CL ASSES
REGISTER ONLINE AT MEIJERGARDENS.ORG/CALENDAR Questions? Email classes@meijergardens.org. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Non-member class fees include admission to Meijer Gardens for class participants on the day of the class.
(*) Applies toward MSU Extension Master Gardener education credit.
Schedule of events is current as of February 15, 2021. All classes, events and programming are subject to change. If canceled, a full refund will be issued. Please visit MeijerGardens.org/calendar for up-to-date information. Scholarship assistance is available. Call 616-974-5225.
Saturday, April 24 (Adults) 8–9:30 am
Tuesday, May 4 (Adults) 2–6 pm
Wednesday, May 19th (Adults) 10 am–12 pm
COFFEE WITH THE CURATOR
CHERRY BLOSSOM PRISMACOLOR PENCILS
HANGING BASKETS FOR THE HOME
Saturday, May 15 (Adults) 10 am–2 pm
Tuesday, May 25 (Adults) 6–8 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Steve LaWarre FEE: $15 members, $25 non-members Join our Director of Horticulture, Steve LaWarre, for a special behind-the-scenes tour of the Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming exhibition. Steve will discuss what goes into putting this exhibit together each year, how the butterflies are received and what happens once they are here. Get your questions answered over coffee and muffins and get a sneak peek of this exhibition before it officially opens.
Tuesday, April 27 (Adults) 4–5:30 pm
ORCHID SUCCESS
INSTRUCTOR: Wendy Overbeck FEE: $25 members, $35 non-members Learn the simple steps that will ensure success with orchids. Learn how to select the ideal orchid for your home, where it should be grown, the best way to water and fertilize, how to tell if it needs to be repotted, and more. Receive a list of the best orchids for the home and take home a sample of Meijer Gardens’ special potting mix.
Tuesday, April 27 (Adults 21+) 6–8 pm
THE JOURNEY FROM AGAVE TO TEQUILA
INSTRUCTOR: Don Ferguson and Eve Choi FEE: $40 members, $50 non-members Learn more about blue agave and the journey it makes to become tequila. To begin, Eve Choi, Curator of Horticultural and Environmental Education at Meijer Gardens, will give you a behind-the-scenes look at how we care for the agaves in our collection and explore what makes blue agave unique. Next, Don Ferguson, Co-CEO of Teeq Tequila, will highlight the craftmanship required to produce this distinctive spirit and host a tasting of three tequila varieties. Light snacks included. All class participants must be 21+ and bring a valid state-issued ID for age verification.
INSTRUCTOR: Nancy Hart FEE: $55 members, $65 non-members Capture the unique beauty of cherry blossoms in a work of art. Start in the classroom, learning techniques like layering and blending for working with Prismacolor pencils. Then, as a group, head out to the Cherry Tree Promenade in The Richard & Helen DeVos Japanese Garden to document the delicate and fleeting bloom of these exquisite trees. Keep your color pencil kit to take home for continued practice and enjoyment. All materials provided.
ART JOURNALING
INSTRUCTOR: Katie Reitemeier FEE: $65 members, $75 non-members Whether you’re a beginning or seasoned art journaler, this class will enhance your skills in building expressive pages using sprays, stencils, sponging and incorporating easy, stylish hand lettering. Take home a 60-page journal for your ongoing practice. All materials provided.
Saturday, May 15 (Adults) 2–4:30 pm
INK DRAWING IN THE JAPANESE GARDEN
INSTRUCTOR: Lotus Liu FEE: $40 members, $50 non-members Join teaching artist, Lotus Liu, in The Richard & Helen DeVos Japanese Garden to explore traditional Chinese ink drawing techniques. Focus on the beauty of the flora in this peaceful setting while you explore this unique and graceful artistic medium. All materials provided.
INSTRUCTOR: Tony England FEE: $55 members, $65 non-members Create a stunning outdoor 14-inch hanging basket based on “thriller, spiller, and filler” container principles. No previous experience is necessary—learn about equipment that is needed; how to select flowers and other plant material; and how to arrange them to create a composition that complements the beauty of your home exterior. Taught by Meijer Gardens Horticulturalist and expert in hanging basket design, Tony England. All materials provided.
COMPOSTING 101 WORKSHOP*
INSTRUCTOR: Luis Chen FEE: $80 members, $90 non-members Join Luis Chen, owner of Wormies VermiCompost and 2019 winner of Start Garden 100, as he shares everything you need to know to start composting at home. After setting the stage with the basics of composting, he’ll highlight bokashi—fermenting your food scraps, how to compost with worms, when and how to harvest your compost and how to best use it in the garden. Create a vermicomposting bin to take home as Luis shows you how to make your own potting soil with the compost that you’ll soon be producing. All materials provided.
Ink Drawing example.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Withdraw from a class at least 30 days in advance and recieve a refund minus a $5 processing fee. Withdraw 7–29 days in advance and receive a 50% refund. Less than 7 days, no refund. Call 616-974-5225 for class cancellations due to severe weather. CLASSES
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