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This is a newly added workshop! Saturday November 14, 1:00 p.m. In a 23" tall square red and black tin planter participants will add a small cut evergreen tree as the focal element. Layers of fresh and fragrant evergreens will be added (pine, cedars, boxwood, silver fir) to create a full and lush arrangement. Dogwood will add an element of height and drama and a trip to our "Accent Buffet" will offer an additional 5 pods, pinecones or other accents to completely personalize the arrangement. This beautiful arrangement will last outdoors until March as a classic Winter display. And, off-season, this funky container can be used as a drinks holder or spray paint it to create a fun Summer planter! The top bucket does detatch from the legs for easy transport. -
This is a workshop where you learn the techniques to create a fresh, different style of outdoor Winter planter: tree-top style. Participants will use a simple black pot (12" diametre) and pop in a 2-3 foot real evergreen tree (cut, not rooted) as the focal point. Then, layers of fresh evergreen boughs are added to the base of the planter to create a "skirt" that is lush and fragrant. To get more of a drape, deluxe greens like Silver Fir and BC Cedar are part of the offering, along with the freshly cut local greens. Natural accents such as dogwood, pinecones and magnolia leaves are offered along with items from our "Accent Buffet" to create your own, unique masterpiece. Note: this planter can be stand-alone or pop inside another, decorative pot (fits standard urns too). In this workshop you will make ONE planter; if you require a second one, our staff can gather up the materials for you to make another at home or why not register a friend to work alongside you? -
The Grinch is back! Attending this super popular workshop is tradition for many of you! We're happy to be back "grinching" it up with you again this year. This is a family friendly workshop, great for all ages, but most-enjoyed by ages 7/8-adult. Using a lovely 6" round tin container and fresh floral foam, participants will twist up a branch of "leyland cypress" or "carolina sapphire" so it bends like the last tree in a Who-ville home once the Grinch got his greedy hands on all of the goodies. Fresh evergreen boughs (boxwood, pine and cedar) will be added at the base, along with light fresh flowers and a final touch of an ornament on the tip of the main branch. Lots of colour choices will be offered. Whimsical and fun for the holidays! Photo is of a Grinch project from a previous year; 2026 project will feature a red tin pot. -
We've added an opportunity to go back to basics and create a traditional outdoor evergreen arrangement in either a 12" round, fibre planter (works as an urn insert or stand-alone pot), 24" fibre window box /rectangular planter or 12" fibre hanging basket. Using a selection of fresh evergreens, participants will fill the planter of their choice (to choose upon arrival or make notation in NOTES section) with layers and layers for optimum fullness. Natural accents such as sedum, hydrangeas and pine cones will be offered, along with a visit to the "Accent Buffet" to choose up to 5 additional accents to make your arrangement truly unique and spectacular. -
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NEW! Gingerbread Duo has only one session and will be held on Sunday December 14, 3:00 p.m. This new workshop is perfect for an adult and child/teen (ages 6+ recommended) to do together. Two containers will be designed: a larger (14”) oval gingerbread themed tin pot and a smaller (6”) gingerbread pot. How fun! This indoor table centrepiece project will feature the fragrance of fresh evergreens and light florals, not sugar and spice - but will still be nice! Accents for both pots will include natural pinecones, dogwoods and playful gingerbread themed décor accents. It is suggested to come as a pair to complete the projects in the 1.25 hours allotted. If only one person comes, staff may assist with the second container. -
OUR MOST POPULAR WORKSHOP! Due to overwhelming demand, two new sessions added: Sunday November 15, 3:00 p.m. and Friday November 27, 10:00 a.m. Our super-popular Evergreen Wreath Workshop is back! Join us to make a lovely 16-18" outdoor wreath on a metal frame (which you will not see when we're done). We offer an abundance of fresh evergreen snipets such as boxwood, oregonia (variegated boxwood), pine, various cedars and silver fir along with accents such as pinecones, blueberry cedar and rosehips. Participants will travel along this Evergreen Buffet to gather up "bundles" that our design team will help you "crimp" onto the frame. The result is a sturdy, lush, fragrant deluxe wreath that will last until about March on your door! This is a wreath for outdoor use; it uses the cold moisture in the air to maintain freshness. Positioned between two glass doors is not an adequate location to hang it; it is best fully exposed to the cold. -
Some Folks Come Every Year! Our popular "Winter Sleigh Ride" Workshop will be offered for those who already have the wooden sleigh and wish to "re-green it" and for those who are new to this project. Come one, come all! The natural wood sleigh (about 30" long) is a sturdy construction. Participants will strap on a foam block and 'green it up" with fresh boxwood, pine, cedar and silver fir evergreen snipets. A bow (lots of colour/design choices) and accents decorate it to your personal style. You will have access to our extensive accent buffet to make your personal decor choices. This is an outdoor project; it can not remain indoors for more than 1-2 days (greens will dry out). The string allows it to be hung or it can lean against the wall/fence. All materials are included for new participants. Those returning who have the wooden sleigh from one of our previous workshops (see notes below) can bring it to re-do and pay a lower price for this experience. -
Let's design a personalized evergreen wreath in a new, creative way! You will use a fluffy pre-made evergreen wreath as the base to embellish with snipets of deluxe evergreens such as silver fir, western cedar, boxwood and arborvitae plus magnolia leaves, pinecones, berries (real and faux) and a bow. As this method of wreath making is done with paddle wire we can accommodate more participants in each session (18) - don't worry, lots of staff will be available to help you create a masterpiece! This wreath is best as Outdoor Decor so it can fully hydrate in the cool, Winter air. The photo is illustrating an option, yours might be very different when complete - that's part of the fun! -
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NEW PROJECT! Sunday December 07, 3:00 p.m. or Friday December 12, 10:00 a.m. All that glitters is gold! A golden, round metal tray with four raised tealight stands is the elegant base for this indoor tabletop arrangement. In the middle of the tealight stands will be a small gold-toned pot that will be filled with fresh floral foam for participants to design with mixed evergreens that will arch out amongst and between the tealight stands. Gold tipped pinecones, light florals and other accents will complete the project. Tealights will be included. This has become a popular Workshop! On October 29, we added a new session: Fri. Dec 12., 10:00 a.m. -
Perhaps the rosy red nose is from tobogganing fun, from Rudolph's guidance or from an adult's little "holiday tipple"? No matter the reason, ' tis the season for RED! Using a simple red plastic square pot, the kids will add floral foam and design an evergreen arrangement using fresh boughs of pine, cedar, silver fir and boxwood. Accents will include natural options plus a choice of a red cardinal or a reindeer pick. Photo is of container only; photo of full project will be available once evergreens are here. -
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