Summer Workshop Series

We are proud to announce our 2013 Summer Workshop Series here at Snug Harbor Farm. We are offering a good range of different courses designed to educate, have fun and take your own handmade treasure home. Our instructors are extremely talented and knowledgeable in their field so bring your notebooks, a few friends and be prepared to have a great time! Please register early and contact Todd Carr for additional information at todd@snugharborfarm.com

Topiaries With Tony
Instructor: Tony Elliott; Karen McElmurry; Carol Fleming

I'm sure you love our topiaries here at Snug Harbor Farm and now is your chance to learn how to make your own from the best in the business, owner Tony Elliott! You will learn about all the types of different plants that can be trained into a topiary, styles, methods, tools, and care. Then you will have the chance to prune and take home your very own topiary in a little terra-cotta pot. Larger plants are available for an additional cost.

June 29th 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
July 20th  12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
August 10th 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.

Tuition and Materials Fee: $60.00

The Art Of Bonsai
Instructor: Glen Lord

If you have ever wanted to learn the art form of Bonsai; the ancient Japanese method of growing, pruning, and caring for a miniature tree in a small pot then look no further! Glen Lord is an authority on the subject after working years at Bonsai West, Glen has been actively growing, collecting and educating students about Bonsai for 15 years. Students will learn the history, methods and tools used in Bonsai. Glen will then instruct you while you create your own indoor Bonsai in a Snug Harbor Farm pot. Instruction, Bonsai plant, tools, soil, and pot are all included in this one day event! Register early for your one chance to learn from this master this summer!

July 20th 2:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Tuition and Materials Fee: $65.00

Inside A Garden Grows: A Terrarium Workshop
Instructor: Todd Carr

This is a great workshop for anyone whom wants to create a little world under glass. Terrariums have been becoming popular again over the past few years due to their easy care and simple beauty. They look great in any style home and they are a blast to create! Todd has been creating terrariums since he was young boy as taught by his Mother. He now creates all the beautiful ones sold here in our Garden Shop.

The workshop includes one small plant, moss, soil, gravel, demonstration on creating a terrarium, and discussion on tools, care, and types of plants to be used. Students may feel free to bring their own clear glass container or purchase one here at the shop.

Additional plants and decorations including miniature furniture for the terrariums are a la carte.

June 15th 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
July 6th 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
July 27th 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
August 24th 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
August 31st 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Tuition and Materials Fee $30.00

Farm To Table Flower Arranging
Instructor: Tony Elliott; Todd Carr

We have been creating unique floral designs here on the farm for weddings and events for years. We have a loose whimsical look that captures a moment and leaves an impression! Join us here at the farm on one Saturday morning and we will walk the flower field and grounds in search of unique blooms and texture. We will gather our bounty and stroll to the barn and get our creative juices going
creating your own special floral arrangement.

We will discuss different styles, techniques, appropriate flowers, and filler foliage. Please bring a container that holds water no larger then 10" diameter. We also have beautiful containers here in our garden shop available for purchase.

Instruction, flowers, filler material, shears, and oasis are all included.

June 29th 10:00 to 12:00 p.m.
July 13th 10:00 to 12:00 p.m.
August 10th 10:00 to 12:00 p.m.
August 31st 10:00 to 12:00 p.m.

Tuition and Materials Fee: $40.00

Lively Welcome: Creating A Living Wreath
Instructor: Emily Lesperance; Todd Carr

What better way to greet guests to your home or garden than with a living welcome. Living wreaths are becoming a new trend these days and you and your friends can create your very own for either sun or shade. They will look charming on your front door, garden fence or out-building, and can give you years of enjoyment. Dependent on where your wreath will reside we will suggest either an unusual assortments of succulents for a sunny spot or ferns and mosses for a shady placement.
The workshop includes instruction, one square or round wreath form, soil, and 9 small plants either suited for sun or shade.

Please note that your wreath will not be as full as the ones pictured above as they will need time to grow and fill in. Additional plants are available for an additional cost if you are looking for instant gratification.

July 6th 3:00 to 4:00
July 27th 3:00 to 4:00
August 31st 3:00 to 4:00

Tuition and Material Fee: $65.00

Haute Hypertufa
Instructor: Emily Lesperance; Todd Carr

We have been crafting hypertufa pots here before it was trendy and in all the big garden magazines. Now it's your turn to learn how to make these versatile planters for your own home with the help of our experts. They look great with succulents and alpines in full sun and will moss up nicely in a shady spot in your garden. Students will begin the morning by learning all the right materials, proportions and consistency of our hypertufa formula. Then you will get your hands dirty and mix your own batch and shape it into molds of your choice. Each student will be able to make a few pieces depending on size. The class fee includes instruction, hypertufa ingredients, rubber gloves and molds.

NOTE: The pots will need a day to cure so students will have to return the next afternoon to pick up their finished pot.

July 24th 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
August 24th 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Tuition and Material Fee: $50.00


 So, as you can see we have a great line up of specific garden-oriented workshops this summer! Feel free to contact us with any questions or if you need additional information.

207-967-2414

todd@snugharborfarm.com