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Composting workshop in Jamestown

Carnahan Center, Jamestown Community College 241 James Street, Jamestown, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua will hold a hands-on composting workshop from 6 to 7 p.m.Thursday, October 2 at Carnahan Center, Jamestown Community College, 241 James St., Jamestown. In this workshop, Natural Resources Educator Eliza Hensel will demonstrate how to build a successful compost pile and will discuss compost maintenance methods. The first 25 attendees will go home with a free compost bin! Through this class, participants will learn the process of composting, how to use different compost feedstocks, understanding...

Succulent Pumpkin Workshop at Lockwood’s

Lockwood's Garden Center 4484 Clark St., Hamburg, NY
Mary Kruszka at Lockwood’s will be your guide as you design a pumpkin creation that will last for months. You will be using succulent cuttings and dried flowers to create a seasonal piece in a pumpkin centerpiece. The class is limited to 20 people. The price is $50. For more information and to reserve your spot go to: https://weknowplants.com/events/...

Dried Flower Cloche at Lockwood’s

Lockwood's Garden Center 4484 Clark St., Hamburg, NY
Lockwood’s is offering a class led by Mary Kruszka to create a mini dried flower arrangement that can be displayed under a glass cloche jar. You will be choosing dried flowers from Lockwood’s fields to make your own unique seasonal piece. Class size is limited to 15 people. The price of the class is $40. For more information and to reserve your spot go to: https://weknowplants.com/events/...
Fall Pumpkin Dried Arrangement

Fall pumpkin dried arrangement at Henry’s

Henry’s Gardens 7884 Sisson Hwy., Eden, NY, United States
Learn how to make a fall pumpkin dried arrangement at Henry’s Gardens in Eden. Staff members will show you how to use locally grown pumpkins as well as dried flowers, cones and leaves in this hands-on class. You’ll learn design techniques and walk away with your own creation that can last through the holiday season. The fall pumpkin dried arrangement classes will take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays from Sept. 24 to Oct. 18 at Henry’s Gardens. The price is $48....
Fall pumpkin dried arrangement at Henry’s

Fall pumpkin dried arrangement at Henry’s

Henry’s Gardens 7884 Sisson Hwy., Eden, NY, United States
Learn how to make a fall pumpkin dried arrangement at Henry’s Gardens in Eden. Staff members will show you how to use locally grown pumpkins as well as dried flowers, cones and leaves in this hands-on class. You’ll learn design techniques and walk away with your own creation that can last through the holiday season. The fall pumpkin dried arrangement classes will take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays from Sept. 24 to Oct. 18 at Henry’s Gardens. The price is $48....

Needle Felted Pumpkin

Lockwood's Garden Center 4484 Clark St., Hamburg, NY
If you have always wondered how needle felting is done, this is a class you should consider. Lockwood’s is offering a class led by Roycroft Artist Suzanne O’Brien to teach the felting technique that will show you how to felt wool and sculpt a pumpkin in the process. Class size is limited to 10 people. The price for the class is $45. For more information and to reserve your spot go to: http://weknowplants.com/events/...

Linocut Leaves

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United States
Celebrate the vibrant colors and intricate patterns of autumn with this Fall Leaves Linocut Workshop. Designed for beginners, this hands-on workshop will guide you through the process of creating stunning linocut prints inspired by the beauty of fall foliage. Enjoy exploring this unique art form and crafting beautiful prints to commemorate the season. All participants will take home a linocut block of their own creation, as well as several prints of their design. for more information and to reserve your...

DIY Workshop: Foraged Ink

The Tool Library 2626 Main St., Buffalo
The Tool Library has invited artist Tatiana Ryckman to demonstrate how to use invasive species to make ink which can be used to create fun and vibrant art work. Tickets are $20 for TL members and $30 for general admission. To reserve your ticket go to: https://thetoollibrary.org/circular/...
Fall Pumpkin Dried Arrangement

Fall pumpkin dried arrangement at Henry’s

Henry’s Gardens 7884 Sisson Hwy., Eden, NY, United States
Learn how to make a fall pumpkin dried arrangement at Henry’s Gardens in Eden. Staff members will show you how to use locally grown pumpkins as well as dried flowers, cones and leaves in this hands-on class. You’ll learn design techniques and walk away with your own creation that can last through the holiday season. The fall pumpkin dried arrangement classes will take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays from Sept. 24 to Oct. 18 at Henry’s Gardens. The price is $48....
Fall pumpkin dried arrangement at Henry’s

Fall pumpkin dried arrangement at Henry’s

Henry’s Gardens 7884 Sisson Hwy., Eden, NY, United States
Learn how to make a fall pumpkin dried arrangement at Henry’s Gardens in Eden. Staff members will show you how to use locally grown pumpkins as well as dried flowers, cones and leaves in this hands-on class. You’ll learn design techniques and walk away with your own creation that can last through the holiday season. The fall pumpkin dried arrangement classes will take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays from Sept. 24 to Oct. 18 at Henry’s Gardens. The price is $48....

Seeds for Success-ion in Jamestown

Carnahan Center, Jamestown Community College 241 James Street, Jamestown, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County will hold a free Seeds for Success-ion workshop on Thursday, October 16 from 6–7 p.m. at JCC Carnahan Center, 241 James St., Jamestown, NY 14701. This interactive gardening program is designed to teach succession planting and food preservation techniques, as well as promoting healthy eating habits. During the workshop, participants will learn the basics of succession planting and how to extend their harvest well into the colder months. Participants will take home a spinach starter tray from...

Halloween Terrarium Workshop

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United States
Interested in making a Halloween themed terrarium? Visit the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens on October 18. Celebrate Halloween year-round and learn how to make a spooky terrarium. This workshop includes all materials needed to build a Halloween-themed terrarium, complete with skeleton and pumpkin figures to take home with you. Kids will learn about how terrariums work, how to create an enclosed ecosystem, how to care for their tropical plant and more. This special learning experience is best suited...

Watercolor Carnivorous Plants

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United States
Discover the world of watercolor through this beginner-friendly workshop at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. Learn the basics of color application, brush techniques, and simple compositions. Find inspiration in Carnivorous Plants from our Botanical Gardens. This course provides step-by-step guidance and plenty of practice to help you build a foundation in watercolor painting. Perfect for newcomers and those eager to explore their creative side. Paint, paper, and carnivorous specimens will be available for use. For more information and...

Dahlia clinic in Albion

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orleans County 12690 State Route 31, Albion, New York
The Dahlia Doctor is In! Let’s Dig, Divide and Store Our Dahlias Together Join Master Gardener Sue Starkweather Miller for this free hands-on clinic to learn how to overwinter your dahlia tubers so they are ready for next year. She will show you how to dig up dahlia tubers, clean and dry tubers, divide a clump (you can divide in the fall or spring), and store tubers (different methods will be shared). If you have already dug up your tubers,...