Saturday, September 11 - 11:00am - 12:15pm Open meet-up for anyone wanting to find out more about Richard Wong's in-person and online watercolour classes. Questions are encouraged. Registration required. Register by calling 250 479 6162 or by using the online registration button below. Register Online Richard Wong, Artist Statement & Biography “How I Became A […]
Many of the most common herbs are living in our yards, but we do not always know how to use them. We will begin with a Herb Garden wander to introduce a variety of new and different herbs to our participants. Next, we will learn about harvesting these herbs, then how to use them for […]
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 […]
Every fairy garden workshop is a bit different and this one features doors and transitions with a Thanksgiving theme to create a fun miniature setting. 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 […]
Save the date! Now that we are in Step 3 of BC's Restart Plan and hoping to move into Step 4 in early September, we are planning to have our Fall Plant Sale onsite. To minimize crowding and facilitate physical distancing, we are planning to open the sale on Thursday, September 23 for HCP Members and volunteers only. The sale […]
Save the date! Now that we are in Step 3 of BC's Restart Plan and hoping to move into Step 4 in early September, we are planning to have our Fall Plant Sale onsite. To minimize crowding and facilitate physical distancing, we are planning to open the sale on Thursday, September 23 for HCP Members and volunteers only. The sale […]
Save the date! Now that we are in Step 3 of BC's Restart Plan and hoping to move into Step 4 in early September, we are planning to have our Fall Plant Sale onsite. To minimize crowding and facilitate physical distancing, we are planning to open the sale on Thursday, September 23 for HCP Members and volunteers only. The sale […]
Online via zoom Random weave is one of Joan's favorite 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 […]
The first credible record of brewing tea dates back to the 3rd Century AD. Fast forward to 2021 and the cold brewing of teas made with garden botanicals in our HCP Kids Garden. We have been brewing our harvested flowers and herbs safely, using cold brew methods for years and our participants love to sample […]
Online via zoom 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 unique shaped pouch/purse which is also beautiful to hang on the wall. We will incorporate other locally harvested materials such as sedges and cedar bark and explore […]