Winter Workshops: Garden Gifts and Goodies
Get in the holiday spirit this December with three delightful, garden-inspired workshops. Leave each session with a handcrafted gift to share—or keep to bring a touch of holiday joy to your own home. New this season, this winter workshops bring the community together to create and make together in the picturesque winter scene of Ford Park.
All workshops will be held in the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens Visitor Center.
Please note: Parking is free after 3:00 in both Ford Park and the Village Parking Structure. For a more snow free walk (baring a fresh storm!), regardless of where you park, we recommend taking the side-walk that parallels the Frontage Road and turning onto Betty Ford Way.
Thursday, December 5, 3:30-5:30
Led by Gardens’ Curator of Plant Collections, Colin Lee and treasured Horticulture Intern, Tate Erickson, this hands-on workshop will guide you through creating a striking holiday wreath, perfect for welcoming the winter season. Choose from an assortment of fresh, fragrant evergreens, pine cones gathered from our own gardens, and unique foraged accents. Traditional decorative elements will also be available, allowing you to add personal touches to your design.
All supplies are included, along with seasonal snacks to keep you cozy as you craft. Take home a one-of-a-kind wreath to adorn your door or share as a thoughtful holiday gift!
Cost: $150 and $125 for Gardens’ members
Space is limited, we encourage you to get tickets here now to ensure you don’t miss out!
Giving the gift of an experience is also a wonderful way to celebrate the season! Consider bringing a friend or family member with you to share in the joy of creating something special together.
Thursday, December 12, 3:30-5:30
Join Sam Mizwicki of Small+Mighty Handmade to create block printed greeting cards this holiday season. Come learn a new skill and experience the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens with this exciting workshop!
All supplies are included, along with seasonal snacks to keep you cozy as you craft. Take home six cards of your creation as well as your one-of-a-kind stamp that can be reused this season and for years to come!
Since space is limited, we encourage you to click here to get tickets now to ensure you don’t miss out!
Giving the gift of an experience is also a wonderful way to celebrate the season! Consider bringing a friend or family member with you to share in the joy of creating something special together.
Holiday Preserves
Thursday, December 19, 3:30-5:30
Support Betty Ford Alpine Gardens and Dragonfly Preserves in our final winter workshop of 2024. Dragonfly Preserves owners Jeanne and Ella will guide you through the process of making and canning jam. You will then get to choose three jars of jam to decorate using festive supplies, cloth, ribbon and other natural items to keep or give as holiday gifts. Additional jam will be available for purchase as well!
Dragonfly Preserves is a purpose-driven company dedicated to investing in the futures of women and girls. They handcraft delicious, all-natural jams and preserves, donating 100% of profits to local organizations that provide skill development and confidence-building programs.
Learn more at: https://www.dragonflypreserves.com/
Since space is limited, we encourage you to click here and get tickets now to ensure you don’t miss out!
Giving the gift of an experience is also a wonderful way to celebrate the season! Consider bringing a friend or family member with you to share in the joy of creating something special together.
