Aspens are one of Colorado's most loved trees, but they can cause problems when planted in the home landscape.If you've considered planting an aspen tree (Populus tremuloides) in your yard, you've likely already been cautioned against it. But why are they not suited to our home landscapes? Join Colorado Master Gardener Billy as he discusses …

Bring the southwest to your living room in creating a one-of-a-kind dried arrangement on a cow skull!Join Sweetwater in crafting a dried floral arrangement to adorn a beautiful, organic cow skull. Each participant will receive a cow skull and will choose from a variety of ribbons and in-house dried flowers. Then, our dried flower expert, …

Spend the evening designing a whimsical succulent garden to last you through the fall season and to replant and cultivate for months to comeAs Anne of Green Gables would say, "I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers. It would be terrible if we just skipped from September to November, wouldn't …

Spruce up your porch or indoors by learning to make this quaint 3-dimensional vintage pumpkin decor.It's fall y'all! Join Roxy Dee Designs for a beautiful, simple textured pumpkin class. Craft a set of 3 pumpkins varying in size to usher in the fall season. Pumpkins will be decorated with vintage designs using the collage method …

Join Sweetwater and Lisa to make and paint a Watercolor Nature Journal with a firsthand view of Pike's Peak from our sweet studio.Craft and Create in a Watercolor JournalThe vistas of the Front Range from the Sweetwater Studio are truly inspiring! We’ll construct an accordian fold watercolor journal, then paint the view of Pikes Peak …

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 and paint 3 wood houses in remembrance of special places in your life. Houses nestle against one another on a doorframe or mantel.Design and paint 3 wood houses in remembrance of special places in your life. Houses nestle against one another on a doorframe or mantel. Roxy will guide you to create row houses …

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 …

Delve into the spooky and macabre world of carnivorous plants just in time for Halloween and bring home your own carnivorous plant!Learn the history and type of plants that are available to you, what their benefits are, and how to care for them. An added bonus is you may get to welcome a hungry little …

What's your fall vibe? Bright and cheery? or Dark and eerie? Join Stephen Early for an oil painting workshop featuring the best of October.What's your fall vibe? Bright and cheery? or Dark and eerie? Join Stephen Early for an oil painting workshop featuring the best of October. Participants will create an 8x10 painting of a …

Learn recipes and how to make classic Winter Cocktails.Learn how to make and the recipes for classic winter cocktails—ranging from the perfect spiked hot chocolate to warm your spirits to a festive flavored French 75! You'll also get all the recipes including some extra on a laminated sheet.Included with your ticket:Welcome PunchSamples of winter cocktailsLaminated …

Jam Technique Class: Featuring Holiday JamsJam Technique Class: Featuring Holiday JamsFeel confident and proud to give your homemade jams and fruit spreads to your friends during the gift giving season! Wow them with a meal made with specialty items such as: Red Onion Marmalade, Green Chili Raspberry Jam or Cranberry Orange Chutney.Learn tested and researched …

Craft a gorgeous market basket, with a solid wood handle, from start to 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 market basket has a solid wood handle that measures 10x14”. The basket is woven around the handle …

Spend the evening designing a whimsical succulent garden to last you through the fall season and to replant and cultivate for months to comeAs Anne of Green Gables would say, "I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers. It would be terrible if we just skipped from September to November, wouldn't …

Create your very own 6 foot organic balloon garland for Halloween! Instructor will provide all materials. Instructor Bio: After earning a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Washington, Shannon started out her professional career in property management with a real estate development company and worked as a victim/witness advocate for the prosecutor's office. …