A botanical journey through Fountain Creek Regional Park where we will identify native plants and introduce botanical keying.Park Description: Fountain Creek Regional Park spans 460 acres and its riparian zones host abundant plant life and bird species. Invasive, alien plants take advantage of these conditions and encroach on native plant habitat. Witness first-hand how important …

Ever wanted to start your own home bar? Learn some of the basic things you need to get started!Learn about all the basics on how to start your own home bar. What base spirits, liqueurs, mixers, tools, and books to have for all your cocktail creation and bartending needs. Learn about some basics skills to …

Colorado State University Extension - El Paso CountyColorado State University Extension has created a workshop focusing on the Mediterranean diet. This workshop will answer questions about key characteristics of the Mediterranean lifestyle and how foods in the diet contribute to health. Plus, you will learn how to make fresh home-made hummus and try a delicious …

Bask in the final glow of summer before moving into the busier days of fall. Hone your hosting skills for upcoming holiday parties.Ever arrived at a party and been asked what wine you would like to drink and been unsure what you like, or are baffled by the names on the menu? Hosting an event …

Craft a gorgeous tote basket from start do finish during this workshop at Sweetwater Flower Market.Join Sandi Moede and Sweetwater Flower Market in crafting a hand woven basket from start to finish. The basket tote is perfect for taking to the farmers market, placing by your chair to store books, filling with dried flowers for …

Preserve the Season: Salsa Class Learn how to make salsa in our hands-on class and take a jar home! Salsa can be a fun and easy!Preserve the Season: Salsa ClassLearn how to make salsa in our hands-on class and take a jar home! Salsa can be a fun and easy way to preserve tomatoes to …

Learn the art of preserving flowers through using a press. Design and craft a set of 4 unique coasters during the workshop to take home!Have you had a bouquet that is meaningful to you, or found a bloom or leaf that you love during a hike and are sad that the beauty will fade away? …

Design a gorgeous handmade wreath to brighten your door and celebrate summer blooms!Join Sweetwater to learn the fundamentals of wreath making. Each person will get a tutorial on the basics of building a wreath, choosing your ingredients, and design principles for knowing where to place each green and flower. Cost is $58/personWorkshop includes: - A …

Join Sweetwater and Lisa to practice watercolor techniques and play with the paint and then create a sweet sunflower painting to take home!Step into the wonderful world of watercolor by practicing and playing with techniques, then apply your knowledge to complete a vibrant 5x7” flower painting together as we look at real flowers. We will …

Explore a variety of media as you design a journal with a cover as unique as you!Have you ever wondered how to create beautiful mixed media art journal cover?In this fun class, we will explore many mediums such as plaster, paint, stamps, washy tapes, stencils and more. Each participant will get to play and explore …

Join us Tuesday 9/12, for an introduction into the art and culture of Japanese Flower arranging and the spirit of Tea Ceremonies.Take a step back from the craziness of life for a moment of serenity and simplicity. Join Sweetwater Flower Market and Jan Wolfe for a workshop that invites you into a story going back …

Craft a gorgeous tote basket from start do finish during this workshop at Sweetwater Flower Market.Join Sandi Moede and Sweetwater Flower Market in crafting a hand woven basket from start to finish. This sweet little basket is called a melon basket for its shape. It’s a ribbed basket and very easy for beginning weavers to …

Select beautiful fresh flowers and learn the art of making a flower crown.Celebrate yourself or a special season by learning the art of weaving flowers into a lovely flower crown. Good for portraits, dances, a night out, birthday parties, weddings, or any other occasion that you want to feel special.Cost: $42/personCost includes: A seat in …

Launch fall with this fun pumpkin palette knife workshop taught by Roxy Dee Designs.Join Sweetwater Flower Market and Roxy Dee Designs for a fun evening painting a fall favorite, pumpkins! Learn to use a palette knife with acrylic paint on canvas to make a 3-dimensional design. Roxy loves helping people of all skill levels and …

Fall is here! Come learn the art of needle felting and take home a patch of pumpkins to celebrate the season!In this class we will make a collection of 3 felt pumpkins. With your creativity and imagination, you will craft a unique felt "patch" of pumpkins for you to be proud of. Pumpkins will vary …