Events in Colorado Springs
Get personalized soil testing results at our in-person Soil Testing Lab. Tests include nitrates, phosphates, pH, and texture.Have you ever wanted to get your soil tested? In this class you will learn how to test your own soil sample from your home or garden. We will also learn how to interpret these results so that …
Create a fun and spunky wall hanging of a farm style bunny using mixed media techniques demonstrated in class.This adorable Rabbit is created with 3D plaster and textured with palette knife techniques and scraping tools.The background is a mixture of vintage papers, acrylic paint and palette knife techniques.The result is a gorgeous farm style Bunny …
Flowers fade away, but paintings never do. Learn to paint three-dimensional art by using a pallet knife to achieve texture and depth.Flowers fade away, but paintings never do. Join us in learning to paint a gorgeous arrangement of flowers to fill your house with beauty all year long. Learn to paint three-dimensional art by using …
Learn how to make your own Moonchild Candle with the owner JennyAll materials will be provided to make your very own hand poured soy candle. Jenny specializes in hand poured, 100% soy wax candles, that are non-toxic. Each candle is infused with essential oils, and premium fragrance oil that is certified free of harmful chemicals, …
Join in the spring time fun and create a gorgeous old world cluster of eggs, a vintage rabbit and walk away with beautiful home decorJoin in the spring time fun and create a gorgeous old world cluster of eggs, a vintage rabbit and walk away with a beautiful home decor piece.Participants will paint with chalk …
Brahms scored his Schicksaslied (Song of Destiny) as a man haunted by fate and longing for divine connection. Philharmonic cellist Leah Hansen takes on Paul Moravec’s “Montserrat” concerto. Beethoven’s Egmont, the complete incidental music for Goethe’s play of the same name, is performed here with soprano and narrator to tell the complete heroic tale of …
“Eroica,” the third symphony of Ludwig van Beethoven deserves its heroic nickname. Originally dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte, the composer angrily scratched out the inscription replacing it with “dedicated to the memory of a great man.” In this performance, Eva Vogel joins Josep Caballé-Domenech and the Philharmonic for Gustav Mahler’s Kindertotenlieder, wrapping the listener in beautiful …
Bring the Sweetwater vision to life as you paint your own "field of wildflowers" using acrylic paint and pallet knives.Painting workshops are a fun way to learn a new skill, laugh with friends, and make something personal for your home. Only, often the designs are not something you would actually hang on your walls. Let …
If you are considering removing all or part of your water-thirsty turf lawn, this class will go through various removal methods.As our drought persists and people are becoming more concerned about declining biodiversity, many homeowners are considering removing some or all of their water-thirsty Kentucky Bluegrass lawns. This class will review the important factors 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 …
April is for SUN and Flowers breaking through the earth. Bring springtime inside by making a pretty stained glass flower sun catcher.Have you ever wondered how Tiffany & Co. produced their breathtaking, world-famous lamps?Get hands-on, and create one 5-6 inch stained glass spring flower in this cherished method! Choose a daisy OR a tulip, and …
Learn how to make your own hand poured, soy, Moonchild candle in a brightly colored Easter Egg or Bunny-shaped dough bowl.Join Moonchild for another candle making workshop to usher in the start of spring. Custom pour your own Moonchild Candle in the shape of a bunny or egg. The vessel is hand carved from wood, …
Join Sweetwater's lead florist, Julie, to make a lovely Easter arrangement to set your table for your sweet gathering.Sip a mimosa, nibble buttery croissants with your friends while you spruce up your flower arranging skills. Julie will walk participants through creating their own seasonally-inspired table centerpiece! Instruction will include teaching participants the basics of flower …
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 …
Learn which waterwise native plant species are most likely to succeed in home landscapes in our warmer, drier climate.As temperatures rise and water becomes more restricted, many people are becoming interested in removing all or part of their lawn to reduce water use. We will discuss plants choices that are low-water and low-maintenance that can …