Reindeer Workshop

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

Drop in and make your very own unique reindeer. All pieces will be cut and prepared ahead of time so all you need to do is get creative and have fun! The instructor Lonnie Paton will be there to guide participants through the process. At the end of the class you will have your own […]

Winter Closure

The Gardens at HCP will be closed December 21st to January 3rd. We look forward to your visit in the New Year!

Wicker Basket With Wood Base Start

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

with Joan Carrigan Explore the sculptural design possibilities of the Wicker Basketry technique when starting with a wood base. Bases will be provided along with dyed round reed and a selection of natural materials to incorporate into this sculptural basket. In the process of weaving this basket, participants will learn control of shaping as well […]

Saanich Seedy Saturday

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

Haliburton Farms, the City of Saanich and the Gardens at HCP have joined together to present the first Seedy Saturday in the Capital Regional District in 2016. Haliburton Community Organic Farms has outgrown their successful in-house Seedy Saturday and is moving to HCP. There will be 20 vendors with a focus on organic goods and […]

Willow Chair Workshop

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

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. Learn how to make a square frame from pieces of alder & work with different sizes of willow to create your chair. All tools will be provided. […]

Free

Nuno Felted Shawl

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

Nuno felting is a technique by which loose fibre is hand melded with fabric. During this workshop students will design and create an elegant shawl from iridescent silk, super soft merino wool and natural tussah silk fibre. The shawl features a felted loop for easy wear and is adorned with a nuno felted flower. No […]

Free

Silk Merino Cobweb Felted Scarf

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

In this one-day, project-oriented workshop, students will explore felt making through the creation of a shimmering black and white cobweb felted scarf. Cobweb felting produces a lightweight fabric with an elegant drape. The super-soft merino wool and silk provided for this class will result in an exceptionally soft and luxurious scarf. No previous felt making […]

Free