Learn to cluster like flowers and foliage together in an arrangement for a big impact! David Pippin will demonstrate ways to use a variety of flowers and foliage in this creative take on a traditional arrangement. Flowers, foliage, floral foam, and containers provided. Participants will bring their own floral clippers. Fees: Member $72, Non-Member $86 […]

In this course, participants will explore the elements and principles of design and floral techniques such as focal area, grouping, and basing with floral designer Mimi Cassick. In each step-by-step class, you will create designs including an asymmetrical design, a contemporary spray, a crescent-shaped design, a horizontal centerpiece, and a naturalistic landscape design. This course […]

Discover the luminous world of alcohol inks! This fluid medium offers endless possibilities for both beginners and experienced artists. Alcohol inks can be used on any non-porous surface, creating a wide range of unpredictable and beautiful effects. In this workshop, we’ll focus on creative play using vibrant alcohol inks on Yupo, a smooth plastic paper. […]

Continue the Valentine’s Day celebration with plant expert and foodie Mark Ragland as he explores the exciting and exotic history of chocolate and vanilla. Learn about the plants behind these delicious and decadent ingredients as well as how to incorporate them into delectable savory and sweet treats. Enjoy the nuances of how cacao and vanilla […]

A botanical study page is where curiosity becomes visual understanding—a working space to explore, test, and refine your observations of the natural world. In this three-day workshop, you’ll discover how drawing deepens your connection to nature through guided observation, inquiry, and play. Rather than simply copying what you see, you’ll learn to translate what captures […]

Note: This class has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 21 due to inclement weather. Get your hands dirty and creative juices flowing to realize your kitchen garden in time for the spring thaw! Kitchen gardens are made for intensive cultivation, so they are usually smaller than traditional vegetable plots and can easily be fenced to […]

Learn everything you need to know to successfully start and maintain your own honey bee hive for the first three years of your beekeeping experience. Jesse “The Beekeeper” Frierson of East Coast Honey will discuss construction of hive boxes, honey bee care, hive maintenance, how to properly inspect a hive, and how to harvest honey. […]

Note: This class has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 21 from 3 — 5 pm due to inclement weather. Discover all things indoor plants and find the best way to care for plants inside your home! Selecting the right house plant for the right location can make all the difference for its long-term care and […]

Note: This class has been rescheduled for Sunday, February 22 due to inclement weather. Curious how you can clean up your garden this winter to create a pleasant, presentable space that is sustainable for your local wildlife? Join instructor Kaity Bevenour, native plant specialist & owner of Parallel Nursery, for a review of landscape management […]