Garden Classes

2011 Educational Opportunities at the Gardens

Garden Photography Course

Lakewold Gardens is very pleased to present Garden Photography with professional photographer Jim Oliver. This is an introductory garden photography course that is geared toward the individual who is looking for techniques, tips and tricks for capturing outdoor subjects. Both instructional and hands-on, this unique format and setting will provide participants with an introduction to composition, balance, and light - then allow time to venture into the gardens to apply their new skills. Escape from the daily grind and spend a few hours a week exploring the gardens and garden photography.

Potted Herb Gardens with Sue Goetz

Learn how to create your own beautiful and bountiful potted herb garden. Sue Goetz, owner of Creative Gardener, discusses tips and tactics for planting, maintaining and designing potted herb gardens. Walk away with starter herbs to begin your own lemon-themed herb garden. For more information about Sue visit www.thecreativegardener.com.

Painting Garden Pottery

Join Rose Kiourkas of RAD Ceramics for this hands-on class that brings gardening and painting together. Your garden planter and supplies are included, just bring your creativity! Your hand-painted piece will be glazed, fired and ready for pick up at Lakewold’s Tour Office on July 29th. This class is family friendly and all ages are welcome. RAD Ceramics is generously donating 15% of proceeds to the Vera Bradley Foundation’s “Hope Grows Campaign” for breast cancer.

Ferns for the Northwest Shade Gardens

Texture, texture, texture! Hardy Fern Foundation Board Member, Katie Burki, presents a lecture on garden ferns from A to Z that are proven to do well in the NW shade garden. Learn what ferns flourish in what locations, the basics of gardening and designing with these underutilized plants and how to add texture to your garden.

Designing with Bulbs

Saturday, September 17th 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Members $35 Non-members $40

Get your hands dirty with this hands-on class about using bulbs to create a colorful garden. Learn about techniques for planning and planting in the landscape and containers, then create your own to take home. Instructor Sue Goetz will take you through the process of creating a bulb lasagna container. All of the supplies needed for the container will be provided, however you may want to bring your own pair of gardening gloves.

To register for a 2011 education class, please click here or call Program Services at 253.584.4106 ext. 108.

Sponsorship for Lakewold’s 2011 Educational Classes provided by