Willow Chair Workshop with Andrew Kent

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

Adult community education | full day workshop Join artisan Andrew Kent from The Willow Way for this full day workshop. In one day, with Andrew'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 […]

Rib Basket with Handle

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

ADULT COMMUNITY EDUCATION | WORKSHOP |FULL-DAY Instructor Joan Carrigan will guide you as you weave a traditional European style basket, used for centuries as a household gathering and storage basket. This version has 2 round hoops forming the handle and opening of the basket. Materials will include natural and dyed reed along with seagrass and […]

Wildfire Resilient Gardening

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

ADULT COMMUNITY EDUCATION | WORKSHOP | 3 HOURS Instructors Bethany Couture & Jennie Sparkes lead this informative workshop that will show you how to build wildfire-resilience into your gardens and landscapes. You’ll learn how to better steward your land, choose fire resilient plants, and design gardens that not only look beautiful, but increase the protection […]

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Plant Identification & Culture with Jane Tice

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

Adult Community Education | 3-hour class This is a monthly class in which participants will be introduced to 20 new plants in each session. If you are a new gardener, new to Victoria or just want to brush up on your plant knowledge, this is a great place to get started. This is a monthly […]

Woven Pouch with Barks & Natural Materials

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

ADULT COMMUNITY EDUCATION | WORKSHOP |FULL-DAY Come weave a beautiful individualized pouch with plant materials harvested from the Pacific Northwest, perfect for holding your cell phone. Instructor Joan Carrigan will begin with a discussion on how to respectfully harvest materials, followed by a hands-on demonstration of how to prepare the materials including cedar bark, willow […]

Willow Chair Workshop with Andrew Kent - July

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

Adult community education | full day workshop Join artisan Andrew Kent from The Willow Way for this full day workshop. In one day, with Andrew'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 […]

Essentials of Worm Composting: Make a Worm Bin

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

ADULT COMMUNITY EDUCATION | WORKSHOP | 2.5 HOURS In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the essentials of vermicomposting (worm composting) which is a sustainable, low-maintenance and odour-free way of quickly turning kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich fertilizer for your garden. You will  build a worm compost bin to take home and begin your composting journey […]