ONLINE: Willow Hoop Rib Basket Workshop

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

Online via zoom This is a traditional rib style basket often called a potato basket constructed with a willow hoop and woven with a selection of materials including dyed reed and seagrass. This style of basket originates in Europe and is ideal for harvesting and storage. This is a great basket for beginners. Kits included […]

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Garden Friends

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

Children love to explore our gardens while observing and experiencing nature. Together, we will engage in a series of NATURE ACTIVITIES.  Each session will include a garden wander, a sharing circle and story-time (plan to bring along your snack and picnic blanket for story time and dress for the weather?) Limit: 8 children. Dates: Wednesday's throughout […]

ONLINE: Watercolours with Richard Wong – Celebrating Mother’s Day

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

Join us to celebrate Mother's Day and life with a beautiful floral painting of Irises in vibrant watercolour, one of our favourite flowers.  Richard will guide you through.  Relaxed, stress-free and fully supported.  For all levels, including first time painters. Sunday, May 9 – 1:00pm - 3:00pm (PST) Participant Fee: $20 per screen Supplies: Richard […]

ONLINE: Random Woven Nest Baskets Workshop

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

online via zoom Random weave is one of Joan's favourite styles of baskets. The structure is beautiful, reminding one of birds' nests. It is strong, durable and lends itself to sculptural forms in both small and large scale. We will discuss several ways of approaching this technique. A materials kit will be provided consisting of […]

ONLINE: Bark Basket Workshop

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

online via zoom Tree barks provide one of nature's most beautiful materials for basket making. This course will begin with a discussion covering how to harvest and prepare local tree barks. A materials kit will be provided which will include willow bark and red cedar bark along with waxed thread for twining. Participants will weave […]

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Yoga in the Garden with Michael Toru

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

Join us for an outdoor yoga class for small groups in the Gardens with instructor Michael Toru. This is a 45 minute session with the option to register for one class, a pack of 5, or pack of 10 consecutive sessions. Michael views yoga as his medicine. He was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder when […]

Floral Design Program

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

DATES TO BE CONFIRMED SOON! THE INTEREST LIST WILL BE CONTACTED IN THE MONTH OF JUNE WITH UPDATES. Join Floral Designer Linda Rambaud to learn industry level floral design skills. This part 1 of a three part series and participants completing all three parts will receive a certificate of completion. Part one consists of 3 […]

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Summer Camps

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

Summer 2021 Dates & Times: Click on Date to Register:  July 5 to 9;  9:00am to 4:00pm July 12 – 16; 9:00am – 12:00pm July 19 to 23; 9:00am to 4:00pm (Full, taking waitlist) August 3 to 6; 9:00am to 4:00pm (Full, taking waitlist) August 9 – 13; 9:00am – 4:00pm August 16 to 20; 9:00am to […]

Acrylic Painting for Beginners

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

This two part class will introduce absolute beginners and novices to painting in acrylics. This is a great class for new painters wanting to learn the basics before joining our outdoor painting sessions. Participants will learn about using and selecting materials, including paints, mediums, painting surfaces, wet palettes, easels and brushes. You will also learn […]

Fairy Gardens 2021 (Beach Theme) – In Person

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

Every fairy garden workshop is a bit different and this one features a house to create a beach theme. If you are new to these fun mini gardens, this is a great one to start with! We will be using plants suited to these miniature gardens that will hold up to endless garden adventures. These […]