|
Green Thumb Flower Workshops at The Hudson
Gardens & Event
Center
Enjoy the beauty of the season strolling
through the beautiful gardens of The Hudson Gardens & Event
Center. These classes are taught by gardening and art
professionals. You may view the gardens from 4-5 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 at the gazebo located 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 gazebo.
Mile High Magic:
Plant What Grows in the Rocky Mountain Region
— Susan
Simons
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.
- HRTC
1006M01 — Thu, 6-9 p.m., June 12 (1 session)
The Hudson Gardens and Events Center — $39
Making Beautiful Container Gardens for
Sun and Shade
— Susan Simons
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.
- HRTC 1008M01— Thu, 6-9 pm, June 19 (1 session)
The Hudson Gardens & Event Center — $39, $20 material
fee
to instructor
PERENNIALS
Plant Now! Perennial Workshop
— Debbie 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.
- HRTC
1003M01 — Sat, 9-noon, June 7 (1 session)
ACC TBA — $39
Fresh Flower Arranging
— Erin Hopkins
Your garden is blooming and it is time to have fun learning
the basics of arranging fresh cut flowers! Take home
a fresh floral arrangement each week while experimenting
with your own creativity. Learn basic design principles,
how to process fresh flowers, and the best methods used
to preserve the life of your arrangements. One week you
design an arrangement in a vase and the next you design
an arrangement in a container using floral foam. Bring
cutting shears or floral knife. Materials fee includes
all fresh flowers, cases, and containers.
- HRTC 1009M01 — Wed,
6-9 pm, 2 wks, June 18 - 25
ACC TBA — $39, $52 material fee to instructor
 INTERIOR
DESIGN
Beginning Interior Design
— Sharon Breay
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.
Sharon Breay, ASID,
NCIDQ is an awarded, certified senior design consultant; she
has taught design courses for credit at three colleges and as
a design
lecturer at many more. She possesses the highest level as a
Gold Toastmaster and speaker mentor.
- INDS
1009M01 — Mon, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 4
wks, July 7-July 28
ACC TBA — $79, $12 material/booklet
fee to instructor
DECORATING
Take the Do it Yourself Decorating
and Painting Plunge With Faux!
— Bobbi Shupe
Discover the least expensive way to spruce
up your walls, furniture, accessories, and
even your old phone into works of art! In this
crash course, basic faux techniques and wall
texturing are introduced. This class is set
up as a lecture/demonstration workshop. Come
prepared to take notes. The material fee will
cover handouts.
- INDS
1007M01 — Sat, 10-2 p.m., July
26 (1 session)
ACC TBA — $44, $5 material fee to instructor
DISASTER
PREPARATION
Being Prepared: Disaster Planning for Your Home
— Andrea Johnston
Take steps necessary to ensure you and your family are
ready for a wide variety of natural disasters and acts of terrorism.
Learn and make simple preparations that save lives in the event of a
large scale emergency. Be safer and more secure immediately by preparing
your home and family members for serious hazards that may occur in your
community. Discuss scenarios for all hazards, “go kits” for
evacuation, supplies to keep on hand, documentation and other topics.
Waiting until the last minute is not the correct way to be prepared.
Andrea Johnston has
helped facilitate, plan, conduct and evaluate more than 25 homeland
security exercises on behalf of the US Department of Homeland
Security. She has produced more than 50 exercise publications,
manuals, action reports and improvement plans. Andrea received
recognition from the San Diego Office of Homeland Security for
enhancing protection of first responder and their families against
biological threats.
- INDS 1018M01 — Thu,
6:30-9:30 p.m., June 26 (1 session)
ACC TBA — $39, $10 material fee to instructor
SUMMER
FLOOR CLOTH
How to Create a Beautiful Summer Floor Cloth
Keepsake
— Bobbi Shupe
Get out of the summer heat for a few hours
and create a durable, custom designed rug for your home
or as a gift. A 36”x26” canvas, instructions
and paints will be supplied by the instructor. A short supply
list for other materials will be sent to you. To view the
floor cloth design, please visit the instructor’s
web site at: www.BobbiShupe.com
- ARCR 1069M01 — Sat, 10-4 p.m., July 12 (1 session)
ACC TBA — $49, $20 material fee to instructor
|
