The classes below have been added to the fall schedule at the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley. View the Garden’s complete schedule, including details about the upcoming botanical art class with Lee McCaffree, at
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University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley
http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu
This 34-acre garden was established in 1890 and is now a non-profit research garden and museum. The botanical art classes below are taught by Lee McCaffree and Catherine Watters. View a detailed schedule and register on the Garden’s website.
- Beeswax Soapmaking – Sunday, November 6, 2011; 11 AM – 1 PM. Errol Davis of San Francisco’s Metaphor Organic will join the Garden for a hip, hands-on beeswax soap-making class. Students will learn how to craft functional and premium quality soap from local ingredients. Students will also learn how and why base oils are blended, how to handle lye safely, how to add scents and botanicals, and much more. Materials included. Pre-registration required; $40 non-members, $35 members. Space is limited!
- Autumn in Asia – Thursday, November 10, 2011; 1-2 PM. Join the Garden and Horticulturist Elaine Sedlack for a tour of the Garden’s Asian maple species in gorgeous autumn color. The Garden now has over 35 species of maples representative of species from Korea, China, Taiwan, Japan and the Himalayas. Members only; free; pre-registration required.
- Succulent Wreath Making – Wednesday, November 16, 2011; 6-9 PM. Create a gorgeous succulent wreath to enjoy all year round. You’ll select among a variety of succulents and be guided on how to plant and care for your wreaths. All materials provided. Pre-registration required: $60 non-members, $50 members
- Evergreen Wreathes and Garlands – Wednesday, December 14, 2011; 6-9 PM. Create a beautiful and festive wreath or garland to add to your holiday decorations. Greens from the Garden and other materials are included, but be sure to bring your own hand pruners. Pre-registration required; $30 non-members, $25 members.
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