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Speaker Program and ClassesThe Arboretum offers a speaker program as well as classes and workshops on a regular basis. Those currently scheduled are shown below. Note that speaker presentations are free and do not require registration. Registration for workshops and classes is generally free for Arboretum members and a nominal cost for non-members. Workshops may have a small materials fee.
Please register for classes and workshops by emailing Register@LakeWildernessArboretum.org or by calling 425.413.2572. Most classes are held in the lower-level classroom at Lake Wilderness Lodge, 22500 SE 248th Street or at the Arboretum Nursery, 22520 SE 248th Street in Maple Valley. Specific information for each class is shown below. Leaf Casting Workshop Create an exquisitely detailed ornament for your garden. Actual leaves serve as the molds. A leaf's natural depressions and veins are captured in the tiniest detail. We'll guide you as you create cement molds of plant leaves. They make great bird baths, stepping stones or art for your wall or garden. Bring your favorite hosta, rhubarb or other large leaf. We'll have a selection on hand as well. All supplies included.
Hardy Fuchsia Watercolor Painting Hardy Fuchsia blossoms will come to life for you as you paint with award-winning watercolor artist, Susie Short. It doesn't matter if you can draw or not, and it doesn't matter if you are a beginner or a seasoned painter, Susie will guide you in creating a watercolor painting. Prepare for an exciting experience full of encouragement and inspiration. This extended 5 hour class will provide greater depth beyond our Spring class. Sign up for both...or just one, your choice. Bring a sack lunch to enjoy in the garden.
Susie Short's watercolor paintings have been selected and have merited numerous top awards in regional, national, and international competitions. Her paintings have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions and are included in a growing number of private, public, and corporate collections world wide. Susie's versatility and energetic dedication to teaching and encouraging others has made her popular among both art instructors and student artists.
Choosing and Caring for Landscape Trees The Pacific Northwest is a region ideally suited for growing many different plants. So do you wonder why so many landscape trees die an early death? In this seminar, Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott will teach you how to select a healthy tree from the nursery, how to properly install it, and how to care for it so it lives for decades, not months.
Dr. Chalker-Scott has a PH.D. in Horticulture from Oregon State University and is an ISA certified arborist. She is WSU's Extension Urban Horticulturist and an Associate Professor in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture. She is a regular contributor for "Master Gardener Magazine" and has written several books including "The Informed Gardener" and "The Informed Gardener Blooms Again." She also edited/authored "Sustainable Landscapes and Gardens: Good science-practical application".
Holiday Wreath-Making Workshop Celebrate the season. Learn how to create a beautiful fall or holiday wreath. These wreaths are very easy to make and the frames are usable for several seasons. We will spend some time collecting greenery and fall leaves from the Arboretum to use to make your own ornamental wreath.
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