Gardeners' Road Trip: Bellevue Botanical Garden
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| Don't miss our
inaugural Gardeners' Road Trip as we head south to the renowned
Bellevue Botanical Garden— comprised of 53 acres of display
gardens, woodlands, meadows and wetlands. We'll stroll through
the dramatic display with our gardening expert, Debra Olberg and
garden docents, enjoying the premiere Northwest Perennial Border
Garden, Waterwise Garden, Yao Garden, and Alpine Rock Garden.
You will be inspired as spring unveils her "stars" -- camellias,
azaleas, rhododendrons, and primulas, just to name a few. After
enjoying a box lunch in the gardens, we will make our last stop
at Flower World--an amazing retail nursery in Maltby with 15
acres of display areas! You'll have time to relax, wander, and
maybe make a purchase or two. Class departs from the WCC campus
promptly at 8:00 AM and travels by relaxing coach furnished by
our day trip partners, Bellair Charters. Dress for the weather
and wear comfortable shoes. A delicious box lunch is provided;
lunch cost is included in class fee. |
S8299 /
1 session
Th from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Olberg
$89 |
Start
Date:5/15
End Date: 5/15
WCC - Laidlaw Center Main Entrance |
Plan Your Spring Vegetable Garden Now! |
Now is the time
to complete the necessary preparations for planting your prize
vegetable garden! Tailored to the beginner, this class will
introduce you to the joys of gardening. You will learn about
soil conditioning and preparation, garden location and design,
and selection of seeds or starts. Master Gardener David Simonson
will also talk tools, drip irrigation, and pest control. The
seed catalogues are arriving, so now is the time to get started!
Session is Closed |
Spring in the Garden |
The arrival of
spring signals the rebirth of the garden and the gardener. This
workshop is jam-packed with valuable information on how to build
healthy soil, plant properly, fertilize, mulch, when to start
seeds, plant new lawns, how to care for spring bulbs, roses, and
much more. Instructor Debra Olberg invites you to bring your
questions for discussion. Class may venture outdoors so dress
accordingly.
Session is Closed |
Landscape Design |
| Join us for an
inspiring hands-on course for anyone currently at a loss as to
how and where to begin a landscape design project. You will gain
a new appreciation for trees, shrubs and perennials based on
age-old concepts that are simple to learn and easy to apply.
Through slides, handouts, and a field trip, you will gain the
confidence and knowledge to create a garden you can enjoy for
many years to come. Instructor Debra Olberg has over 23 years of
experience in the nursery and landscape industry. Course
includes four classroom sessions and a field trip (date to be
arranged in class). Please bring a ruler and pencil to first
class. |
S8435 /
5 sessions
W from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Olberg
$89 |
Start
Date:4/23
End Date: 5/21
WCC - Kelly 106 |
Bringing Native Plants into Your Landscape
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| Bring native
plants into your landscape and daily surroundings and cultivate
a lasting relationship with the natural world. This class will
focus on plants native to the west slope of the Pacific
Northwest that are attractive, multi-faceted, and versatile.
These plants beautify any landscape and attract birds,
butterflies, and many other creatures. They can also play a
vital role in the human process of reconnecting to the natural
world and gaining a wealth of mental, physical and spiritual
health benefits. Instructor Nick Sky is a lifelong lover of
plants, a natural historian, biogeographer, botanist, ecologist
and environmental educator. If you have the desire to bring
nature into your landscape and your life, don't miss this chance
to discover Nick's top twelve native plant picks and why they
have made his list! Class includes a Saturday nursery
tour--specializing in native plants--date and time to be
arranged in class. |
S8117 /
2 sessions
M from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Sky
$39 |
Start
Date:4/21
End Date: 4/21
WCC - Kelly 105 |
Bright Ideas for Shade Gardens |
| Are you "in the
dark" when it comes to choosing plants for your garden's shady
spots? Instructor Debra Olberg will come to the rescue with
inspiring ideas that will transform your yard’s dim spots with
an enticing mix of bright blooms and lush foliage. Course focus
will be on trees, shrubs, perennials, ground covers and annuals
that are made for the shade. Bring your questions and discover
new plant friends to adorn your shady places, bringing color and
interest for year-round enjoyment. |
S8113 /
1 session
M from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Olberg
$25 |
Start
Date:5/12
End Date: 5/12
WCC - Kelly 106 |
Low Maintenance Gardening |
| Do you dream
about having a beautiful garden that's easy to maintain? Make
that dream a reality as you join our gardening expert Debra
Olberg! Class will focus on low maintenance gardening practices,
time-saving tips to bring efficiency to the tasks you already
do, plant selection, and more. Your reward will be a beautiful
and easy-care garden that you will enjoy for years to come. |
S8451 /
1 session
M from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Olberg
$25 |
Start
Date:4/28
End Date: 4/28
WCC - Kelly 106 |
Organic Home Gardening
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| Learn to work
with nature to create and grow your very own "green"
(sustainable) and nutritious organic garden. This timely course
covers the how-tos of growing delicious organic vegetables,
flavorful herbs, and fragrant flowers. Instructor and organic
gardener Gretchen Hoyt will discuss soil health, how to conserve
water through mulching and composting methods, starting seed and
transplanting, fertilizing, basic pest control, and harvesting.
Three classroom sessions will prepare you for the last class--a
fascinating field trip to a local organic farm on Saturday, May
31 (time to be arranged in class). Instructor Gretchen Hoyt of
Alm Hill Gardens in Everson has owned and managed a successful
organic garden for 35 years. She welcomes all levels of
gardening experience. |
S8503 /
4 sessions
Tu from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Hoyt
$89 |
Start
Date:5/13
End Date: 5/31
WCC - Kelly 105 |
The Joy of Birding |
| Are you fascinated by the birds you
see in your garden, at the shoreline or anywhere else you come
upon these wonders of the air? Spend a Saturday morning with
instructor Gwin Cooper, exploring the bird life of Washington
with an emphasis on those you are likely to see in Whatcom
County. Learn about the habits and migration patterns of our
local avian friends and the best places to view them. You will
leave class with a wealth of resources and inspired to continue
your new hobby year-round! Gwin Cooper is an avid bird watcher
who has a passion for birds of every feather. |
S8751 /
1 session
Sa from 9:00 AM to 12 N
Cooper
$35 |
Start
Date:4/19
End Date: 4/19
WCC - Kelly 109 |
From Garden to Vase |
| If you love to
surround yourself with fragrant, beautiful flowers--both indoors
and in your garden--then this workshop is for you! Our popular
landscape design instructor, Debra Olberg, and talented floral
design instructor, Cheryl Jackson, have teamed up to take you
through the full transformation from growing seedlings to
putting the final touches on your home-grown summer bouquets.
Debra will spend the first half of the workshop discussing how
to create a cutting garden including plant selection, garden
design, watering and fertilizing. Cheryl will then share tips
and techniques for creating stunning, fresh-cut flower bouquets
to decorate your home, patio, office, or anywhere! Bring some
flowers and/or foliage from your garden for sharing and
swapping, pruning clippers, and a sharp knife. Containers and
supplemental flowers will be provided. You will go home with a
beautiful bouquet designed by you! $7 materials fee is included
in course fee. Bring a snack or sack lunch to enjoy while you
work! |
S8295 /
1 session
Sa from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Jackson
$39 |
Start
Date:5/31
End Date: 5/31
WCC - Cascade 163 |
Floral Design: An Introduction |
Learn to create
breathtaking floral arrangements with a professionally designed
look for your home, office, or those special occasions on your
calendar! In this fun and rewarding introductory course, you
will discover the tools, tips, and tricks of the trade as you
learn the basics of floral design. Instructor Cheryl Jackson,
owner of Courtyard Gardens in Everson, will inspire you to
create beautiful arrangements. Each class session will yield
take-home results. Please bring a sharp knife or pruners. All
other materials for the first class project will be supplied; a
supply list for subsequent projects will be discussed at first
class. At first class session each student will take home a
beautiful centerpiece with a retail value of $25.00!
Session is Closed |
Floral Design: Weddings and Special Occasions |
Join in this
two-evening workshop and learn a variety of designs and
techniques for creating bouquets, corsages, boutonnières, cake
tops, pew markers, and flowers for the hair. Instructor and
floral designer Cheryl Jackson will devote class time to
teaching you skills so that you can make your own floral pieces
for special occasions of all kinds! $15 materials fee is
included in course fee.
Session is Closed |
Contemporary Floral Design |
| Contemporary
floral design is high on style and low in the amount of
materials used to create an eye-catching piece. This type of
floral design is so versatile--ideal for the home or office.
Learning basic design techniques, you will create stunning
arrangements for years to come. Join Cheryl Jackson in this fun
two-evening workshop as you expand your floral design skills!
$10 material fee is included in course fee. |
S8153 /
2 sessions
Tu from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Jackson
$59 |
Start
Date:5/13
End Date: 5/20
WCC - Laidlaw 218 |
Collecting Silver Antiques--Tips of the Trade
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If you are an
Antiques Roadshow fan, then this workshop is your dream come
true...especially if you love buying and collecting silver
treasures! Taught by master Silversmith David Friedman and his
wife Paula, a Silver Antiques Specialist, you will learn all
about the world of silver antiques, including how to read
sterling silver versus silver plate hallmarks, "guesstimate" the
value of a silver piece, properly clean and maintain sterling
silver and silver-plate, find and buy silver at garage sales so
that you get real value for your money, and more. Bring a silver
piece to class for identification, valuation, and discussion.
Plan to sample silver cleaning products at course's end.
Session is Closed |
Home Maintenance 101
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| If you own your
home, or plan to in the near future, this workshop is a must!
Local expert Tom McFarland of McFarland Enterprises will present
an in-depth homeowner's maintenance guide covering everything
from seasonal maintenance tips to all you need to know about
household operating systems such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC,
exteriors, foundations, and roofs. Save yourself thousands of
dollars worth of repairs by taking this important step to
preserve the long-term value and safety of your home. One hour
lunch break provided. Session is closed. |
Mosaic Stepping Stones |
| Adorn your yard
and pathways with unique and beautiful stones designed by you!
In this hands-on workshop, discover how simple and fun
decorating your own pre-cast stepping stones can be. Using an
easy and fast method, you will design your own pattern using a
wide variety of colorful ceramic pieces and interesting found
objects. You may choose to bring optional items from home to
incorporate into your design (marbles, hardware, beads, beach
glass, etc.). Instructor Jean Kroll is a mosaic artist who has
exhibited her work in the Whatcom/Skagit County area. Bring one
12-inch diameter pre-cast cement stepping stone with smooth
surface--available at local home improvement stores; instructor
will supply all other materials to transform your stepping stone
into a one-of-a-kind work of art. $10 materials fee payable to
instructor at class. |
S8483 /
1 session
Sa from 9:00 AM to 12 N
Kroll
$35 |
Start
Date:4/19
End Date: 4/19
WCC - Cascade 163 |
Build Your Dream House For a Song |
| Imagine how
different your life would be if you had no rent or mortgage
payments to make! You don't have to be tied to a 30-year
mortgage. Instead, you can build your dream house and own it
free and clear in five years. You don't need a lot of experience
either--presenter David Cook and his family built their dream
house in Marin County, California and saved a bundle. In this
inspirational seminar, you will learn how to buy land at County
tax sales, buy building materials for 10 cents on the dollar,
live on your land comfortably and rent-free while you build, and
get the best help for the least money. Stop dreaming about your
dream home and get started on making it a reality! $20 optional
text will be available for purchase at class. Session is
closed. |
Interior Design Secrets: Accessorizing Your Home |
Have you
wondered about that "certain something" that makes a home
comfortable and well appointed? Learn the secrets of how to
accessorize a mantel, arrange tabletops, hang artwork, and fill
in those empty spots in a room to make it a warm and engaging
space. We will discuss images in beautifully designed rooms of
various styles to see how the professionals do it. Join Rob
Austin-Murphy, accomplished architect and interior designer, for
this evening's journey into the pleasure of creating your own
beautifully accessorized home interiors.
Session is Closed |
Interior Design: The Importance of Color |
| Gain the
confidence and know-how to bring beautiful color into your
surroundings. In this inspiring class you will learn how to
select a color scheme, create atmosphere, and select paint hues
that beautify and enhance your living space. Instructor Rob
Austin-Murphy, accomplished interior designer and architect,
will reveal simple design rules to transform your living space
by making informed color choices. If you are considering a
makeover for your home or favorite room, this class is a must!
You are encouraged to bring samples of paint chips, fabrics, and
photos for a roundtable discussion at second class. |
S8386 /
2 sessions
W from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Austin-Murphy
$49 |
Start
Date:4/23
End Date: 4/30
WCC - Kulshan 224 |
Interior Design: Creating a Personal Style at Home |
| Have you dreamed
of creating rooms in your home that genuinely express who you
are and how you want to live? Join accomplished architect and
interior designer Rob Austin-Murphy in an exploration of
personal style and how it can be expressed when creating
interior spaces. Rob will begin by sharing several professional
designs that are truly expressive and original. These will be
thoroughly critiqued and analyzed--building a foundation for
recognizing well-conceived interiors, how they are created, and
why they are successful. In the second class, students will
present published designs that they admire. The class will then
critique and discuss these designs, followed by each student
presenting a written statement about the unique style they wish
to develop. In the final session, students will share how they
would implement their personal style through the selection of
materials, finishes, furnishings and images. This is a class
that will encourage personal exploration, self discovery, and
expression of who you are and how you want to live--a truly
unique educational experience not to be missed! |
S8382 /
3 sessions
W from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Austin-Murphy
$79 |
Start
Date:5/7
End Date: 5/21
WCC - Kulshan 224 |
