Participants will receive all of the materials to complete this craft as a family.
Workshop prices vary based on the month's project. Each registration is good for up to five participants, as long as one adult is participating. Fee includes garden admission for the day. Pre-registration is required one week in advance of the workshop date.
Saturday, September 12, 10 a.m. | Hanging Lanterns
Turn a simple mason jar into your own hanging lantern! Decorate your jar with colorful tissue paper and seal it with Mod Podge, then top it off with a solar lid and fairy lights for a beautiful glow. Each registration covers up to five participants (with at least one adult), and each family will create two lanterns. Pre-registration is required. Workshop fee is $30. Garden members receive 20% off!
Saturday, October 10, 10 a.m. | Mum-my Pot
Fall is here! Let’s celebrate with mums and mummies! Come wrap up a flower pot with Halloween fun and plant chrysanthemums to top it off. Each family will make one mum-my pot. Pre-registration is required. Workshop fee is $35. Garden members receive 20% off!
Saturday, November 14, 10 a.m. | Whimsical Turkey Centerpiece
A fun family art project for your Thanksgiving table! Each family will make one centerpiece containing three turkey goblets, made with a festive selection of feathers and materials! Pre-registration is required. Workshop fee is $35. Garden members receive 20% off!
Saturday, December 12, 10 a.m. | Gingerbread House
Enjoy a morning of classic holiday fun at Lauritzen Gardens! This workshop allows adults and children the opportunity to decorate their own gingerbread house to take home! One gingerbread kit, with lots of decorating options, will be provided per family (any combination of five adults and children, as long as one adult is participating). Celebrate the season and create sweet memories with this wonderful family activity! Pre-registration is required. Workshop fee is $40. Garden members receive 20% off!
Saturday, January 9, 10 a.m. | Felt Succulents
Get creative together as a family while making four adorable felt succulent pots! These colorful, no-maintenance plants are the perfect way to add a cheerful touch to your home—no soil, watering, or mess required. Each family will create four unique felt succulents and receive colored chalk to customize their plants with fun patterns and vibrant accents. With plenty of opportunities for creativity, every succulent will be one of a kind. All materials are provided, making this a fun, hands-on workshop for families to create, connect, and take home a lasting botanical-inspired keepsake. Workshop fee is $37. Garden members receive 20% off!
Saturday, February 13, 10 a.m. | Window Suncatchers
Bring a little sunshine indoors as you create four colorful window suncatchers together as a family! Choose from a variety of nature-inspired designs, including flowers, butterflies, rainbows, and a sun-and-moon combination, then personalize each piece with your own creative touches. Perfect for all ages, this hands-on workshop is a fun way to spend time together while making bright, cheerful decorations that catch the light and add color to any window. Each family will create four suncatchers to take home and enjoy throughout the seasons. Workshop fee is $37. Garden members receive 20% off!
Saturday, March 13, 10 a.m. | Felt and Button Bouquets
Create a bouquet that will bloom all year long in this fun, family-friendly workshop! Using colorful felt, wire, and buttons, families will craft a variety of whimsical flowers to arrange into a one-of-a-kind bouquet. To complete the project, each family will decorate a ceramic vase, creating the perfect home for their handmade blooms. The finished arrangement makes a cheerful keepsake or thoughtful handmade gift that can be enjoyed season after season. All materials are provided. Each family will create one decorated vase filled with a unique assortment of felt and button flowers to take home. Workshop fee is $38. Garden members receive 20% off!
Saturday, April 10, 10 a.m. | Spring Rocks
Celebrate the season with a fresh take on the classic pet rocks of the 1970s! In this fun, family-friendly workshop, each participant will transform ordinary rocks into colorful spring creations using cheerful designs inspired by flowers, butterflies, bugs, and other signs of the season. Whether your painted rock becomes a playful pet, a garden decoration, a paperweight, or a special keepsake, the possibilities are limited only by your imagination. Gather the family for a creative afternoon and leave with one-of-a-kind works of art to brighten your home or garden. All materials are provided. Workshop fee is $32. Garden members receive 20% off!
Saturday, May 8, 10 a.m. | Mother's Day Stepping Stone
Create heartfelt handmade gifts to celebrate someone special this Mother’s Day! In this family-friendly workshop, participants will design and decorate beautiful butterfly and flower stepping stones, perfect for adding a personal touch to a garden, patio, or outdoor space. Each family will create two stepping stones measuring approximately 7 inches across, featuring colorful seasonal designs and creative details that make each piece a meaningful keepsake. Enjoy quality time together while making lasting garden treasures filled with love and creativity. All materials are provided. Workshop fee is $35. Garden members receive 20% off!
REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS:
If a registration for a program must be cancelled, registration fees will be refunded if notice is received at least one week before the program date. Refunds will not be provided for cancellations within one week of the start of the program or for participants that are late or do not show for a program. If Lauritzen Gardens cancels a program, phone or email notification will be made as early as possible and full refunds will be given. In case of severe weather, please call (402) 346-4002, ext. 201 or, on the weekends, (402) 346-4002, ext. 250 to check the status of the program.