A fun, creative experience for families.
These hands-on workshops are designed for youth ages 4-14 and an adult to build a take-home project together. Please note one adult is required for every three youth participants. Registration is required.
Members: $20 Youth/Adult pair, $15 Additional Youth
Nonmembers: $25 Youth/Adult pair, $20 Additional Youth
Upcoming Family Workshops
Winter Break: Stuck on Cacti
Thursday, Dec. 27- Saturday, Dec. 29
Looking for a fun family experience over winter break? Join us for an array of drop-in activities (free with admission) that celebrate the unique beauty of cacti with games, crafts and activities.
Sand Art Terrariums Thursday, Dec. 27, 10:30-11:45 a.m. and 2-3:15 p.m.
Mix up the standard terrarium look by using layers of colorful sand and air plants to create a stunning new art piece to take home.
Succulent Dish Gardens Friday, Dec. 28, 10:30-11:45 a.m. and 2-3:15 p.m.
Explore desert ecosystems and succulents and then design and plant your own desktop desert.
Cooking with Cacti Saturday, Dec. 29, 10:30-11:45 a.m. and 2-3:15 p.m.
Have a curious budding chef at home? Learn how to prepare and incorporate these prickly plants into several tasty dishes.
Bulb Beauties
Saturday, Jan. 19, 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
During the coldest time of year, learn all about bulbs and how to force them into bloom. Take with you a variety of bulbs planted in your own miniature bulb garden to make spring come early in your home.
Chocolate Chat
Saturday, Feb. 16, 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Have fun learning about chocolate – and eating it too! See the cacao tree in our conservatory, learn how chocolate is made, and make your own delicious hot chocolate mix to take home.