Elk Grove garden store offers several creative classes
A “Needle Felting for Beginners" class will be offered this Sunday, Dec. 15, at The Secret Garden.
Looking for an inspirational gift for the gardener on your list – or a treat for yourself?
The Secret Garden in Elk Grove offers several gardening workshops that teach new skills, with the bonus of something to take home. That includes a pair of workshops Sunday – just in time for holiday gift giving.
Sunday, Dec. 15, The Secret Garden will host two 90-minute workshops: Needle felting and terrariums.
At 10:30 a.m., get crafty with “Needle Felting for Beginners.”
“Discover the art of needle felting in this hands-on beginner class!” say the hosts. “You’ll learn the basics of transforming wool into charming 3D creations. Each participant will learn to craft their own mushrooms and acorns, perfect for seasonal decor or gifting.”
Registration fee is $60 and includes all material and instruction. “Plus you’ll take home a needle felting starter kit with everything you need to continue your felting journey: a felting pad, needles, wool roving in assorted colors, and more,” add the hosts. “No experience necessary. Grab a friend, or come to make new ones, and join us in a morning of crafting!”
At 2:30 p.m., learn how to create a “Desert Terrarium” with your own mini-Mojave.
“Join us in the craft room to create a beautiful piece of living art!” say the organizers. “We will cover the history of terrariums and plant an 8-inch open terrarium with a selection of succulents and cacti.”
Registration fee of $55 includes the glass terrarium bowl, three plants, soil and top dressing rock as well as instruction, including how to make your little oasis grow and thrive.
The Secret Garden also is now taking registration for its January workshops including:
* Create a Bonsai Garden: Learn the basics of bonsai while starting your own “little tree in a pot”; 11 a.m. Jan. 11. Class fee: $80.
* Kokedama: Learn how to make make these beautiful hanging plantings with ferns and other tropical plants; 11 a.m. Jan. 12. Class fee: $55.
* Macrame Plant Hanger: This throw-back class teaches the basics of macrame with a favorite project – a plant hanger; 10:30 a.m. Jan. 19. Class fee: $55.
* Paint a Planter: Whimsical planters become the canvas for this creative workshop; 11 a.m. Jan. 26. Class fee: $75.
The Secret Garden is located at 8450 W. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove.
To register or for more details: https://www.secretgarden-online.com/
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