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Sights & Sounds of
Winter Birds
- Its winter in Texas and a great time to dust off your binoculars and identify
birds that migrate to our area this time of year. David and Carolyn Oldham,
members of the Audubon Society and avid birdwatchers, will show you how to
identify year-round residents and seasonal migrants as well as the birds most
common to this area. This class will include a brief tour on our nature trail to
share some bird watching tips. The White Rock Lake area has a large variety of
beautiful birds that are just waiting to put on a show for you! Dont forget to
bring your binoculars! February 2 from 9am 11:30am; $22, or $20 for Members
The
Backyard Florist
Look at your yard from a whole new perspective. C.A. Hiscock, Dallas County
Master Gardener, will show you how to use common and not-so-common
plant material from your winter garden and landscape to create one of a kind
floral arrangements and table centerpieces. She will also demonstrate how to use
unexpected materials from your garden to design unique arrangements that are
easy to create, economical and beautiful. Come find out how you can bring the
best part of your garden inside this winter. February 2 from 12pm 2pm; $30
or $27 for Members
Grocery Bouquet to
Floral Array
Brighten up your home this spring with fresh, fragrant floral arrangements
that you can make yourself. Please be sure to bring a store bought bouquet of
flowers and clippers or a floral knife. Sign up for all three classes by
February 22 and pay only $99 or $90 for Members
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Creative Spring Designs
Gregg Hoppe, AIFD florist for McShan florist, will share unique ideas
for creating floral arrangements using spring flowers. February 23 from
12pm 2pm; $35 or $32 for Members
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A
Beautiful Box of Flowers
Cecilia Manouel,
AIFD, lead floral designer for Central Market in Plano, will show you
unique and creative ways to design an arrangement in a beautiful square glass
vase. April 26 from 9am 11am; $40 or $36 for Members
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The Tropics in Bloom
Gregg Hoppe, AIFD, will show you how to use beautiful tropical flowers to
create a unique and contemporary arrangement. May 17 from 9am 11am; $35,
or $32 for Members
Blissful
Beads Chakra Balancing Bracelet
Beaded jewelry is all
the rage, and now you can learn how to make your own! The unique colors and
characteristics of the seven stones in this bracelet activate the seven main
chakra centers. Our chakras govern our lives, loves, learning and spirituality.
An experienced beading instructor from Splendor in the Grass,
will
bring an array of beautiful Swarovski Crystal beads
to help create your masterpiece. Enjoy the relaxing and energizing effects of
wearing these colorful stones. No previous experience needed. Class size is
limited, so register early!
March 1 from from 9am
11am; $40 or $36 for Members
Hypertufa Creating Your Own Garden Containers
Modeled after the old stone watering troughs of England, these
versatile
containers can
be constructed into a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors.
Susan Morgan
and Amy McCaslin, Dallas Arboretum horticulturists,
will show you how to create these
durable
planters made of sand, peat moss and Portland cement.
Handcast
your own
charming hypertufa container that you will
be able to
take
home at the end of class. Fee includes supplies. March 15 from 12pm 3pm;
$40 or $36 for Members
The Hunting:
Legendary Plant Hunters
Many of the plants that we know and love are from locations around the globe.
Join Nancy Furth, nature lover and Collin County Master Gardener, as she takes
you on a journey to learn about the remarkable lives and expeditions of some of
the most well known plant explorers including both John Tradescants, the elder
and younger, John and William Bartram and more. Find out what inspired the
Golden Age of Botany as you listen to stories of their treks and finds and also
catch up on current-day plant hunters closer to home. March 29 from 9am
-11am; $22, or $20 for Members
Photo Finish!
These
two new classes will help get your creative juices flowing! Enjoy learning how
to take pictures from a new perspective and create a beautiful book in which
to display your treasures. Sign up by March 15 and pay only $105 or $95
for Members.
A Book Club Like No
Other
Are you tired of your photos collecting in boxes? Wouldnt it be great to
keep pictures and notes from your garden all in one place? Barbara Hollis,
Senior Creative Designer of Laugh, Live, Learn, will show you how to
make a beautiful hand-crafted book that will be the envy of your friends and
family. These versatile books can be used for so many purposes; add pictures
and turn it into a special photo album; add paper and your charming book
becomes a garden diary or a personal journal. Bring a pair of scissors and
spend an enjoyable afternoon personalizing your own photo album or journal. No
previous experience needed. March 15 from 9am 11am; $50 or $45 for
Members
Photo Journaling
Look at life through a whole new lens! Join Donna Bearden and Kathleen Martin,
writers, photographers and artists, as they show you how
to journal with
and through photography.
This playful
and creative process uses pictures and words as a jumping off point for
exploring deep questions, beliefs and emotions. Different from a diary, this
is a method of processing your thoughts rather than recording
daily events.
Join us for this interactive and thought provoking workshop
that
will show you new ways to enjoy and express your love of the world
around you.
Please bring a digital camera with you.
April 19 from 12pm
4pm and April 26 from 12pm 2pm; $66 or $60 for Members
Bubble, Bubble, No
toil & No Trouble: Soap Making Basics
Give your skin the luxurious treatment it deserves when you learn how to make
your own handmade soap. David Fisher, Guide to Candle and Soap Making at
About.com, will show you the basics of making soap from scratch. You will learn
how soap is made as well as how to incorporate fragrance and color to make bars
of soap that are creative and unique. Join us for this fun demonstration class.
May 31 from 12pm 2pm; $22 or $20 for Members |
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