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!
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 - no experience needed, beginners are welcome! __ The Oregon Garden during the Spring is an ideal place to explore the connection between traditional Japanese […]
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" x 20" collage using a mixture of paper, materials, acrylics, and stretched canvas! All materials will be provided. No experience needed! "To lie in a […]
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 that have some experience with ceramic clay. You will be guided each step of the way based on your skill level, and encouraged to add […]
Join Sweetly Baked to celebrate Earth Day at The Oregon Garden with our Flower Bloom Cake Class! Learn how to stack, fill, frost, and decorate a 6" 2 layer cake. Receive step by step instructions with an industry professional and learn tips and tricks for the whole process along the way, including how to replicate […]
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 10 in. wide x 6 ft long that will keep you warm and stylish this Spring! Materials and tools will be provided, no experience is […]
Little Lotus Ripples is coming to the Garden to guide you through an hour long Sound Bath while being immerse in a unique experience within our Tropical Greenhouse! The Tropical Greenhouse is temperature controlled and stays 72 degrees year round making it an ideal area to be protected from weather, surrounded by unique plants, and […]
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 forest and at the store, and also how to prepare them to make your very own fabric dyes! After our lesson we will get to […]
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 will be guided each step of the way based on your skill level, and encouraged to add your own creative flair. You will get to […]
Little Lotus Ripples is coming to the Garden to guide you through an hour long Sound Bath while being immerse in a unique experience within our Tropical Greenhouse! The Tropical Greenhouse is temperature controlled and stays 72 degrees year round making it an ideal area to be protected from weather, surrounded by unique plants, and […]
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!
