A word from the WISE, needle felting is a fun craft that is simple to learn. Come join us in making felt owls.In this class we will make a curious little owl. The project is from a felting kit. With your creativity and imagination, the owl will be a unique felted item for you to …

Get out of your shell and come make an adorable turtle using the needle felting technique.Summer nights are for evening of laughter and fun with friends. Join Sweetwater Flower Market and Monique and Tracey from the Felted Dog in learning the needle felting techinque and making an adorable turtle. The project is from a felting …

Home Food Preservation Pickling Technique ClassFood Preservation Technique Class: Pickling In-PersonIf you love pickled vegetables and summer relish, come learn how to make your own. You will learn how to safely water bath can pickles, relish, salsa and chutney. Spaces are limited. Pre-registration required. Registration closes on August 21st at 12:00 pm.Additional classes visit: https://epcextension.eventbrite.com/Pre-registration required. …

Learn how to infuse your own flavors into different types of spirits!Ever wondered how we make our flavored products while hanging in a great new diner? Now you can learn how to do it yourself! Each person will get their own jar of vodka to infuse their own unique flavor combinations into. We will provide …

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 …