Garden University: Nutrition 101

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

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, United States

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, United States

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 […]

Event Series Garden University: Creating Ceramic Tree’s

Garden University: Creating Ceramic Tree’s

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 of slabs of clay that we will roll out. You will be guided each step of the way and encouraged to add your own creative […]

Garden University: Wet Felting Art Workshop- November

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 and is a fun, creative, interactive way to recreate the world around you in an abstract way. The design can be up to 320 square […]

Garden University: Wet Felting Workshop for Scarves- December

As requested, Michele Ballantyne is coming back to guide you through a wet felting scarf making workshop! Come learn how to mix different medias into one creation- perfect for the upcoming winter seasons, or as a gift for the Holiday's! You will get to make one multi-colored scarf up to 10 in. wide x 6 […]

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 Oregon Garden, a serene and picturesque setting, is the venue for our event. As you immerse yourself in the art of ceramics, let the peaceful […]

Garden University: Wet Felting for Scarves- February

As requested, 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 in. wide x 6 ft long that will keep you warm all winter long! Materials and tools will be provided, no experience is necessary! […]

Garden University: Native Bee Workshop

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

Decorate a native bee house and start your own mason bee colony! Join us for a fun-filled family friendly workshop Saturday March 1st from 11am-1pm at the Oregon Gardens where we’ll learn all about native bees. These insects play essential roles in maintaining a balanced ecosystem, and are important for pollinating all kinds of plants. […]

Garden University: Wet Felting Art Workshop- March

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 and is a fun, creative, interactive way to recreate the world around you in an abstract way. The design can be up to 320 square […]

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 guide you step by step in creating a watercolor painting of a bouquet of flowers. No drawing experience or painting experience needed. ALL MATERIALS are […]

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 roll logs into yarn using a drop spindle. There will also be an opportunity to try your hand at using a spinning wheel. We will […]

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-- No experience needed, beginners welcome! The Oregon Garden in Springtime is an ideal place to explore the connection between traditional Japanese Haiku poetry and the […]

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 materials are provided. No experience needed!   "To lie in a wildflower meadow is to know heaven on earth. Bees gently moving from flower to […]

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 for our event. As you immerse yourself in the art of ceramics, let the peaceful ambiance of the gardens enhance your creativity and provide a […]

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 for the general public.*   Click HERE to Purchase Tickets   * Garden admission is $12.

Garden University: Friction Fire Workshop

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

Michele Ballantyne is returning to the garden to you through creating, carving, and burning a fire by friction for yourself!   In this workshop Michele will demonstrate making fire with […]