Garden University

The Oregon Garden’s Garden University program offers ongoing adult education opportunities on topics in alignment with the Garden’s mission, such as pruning, beekeeping, cooking, floristry and more! We hope you’ll join us for an upcoming event – see our current lineup below.

Oregon Garden Members receive free admission to Garden University lectures and discounts on workshops. Interested in joining? Click here for more information!

  • Garden University: Garden Decal Dishes Workshop

    Oregon Garden 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, United States

    Come to this workshop where ceramic artist, Heather Skinner, will teach you how to apply underglaze decals to pre-fired ceramic dishes. This is a great class for beginners and beyond. […]

  • Garden University: March Wet Felting Scarves Workshop

    Oregon Garden 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, United States

    As requested, Michele Ballantyne is returning to The Oregon Garden to guide you through a wet felting scarf making workshop! You will get to create one multi-colored scarf up to […]

  • Garden University: Garden Stake Workshop

    Oregon Garden 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, United States

    Come to this workshop where ceramic artist Heather Skinner will teach you how to build five different types of garden stake toppers using a hand-building technique. This is a great […]

  • Garden University: Wild Garden Heart Watercolor Workshop

    Oregon Garden 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, United States

    Come to the Oregon Garden for a beginner friendly watercolor workshop and create a wild garden heart exploding with colorful blossoms. ALL SUPPLIES are included in your registration as well […]

  • Garden University: March Wet Felting Art

    Oregon Garden 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, United States

    Michele Ballantyne is coming back to teach you wet felting techniques and guide you through creating your very own work of felt art! Wet felting can be done by anyone […]

  • Garden University: Spring Haiku and Nature

    Oregon Garden 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, United States

    Natalie DaSilva, a Certified Oregon Naturalist with a lifelong interest in haiku, is coming to The Oregon Garden to guide you through constructing a haiku using nature as your inspiration […]

  • Garden University: Mixed Media Floral Collage

    Immerse yourself in the blooming season of Spring! Join artist Michele Ballantyne to freely create and explore a variety of textures. You will be creating a multi media textured 16" […]

  • Garden University: Bird Totem Workshop

    Oregon Garden 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, United States

    Come to this workshop where ceramic artist Heather Skinner will teach you how to build a bird garden totem using a hand-building technique. This is a great class for people […]

  • Garden University: April Wet Felting Scarves

    Oregon Garden 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, United States

    As requested, Michele Ballantyne is returning to The Oregon Garden to guide you through a wet felting scarf making workshop! You will get to create one multi-colored scarf up to […]

  • Garden University: Natural Dyes Workshop

    Oregon Garden 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, United States

    Our world is full of all kinds of natural materials that can used as dyes, including some insects!  Learn about several of these materials that can be found in the […]

  • Garden University: Ceramic Mushroom Workshop

    Oregon Garden 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, United States

    Come to this workshop where ceramic artist Heather Skinner will teach you to build ceramic mushrooms using a hand-building technique. This is a great class for beginners and beyond. You […]

Do you know an individual or organization who would like to share their talent, knowledge or mission with Oregon Garden guests? We are always looking for presenters on topics that align with our mission. Contact Membership & Volunteer Coordinator at tthompson@oregongardenfoundation.org or 503-874-4055 to discuss opportunities!