To ensure you come prepared, please review the information for each workshop closely. All of these experiences are held outdoors (weather permitting). Specific location will be announced closer to the start date.
Whether it’s about gardening, health and wellness, or sustainability, we are always looking to bring new and engaging classes to the Garden. Here’s a list of our upcoming workshop experiences.
Cozy Crafting: DIY Candle Making
11 a.m.– 12:30 p.m., and 2 – 3:30 p.m. Saturday, December 14
Join us for a festive and creative journey as you craft your very own holiday scented candle! Enjoy a seasonal beverage while learning all about the tradition of candle making, as well as its connection to aromatherapy! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the art of candle-making while infusing your creation with seasonal aromas that evoke the warmth and joy of the holidays.
Suggested Age for this class is 16+
Price: $45 for Members, $50 for non-members
Sit & Stay A While: Basic Tips to Socialize Your Pet
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 29, 2024
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 26, 2025
Does your pup like to make new friends? Maybe a little too enthusiastically? Or maybe they’re more introverted, and couldn’t be less interested in greeting anyone, four or two-legged. No matter on what end of the social spectrum your dog falls, this socialization meet-and-greet is perfect for them! Our instructor will lead them through how to say hello on-leash, how to recognize a safe interaction, and give individualized advice to each pet parent on how to best care for their pal!
Price: $20 for Members, $25 for non-members
DIY Wreath Making Party
11 a.m.– 12:30 p.m., and 2 – 3:30 p.m. Saturday, December 7 – SOLD OUT
11 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. Sunday, December 8
Join us in the Garden for one of our annual California Winter Wreath Workshop. Learn how to select and arrange an array of botanical elements, exploring different colors, textures and shapes to bring your vision to life. Take pride in your handcrafted wreath, a unique piece that can grace your front door, serve as home decor, or be given as a heartfelt gift to a loved one. You will have access to all of the hardware and tools necessary to build your wreath, as well as an array of plant materials to choose from. Price includes a seasonal beverage to enjoy while you work!
Price: $50 for Members, $55 for non-members
How To Grow A Cocktail Inspired Garden
2 – 3:30 p.m. Saturday, December 8
Join our staff for a spirited afternoon! Come learn how to grow and harvest your own herbal ingredients and turn them into seasonal infusions and syrups perfect for delicious cocktails and mocktails. Guests will also be treated to a seasonal cocktail happy hour with topic-inspired libations to get into the spirit. Ticket includes General Garden Admission and 2 craft cocktails/mocktails. This class will be held outdoors.
Price: $40 for Members, $44 for non-members
Parent & Me: Gingerbread House Inspired Bird Feeders
11 a.m. – noon and 2 – 3 p.m. Sunday, December 15
11 a.m. – noon and 2 – 3 p.m. Saturday, December 21
Join us for a delightful family-friendly workshop where we will create bird feeders that will attract all kinds of wildlife to your home. Class will begin with a short nature walk to learn about some of the local feathered or fuzzy friends that may be visiting your feeder this winter! After the walk, you’ll enjoy a cup of hot cocoa while spending quality time with your loved ones decorating a paper mache bird feeder. Let your creativity flow as you use peanut butter (or a nut-free alternative) to attach an array of seeds to create your own intricate designs. All ages are welcome, and each ticket purchased equals one feeder to decorate!
Price: $18 for Members, $20 for non-members (price per feeder)
Please indicate allergies when purchasing a ticket to receive a peanut butter alternative.
From Trash to Treasure: Up-Cycled Paper Bead Ornament Making
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 2 – 3:30 p.m. Sunday, December 15
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 2 – 3:30 p.m. Saturday, December 21
Join us for delightful, hands-on craft that will leave guests of all ages in the holiday spirit. Learn to make up-cycled paper beads, and use them to create your own special ornament out of wrapping paper! Participants can bring their own, or we’ll have plenty to go around, along with some other holiday themed decorative elements. You can even make this a family tradition, as all ages and skill levels are welcome! Our younger participants will have the additional option to select from a cache of premade paper beads to create their masterpieces, and everyone will enjoy a holiday themed beverage (with some extra cheer available for folks over 21+).
Price: $30 for Members, $33 for non-members
How to Grow a Cocktail Inspired Garden: Dry January Special
2 – 3:30 p.m. Sunday, January 5
Join our staff for a spirited afternoon! Tailored for folks celebrating dry-January, as well as our year-round sober community, this class is designed to emphasize that there are all sorts of ways to be the life of the party. Come learn how to grow and harvest your own herbal ingredients and turn them into seasonal infusions and syrups. Guests will also be treated to a modified happy hour with topic-inspired libations to get into the spirit. Ticket includes General Garden Admission and 2 craft mocktails. This class will be held outdoors.
Price: $40 for Members, $44 for non-members
G.Y.M.: Goat Yoga and Mimosas
10 – 11:30 a.m. and noon – 1:30 p.m. Sunday, January 12
10 – 11:30 a.m. and noon – 1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 25
Hit the G.Y.M. this New Year at the Garden – goats, yoga & mimosas! Enjoy a delicious treat before taking part in this fitness craze and practicing your flow in the presence of live goats. Bring your mat, camera and good humor for an outdoor yoga practice you won’t soon forget, held in a fenced-in area with four furry farm companions. Your purchase for goat yoga includes a mimosa (or orange juice, for those under 21), 60-minute yoga session and admission to the Garden all day. No experience required. Space is limited, advanced registration required. Participants must be at least 10 years old, participants under 16 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult.
Price: $53.10 for Members, $59 for non-members
Hummingbird Feeders and Wine Flights
12 – 3:30 p.m. Saturday, January 18
Join us for our Hummingbird Flights workshop where you’ll paint a hummingbird feeder made out of a recycled wine bottle while enjoying three 3 oz tasters of wine! This is our spin on a paint and sip – garden style! Plus you’ll learn everything you need to know about feeder maintenance and plant pairings to ensure plenty of visits from this favorite garden-space hummingbird visitor. Class price includes Garden admission, and three tasters of wine.
**Attendees must be 21+
Price: $36.00 for Members, $40 for non-members
Refund Policy
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable. All workshops take place outside, in the Garden. If inclement weather or a safety concern is expected, guests will be notified at least 24 hours prior to the start of the workshop via email. In the event of cancelation, workshop ticket(s) will be refunded.