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The Doctor is in! Plant doctors that is....Plant consultants from Potted are joining Sweetwater Old Colorado City for a pop-up event.Let's be real, plants are beautiful and soothing, but keeping them healthy and alive can be frustrating or baffling. Potted plant consultants are here to help. Join us at Sweetwater Flower Market in Old Colorado …

Learn how to make your summer favorite blended drinksEver wonder why frozen drinks are a summer staple? Now you can learn how to make your favorite frozen cocktails. Included in the class:Welcome punchThe history of blended cocktailsTechniques and tricks on how to make the best frozen drinks4 different blended cocktails to enjoyRaffle Prizesand much more!**Must …

Learn the needle felting technique while making this keepsake Colorado state flag ornament at Sweetwater Flower Market for Colorado Day.Come celebrate Colorado's 147th birthday as you make a keepsake Colorado state flag ornament using the needle felting technique. August 1st commemorates the day that Colorado was admitted to be a state of the Union. The …

Learn the needle felting technique while making this keepsake Colorado state flag ornament at Sweetwater Flower Market for Colorado Day.Come celebrate Colorado's 147th birthday as you make a keepsake Colorado state flag ornament using the needle felting technique. August 1st commemorates the day that Colorado was admitted to be a state of the Union. The …

Learn flower hammered floral art techniques and make an imprint with a personalized, pressed floral, reusable, canvas bag.Hammered Flower Art is an ancient Cherokee technique used to dye fabric or paper. Join us for a unique experience as you work with fresh floral to make an reusable bag reflecting the natural beauty of your favorite …

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 from our staff what inspired their summer seasonal cocktails and try a sample of every single one.Our staff will present each of their cocktails and explain their inspiration for their creation. All our guests will recieve a sample of each one, including our newest low abv and non-alcoholic. Included in Ticket:Samples of all seasonal …

Introduction to Canning: Water Bath CanningIntroduction to Canning: Water Bath Canning From preserving your garden harvest to putting up locally purchased produce, canning is a great way to preserve the season’s bounty. Unlike baking, home canning requires knowledge of the science behind food preservation. In this introductory class, participants will learn about the risk of …

A three week series of classes on native plant identification in the field. We will identify 40-60 plants throughout the course.Schedule: August 9th, 16th, and 23rd from 8:30AM-12:30PM. Participants must attend all three classes for course completion.Park Description: Garden of the Gods is a popular destination, known for its rock formations and picturesque views of …

Introduction to Canning: Water Bath CanningIntroduction to Canning: Water Bath Canning THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD AT THE DOUGLAS COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE410 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock, COFrom preserving your garden harvest to putting up locally purchased produce, canning is a great way to preserve the season’s bounty. Unlike baking, home canning requires knowledge of the …

Home Food Preservation Pickling Technique ClassFood Preservation Technique Class: Pickling In-PersonClass will be held at the Douglas County Extension OfficeLocation: 410 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock, CO. If 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 …

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 …

Start you own home business with the Cottage Foods Food Safety Certification!This training provides a 3-year certification and meets the food safety training requirement for the Colorado Cottage Foods Act established and supported by the Colorado State Dept. of Health & Environment.Participants learn food safety guidelines and the specifics for operating a small home-based cottage …

Colorado Dahlias are finally here! Join Sweetwater Flower Market for this fun floral arranging workshop with this seasonal show stopper.Sweetwater Flower Market is excited to host you for a Darling Dahlia floral arranging workshop. Familiarize yourself with one of America's sweethearts as you learn tips and techniques to make standout floral arrangements at home. This …

Learn how to paint our iconic hometown landscape in this fun workshop with Stephen Early on Wednesday 8/16 from 6-9Bask in the beauty of two of Colorado Springs most famous attractions as you paint a landscape of Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak. Stephen will focus on simplifying landscape paintings with basic shapes and …