Learn about the science of composting, decorate a flower pot and build a compost pile! Composting is a fascinating process that converts all kinds of materials into healthy soil filled […]

Oregon Garden welcomes artist Pamela Sue Johnson to offer a watercolor painting workshop with a focus on florals inspired by the garden. In this beginner friendly workshop, students will be guided […]

Join Susan Barnes from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to learn how to be an ally to Oregon Native Turtles! During this workshop, you will learn how to […]

Rick Reynolds is coming to the Oregon Garden to teach you about Bats! Every night our furry, flying friends – bats – can eat up to their body weight in insects. Learn about these fantastic creatures and ways they can catch so many dangerous mosquitoes, crop-eating moths, and other flying insects in the dark. Explore different types of bats, their […]

Kahlia Waters is returning to the Oregon Garden! Unlock the hidden beauty in your trees and shrubs with the art of aesthetic pruning. __ This is a beginner-friendly, hands-on class that will introduce participants to the fundamental principles of pruning for form, balance, and visual appeal. Learn how to “read” the natural structure of a […]

Get away from your daily tasks, join Tsipora Berman in a breathing, walking, stretching, strengthening exploration within the Oregon Garden. Tsipora Berman will; guide you through a multi-sensory, transformative, interdisciplinary yoga experience connecting Eco-Psychology, Physics, Neuroscience, Biology, Ecology, and the Arts, using a variety of mind/body practices. Learn how you can use curbs, trees, stairs, […]

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 throughout the fall! Materials and tools will be provided, no experience is necessary! […]

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 […]

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 are welcome! The Oregon Garden in Fall is an ideal place to explore the connection between traditional Japanese Haiku poetry and […]

Artist Heather Skinner is coming to guide you through turning clay into beautiful leaves! All materials will be provided-- just bring yourself! 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 […]

Slow down and see the natural world with fresh eyes in this playful, creative workshop. You’ll learn how to make your own zine-- a handmade mini-magazine/art journal-- designed to capture your observations of gardens, plants, and the changing seasons. We’ll explore collage,  watercolor sketching, handwritten notes,  and simple plant-pressing to build beautiful pages that celebrate your […]

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 […]

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 in. wide x 6 ft long that will keep you warm throughout the winter! The workshop experience makes a wonderful Holiday gift for you and […]

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 […]

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 will be provided - just bring yourself! This event is perfect for both beginners and advanced ceramic enthusiasts. Whether you're someone looking to try something […]

‘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, and the rolls it serves these critters.  We will then make pendants out of real beetle wings and handmade glass beads. And since we are […]

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 in. wide x 6 ft long that will keep you warm throughout the winter! The workshop experience makes a wonderful Holiday gift for you and […]

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 […]

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 in. wide x 6 ft long that will keep you warm throughout the winter! The workshop experience makes a wonderful Holiday gift for you and […]

Start your new year off by immersing yourself in a guided creative experience! 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 […]

Come to this workshop where ceramic artist, Heather Skinner, will teach you how to apply underglaze decals to pre-fired ceramic dishes. This is a great class for beginners and beyond. You will be guided each step of the way based on your skill level, and encouraged to add your own creative flair. You will get […]

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 and stylish during the transition between Winter to Spring!  Materials and tools will […]

Come to this workshop where ceramic artist Heather Skinner will teach you how to build five different types of garden stake toppers using a hand-building technique. This is a great class for beginners and beyond. You will be guided each step of the way based on your skill level, and encouraged to add your own […]

Come to the Oregon Garden for a beginner friendly watercolor workshop and create a wild garden heart exploding with colorful blossoms. ALL SUPPLIES are included in your registration as well as entry to the Garden.  Artist Pamela Sue Johnson will guide you step by step in making a unique and expressive artwork. No drawing or painting […]

Decorate a native bee house and start your own mason bee colony! As requested, Heather Andrews is returning back to The Oregon Garden to help you along your bee journey! Join us for a fun-filled family friendly workshop on Saturday March 28th from 11am-1pm at the Oregon Gardens where we’ll learn all about native bees. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Immerse yourself in the blooming season of Spring! Join artist Michele Ballantyne to freely create and explore a variety of textures. You will be creating a multi media textured 16" […]

Come to this workshop where ceramic artist Heather Skinner will teach you how to build a bird garden totem using a hand-building technique. This is a great class for people […]

Join Sweetly Baked to celebrate Earth Day at The Oregon Garden with our Flower Bloom Cake Class! Learn how to stack, fill, frost, and decorate a 6" 2 layer cake.  […]

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 […]

Our world is full of all kinds of natural materials that can used as dyes, including some insects!  Learn about several of these materials that can be found in the […]

Come to this workshop where ceramic artist Heather Skinner will teach you to build ceramic mushrooms using a hand-building technique. This is a great class for beginners and beyond. You […]

Join us in person for a fun and creative Flower Bouquet Cookie Class! Learn how to craft beautiful, tasty cookies that look like stunning flower bouquets. Perfect for beginners or cookie lovers who […]

Learn to garden with beneficial insects and paint with cockroaches! During this workshop, we will learn all about the good insects in your garden and how to encourage their presence. […]

Create a one-of-a-kind illuminated riverwood art piece using natural treasures, lights, feathers, charms, dream catchers and more! All ages welcome, no previous experience necessary, and all materials provided! -- A […]

Get away from your daily tasks, join Tsipora Berman in a breathing, walking, stretching, strengthening exploration within the Oregon Garden. Tsipora Berman will; guide you through a multi-sensory, transformative, interdisciplinary […]

Come join us for our first Garden University Jr. summer programing in collaboration with Roots & Bloom and Mat & Chat Yoga! Children will begin the class with gentle yoga, […]

Join us for our next Garden University Jr. summer programing in collaboration with Little Lotus Ripples. Little Yogis is a playful, engaging class designed for younger children. Through yoga, inspired movement, […]

Participants will begin with a guided Wonder Walk through the garden. Each person will receive a unique Wonder Card with a reflective theme to guide what they notice throughout the […]

Masa Mizuno came to the United States from Osaka and was the landscape director of the Portland Japanese Garden. Masa has worked as a landscape contractor in the Portland area […]

Join us for the first of our Jr. Gardener's Club fall programming!   Children will begin with playful movement, followed by a short nature treasure hunt to discover fallen leaves, […]

Natalie DaSilva, a Certified Oregon Naturalist with a lifelong interest in haiku, is coming to The Oregon Garden to guide you through writing a fall-inspired haiku, using nature and your […]

Join us for the next installment of our Jr. Gardener's Club fall programming!   Children will explore the wonders of the forest through movement before painting a whimsical woodland friend—such […]

Join us for the last of our Jr. Gardener's Club fall programming!   Children will paint a colorful tree and decorate it with painted or fingerprint leaves while adding words […]

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 […]

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 […]