Adult & Teen Classes Register at MeijerGardens.org/calendar. Adult classes are open to ages 16 and up. Teen classes are labeled with age ranges. *Applies toward Michigan State University Extension Master Gardener education credit.
Big Impact For Small Spaces* (Adults) Wednesday, March 9, 6–8 pm $25 members | $35 nonmembers Instructed by Stacey Hirvela Small spaces provide big opportunity—with the right attitude and know-how. Receive 13 easy-to-implement tips to help you get the most out of your yard, even if you thought it was too hopelessly small to do anything special. With examples from small-space gardens around the world, you’ll be inspired to dream big about any garden space.
Butterfly Photography (Adults) Sun, March 20, 9–11 am $35 members | $45 nonmembers Instructed by Dusty Brown
Plant A Cut Flower Garden* (Adults) Saturday, April 9, 10 am–12 pm $35 members | $45 nonmembers Instructed by Lori Hernandez, Three Acre Farm
Learn techniques for creating fantastic butterfly photos, including lens selection, background choice, composition, light and exposure. Enjoy time alone with the butterflies before public hours begin. Bring a tripod or monopod and a macro and/or telephoto lens. Some photography experience is necessary.
In this beginner’s class, learn how grow a cut flower garden; from preparing your soil and seed starting, to proper planting and harvesting techniques. Discover how to extend the growing season to have successful flowers from spring to fall and tips for making their blooms last. Plus, receive a list of tried-and-true flower varieties to get you started!
Groundcover Reimagined (Adults) Wednesday, March 23, 2–4 pm $25 members | $35 nonmembers Instructed by Christopher Imler There’s more to groundcovers than Vinca and Pachysandra. Discover unique and beautiful groundcovers that will thrive in sun or shade, cover slopes, and create a living mulch that crowds out weeds. Receive helpful tips on how to properly plant and maintain groundcovers to ensure success.
Spring Zentangle (Adults) Saturday, March 26, 10 am–12 pm $35 members | $45 nonmembers Instructed by Marjorie Goosen
Permaculture For Beginners* (Adults) Saturday, March 12, 10 am–12 pm $25 members | $35 nonmembers Instructed by Jonathan Sowder, Honeybird Farms Learn about the buzzword “permaculture” in this beginner class by local farmers at Honeybird Farms, where they farm in nature’s image. Discover methodologies instructor Jonathan Sowder and his family practice, including successional and companioning planting, composting, using rainwater catchment, and incorporating animals. Learn how to apply tried-and-true permaculture practices at any scale—whether for an urban garden or larger producing plot. Discover why mimicking the natural environment is important to keep nutrients in the soil and be better stewards to the environment, while producing healthy food for ourselves and our families.
Simple Ceramic Planter (Adults) Wednesday, March 16, 5:30–8:30 pm $55 members | $65 nonmembers Instructed by Harmony Nguyen Create a small garden container, just the right size for a pot of pansies. Learn hand-building techniques and use interesting tools to give your container texture, then glaze it with a pleasing color. Pick up later, after off-site firing. 22
Adult & Teen Classes
Join your friends and amaze yourself with your own hidden talent in this drawing discovery session, creating unique and beautiful images inspired by the beginning of the spring season! Learn simple repetitive patterns then add your own flair using a Sakura pen, which is yours to take home.
Create A Kokedama Orchid (Adults) Saturday, April 9, 3–5 pm $80 members, $90 nonmembers Instructed by Josephine Fowler, Puddingstone Farm Learn the Japanese art of kokedama by planting an orchid on a moss-covered sphere that can be displayed on a tray or hung in a sunny spot in your home. Receive a lovely Phalaenopsis (moth orchid), a homemade terra cotta saucer, step-bystep instructions and a material source guide. Discover the steps to successfully transform your orchid into a unique art form and learn how to care for and enjoy this lovely tropical plant. No experience necessary. All materials provided.
Spring-Inspired Fused Glass Panel (Adults) Wednesday, April 13, 6–8 pm OR Thursday, April 14, 6–8 pm $80 members | $90 nonmembers Instructed by Gloria Badiner Create a fun, easel-mounted panel to brighten your home! Participants will construct a 6-by-6inch glass panel, exploring the process of dichroic mosaic to create a beautiful composition. Projects will be kiln-fired off-site and returned to Meijer Gardens for pickup. No experience necessary. All tools and materials provided.
Floral Resin Jewelry For Teens (Ages 14–18) Saturday, April 16, 11 am–1 pm $45 members | $55 nonmembers Instructed by Taylor Bultema
Mosaic Steppingstone (Adults) Tuesday, March 29, 6–9 pm $40 members | $50 nonmembers Instructed by Cindy Len Add extra beauty to your garden or landscaping this spring with a mosaic steppingstone! Learn the process of inlaying glass and ceramic pieces into concrete-filled molds, creating a composition of your choice. Bring your own fun trinkets to add to the piece, such as keys, broken pottery, and seashells, and choose from the large selection provided. Steppingstones will be kept at Meijer Gardens until the concrete has set, to be picked up at a later date.
Learn how to create epoxy resin jewelry from start to finish including how to pour and cure the material to achieve a perfect base. Then let your creativity flow by designing a striking floral composition, with optional decorative elements such as glitters and foils. Bring your own dried organic materials or choose from our selection.
