Volunteer group that meets every Wednesday and makes crafts for our Gift Shop.

To join please contact Carol at (310) 544-1948 or carol@southcoastbotanicgarden.org

All activities are included with paid Garden admission unless otherwise noted.

*Gobbles and Oinks Food Truck will be in the Parking Lot from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

The South Coast Bonsai Association meets the 4th Sunday of each month, with the exception of December.

For additional information contact society president Jack Upston at (310) 346-1915

Tuesdays

January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5

Advanced

$60 members / $70 non-members

$30 materials fee (payable to instructor)

Instructor: Reiko Kawamura

Elegance, grace, and style are the characteristics of Ikebana. Learn the mechanics of manipulation and the observation of materials for their best usage in gaining an oriental view of flower arranging. Elementary, Moribana, Free Style, Hanami, Rimpa, and Bunjin will be taught.

Thursdays

January 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7

$45 members / $55 non-members

$4 materials fee (payable to instructor)   

Instructor: Sharon Ratterree, M. Ed., Certified Landscape Design Consultant

Whether you are a novice or an expert, this class will help you create your own beautiful garden!

New topics each session cover garden basics such as design, sustainability, pollinators and wildlife, plant selection for our area, and maintenance. The instructor is an avid gardener and shares tips from practical experience that will work in your own yard.

Series 1 - Six Sessions

Thursdays

January 17, 24, 31, February 7, (skip 14), 21, 28

$70 members / $80 non-members

Instructor: Teri Richards, Multi One-stroke Certified Art Instructor

Teri's desire is to bring to as many as possible the joy and satisfaction of creating their own objects of art in beautiful color. She instructs students in proper stroke technique to create beautiful, functional items for the home and garden, as well as gifts and items to sell at local fairs and boutiques. Surfaces include canvas, porcelain, wood, metal, glass, and fabrics such as silk, microfiber, cotton canvas, and water color paper. Teri's website is www.strokeandstitchart.com. You can see examples of her work as well as photos of her students’ finished works. For a list of necessary class supplies to bring, or to order, please contact Teri at teri4joy@gmail.com.

Series 1

Saturdays

March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20

Note: On March 16, 23, and 30, class will be from 10:30 am to 11:30 am.

$60 members / $70 non-members

Instructor: Master Wang Hui

An ancient Chinese Technique emphasizing relaxation, balance, coordination, and agility, Tai Chi is a total system of exercises promoting circulation, flexibility, and inner strength, as well as mental and physical discipline. Living in California, Master Wang is an authentic Monk from The Shaolin Temple in China challenging the principles he was taught throughout his life. Practice Tai Chi to improve your health and rejuvenate your life! **Drop-ins on the day of the class are allowed and are $10 per class. Please register in the Gift Shop.

Saturdays

March 2 and 16

$40 members / $50 non-members

$5 materials fee (payable to instructor)

Instructor: Jackie Johnson

Learn how to create a unique succulent container garden from an instructor who has won numerous awards for her artistic designs with all kinds of plants.

The first session will cover the basics such as the selection of containers, plants, and accessories, and how to maintain your garden so you can enjoy it for many years.

In the second session, the instructor will guide you through the process of making your own creative succulent garden. Class is limited to 25 participants. Preregistration is required.

Docent guided Tram Tour. Tour lasts about 45 minutes and travels the Tram Road which is about a one-mile loop around the garden. Various points of interest are discussed. You will not disembark the tram.  

Special Hours for Cherry Blossom Festival on March 2, 2013: 11:30 am OR 1:30 pm

Cost is $4 per person, payable at the admission window, on a first come, first served basis.  Admission window accepts cash only for entrance and tram tour.

Tuesdays

January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5

Beginning: $50 members / $60 non-members

Intermediate: $55 members / $65 non-members

$30 materials fee (payable to instructor)

Instructor: Reiko Kawamura

Elegance, grace, and style are the characteristics of Ikebana. Learn the mechanics of manipulation and the observation of materials for their best usage in gaining an oriental view of flower arranging. Elementary, Moribana, Free Style, Hanami, Rimpa, and Bunjin will be taught.

Docent guided Tram Tour. Tour lasts about 45 minutes and travels the Tram Road which is about a one-mile loop around the garden. Various points of interest are discussed. You will not disembark the tram.  

Special Hours for Cherry Blossom Festival on March 2, 2013: 11:30 am OR 1:30 pm

Cost is $4 per person, payable at the admission window, on a first come, first served basis.  Admission window accepts cash only for entrance and tram tour.

Every Wednesday

$7 per class for all participants

Instructor: Mark Anthony Sinagra

Level: Intermediate

Enjoy an afternoon at the Garden playing Bridge. You will play hands then turn them face up to discuss bidding, leads, declarer play, and defense. Light snacks and refreshments provided.

$30 members / $40 non-members

Instructor: Shelley Sparks

Your house holds an essential key for you to maintain your health for as long as you live here. Understanding specific things that you can do in your home will support not only your physical health but also your emotional and mental well-being. 

Join Feng Shui expert Shelley Sparks in learning how to health proof your house. 

Shelley Sparks has been a Feng Shui expert for more than 20 years. Through the practice of Feng Shui she creates harmony, healing, and beneficial qualities to her clients’ homes and business and garden environments. She believes that as we bring our environments into balance we live happier and healthier lives. She is the author of the award winning book “Secrets of the Land.”

The South Bay Geranium Society meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at South Coast Botanic Garden.

For additional information call Donna Leslie-Dennis at (562) 428-0611