Events and Programs for Adults

Saturday, November 7, 10AM-12PM 

Workshop: Autumnal Arrangement Watercolor 

Terrace Room 

M $50; NM $55 

Brooke Hutchens, Redbud Pigment Co. 

Register by November 3 

Paint a vase of autumnal beauty with Brooke Hutchens of Redbud Pigment Co. as she guides us through a botanically-inspired watercolor piece using handmade pigments that are locally foraged and sustainably sourced. Note: This class is considered ‘intermediate’ and is best-suited for those who have taken a class previously or know the fundamentals of watercolor. 

https://72168.blackbaudhosting.com/72168/Workshop-Autumnal-Arrangement-Watercolor 

Sunday, November 8, 2-5PM 

Workshop: Beginning Basket Weaving 

Garden Classroom 

M $35; NM $40 

Register by November 3 

Learn the basics of basket weaving through the creation of your own round reed baskets. Perfect for beginners, each guest will have the opportunity to weave two small baskets to take home and enjoy both a practical and beautiful work of art.  

https://72168.blackbaudhosting.com/72168/Workshop-Basket-Weaving-for-Beginners-08Nov2026  

Thursday, November 12, 6-7:30PM 

Harvesting and Saving Seeds 

Garden Classroom 

M $15; NM $18 

Register by November 10 

Join us as we learn everything you need to know to have a successful seed harvest from your garden, and take a walk through our grounds to harvest seeds from your local botanical garden! Guests will learn about seed collection as well as how to properly store them for future seasons. 

https://72168.blackbaudhosting.com/72168/Harvesting-and-Saving-Seeds-12Nov2026  

Saturday, November 14, 2-4PM 

Workshop: Herbal Perfumes 

Garden Classroom 

M $35; NM $40 

Register by November 10 

Create a scent-sory delight as you create a pair of roller perfumes made of all natural materials and oils. Excellent for your own use or as gifts, this is an excellent introduction in to the world of DIY scent mixing and herbal uses through safe and holistic means. 

https://72168.blackbaudhosting.com/72168/Workshop-Herbal-Perfumes-14Nov2026  

Sunday, November 15, 2-4PM 

Workshop: A Novel Arrangement 

Garden Classroom 

M $55; NM $60 

Janae Lee, Dat Plant Tho 

Register by November 10 

Create a gorgeous floral arrangement nestled within the pages of a book with Janae Lee. With rustic fall colors and seasonal blooms, you can create a unique bouquet to display your love of literature and flowers. No previous arranging experience required, you will be guided through arrangement techniques and color theory. 

https://72168.blackbaudhosting.com/72168/Workshop-A-Novel-Arrangement  

Thursday, November 19, 6-7PM 

Putting Your Garden to Bed 

Garden Classroom 

M $15; NM $18 

Register by November 17 

November is the time to prepare your garden for the colder winter months so it looks its best and returns in the spring in the best shape possible. We will talk through what we do in the garden at this time and will discuss what is and isn’t getting cut back. We will also discuss adding mulch for cold protection, removing and composting annuals, and other best practices. 

https://72168.blackbaudhosting.com/72168/Putting-Your-Garden-to-Bed-19Nov2026 

Sunday, November 22, 2-4PM 

Workshop: Homemade Butters 

Garden Classroom 

M $30; NM $35 

Register by November 17 

Learn how to make delicious, creamy homemade butter at home without the need for an oversized churn. Go one step further and explore recipes for various compound butters! Guests will take home approximately one pound of butter total with the option to either leave them as is or create up to two compounds with their butter. 

https://72168.blackbaudhosting.com/72168/Workshop-Homemade-Butters-22Nov2026  

Thursday, December 3, 5:30-6:30PM 

Workshop: Mounted Plant Art 

Garden Classroom 

M $45; NM $50 

Wei Li, Simple Morea 

Register by December 1 

Create a timeless piece of living art for your wall with Wei Li of Simple Morea. Li will guide us through selecting a plant appropriate for mounting, how to properly mount it for health and longevity, and strategies for longterm survival. Guests will leave with a mounted plant ready to be displayed in their homes. 

https://72168.blackbaudhosting.com/72168/Workshop-Mounted-Plant-Art-03Dec2026 

Thursday, December 3, 6:30-8PM 

Workshop: Kokedama Planting 

Garden Classroom 

M $45; NM $50 

Wei Li, Simple Morea 

Register by December 1 

Kokedama is a botanical planting style originating in Japan and popular in modern aesthetics. Ornamental houseplants are planted within balls of soil and moss and can be hung or displayed decoratively. Join Wei Li of Simple Morea in learning the art of kokedama in this workshop. Guests will leave with a complete kokedama they have made, including a plant. 

https://72168.blackbaudhosting.com/72168/Workshop-Kokedama-Planting-03Dec2026 

Saturday, December 5, 10AM-12PM 

Workshop: Holiday Evergreen Watercolor 

Terrace Room 

M $50; NM $55 

Brooke Hutchens, Redbud Pigment Co. 

Register by December 1 

Paint a beautiful evergreen tree nestled within a basket and colorfully adorned with ornaments with Brooke Hutchens of Redbud Pigment Co. as she guides us through a botanically-inspired watercolor piece using handmade pigments that are locally foraged and sustainably sourced. Note: This class is considered ‘intermediate’ and is best-suited for those who have taken a class previously or know the fundamentals of watercolor. 

https://72168.blackbaudhosting.com/72168/Workshop-Holiday-Evergreen-Watercolor