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: Spider Workshop

    Have you ever wondered how spider webs can be so stretchy yet incredibly strong,? Or how spiders keep from getting stuck in their own webs? Learn all about these fascinating […]

  • Garden University: Creating Ceramic Trees

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

    Tis the Season create some decor for the Holidays! Artist, Heather Skinner, is coming to teach you how to  build ceramic trees from scratch. We will be forming trees out […]

  • Garden University: November Wet Felted Scarf Workshop

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

    Artist Michele Ballantyne is returning to The Oregon Garden to guide you through a wet felting scarf making workshop! You will get to create one multi-colored scarf up to 10 […]

  • Soundbaths in the Garden

    Soundbaths in the Garden

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

    Join Frog Spirit Yoga in the Garden for an hour long sound bath. Purchase of a ticket includes admission to the Garden, roam the garden after an entrancing sound bath.  […]

  • Garden University: November Wet Felting Art Workshop

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

    Michele Ballantyne is coming back to teach you wet felting techniques and guide you through creating your very own work of felt art! Wet felting can be done by anyone […]

  • Garden University: Botanical Ornaments

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

    Ceramic artist Heather Skinner returns to the Garden to guide you through turning clay into beautiful ornaments for the Holidays. Use real plant material to cast into clay! All materials […]

  • Garden University: Insect Coloration Workshop

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

    ‘Tis the season to get crafty!  Join us at the Oregon Gardens for a fun and informative class. We’ll start off the event learning about different types of coloration in insects, […]

  • Garden University: December Wet Felting for Scarves Workshop

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

    Artist Michele Ballantyne is returning to The Oregon Garden to guide you through a wet felting scarf making workshop! You will get to create one multi-colored scarf up to 10 […]

  • Soundbaths in the Garden

    Soundbaths in the Garden

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

    Join Frog Spirit Yoga in the Garden for an hour long sound bath. Purchase of a ticket includes admission to the Garden, roam the garden after an entrancing sound bath.  […]

  • Garden University: December Wet Felting Art Workshop

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

    Michele Ballantyne is coming back to teach you wet felting techniques and guide you through creating your very own work of felt art! Wet felting can be done by anyone […]

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!