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Pumpkin People Workshop
Pumpkin People Workshop
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 […]
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Love your Landscape: Landscape Design Basics Series
Love your Landscape: Landscape Design Basics Series
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 […]
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Flower Basket of Victoria Watercolour Workshop with Richard Wong
Flower Basket of Victoria Watercolour Workshop with Richard Wong
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 […]
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ONLINE: Bird Watercolour Mini-Series with Richard Wong
ONLINE: Bird Watercolour Mini-Series with Richard Wong
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 […]
Plant Identification & Culture
Plant Identification & Culture
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 […]
Mythical Creatures Workshop
Mythical Creatures Workshop
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 […]
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Willow Chair Workshop
Willow Chair Workshop
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 […]
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HCP Home Learners' Drop In Program
HCP Home Learners' Drop In Program
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 […]
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Mason Bee - Fall Cocoon Cleaning Session
Mason Bee - Fall Cocoon Cleaning Session
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 […]
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Leaf Lantern Workshop
Leaf Lantern Workshop
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 […]
