In this fun maker night, you’ll learn the basics of making polymer clay earrings with Sarah Schultz of Fragment Jewelry Co. We’ll mix, texture, shape, bake and assemble our polymer clay pieces to create a lovely pair of nature-inspired earrings you can wear when you leave! You will be able to choose from a wide […]

Pollinators and their choices have a powerful impact on our local ecosystem. They pick which flowers to pollinate, therefore deciding which plants get to form a fruit with seeds and reproduce. Without pollinators, entire terrestrial food webs and ecosystems would collapse. Fortunately, there is still a lot we can do to protect and support the […]

Join spice expert Mark Ragland as you learn how the desire and quest for spices played a huge role in the history of mankind. What was so special about these seeds and bark? Learn where favorite and exotic spices come from and how they were used both historically and in today’s kitchen. Discover how to […]

This isn't your everyday "fairy" garden. For almost 20 years Serome has been transforming containers into miniature landscapes that he calls "Mini Worlds". Combining dwarf trees, miniature plants and some imagination, you also can create a unique miniature landscape, perfect for a balcony or patio. Your fairy garden can even be a focal point in […]

Explore the amazing world of plants that consume insects and the diverse contrivances by which they catch their prey: snap traps, pitfall traps, sticky traps, and hair-triggered suction traps.  A selection of small insectivorous plants will be provided.  Media, either graphite or watercolor, student’s choice.  Prerequisite: one previous course in the medium selected. Prerequisite: one […]

This course provides an introduction to sexual and asexual plant propagation. The student will learn the skills and techniques to successfully propagate plants from seeds, cloning, grafting and air layering. The course will involve a short lecture followed by a hands-on lesson in multiple greenhouse propagation techniques located in our Massey Greenhouse on-site. Start your […]

This two-day focus session explores Colored Pencil on Stonehenge Kraft paper - a perfect combo for rendering vibrant fruits and vegetables. Day One will include practice exercises to understand the nuances of colored pencil on Kraft paper. Day Two will be focused on completing an accurate and appealing composition. Fees: Member $102, Non-Member $122 All […]

This is a great way to show off a fun, dramatic floral design! David Pippin will show ways to use a picture frame, as well as ways to make frames from rivercane or bamboo to show off your creations. Frame and container provided. Fees: Member $73, Non-Member $88 All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration […]

This course is very elucidative either for beginners or more experienced practitioners of pencil art. It aims to provide all the theoretical and practical tools necessary for beginners to initiate their practice and for intermediate students to improve their skills. We start from a basic understanding of the very mechanics of how graphite works, as […]