Garden University: Haiku Workshop

Learn how to write haikus with Oregon Master Naturalist Natalie DaSilva using the blooming spring garden as your inspiration! Haiku is a traditional, short form of Japanese poetry, through which the poet conveys their experience of nature via a simple written formula. Using this simple formula, anyone can write haiku. This workshop introduces you to […]

Garden University: Floral Arranging

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

Spring is right around the corner, which means... flowers are blooming! Come work with professional florist Denice Seeger of Distinctive Designs by Denice to create your own whimsical, living, spring-inspired floral arrangement to take home. General Admission: $75 Members: $65 Ticket cost includes materials and supplies, plus admission to The Oregon Garden! Please register by […]

Garden University: Earthquake Preparedness

Join John Kubasak from the Marion County Health and Human Services Department for a lecture offering tips and tricks on how to be prepared for earthquakes! It is important to know how to keep yourself, and your family, safe during natural disasters. Handouts will be provided. General Admission: $12 Members: $0 Click here to purchase tickets.  […]

Music on the Lawn: Tuesday String Band

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

Celebrate the summer in style with Music on the Lawn at The Oregon Garden! This summer music series takes place two Thursdays a month from June through September, and features a lineup of beloved local musicians as well as food and drinks. Even better, your ticket includes after hours admission to The Oregon Garden, a […]

Garden University: Outdoor Survival Solutions

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

Northwest Survival School joins The Oregon Garden to show you the basics of how to survive in the wild, how to handle outdoor emergency situations, and to help you create a survival kit of your own! General Admission: $60 Members: $50 Click here to purchase tickets.  Your event ticket includes admission to The Oregon Garden. We […]

Garden University: Wet Felting Workshop

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

Join artist Michele Ballantyne for a workshop where you will learn wet felting techniques and be guided through creating your very own work of felt art! Wet felting can be done by anyone and is a fun, creative and interactive way to recreate the world around you in an abstract manner. The design can be […]

Garden University: Watercolor Florals For All

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

The Oregon Garden welcomes artist Pamela Sue Johnson, who will be offering a watercolor painting workshop with a focus on florals. Pamela, who is known for her expressive art and engaging teaching style, will guide you step by step in creating a watercolor painting of a bouquet of flowers. No drawing experience or painting experience […]

Garden University: Wilderness First Aid Skills

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

Diane Vireday, a Red Cross CPR Instructor and Herbal Medic, is partnering with The Oregon Garden to teach guests the basics of first aid for everyday ailments while camping, out in the woods, or in a disaster situation. This fun, informative, and thorough session will give you the first skills to treat bleeding, burns, broken […]

Garden University: Nutrition 101

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

Rebekah Legge, a Nutritional Health Coach working with Natural Grocers, is coming to The Oregon Garden to share with guests the basics of eating for overall nutrition! This lecture will provide attendees with the knowledge necessary to eat for total body health and achieve balanced energy, mood, sleep, metabolism, brain function, and more! __ General […]

Garden University: Pumpkin Painting

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

Unleash your creativity and join us for a family-friendly Pumpkin Painting event! Create a pumpkin that you will get to take home to enjoy for Fall~ Our staff will guide you through the process, from choosing the right pumpkin to applying the finishing touches to your masterpiece. This Pumpkin Painting workshop is a fantastic way […]

Garden University: Wet Felting Workshop for Scarves

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

Wet felting artist Michelle Ballantyne will be joining us once again to guide attendees through a scarf making workshop! Guests will get to make one multi-colored scarf up to 10 in wide x 6 ft long. Materials and tools will be provided. The material being used to create the scarf is a soft, cozy, merino […]

Garden University: Winter Wreaths

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

Denice, from Distinctive Designs by Denice, is coming to guide you through creating a winter-inspired wreath that will last all winter long! All materials are provided. -- Denice has been […]

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

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

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: Ceramic Leaves

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

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

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 […]