classes (2010). First it was traditional watercolor classes. Then it was Chinese brush lessons. I soon discovered Japanese art paper, and my career (second) as a professional wildlife artist began. Learning to paint, especially watercolor, allows me to capture the very essence of wildlife and nature like no other medium. Much of our wildlife is affected to the point where we are losing them rapidly. So I do what I can to spread this message of awareness: to paint and capture our wildlife in beautiful, vibrant watercolors; to teach others how to do this; and along the way, to engage and connect people and communities through my love of art. This love has taken me to Australia and the United States, where I've taught, presented and shown my work (Watercolor on Japanese Art Paper). I now paint (professionally), teach and sell from my lovely home base in Victoria, BC, Canada.
Wishing everyone a very lovely journey as we embark on yet another wildlife/art adventure full of wonder, excitement and discovery!
Sincerely,
Richard Wong
Professional Wildlife Artist
Watercolor on Japanese Art Paper

Plant Identification & Culture
2022-10-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, 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 PHC college instructor and plant expert, Jane Tice. Classes will be in person at the HCP or field trips. If provincial health orders change during COVID, classes may be moved online via Zoom.
Please register ahead of time for field trip classes.
One Saturday per month – 1pm – 4pm.
HCP Members $40.00 per session
Non-Members $50.00 per session
2022 DATES:
To register, call 250 479 6162 or click on a date below.
Note that registration closes the Wednesday prior to class at noon.
October 15
November 19
December 10

Mythical Creatures Workshop
2022-10-15 13:30 - 15:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Dragons, gnomes and more! Do you know someone who loves to create adventures? These gardens are playtime options that explore creative expression. We begin with a garden walk for inspiration to begin our adventure together. Using hardy plants and natural materials these mini gardens each become unique and suited to playtime. Want to join a child for this workshop? Register yourself and make your own garden to take away. All materials are provided.
* This workshop can also be booked for a child's birthday as a Private Workshop by contacting youthprograms@hcp.ca to learn more!
Date: Saturday, October 15
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00
Age: 4+ years
Fee: $25/garden/member, $30/garden/non-member
Register: HERE

Willow Chair Workshop
2022-10-16 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-11-13 09:00 - 17:00 | BC
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 with different sizes of willow to create your chair. This is recommended as it is ideal to have a helper for this class. Registration is for up to 2 participants making one chair together.
HCP Members: $250
Non Members: $275
Register online or call 250 479 6162
Register Online

HCP Home Learners' Drop In Program
2022-10-17 09:30 - 11:30 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
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 and colourings.
Date: Monday, October 17, 2022
Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Ages: 5 - 14 years
Fee: $25
REGISTER ONLINE or call 250 479 6162

Mason Bee - Fall Cocoon Cleaning Session
2022-10-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
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 to save viable cocoons and safely store them over the winter away from pests and diseases. Cleaning your nesting box also prevents pests and diseases from spreading to other bees in your area.
Cleaning your nesting box can be fun and easy if you do it with a group. Bring your nesting box, cube or tubes to class and we can clean them together. If you don't have a nesting box of your own, we have one for you to clean, plus you get to take some cocoons home for your efforts! During this guided cleaning session, participants will get the opportunity to assess the success of their nesting box, clean their cocoons and prepare them for winter storage. You will also get to compare your nesting box type with other participants and learn how to identify pests and diseases. Participants will receive a handout to take home with instructions for next fall, or just join us again next year for the fall clean-up.
Any questions prior to the class can be directed to Cheri at communityed@hcp.ca
Class Fee $10 which goes directly to the maintenance of the HCP mason bee nesting boxes
Register ONLINE or call 250 479 6162

Leaf Lantern Workshop
2022-10-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
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 $45/Non Members $50
Register ONLINE or call 250 479 6162
Instructor Bio: Sheila Weitman
Sheila has over 3 decades of experience working in the horticulture trade. She completed the Horticulture Technician Certificate from Camosun College in 1991 and from that time has designed, installed
and maintained gardens throughout southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, in private and public settings. Sheila completed Ecological Landscape Design from Gaia College in 2008 which provided a solid foundation for creating ecologically focused landscapes and gardens. Since receiving a certificate in Horticulture Therapy in 2017 Sheila has provided Horticulture Therapy (HT) and Therapeutic Horticulture(TH) to individuals and groups in Long Term Care and Mental Health and Addictions programs. She is a member of the Canadian Horticulture Therapy Association(CHTA) and a volunteer with Feeding Ourselves and Others at Serenity Farm. www.feedingourselvesandothers.com
In 2022, Sheila became a Morning Altars Practitioner after completing Day Schildkret's certificate program which celebrates the melding of nature, art and ritual. https://www.morningaltars.com Through nature based creating Sheila offers us the opportunity to engage in the soothing practice of nature connection.

Our Garden - Fall Series
2022-10-24 09:15 - 12:15 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, 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 crops and the use of cover crops and covers for winter protection. We will end off with a Cob Oven celebration.
Dates: Mondays October 24 & 31, 2022
Time: 9:15 am - 12:15 pm
Ages: 8 - 14 years
Fee: $70/participant
Register ONLINE or call 250 479 6162

Harvest Festival
2022-10-29 09:00 - 15:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
SAVE THE DATE!

Holiday Miniatures & Cards Workshop with Richard Wong
2022-11-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, 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 some masa paper to tear up into smaller pieces, all your paints, and a watercolour spray bottle. Note that this is an in-person class at the Gardens at HCP.
Richard Wong is a professional wildlife artist with international credentials. His art is popular. His classes are fun, relaxed and fully supported.
Tuition: $80 (no supplies); $90 (with supplies)
Registration: REGISTER ONLINE or call 250 479 6162
Sign up HERE to receive updates on Richard's classes
Richard Wong, Artist Statement & Biography
“How I Became A Wildlife Artist”

This great adventure of mine started fairly innocently.
I spent a glorious 25 years with the provincial government of British Columbia working in finance and policy (Ministry of Environment). During that time, I came to appreciate our wildlife and natural environment, all so delicately balanced! Then it came time to retire. So I did.
My life as a wildlife artist started soon thereafter. With time on my hands, and a Christmas gift of art supplies (from my wonderful spouse), I enrolled in art classes (2010). First it was traditional watercolor classes. Then it was Chinese brush lessons. I soon discovered Japanese art paper, and my career (second) as a professional wildlife artist began. Learning to paint, especially watercolor, allows me to capture the very essence of wildlife and nature like no other medium. Much of our wildlife is affected to the point where we are losing them rapidly. So I do what I can to spread this message of awareness: to paint and capture our wildlife in beautiful, vibrant watercolors; to teach others how to do this; and along the way, to engage and connect people and communities through my love of art. This love has taken me to Australia and the United States, where I've taught, presented and shown my work (Watercolor on Japanese Art Paper). I now paint (professionally), teach and sell from my lovely home base in Victoria, BC, Canada.
Wishing everyone a very lovely journey as we embark on yet another wildlife/art adventure full of wonder, excitement and discovery!
Sincerely,
Richard Wong
Professional Wildlife Artist
Watercolor on Japanese Art Paper

Online: Architecture/Cityscapes
2022-11-19 09:30 - 11:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, 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 live online drop-in, or $90/series (Class recording is included with the tuition).
Register ONLINE or call 250 479 6162
Richard Wong, Artist Statement & Biography
“How I Became A Wildlife Artist”

This great adventure of mine started fairly innocently.
I spent a glorious 25 years with the provincial government of British Columbia working in finance and policy (Ministry of Environment). During that time, I came to appreciate our wildlife and natural environment, all so delicately balanced! Then it came time to retire. So I did.
My life as a wildlife artist started soon thereafter. With time on my hands, and a Christmas gift of art supplies (from my wonderful spouse), I enrolled in art classes (2010). First it was traditional watercolor classes. Then it was Chinese brush lessons. I soon discovered Japanese art paper, and my career (second) as a professional wildlife artist began. Learning to paint, especially watercolor, allows me to capture the very essence of wildlife and nature like no other medium. Much of our wildlife is affected to the point where we are losing them rapidly. So I do what I can to spread this message of awareness: to paint and capture our wildlife in beautiful, vibrant watercolors; to teach others how to do this; and along the way, to engage and connect people and communities through my love of art. This love has taken me to Australia and the United States, where I've taught, presented and shown my work (Watercolor on Japanese Art Paper). I now paint (professionally), teach and sell from my lovely home base in Victoria, BC, Canada.
Wishing everyone a very lovely journey as we embark on yet another wildlife/art adventure full of wonder, excitement and discovery!
Sincerely,
Richard Wong
Professional Wildlife Artist
Watercolor on Japanese Art Paper

Plant Identification & Culture
2022-11-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, 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 PHC college instructor and plant expert, Jane Tice. Classes will be in person at the HCP or field trips. If provincial health orders change during COVID, classes may be moved online via Zoom.
Please register ahead of time for field trip classes.
One Saturday per month – 1pm – 4pm.
HCP Members $40.00 per session
Non-Members $50.00 per session
2022 DATES:
To register, call 250 479 6162 or click on a date below.
Note that registration closes the Wednesday prior to class at noon.
November 19
December 10

Pine Needle Coiling
2022-11-25 09:30 - 16:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, 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 off the edge. Joan will have beautiful long California pine needles for you to use but she will discuss how to gather and prepare local varieties of pine needles and other natural materials suitable for this diverse basketry technique.
Tool List: scissors with a sharp point, an old tea towel, tapestry needle approx. size 18.
These workshops are popular, so we recommend that you register soon to avoid disappointment. If the class is full, you will be given the option to sign up for the waitlist during online registration. Those on the waitlist will get the first option to register when we run the class again. If you missed it, the waitlist links are also provided below for you. You can also use them if the date does not work for you, but you would like to be notified when the class runs again.
HCP Members $120 / Non Members $140
Register online below or call 250 479 6162

REGISTER ONLINE
WAITLIST LINK
Instructor Bio: Joan Carrigan
Joan Carrigan is a full time basketmaker and basketry teacher living on Salt Spring Island, BC. Over the past 25 years, her passion for baskets has led her to study, travel and explore many different techniques and materials within the medium. Joan studied Fine Art and Art History at the University of Guelph and her love of history has fueled her research in traditional techniques. Her background in fine art has fueled her enthusiasm for the sculptural and creative potentials that the medium offers. Her inspiration comes from the plant materials she respectfully harvests from nature. Joan's work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. Joan teaches extensively both close to home and in Europe and finds this to be a very rewarding aspect of her career.

Wreath Making for Families
2022-11-25 13:00 - 14:30 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, 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 are encouraged to bring along their own secateurs (hand pruners). Some people like to use garden gloves, but do plan on using form fitting ones as flexibility is essential. Each child/youth needs to be accompanied by a participating adult to make a wreath.
Age: Suggested for 4+ years, All children and youth need to be accompanied by an adult
Fee: $35/wreath
Click on a date and time below to register:
Date & Time: Friday, November 25 (1:00pm - 2:30 pm)
Date & Time: Saturday, November 26 (10:00 am - 11:30 am)
Date & Time: Saturday, November 26 (1:00 pm - 2:30 pm)
Date & Time: Friday, December 02 (10:00 am - 11:30 am)
Date & Time: Saturday, December 03 (10:00 am - 11:30 am)

Splint Woven Basket with Side Handles
2022-11-26 09:30 - 16:30 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, 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” x 10” x 7” high. Great for beginners.
Tools list: an old towel, measuring tape, 12” ruler, sharp scissors (preferably with a shorter blade) approx. 12 clothes pegs, knife for carving, spray bottle.
These workshops are popular, so we recommend that you register soon to avoid disappointment. If the class is full, you will be given the option to sign up for the waitlist during online registration. Those on the waitlist will get the first option to register when we run the class again. If you missed it, the waitlist links are also provided below for you. You can also use them if the date does not work for you, but you would like to be notified when the class runs again.
HCP Members $120 / Non Members $140
Register online below or call 250 479 6162

REGISTER ONLINE
WAITLIST LINK
Instructor Bio: Joan Carrigan
Joan Carrigan is a full time basketmaker and basketry teacher living on Salt Spring Island, BC. Over the past 25 years, her passion for baskets has led her to study, travel and explore many different techniques and materials within the medium. Joan studied Fine Art and Art History at the University of Guelph and her love of history has fueled her research in traditional techniques. Her background in fine art has fueled her enthusiasm for the sculptural and creative potentials that the medium offers. Her inspiration comes from the plant materials she respectfully harvests from nature. Joan's work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. Joan teaches extensively both close to home and in Europe and finds this to be a very rewarding aspect of her career.

Wreath Making Workshops
2022-11-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Registration has opened for our most popular classes at the HCP! Learn how to create beautiful, decorative Christmas wreaths without the hassle of collecting materials and a messy clean up. Expert instructors will guide you through the basics of building a beautiful and unique wreath. No two wreaths turn out the same! These wreaths will last and look great on your front door throughout the festive season and well into the new year. This is a great workshop for friends and families. Participants should bring garden gloves and secateurs/shears to class. Note that masks will be required for these workshops as demonstrations require participants and instructors to stand close together and we will have a full class of 24 participants.This year the workshops will be held in our greenhouses. These workshops fill up quickly so sign up soon.
SOLD OUT!
To go on waitlist please use the link below:
WAITLIST

Wreath Making Workshops
2022-11-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Wreath Making Workshops
Registration has opened for our most popular classes at the HCP! Learn how to create beautiful, decorative Christmas wreaths without the hassle of collecting materials and a messy clean up. Expert instructors will guide you through the basics of building a beautiful and unique wreath. No two wreaths turn out the same! These wreaths will last and look great on your front door throughout the festive season and well into the new year. This is a great workshop for friends and families. Participants should bring garden gloves and secateurs/shears to class. Note that masks will be required for these workshops as demonstrations require participants and instructors to stand close together and we will have a full class of 24 participants. This year the workshops will be held in our greenhouses. These workshops fill up quickly so sign up soon.
SOLD OUT!
To go on waitlist please use the link below:
WAITLIST

Gardener's Herbal Gifts Workshop
2022-12-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
with Sheila Weitman
Create meaningful holiday gifts with horticulture therapist, Sheila Weitman. Whether gifts for yourself or someone you cherish, these herbal treats will offer healing and a sense of calm. Learn to make Calendula Salve, Gardeners Hand Scrub and Chamomile Calming Spray. Everyone will take home a sample of each gift. Everyone will take home a sample of each gift. Please bring a mug along to enjoy a cup of herbal tea.
Sheila's classes are popular and tend to sell out. To get updates on creative classes with Sheila, please join the interest list HERE.
Members $50/Non Members $55
Register ONLINE or call 250 479 6162
Instructor Bio: Sheila Weitman
Sheila has over 3 decades of experience working in the horticulture trade. She completed the Horticulture Technician Certificate from Camosun College in 1991 and from that time has designed, installed
and maintained gardens throughout southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, in private and public settings. Sheila completed Ecological Landscape Design from Gaia College in 2008 which provided a solid foundation for creating ecologically focused landscapes and gardens. Since receiving a certificate in Horticulture Therapy in 2017 Sheila has provided Horticulture Therapy (HT) and Therapeutic Horticulture(TH) to individuals and groups in Long Term Care and Mental Health and Addictions programs. She is a member of the Canadian Horticulture Therapy Association(CHTA) and a volunteer with Feeding Ourselves and Others at Serenity Farm. www.feedingourselvesandothers.com
In 2022, Sheila became a Morning Altars Practitioner after completing Day Schildkret's certificate program which celebrates the melding of nature, art and ritual. https://www.morningaltars.com Through nature based creating Sheila offers us the opportunity to engage in the soothing practice of nature connection.

Kokedama Workshop
2022-12-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
with Sheila Weitman
Kokedama, an elegant Japanese-style bonsai, literally translates to “moss ball”. Japanese people have been crafting lovely Kokedamas for over 1000 years. The creative adaptability of Kokedama opens to a world ofpossibilities for style and decor. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, Kokedama is a beautiful art form that will connect you with nature in a unique way, offering to nourish all dimensions of your wellness.
Members $45/Non Members $50
Register ONLINE or call 250 479 6162
Instructor Bio: Sheila Weitman
Sheila has over 3 decades of experience working in the horticulture trade. She completed the Horticulture Technician Certificate from Camosun College in 1991 and from that time has designed, installed
and maintained gardens throughout southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, in private and public settings. Sheila completed Ecological Landscape Design from Gaia College in 2008 which provided a solid foundation for creating ecologically focused landscapes and gardens. Since receiving a certificate in Horticulture Therapy in 2017 Sheila has provided Horticulture Therapy (HT) and Therapeutic Horticulture(TH) to individuals and groups in Long Term Care and Mental Health and Addictions programs. She is a member of the Canadian Horticulture Therapy Association(CHTA) and a volunteer with Feeding Ourselves and Others at Serenity Farm. www.feedingourselvesandothers.com
In 2022, Sheila became a Morning Altars Practitioner after completing Day Schildkret's certificate program which celebrates the melding of nature, art and ritual. https://www.morningaltars.com Through nature based creating Sheila offers us the opportunity to engage in the soothing practice of nature connection.

Willow Stars and Hanging Lanterns Workshop
2022-12-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Note that masks are required for in-person basketry classes.
Tis the season to make some willow stars and star lanterns! Joan will have willow on hand to make an assortment of decorative stars of various sizes as well as a willow hanging mobile which when strung with fairy lights makes a magical lantern. The shape of the mobile is a dodecahedron which incorporates the star pattern. Many variations within these shapes are possible. They make great gifts and will brighten up your home throughout the winter season.
Tool list: Secateurs, package of small elastic bands, measuring tape.
These workshops are popular, so we recommend that you register soon to avoid disappointment. If the class is full, you will be given the option to sign up for the waitlist during online registration. Those on the waitlist will get the first option to register when we run the class again. If you missed it, the waitlist links are also provided below for you. You can also use them if the date does not work for you, but you would like to be notified when the class runs again.
HCP Members $120 / Non Members $140
Register online below or call 250 479 6162

REGISTRATION LINK
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Instructor Bio: Joan Carrigan
Joan Carrigan is a full time basketmaker and basketry teacher living on Salt Spring Island, BC. Over the past 25 years, her passion for baskets has led her to study, travel and explore many different techniques and materials within the medium. Joan studied Fine Art and Art History at the University of Guelph and her love of history has fueled her research in traditional techniques. Her background in fine art has fueled her enthusiasm for the sculptural and creative potentials that the medium offers. Her inspiration comes from the plant materials she respectfully harvests from nature. Joan's work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. Joan teaches extensively both close to home and in Europe and finds this to be a very rewarding aspect of her career.

Plant Identification & Culture
2022-12-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, 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 PHC college instructor and plant expert, Jane Tice. Classes will be in person at the HCP or field trips. If provincial health orders change during COVID, classes may be moved online via Zoom.
Please register ahead of time for field trip classes.
One Saturday per month – 1pm – 4pm.
HCP Members $40.00 per session
Non-Members $50.00 per session
2022 DATES:
To register, call 250 479 6162 or click on a date below.
Note that registration closes the Wednesday prior to class at noon.
December 10

Winter Break Camp
2022-12-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
We are offering a 3-day camp as the winter break begins and we will be featuring a balance of indoor and outdoor time. The theme is of nature and garden nature crafts suited for gift-giving or sharing with your friends, families and loved ones this winter. This camp is dependent on registration to run.
Days: December 19, 20, 21, 2023
Times: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Ages: 5 - 12 years (school age)
Fee: $120
Register: HERE
