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: 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: 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: 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 friction using a bow drill kit. You will then be guided through carving a bow drill kit for yourself and will learn the best form […]