To ensure you come to class prepared, please review the information for each class closely. All classes are held outdoors. Specific class 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 classes.
From Trash to Treasure: Sustainable Jewelry Making (Inspired by Kamma Can, the Trash Troll)
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Sunday, December 10
Join us for a unique and inspiring workshop that combines art and sustainability. In this class, we will explore the art of jewelry making using discarded materials and embrace the concept of “upcycling.” Inspired by the Troll sculpture named Kamma Can, who sees the beauty and potential in trash, we will learn how to transform recycled paper into colorful beads. No prior jewelry making experience is necessary. Discover the joy of repurposing materials, unleash your creativity, and leave with a bracelet or necklace that tells a story of environmental consciousness and artistic expression. Recommended for ages 12 and up.
Price: $36 for Members, $40 for non-members
Holiday Wreath Making Workshop
2 – 3:30 p.m. Saturday, December 9
2 – 3:30 p.m. Saturday, December 16
Looking for a fun way to kick off your Holiday Season? Join us for our annual Holiday Winter Wreath Workshop! Enjoy the company of fellow crafters in the scenic beauty of the garden’s unique landscape, and 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. Bring some friends along and enjoy the festive variety of drinks available for purchase! This activity is recommended for crafters ages 12 and up.
Price: $58.50 for Members, $65 for non-members
Introduction to Nature Journaling (Inspired by Ronja Redeye, the Speaker Troll)
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Saturday, December 9
Join us in the Garden for a therapeutic nature journaling session that will allow you to reflect on your relationship with the natural world. This activity is inspired by Ronja Redeye, the Speaker Troll, who often reflects on how to inspire humans to take better care of the environment. Learn about the benefits of journaling and explore what the Trolls in the Garden might be trying to tell us. Journals will be provided.
Price: $25.20 for Members, $28 for non-members
How to Grow a Cocktail Inspired Garden
2 – 4 p.m. Sunday, December 10
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: $45 for Members, $50 for non-members
From Trash to Treasure: Sustainable Paper Bead Ornament Making
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Sunday, December 10
Join us for a unique and inspiring workshop that combines art and sustainability. In this class, we will explore the art of ornament making using discarded materials and embrace the concept of “upcycling.” Inspired by the troll Kamma Can, who sees the beauty and potential in trash. We will learn how to transform recycled paper into colorful beads, and use those to create simple ornaments. No prior experience is necessary. Discover the joy of repurposing materials, unleash your creativity, and leave with a handmade ornament and fun, fond memories to display for years to come. **Recommended for ages 12 & up
Price: $36 for Members, $40 for non-members
Crafting Connections: Creating a Gingerbread House Inspired Bird Feeder (Inspired by Ibbi Pip, the Birdhouse Troll)
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Saturday, December 16
Join us for a delightful family-friendly workshop where we will create bird feeders that will attract all kinds of wildlife to your home. Inspired by the troll Ibbi Pip, a kind-hearted advocate for animals and nature, this class focuses on connection and crafting! Spend quality time with your loved ones decorating a paper mache bird feeder. You’ll use peanut butter (or a nut-free alternative) to attach an array of seeds to create your own intricate designs. Let your creativity flow while you learn about some of the feathered friends that may be visiting your feeder this winter. All ages are welcome, and each ticket purchased equals one feeder to decorate! Please indicate allergies when purchasing a ticket to receive a peanut butter alternative.
Price: $34.20 for Members, $38 for non-members
Mindrop Meditation: Music Hypnosis & Mindful Meditation
11 a.m. – Noon Wednesday, December 6 and 20
11 a.m. – Noon Wednesday, January 17 and 31
Welcome to Wellness Wednesdays with Gina Hemmings. Gina is a meditation teacher and hypnotherapist, her work helps people to connect back to themselves, by taking them on meditative visual journeys through the imagination, using sound, nature and positive suggestions for lasting change, healing and growth. Taking you on a deeply relaxing, musical, restorative & hypnotic journey through the subconscious mind – helping to clear old blocks & limiting beliefs, as we replace them with new positive suggestions. Using state of the art wireless headphones. As the mind and body deeply relaxes, we will help short circuit any looping thoughts or negative thinking, as we return to a state of presence, allowing for deep relaxation helping to bring balance to your overall well-being. Bring your own mat.
Price: $40.50 for Members, $45 for non-members
Hummingbird Flights: Make Your Own Feeder Using Recycled Wine Bottles
2 – 3:30 p.m. Sunday, January 14
Get your garden humming with activity by creating the perfect visiting spot for our pollinator friends. Bring some friends to make your own hummingbird feeder out of recycled wine bottles and learn everything you need to know about maintenance and plant pairings to ensure plenty of visits from this favorite garden-space visitor. **Recommended for ages 12 and up!
Price: $31.50 for Members, $35 for non-members
GYM: Goat Yoga and Matcha
10 – 11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 7 and 20
12 – 1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 7 and 20
Hit the G.Y.M. this New Year at the Garden – goats, yoga & matcha! Take part in this fitness craze and practice your flow in the presence of live goats followed by matcha. 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 60-minute yoga session followed by a delicious cup of hot matcha, 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
Parent & Me: Bug Expedition!
10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Sunday, January 7
10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 15
10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 27
Calling all junior entomologists to discover and learn about the bugs in the garden! You will create your own identification guide that you can use at South Coast Botanic Garden and even your own backyard! Each child will use a magnifying glass, notebook, pencil, and crayons to record their findings. All supplies needed will be provided. Expedition will take place in rain or shine. **Recommended for K-2nd Graders
Price: $7/kids parents free but still need General Admission tickets
New Year, New Me: Nature Journaling and Meditation Class
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 10
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Sunday, January 21
Join our team in a therapeutic nature journaling and meditation session that will allow you to reflect on your relationship with yourself and with the natural world. Use your observation skills to explore our Garden and leave with an expanded perspective of the world around you. All materials will be provided.
Price: $27/person for Members, $30/person for non-members
Out With the Old and In With the New: Sustainable Paper Bead Making
2 – 3:30 p.m. Saturday, January 13
Looking for something to do with last year’s calendar? Want to commemorate that special day or month in 2023? Well look no further than this unique and inspiring workshop that combines art and sustainability. In this class, we will explore the art of bead making, using discarded materials and embrace the concept of “upcycling.” We will learn how to transform recycled paper (your calendars) into colorful beads, and use those to create simple jewelry. No prior experience is necessary. Discover the joy of repurposing materials, unleash your creativity, and leave with a unique, handmade piece to wear or display for years to come. **Recommended for ages 12 & up
Price: $36 for Members, $40 for non-members
Blooms and Beauty: Flower Crown Making Class
2 – 3:30 p.m. Saturday, January 27
Join us for a hands-on workshop where we will create exquisite flower crowns using fresh plant material. Set amidst the colorful surroundings of the Garden, this class offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while learning the art of flower crown making. Guided by skilled instructors, you will learn the techniques of selecting, preparing, and arranging fresh materials to craft your own stunning flower crown. As you weave together petals, leaves, and delicate blooms, you will discover the therapeutic qualities of working with nature’s vibrant palette and engage in conversations about the significance of flowers in various cultures and the symbolism associated with different blooms.
Price: $43.20 for Members, $48 for non-members
Class Refund Policy
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable. All classes 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 class via email. In the event of class cancelation, class ticket(s) will be refunded.