Bringing Native Plants into Your Landscape

Bring native plants into your landscape and discover how growing native plants is an economical way to have fun, increase the value of your property, and reduce the time, money and energy you will spend on landscape up-keep. Class focuses on plants native to the west slope of the Pacific Northwest that are attractive, multi-faceted, versatile, and attract birds, butterflies, and many other creatures. Instructor Nick Sky will also share his top twelve native plant picks. The day concludes with a field trip to Gardens at Padden Creek and a short guided walk on the Interurban Trail adjacent to the nursery.
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Breathtaking Floral Design--Bundle Both classes

S8052 / Sessions 8
Tu from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Jackson
$139

Start Date:4/13
End Date: 6/1
WCC - Foundation Building - Ste 101K

Breathtaking Floral Design I

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. You'll leave the first class with a beautiful centerpiece with a retail value of $25! Please bring a sharp knife. All other materials for the first class project will be supplied; a supply list for subsequent projects will be discussed at first class.

S8056 / Sessions 4
Tu from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Jackson
$79

Start Date:4/13
End Date: 5/4
WCC - Foundation Building - Ste 101K

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. Cheryl Jackson, owner of Courtyard Gardens in Everson, enjoys teaching others floral design techniques for special occasions of all kinds! $15 materials fee is included in course fee. Please bring scissors and wire cutters to the first class.

S8208 / Sessions 2
M from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Jackson
$65

Start Date:4/19
End Date: 4/26
WCC - Foundation Building - Ste 101K

The Edible Garden: Bundle

S8710 / Sessions 2
Tu from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Olberg
$45

Start Date:4/20
End Date: 4/29
WCC - Cascade Hall #130

The Edible Garden: Landscaping with Edible Plants

Discover how to transform your existing landscape into a harvest garden by adding edible plants amongst your ornamentals. The results--a garden that is magical, flavorful, and visually stunning. For instance, include blueberries in a border, edge a flower bed with strawberries, or build a living fence with espaliered apples. The possibilities are endless! Careful planning and judicious planting will result in a breathtaking landscape filled with delicious surprises.

S8712 / Sessions 1
Tu from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Olberg
$29

Start Date:4/20
End Date: 4/20
WCC - Cascade Hall #130

The Edible Garden: Small Space Gardening

You don't need a large space to grow and enjoy an edible garden. In this valuable workshop, learn how to select and grow your favorite vegetables, herbs and edible flowers in raised beds, patio pots, and even window boxes--whether on a rooftop, balcony, or in your small backyard. Don't miss this chance to discover space-saving gardening concepts that are sustainable, easy to learn, with delicious results you will enjoy all summer long.

S8716 / Sessions 1
Th from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Olberg
$29

Start Date:4/29
End Date: 4/29
WCC - Cascade Hall #130

Perennial Border Gardens: Easy-to-Grow!

Traditional perennial borders can be labor-intensive but, through proper plant selection, it IS possible to have a beautiful perennial border garden without long hours of back-breaking work. In this revealing workshop, gardening expert Debra Olberg will focus on the best perennial plant picks, and how to grow them for a continuous display of eye-catching color from summer to fall. Leave with the know-how to create a stunning perennial garden that will be the envy of your neighborhood.

S8464 / Sessions 1
Th from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Olberg
$29

Start Date:5/6
End Date: 5/6
WCC - Cascade Hall #130

Breathtaking Floral Design II

Deepen your appreciation and expertise in floral design in this second level class. Cheryl Jackson will focus on creating more complex arrangements as you learn advanced techniques for working with color, Oriental design, and tropical flowers. Please bring a sharp knife and pruners to class. All materials for the first class will be provided; a supply list for subsequent projects will be discussed at the first class. Prerequisite: Floral Design I or basic knowledge of floral design.

S8060 / Sessions 4
Tu from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Jackson
$79

Start Date:5/11
End Date: 6/1
WCC - Foundation Building - Ste 101K

Garden Design: Two Class Bundle

S8255 / Sessions 2
M from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Olberg
$45

Start Date:5/17
End Date: 5/24
ARR

Garden Design: Growing A Fabulous Cutting Garden

Surround yourself with beautiful cut flowers this summer--for special occasions or just for the simple joy fresh flowers can bring! Learn from our gardening instructor Debra Olberg how to add easy-to-grow cutting flowers to your landscape, with emphasis on plant selection. This course also covers design ideas, soil preparation, and basic plant care. Experience how growing your own cutting garden will bring you great satisfaction and enjoyment all summer long.

S8256 / Sessions 1
M from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Olberg
$29

Start Date:5/17
End Date: 5/17
WCC - Kelly Hall #106

Garden Design: Creating Stunning Bouquets

Discover the art of creating stunning, fresh-cut flower bouquets. Learn design tips and techniques as you gain the know-how to create beautiful bouquets for years to come, and leave class with a bouquet designed by you! Bring some flowers and/or foliage from your garden for sharing and swapping, pruning clippers, sharp knife, and your favorite vase. Supplemental flowers will be provided. $7 materials fee is included in course fee. Supply list will be included with class receipt.

S8258 / Sessions 1
M from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Jackson
$29

Start Date:5/24
End Date: 5/24
WCC - Foundation Building - Ste 101K

Kitchen and Bath Design Elements: All About Materials!

Enhance your remodeling and new construction projects while saving money! In this innovative course held in two wholesale showrooms, we'll explore the latest in flooring, countertop, cabinet, and appliance options. We'll also gain an understanding of the technical and aesthetic factors influencing your choices. Jan Hayes is a Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer and Thea Stephens is a Certified Green Professional and Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist. Directions to class locations will be sent with class receipt.
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Stunning Mosaic Backsplashes

Learn the intricacies of creating your own one-of-a-kind mosaic backsplash! Decorative and durable, these functional pieces of art can dramatically enhance any room of your home--kitchen, bath, fireplace, and more--and be installed on virtually any surface. Constructing a take-home sample project, local artist Jenevieve Neros will provide step-by-step instruction through the entire process--glass selection, design, layout, cutting, application, and grouting. Recommended supplies will be discussed at first session. Space is limited so register early!

S8648 / Sessions 4
W from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Neros
$89

Start Date:4/14
End Date: 5/5
WCC - Cascade Hall #163

Design Elements: The Power of Color

Discover the power of color as a transformational element in all of your home design projects--large or small. We'll show you how to create spaces that calm, enliven, nurture, welcome, inspire or excite you. Your confidence will grow as you understand how your environment uniquely influences your ability to select colors that work for you. First class will include color basics and inspirations; second class will provide opportunities to work on your own space with the guidance of Domistyle designers Jan Hayes and Thea Stephens.
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The One Day No-Cost Room Makeover

When budgets are tight, spending money on home decorating projects--no matter how small--can seem impossible. This idea-packed session offers "redesign" tips for creating a fresh look using what you already own. If you are looking for ideas to freshen and make your room so très chic, join Carol Nicolay of A Fresh Start Design and become inspired to make these easy-to-do improvements!
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Creating a Retreat at Home

Do you dream of a special place to get away from the demands of your everyday life--a place of beauty, peace, and deep contentment? What if you could create such a place at home? Join Rob Austin-Murphy, interior designer and architect, on a magical journey to explore how others have pursued their dream of retreating--from cottages made of recycled materials, to converted garden sheds and roof top gardens, sheepherder's wagons and tree houses, to the simplicity of a favorite chair in a stand of trees. This class will inspire you to find and define that place where you can slow down, be yourself, and celebrate life.
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Practical Elegance: The Latest in Fixtures

Explore first-hand what is new and beautiful in the world of plumbing fixtures and accessories. Join Domistyle designers Jan Hayes and Thea Stephens and discover your perfect tub, find the ultimate shower head, learn about the latest in water-efficient fixtures, and so much more! Leave class inspired to bring a practical elegance to your home project. Course is held at a local plumbing distributor's showroom; directions to the showroom will be sent with class receipt.

S8512 / Sessions 1
M from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Hayes / Stephens
$29

Start Date:5/3
End Date: 5/3
ARR

Natural Home Style

Natural Home Style is an exciting emerging trend in interior design. It is about bringing nature inside to form a connection and communion between us and the natural world, creating a sense of balance and harmony with our surroundings and in our lives. We will explore the use of natural building materials, sustainable interior furnishings and accessories; the importance of fresh flowers and plants; working with the elements of fire, water, earth, and air; and how to employ nature's colors and motifs to create healthy, nurturing, and naturally beautiful interiors.

S8436 / Sessions 1
W from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Austin-Murphy
$35

Start Date:5/5
End Date: 5/5
WCC - Cascade Hall #105