Wreath Making December 2, 2023 1 pm – 3 pm Fee ~ 95.00 Limit to 20 students Supplies include reusable hand made grape vine form along with greens, berries and cones. Click here to register. We are so happy to offer this class again this year with the amazing floral artist and teacher, Brita Fisher. We are operating VERY SAFELY, under… Find out more and register
Author: Mary Fisher
October Newsletter
I know Halloween has not passed yet, but fall has us heading into our studios to prepare for the winter market – the next big event at Cultus Bay Gardens. This year the Winter Market will be held for just ONE WEEKEND DECEMBER 2 & 3 from 9 am – 4 pm both days. Please note this in your planners,… Find out more and register
September Newsletter
August has been an eventful month and now I’m getting to do a large party to celebrate a wedding. Such fun to have such a vast palette of flowers to work with. Barb Schiltz and Dorit Zingarelli have helped do the flowers – fun team! A few huge arrangements with sunflowers, grass heads, marigolds, baptisia foliage and crested ferns… Find out more and register
Mushroom & Lichen Dye Class Oct 7 & 8, info & registration
This is a special post as I want to be sure you have time to plan and schedule so you won’t miss this incredible weekend workshop in dying with native mushrooms and lichen. October 7 & 8 9 am – 4 pm each day Instructor – Alissa Allen Cost 450.00 I’ve been in touch with Alissa for the past 4… Find out more and register
August Newsletter
It will be nice to get back to hosting some exciting classes after our busy and successful Summer Market August 12 Erin Vanhee, an amazing teacher and herbalist will be teaching an all day class on medicinal plants – Herbal Medicine Making Erin will cover many plants used, including some surprising ones we grow often for their ornamental value.… Find out more and register
Shibori & Indigo Dying Day with Elin Noble – Sept 17 2023
Instructor – Elin Noble Sunday September 17th 9:30 am – 4:00 pm Cost – 185.00 supply fee – 20.00 paid day of class Limit – 18 students Elin Noble will return once again for her very popular indigo dye class. An all day event taught by an amazing teacher who teaches all over the world, we are lucky to have… Find out more and register
July Newsletter – 2023
A needed nature break before getting ready for our upcoming events at the gardens, I hiked the Skyline Trail on Mt Tahoma / Rainer with a couple of good friends this past weekend. Although a very popular and crowded park, it’s worth going for the incredible views and wildflowers. Also, in a heart warming way, it reinforces the kindness of… Find out more and register
Summer Flowers & Food – Brita & Matt – July 29th
Fabulous Flowers & Food July 29, 2023 4 pm – 8 pm about.. fee : $300 Limit 20 people click here to register Brita and Matt will join forces again on July 29 to bring opulent summer flower arranging followed by a lovely dinner by the well known James Beard chef, Matt Dillon. Held at the end of the first… Find out more and register
June Newsletter
Spring is here and along with that we have an embroidery class coming up this Saturday, June 10th, which still has room since a couple people had to cancel last minute. Thread Painting – taught by the detailed and wonderful teacher Jamie Conners will only have a few folks so each gets plenty of instuction. The weather will be great… Find out more and register
May Newletter
Birds, eggs, young, mist nets, hummingbirds and incredible scientists delighted a group last Saturday, during our fundraiser for Burke Ornithology endowment. We had a dynamic trio of scientists to show us so many things. This great photo by student, Eileen de la Cruz. Alejo has the bird in hand. Introducing Dr Alejo Rico-Gueverra, the Curator of Birds and an expert… Find out more and register