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!
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! […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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!
