Garden University

The Oregon Garden’s Garden University program offers ongoing adult education opportunities on topics in alignment with the Garden’s mission, such as pruning, beekeeping, cooking, floristry and more! We hope you’ll join us for an upcoming event – see our current lineup below.

Oregon Garden Members receive free admission to Garden University lectures and discounts on workshops. Interested in joining? Click here for more information!

Garden University: Ceramic Mushrooms

Under the guidance of artist Heather Skinner, you will learn the fascinating process of turning clay into a mushroom! From building, shaping, and glazing. All materials will be provided The […]

Garden University: Winter Paper Collage

Oregon Garden 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, United States

Join us for an immersive art experience at the beautiful Oregon Garden in Silverton, Oregon. Artist, Michele Ballantyne, is coming to guide you through creating a winter inspired 16' x […]

Garden University: Water Color Florals for All

Oregon Garden 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, United States

Oregon Garden welcomes artist Pamela Sue Johnson to offer a watercolor painting workshop with a focus on florals. Pamela, who is known for her expressive art and engaging teaching style, will […]

Garden University: Yarn Spinning

Oregon Garden 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, United States

Michele Ballantyne is coming to guide you through washing raw wool, carding your created wool locks and make roll logs for spinning. You will then learn how to spin the […]

Garden University: Nature and Haiku

Oregon Garden 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, United States

Natalie DaSilva, a Certified Oregon Naturalist with a lifelong interest in haiku, is coming to The Oregon Garden to guide you through constructing a haiku using nature as your inspiration-- […]

Garden University: Ceramic Leaves

Oregon Garden 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, United States

Artist Heather Skinner is coming to guide you through turning clay into beautiful leaves! All materials will be provided The Oregon Garden, a serene and picturesque setting, is the venue […]

Garden University: Wild Flower Paper Collage

Oregon Garden 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, United States

Michele Ballantyne is coming back to the Garden to guide you through creating a multi-textured 16" x 20" paper collage using a mixture of paper, acrylics, and stretched canvas! All […]

Garden University: Bird Walk

Oregon Garden 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, United States

Walk the Oregon Garden with instructor, Ron Garst, to observe the birds in the Garden before the Garden opens to the public. This event is free to Garden members, $12 […]

Do you know an individual or organization who would like to share their talent, knowledge or mission with Oregon Garden guests? We are always looking for presenters on topics that align with our mission. Contact Membership & Volunteer Coordinator at tthompson@oregongardenfoundation.org or 503-874-4055 to discuss opportunities!