PERENNIALS

Plant Now! Perennial Workshop

Debbi Robie-Novotny
Learn how to plant perennial flowers; key places to plant on your site; how to shape your garden; how to prepare your soil (where to purchase tools and ground preparation); how to combine color, height, and texture in flowers; where to purchase nursery stock; planting procedures; and maintenance. Sample garden layouts and slides shown.

Sat, June 16, 9-noon      Littleton Campus
HRTC 1003M01-58651      $44

GARDENING AT HUDSON GARDENS

You may view the gardens from 4-6 pm prior to your class session. Check in at the Gift Shop and identify yourself as an ACC class participant for that day. Additionally, meet your instructor 10 minutes prior to the class start time in front of the gift shop at the main parking area. Classes are held in the Hudson Residence, a one-story home located northwest of the gift shop.

FLORAL DESIGN CERTIFICATE

Earn a certificate in Floral Design Principles after you successfully complete the following series of courses or you may take classes individually. Classes focus on silk and fresh flower arranging. You may view the gardens from 4-6 pm prior to your class session. Check in at the Gift Shop and identify yourself as an ACC class participant for that day. Additionally, meet your instructor 10 minutes prior to the class start time in front of the gift shop at the main parking area. Classes are held in the Hudson Residence, a one-story home located northwest of the gift shop.

Introduction to Floral Design Principles

Discover how to put flowers together in an arrangement using simple design principles to get the best look. Explore proportion, scale, focal points, rhythm and harmony. Understand shape and flower placement so your design will look as good as the professionals.

Thu, June 7, 6-9 p.m
HRTC 1013M01-58633      $59

Basic Floral Design-Tools of the Trades

Having the right tools and knowing how to use them helps create a beautiful design and save you time. Learn about:

• designer tools- cutters, pots, glue, sticks and picks, floral wire and tape, greening pins and pick machines
• containers- glass, ceramic, basket, recycling
• fillers-moss, marbles, sand, acrylic water, containers
• stem types- flowers, bushes, greenery, grades, dried floral

Make an arrangement to take home.

Thu, June 14, 6-9 p.m.
HRTC 1033M01-58630     $59, $25 material fee to instructor

Creating Style, Shape and Color

Learn to form ideas and concepts for designing arrangements. Topics include:

• General style: traditional, contemporary, oriental, funky,seasonal and special events
• Color, focal point, pop, and texture
• Volume and size

Make an arrangement to take home.

Thu, June 21, 6-9 p.m.
HRTC 1034M01-58631      $59, $25 material fee to instructor

Arrangement Workshop and Critique

The culminating workshop to put all of your skills together.

Thu, June 28, 6-9 p.m.
HRTC 1035M01-58632      $59, $25 material fee to instructor

FUN GARDENING CLASSES

Take any of these fun classes and take home a basket, container, or learn what grows in Colorado.

Create a Moss Basket Garden

Crystal Oleskevich
So how do they get the plants to drape and drizzle all over those baskets? Create a gorgeous hanging basket. Discover the how’s and why’s of moss basket planting and then plant one yourself to take home. Bring garden cutting knife or shears.

Thu, May 24, 6-9 p.m.
HRTC 1007M01-58809      $44, $20 material fee to instructor

Making Beautiful Container Gardens for Sun and Shade

Crystal Oleskevich
Container gardens are no longer just a spike surrounded by petunias and vinca. Come see the many things you can do in a container. Yes, they can be filled with annual flowers, but you can also be adventurous and stick in some perennials or even vegetables and herbs. Get some ideas and then take a container home that you create. Bring garden cutting knife or shears, 14-16” container and potting soil.

Thu May 31, 6-9 p.m
HRTC 1008M01-58810      $44, $20 material fee to instructor

Mile High Magic: Plant What Grows in the Rocky Mountain Region

Crystal Oleskevich
If you are a beginning gardener or novice who has experienced frustration gardening in our wonderful climate with our not so wonderful soils, this class is for you. Learn the basics of gardening in the Denver area and the skills necessary to become an enthusiastic gardener. Discuss soils, amendments, appropriate plant material (perennials, annuals, shrubs, vines, trees) both native and non native. Be prepared with materials and information to better equip you to enjoy successful gardening in the Rockies.

Thu, May 17, 6-9 p.m.
HRTC 1006S01-80488      $44

INTERIOR DECORATING

 Discover Basic Interior Decorating

Kathy Newton, A.S.I.D
When you see a beautifully decorated room in a magazine, what makes it work? Why is it difficult to reproduce the same professional effect in your home? Discover and learn six design fundamentals to put into practice immediately. Sketch a room to scale in order to create the best floor plan. Discuss architectural elements, color theory, lighting, and furniture style compatibility. Work on a room in your home. Learn about today’s furniture styles and colors, accessorizing, floor planning and how to stretch your budget.

Mon, June 4-25, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 4 wks      Parker Campus
INDS 1009MP1-58635      $84, $15 material fee to instructor

GREEN DESIGN

Check out these online training programs in the Green Industry. All coursework is completed online for your convenience.

Several of the courses are open-entry. Courses with a firm start date are indicated with the course description. For more information and technical requirements, go to our webpage at www.knowledgebase.com/arapahoecomed .