Pumpkin People (Youth Program)
2021-10-30 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
We have a tradition at HCP to make a display featuring Pumpkin People in our lower field. Families and small groups are encouraged to sign up and add to this display by bringing along old clothing, hats, boots and such. We provide the pumpkins and straw to stuff the clothing and position the creations for the public to enjoy. This is also a wonderful time to celebrate the seasonal changes and harvests from our gardens. All registration fees will be donated to a local charity. Maximum: 5 groups per time slot
Date: Saturday, October 30, 2021
Time: 1:00pm – 1:30, 1:45pm – 2:15pm, 2:30pm – 3pm
Fee: $25/group (up to 5 participants)
Register: click on the time slot above or phone (250) 479-6162

HCP Home Learners Program
2021-11-05 09:30 - 11:30 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Calling all home learners! HCP is excited to offer a program just for you! Come explore the different habitats in and around the gardens while connecting to other home learners in your community. Through hands-on activities, games, and crafts, we will discover the many plants and animals that live in neighbouring wetlands, forests, meadows, and of course, a backyard garden! Please note, this is a drop-off program. See you at The Gardens!
Dates: Fridays for 4 Weeks: from November 5 to November 26, 2021
Time: 9:30am to 11:30am
Age: 8 to 12 years old
Fee: $80 for members, $100 for non-members (price is for full series)
Register: HERE or phone (250) 479-6162

In-Person: Twill Basket with Wood Base and Handle Workshop
2021-11-06 09:30 - 16:30 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Instructor: Joan Carrigan
This lovely storage or carry basket is woven with a spiraling twill weave. It has a wood base in the Nantucket-style, the sides are woven with cane over reed splints and has a wood handle for carrying.
Tools List: sharp sturdy scissors, an old towel, spray bottle, approx. 12 clothes pins, knife for carving.
This is an in-person class. We will be following provincial health orders for Covid for all in-person classes.
HCP Members $120 / Non Members $140
Register online or call 250 479 6162
Register Online
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 fuelled 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.

3 Season Planters (Youth Program)
2021-11-06 10:30 - 11:30 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Let's get creative with our bulbs and perennials and plant up a container garden for interest and edibles during Fall, Winter and Spring! These little gardens will have all they need to provide colour through the cooler seasons on your step or in your garden and provide a “surprise” factor when the bulbs show themselves! Bring along your enthusiasm to plant and we provide the rest!
Date: Saturday, November 6, 2021
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 am
Age: 4+ years (under 6 with an adult)
Fee: $25/members, $30/non-members
Register: HERE or phone (250) 479-6162

Pro D Day Camp
2021-11-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
An outdoor garden experience where we take on seasonal gardening tasks and activities in our very own HCP Kids Garden. There are also opportunities to explore the vast wilderness areas to experience the natural systems that keep our gardens growing, get our hands busy with garden arts and crafts and more. Limit: 15
Nov 12, 2021
Times: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Ages: 5 to 12 years (school age)
Fee: $40/child
Register: Click on camp date to register or call 250 479 6162

In-Person: Wicker Basket with Nature's Bounty Workshop
2021-11-14 09:30 - 16:30 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Instructor: Joan Carrigan
Explore the exciting design possibilities of the wicker basketry technique. In the process of weaving this basket, participants will learn control of shaping as well as a variety of weaving patterns. There will be an assortment of natural materials to incorporate with the dyed round reed used to weave this basket. The rich variety of possibilities makes for a fun and creative experience.
Tools List: sharp sturdy scissors, measuring tape, spray bottle, an old towel.
We will be following provincial health orders for Covid for all in-person classes.
HCP Members $120 / Non Members $140
Register online or call 250 479 6162
Register Online
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 fuelled 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 Workshop
2021-11-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Join us to create a beautiful wreath. In this class you will have access to a wide variety of beautiful materials, step by step instruction and a festive environment. Be prepared to get creative and have fun!
This year our classes will be held in our greenhouses and we will be following provincial health orders for Covid. Participants will be spaced so as to observe physical distancing rules, however if you are in the same "bubble" you can sit together.
Note that if provincial health orders prohibit in person classes, then we will contact participants with the option to receive a take home wreath making kit or to receive a full refund.
Classes are sold out! Please call if you would like to go on the waiting list - 250 479 6162.

Wreath Making for Families
2021-11-26 13:00 - 14:30 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
This annual workshop is a must for a fun and nature oriented family activity. Our yards can provide a bounty of greens, unique branching, cones, and seed heads that we use to create a long-lived outdoor decor piece for your home or garden. Learn how to use a frame to construct these as a family team. Let us provide all the materials and you bring along your own garden gloves and hand pruners.We recommend one adult for each child/youth participating.
Date: Friday, November 26, 2021
Date: Saturday, November 27, 2021
Date: Friday, December 3, 2021
Date: Saturday, December 4, 2021

Time: 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Ages: Family Unit (up to 4)
Fee: $30/wreath
Register: Phone (250) 479-6162

Wreath Making Workshop
2021-11-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Join us to create a beautiful wreath. In this class you will have access to a wide variety of beautiful materials, step by step instruction and a festive environment. Be prepared to get creative and have fun!
This year our classes will be held in our greenhouses and we will be following provincial health orders for Covid. Participants will be spaced so as to observe physical distancing rules, however if you are in the same "bubble" you can sit together.
Note that if provincial health orders prohibit in person classes, then we will contact participants with the option to receive a take home wreath making kit or to receive a full refund.

HCP Members $50
Non Members $60
Classes are sold out! Please call if you would like to go on the waiting list - 250 479 6162.

Miniatures & Cards Watercolour Workshop
2021-11-27 10:30 - 15:30 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Join Richard for this festive watercolour workshop. Paint, learn and have fun together. Try something different as Richard shows you how to paint lovely watercolour miniatures on Japanese art paper that will double as original greeting cards. This is a great opportunity to learn and practice Richard's special painting techniques and processes. All levels are welcome, including beginners. A sample image is provided here. Richard will have a number of new images for the class to work with.
Fees include entry to the gardens. Please bring your own packed lunch, otherwise the restaurant is open, but busy on weekends.
We will be following provincial health orders for this class, including masks, distancing etc.
Richard Wong is a professional wildlife artist with international credentials. His art is popular. His classes are fun, relaxed and fully supported, even within a pandemic!
Learn more about Richard: www.richardwongwatercolors.ca
Workshop Fee $95
Call 250 479 6162 to register or register online below.
Register Online

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

Wreath Making for Families
2021-11-27 13:00 - 14:30 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
This annual workshop is a must for a fun and nature oriented family activity. Our yards can provide a bounty of greens, unique branching, cones, and seed heads that we use to create a long-lived outdoor decor piece for your home or garden. Learn how to use a frame to construct these as a family team. Let us provide all the materials and you bring along your own garden gloves and hand pruners.We recommend one adult for each child/youth participating.
Date: Friday, November 26, 2021
Date: Saturday, November 27, 2021
Date: Friday, December 3, 2021
Date: Saturday, December 4, 2021

Time:1:00 - 2:30 pm
Ages:Family Unit (up to 4)
Fee: $30/wreath
Register: Click on the date above or phone (250) 479-6162

Gardens Closed
2022-01-07 08:00 - 2022-02-02 09:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Gardens closed for the month of January. We will re-open on February 3rd.

Garden Nature Academy
2022-01-25 09:00 - 23:30 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
The outdoors offer safe and seasonal opportunities for your preschooler to explore through play, games, songs and activities! These outdoor sessions will include time in our vegetable garden, as well as numerous pathways and native plant forest areas to explore. The small group sizes and our experienced nature educators help to create a nurturing and engaging environment for young children to learn, play and grow!
Dates: Tuesday's for 8 Weeks: from January 25th to March 15th, 2022
Time: 9:00am to 11:30am (Morning)
Age: 3 to 4 years old
Fee: $160 (price is for full series)
Register: HERE or phone (250) 479-6162

Home Learners Program (ages 5-7)
2022-02-04 09:30 - 11:30 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Habitat Series
Calling all home learners! HCP is excited to offer a science program just for you! Come explore the different habitats in and around the gardens while connecting to other home learners in your community. Through hands-on activities, games, and crafts, we will discover the many plants and animals that live in neighbouring wetlands, forests, meadows, and of course, a backyard garden! Please note, this is a drop-off program. See you at The Gardens!
Dates: Fridays for 4 Weeks: from February 4 to 25, 2022
Time: 9:30am to 11:30am
Age: 5 to 7 years old
Fee: $80 for members, $100 for non-members (price is for full series)
Register: HERE or phone (250) 479-6162

ONLINE: Knotless Netting – Dressing a Stone and Making a Pouch Workshop
2022-02-12 10:00 - 15:00, 2022-04-03 10:00 - 15:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Online via Zoom with Joan Carrigan.
This ancient stitching technique has been used to make pouches and bags in many parts of the world. In this workshop, participants will start by learning design variations of knotless netting using waxed threads worked over a smooth stone – thus Dressing a Stone. The second project will be creating a Small Pouch with the option of making it into a necklace. Traditionally this style of basket was made with plant fibre cordage. Included in the material kit will be a small bundle of daylily leaves so we can cover the process of making Cordage. All the supplies for this course will be mailed to you as a kit, except for the stone - instructions on the size and best shape of stone will be provided.
The kit for this class will be mailed to you directly and the cost of shipping within Canada is included. There will be an additional cost for shipping outside Canada.
Please note that these workshops are popular and classes are kept small to ensure individual attention. If you are unable to secure a spot for this date, please add your name to the wait list as we will run a second date if a wait list develops.
Note that refunds for cancellations are not possible once your kit has been mailed.
Fees: HCP Members $120/Non-Members $140
Register ONLINE or call 250 479 6162.
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.

Garden Friends
2022-02-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Children love to explore our gardens while observing and experiencing nature. Together, we will engage in a series of nature activities. Each session includes a garden wander, sharing circle and story time. Bring a snack and picnic blanket for story time and dress for the weather.
Dates: Every Thursday from February 17 – March 10, 2022
Time: 10:00 to 11:30am
Age: 3 to 6 years old, plus parent/guardian
Fee: HCP Members $55/Non-Members $65 (price is for full series)
Register: HERE or phone (250) 479-6162

Pro D Day Camp
2022-02-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
An outdoor garden experience where we take on seasonal gardening tasks and activities in our very own HCP Kids Garden. There are also opportunities to explore the vast wilderness areas to experience the natural systems that keep our gardens growing, get our hands busy with garden arts and crafts and more. Limit: 15
Feb 18, 2022
Times: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Ages: 5 to 12 years (school age)
Fee: $40/child
Register: Click on camp date to register or call 250 479 6162

Family Day Bird Event
2022-02-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Join us and the Rocky Point Bird Observatory for guided walks, activities and crafts as we explore the many birds that call our gardens, forests, and wetlands their home. Learn to identify birds in your backyard and how to support their habitat necessary for them to thrive. Don't forget to bring your binoculars! To find out more about the Great Backyard Bird Count (Feb 18-21) check out birdcount.org
Date: Monday, February 21, 2022
Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Fee: Admission by donation to The Gardens at HCP

Pruning Ornamental Plants Workshop
2022-02-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Instructor: Patty Brown
Gain an understanding of how and why plants respond to pruning. This workshop will help you get the results you want with any plant in your garden. Patty Brown, Pacific Horticultural College instructor will take you through the steps, theory and techniques of pruning. The workshop consists of two lectures and one hands on session to practice what you've learnt. Masks required.
Tuesday - February 22 & March 1
6:30 - 9:00pm
Saturday - Mar 5 (field trip)
9:00am - 12:00pm
HCP Members $120/ Non Members $145
REGISTER ONLINE HERE
or call 250 479 6162

Beginner Watercolour Workshop Series with Richard Wong
2022-02-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Join Richard for this four week course to learn how to create lovely watercolours on Japanese art paper. Enjoy the benefits and warmth of a small group setting. Richard's classes are interactive and based on enjoyment, patience and kindness. (Classes are ideal for beginners and those with some watercolour experience).

4 x weekly 2.0 hr classes
Fridays - February 25, March 4, 11, 18
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tuition: $200 (student brings own supplies), or $240 (includes all supplies)

Register by calling 250 479 6162 or REGISTER ONLINE HERE

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: Random Woven Nest Basket
2022-02-26 10:00 - 15:00, 2022-04-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Online via Zoom with Joan Carrigan

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. Discussion will cover how to harvest and forage for other plant materials suitable for this technique.
A materials kit will be provided consisting of dyed round reed for the construction of this basket which can either be picked up at HCP or mailed to you with an additional cost of $20 within Canada. If you live outside of Canada, shipping costs will vary. We will email you to arrange shipping if you select this option.
Please note that these workshops are popular and classes are kept small to ensure individual attention. If you are unable to secure a spot for this date, please add your name to the wait list as we will run a second date if a wait list develops. Note that refunds for cancellations are not possible once your kit has been mailed.
Fees: HCP Members $120/Non-Members $140
Register ONLINE or call 250 479 6162
Note on Shipping Cost:
Free if you are collecting at HCP
$20 - Flat rate shipping within Canada
Shipping costs will vary for destinations outside of Canada. We will contact you with more information if you select this option.

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.

ONLINE: Coiled Baskets with Soft Materials Workshop
2022-03-12 10:00 - 15:00, 2022-04-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Online via Zoom with Joan Carrigan

Coiling is one of the most portable basketry techniques and is friendly on the hands. We'll be using tapestry yarn for our stitching material offering a colourful palette to explore different stitching patterns and shaping options - all of which provide endless design possibilities. This basket ticks a lot of boxes and should come with a Warning.…it can be addictive…in a good way.
The kit for this class will be mailed to you directly and the cost of shipping within Canada is included. There will be an additional cost for shipping outside Canada.
Please note that these workshops are popular and classes are kept small to ensure individual attention. If you are unable to secure a spot for this date, please add your name to the wait list as we will run a second date if a wait list develops. Note that refunds for cancellations are not possible once your kit has been mailed.
Fees: HCP Members $120/Non-Members $140
Register ONLINE or call 250 479 6162

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.

Creative Flower Photography Workshop with Jana Zachariou
2022-03-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Saturday, March 19 - 10:00am - 11:30am
OR
Saturday, April 16 - 10:00am - 11:30am
Let's imagine…….Learning flower photography while being surrounded by the spectacular gardens at HCP. Spring is the perfect time to capture the colours and forms of flowers.
Jana loves to share her passion for photography and her commitment to natural floral beauty. She has created workshops for those individuals who want to learn how to capture stunning images of flowers. These workshops focus on the basics of photography. They are a combination of technical information to help participants get the most out of their current gear, as well as mastering the elements and principles with different compositions, angles, and apertures. Instructions are always tailored to participants' skill level and their individual needs. Emphasis will be on supporting each participant in achieving an individual approach to floral photography. The ultimate goal is to have participants develop a deeper connection with flowers through the camera lens…..and of course, have fun along the way.
The class will be small (up to 10 participants). The first 20 minutes will be a brief lecture on technical and creative approaches to flower photography, mainly concentrate on the understanding of light, composition, and subject selection during this photo shoot. This is followed by 1 hour of practical outdoor session to put the acquired knowledge into practice with a 10 minute to wrap-up at the end.
Who is this workshop for

Beginner to intermediate photographers who want to get to the next level.
Anyone who loves photographing flowers.
Those who seek personal guidance as to improve their flower photography skills.
Anyone who has the vision but can't get their gear to cooperate.
Those who are tired of Zoom classes and are ready to join a group of like-minded folks to shake up their skills in a natural environment.

Why this workshop is different

Jana communicates in a very easy to understand, practical way so participants don't get overwhelmed with technicalities because photography doesn't have to be complicated.

What to bring

A DSLR or mirrorless camera is recommended, however, point and shoot, or cell phone cameras are more than welcome.
Fully charged battery
Empty memory card
Tripod is optional

How to Register
Members - $55
Non-Members - $65
Register online below or call 250 479 6162
Register March 13
Register April 16
Instructor Bio: Jana Zachariou
Jana Zachariou is a Czech born photographer living on Salt Spring Island in southern British Columbia. After having lived in various locations around the world, she chose to call Canada her home. Jana resided for more than 20 years in eastern Canada before she sold her family business and settled on the beautiful West Coast. That was the beginning of Jana's endless love affair with a camera. Her first real interaction with photography actually started in front of the lens as a fashion model in the mid 80's. Jana, however, found her true calling on the other side of the lens and her knowledge of photography is entirely self taught. This informal training enabled her to develop a unique style that makes her images very recognizable. Photography opened a door to an aberrant way of seeing and appreciating the world around her. Jana's ability to capture inspiring imagery came about, in part, because of the abundance of natural scenery that surrounds her on the West Coast. The visual drama and artistry of her photographs are born of a keen eye for the many moods of the natural world. Her quest to become a better photographer will never cease. She is constantly chasing, with greater passion than ever before, those rare magical moments when the “Perfect Light” embraces nature to its fullness to capture the “Perfect Shot” When she is asked about her favourite image, Jana's reply is “I haven't taken it yet”.
To learn more about Jana, visit her website https://westcoastimagesbyjana.ca/

ONLINE: Willow Bark Wall Pouch
2022-03-26 10:00 - 15:30 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Online via Zoom with Joan Carrigan

Willow bark is a lovely material for basket weaving and this project is a perfect way to show it off. We will be weaving this variation of a point pouch designed to hang on the wall to hold utensils or a flower arrangement. Along with the plaited designs using willow bark we will also use locally foraged materials for twining patterns. Discussion and demonstrations will cover how to harvest and prepare these locally foraged materials.
A materials kit will be provided which includes the prepared willow bark, daylily leaves for twining and waxed thread for twining and lashing. and it can either be picked up at HCP or posted to you directly with an additional cost of $20 within Canada. If you live outside of Canada, shipping costs will vary. We will contact you with more information if you select this option.
Please note that these workshops are popular and classes are kept small to ensure individual attention. If you are unable to secure a spot for this date, please add your name to the wait list as we will run a second date if a wait list develops. Note that refunds for cancellations are not possible once your kit has been mailed.
Fees: HCP Members $120/Non-Members $140
Register ONLINE or call 250 479 6162
Note on Shipping Cost:
Free if you are collecting at HCP
$20 - Flat rate shipping within Canada
Shipping costs will vary for destinations outside of Canada. We will contact you with more information if you select this option.
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.

Willow Chair Workshop
2022-03-29 09:00 - 17:00 | BC
Tuesday, March 29 - 9am - 5pm
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. Two people from the same household can sign up as one registration to make one chair together. This is recommended as it is ideal to have a helper who is in your “bubble” All tools will be provided. Masks and proof of vaccine required.
HCP Members: $250
Non Members: $275
REGISTER ONLINE HERE
or call 250 479 6162

Floral Watercolour Workshop Series with Richard Wong
2022-04-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Join Richard for this new, exciting workshop series, and learn different ways to create lovely floral art. Each session will cover a different artistic approach: botanical florals, representational florals, and atmospheric florals; with the last session on a blending of approaches. Classes are ideal for first time as well as continuing students. Enjoy the warmth and benefits of learning within a small group.
Richard Wong is a professional wildlife artist/instructor. Richard's classes are taught with and based on enjoyment, patience and kindness.
This series will be in person. Please review our current covid policies prior to attending.
Dates/Time:
Wednesdays, April 6 -27 - 1:00 – 3:00pm
Location:
The Gardens at HCP, 505 Quayle Road in Saanich
The class will be in the classroom which is the small building to the far left hand side of the parking lot as you drive in.
Art Supplies List
Students bringing their own supplies should contact Richard for the current list.
Tuition
Full Session:
$225 (students bring own supplies)
$265 (includes all art supplies)
One Session Only
$60 (students bring own supplies)
$65 (includes all art supplies)

Register for the full series online below or call 250 479 6162

Register Series
Register for just one session, please use the link below:
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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

The Backyard Orchard Workshop
2022-04-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Saturdays, 9:00am - 12:00pm - April 9 & 16
This workshop is for those serious about cultivating fruit and nuts in an urban space. Ryan Senechal will cover: selection of cultivars, planting, staking & training, soil, nutrients & watering, pruning, plant health & cultural controls, grafting & propagation. The focus will be on apple, cherry, pear, plum, peach, kiwi, Carpathian walnut, butternut, hazelnut, fig, blueberry & raspberry.
HCP Members - $90
Non Members - $110
Register online below or call 250 479 6162
Register Online
Instructor Biography: Ryan Senechal
Municipal Arborist/Urban Forester/Industry Subject Matter Expert
International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist, Tree Worker/Climber Specialist, Tree Risk Assessor Qualification
International Society of Arboriculture Testing Committee Member, Tree Worker Evaluator
ITA Journey person Climbing Arborist, Arborist Technician, BC Endorsed Faller
Originally educated in Urban Arboriculture at Humber College in Toronto, Ryan has more recently been active as an instructor of industrial Arboriculture subjects for professionals and through community education in addition to his duties as a Municipal field Arborist. His work in urban tree care, instruction, public speaking and urban forestry has taken him across Canada, England, and throughout the Pacific northwest. Ryan's course presentation typically blends pertinent theory linked to field observation and group discussion, leading to ample opportunities for field practice to improve confidence and comfort.
