Spring is the perfect time to try something new and get creative. Whether you’re interested in gardening, crafting or hands-on DIY projects, these upcoming workshops and events offer a great way to learn and embrace spring while adding creativity to your home and garden.
The Cottage Craft Club
Bring a craft, in-progress project or garments for mending to a casual evening of creativity and conversation. Tea and some art supplies will be provided for spontaneous crafting. First Wednesday of every month, 5-7:30pm at Pomegranate Home and Garden. 120 NE River Mall Ave., Bend. Free.
Living Spring Centerpiece Workshop
Create a stunning, spring-inspired centerpiece featuring vibrant pansies, violas, fragrant herbs like rosemary and thyme, soft grasses and delicate dried flowers. Sun., April 13, 11am-Noon at Schilling’s Garden Market. 64640 Old Bend-Redmond Hwy, Bend. $70.
Fused Glass Plant Stakes: Mushrooms
Design your own colorful glass mushrooms to add whimsical charm to your garden or potted plants. No glass cutting required — just pick your colors and shapes! Wed., April 16, 6-8pm at DIY Cave. 444 SE Ninth St., Ste. 150, Bend. $159.
Pollinator Pathway Class
Learn about the benefits of container gardening pollinators in this greenhouse presentation. Attendees receive a discount on supplies to create their own pollinator-friendly garden at home. Sat., April 19, 10-11am at Moonfire and Sun Garden Center. 61944 SE 27th St., Bend. Free.
Ceramic Birdhouses Workshop
Craft your own unique ceramic birdhouse in a two-part workshop, focusing on hand-building techniques, decoration and finishing touches. Sat., April 19, 11am-1pm at Pomegranate Home and Garden. 120 NE River Mall Ave., Bend. $175.
Orchard Care Class
Whether you have one fruit tree or an entire orchard, this class will teach you how to balance tree health, productivity and esthetics through proper pruning. Sun., April 27, 11am-Noon at Schilling’s Garden Market. 64640 Old Bend-Redmond Hwy, Bend. $5.
Sassy Stiches
Add a little edge to your embroidery! Learn five essential stitches while creating a floral border around a saucy saying of your choice. Wed., April 30, 5:30-7:30pm at FREAK’N ART. 1265 NW Wall St., Bend. $60.
Framed Pressed Flowers Workshop
Create a beautiful framed masterpiece using delicate dried flowers. Learn pressing and gluing techniques to craft a one-of-a-kind floral display. Tue., May 6, 5:30-7:30pm at FREAK’N ART. 1265 NW Wall St., Bend. $85.
Wrangling Cactus with Julie Lay
Julie, the owner of Smith Rock Cactus Company, shares her expertise on growing cacti in Central Oregon. Learn from her experience propagating over 60 varieties! Sat., May 17, 11am-Noon at Schilling’s Garden Market. 64640 Old Bend-Redmond Hwy, Bend. $5.
This article appears in The Source Weekly April 3, 2025.
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