Ellen T. Leslie Botanical Classrooms

$75 | $65 WBG Members

Join entomologist Nate Erwin to learn to re-familiarize yourself with those little critters and their plants that run our landscape. Learn to bugscape your yard to attract those beneficial insects needed for an improved yard ecosystem. Workshop includes a presentation, hands-on activities and garden exploration with this very entertaining and engaging scientist. N.A.T.E., not a typical entomologist!

Instructor: Nate Erwin, Emeritus Entomologist Smithsonian Institute 

Ellen T. Leslie Botanical Classrooms

$30 | $25 WBG Members

Using acrylic paint, students will paint on recycled plastic almond milk jugs to transform them into beautiful, one of a kind vases to hold many future flower arrangements. Artistic freedom is encouraged so expect to explore your style during this unique program.

Instructor: Rhonda Goodall, Artist

Ellen T. Leslie Botanical Classrooms

$70 | $60 WBG Members
Supply Fee: $50 payable to instructor / bring your lunch

Benefiting from small class-size and individual teaching, you will learn how to install a rush seat in a handcrafted red oak stool, about 12 inches square and 12 inches high. You will learn the differences between natural and artificial rush, cane, splint, and other weaving materials. During the five hour class, you will start and finish the stool, appreciate the techniques involved in this historic craft, have fun, and look at the finished stool with accomplishment. With the information gained in this introductory class, and the resources provided, you would be better equipped if you want to rush a chair in the future.

Note: This class fills quickly.

Instructor: Art Hoffman, Rush Specialist