Wonders of Beeswax: The Art of Candle-Making Workshop

Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

Explore the history of the centuries-old practice of making your own hand-dipped beeswax candles! Beeswax is highly prized as a long-lasting, clean-burning wax. Our beekeeper will lead you through the process of making a pair of candles to enjoy at home.  Registration Cost:  Members: $25...

$25 – $35

Thanksgiving Floral Arranging Workshop

Virtual Meeting

Join Education Programs Manager Mackenzie Knight-Fochs to create a gorgeous arrangement for your Thanksgiving table with fresh autumn greens and flowers. Mackenzie will lead a demonstration on how to choose the best plant materials and creatively display them to make your table a conversation piece....

$50 – $60

Recurring

Green Wreath Workshop

Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

Create a unique and festive wreath with a variety of freshly-cut greens and natural materials from the Scott Arboretum. Our pre-wrapped, moss-filled frames allow for long-lasting decorations for your home and also make wonderful holiday gifts. Scott Arboretum staff will provide a demonstration and be...

$50 – $60
Recurring

Green Wreath Workshop

Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

Create a unique and festive wreath with a variety of freshly-cut greens and natural materials from the Scott Arboretum. Our pre-wrapped, moss-filled frames allow for long-lasting decorations for your home and also make wonderful holiday gifts. Scott Arboretum staff will provide a demonstration and be...

$50 – $60
Recurring

Green Wreath Workshop

Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

Create a unique and festive wreath with a variety of freshly-cut greens and natural materials from the Scott Arboretum. Our pre-wrapped, moss-filled frames allow for long-lasting decorations for your home and also make wonderful holiday gifts. Scott Arboretum staff will provide a demonstration and be...

$50 – $60
Recurring

Green Wreath Workshop

Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

Create a unique and festive wreath with a variety of freshly-cut greens and natural materials from the Scott Arboretum. Our pre-wrapped, moss-filled frames allow for long-lasting decorations for your home and also make wonderful holiday gifts. Scott Arboretum staff will provide a demonstration and be...

$50 – $60

Japanese Maple Pruning Workshop

Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

This workshop will be held on Saturday, February 15 and will not use the inclement weather date. The entire class will be held outside, so be sure to dress for the weather and to walk around the campus.  Learn pruning techniques beyond the basics from...

$35 – $45

Tool Maintenance Workshop

Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

Proper care and maintenance of garden hand tools prolongs their life and keeps them in good working order. A care regimen that includes maintenance before each use, seasonally, and yearly ensures your tools are clean, sharp, and ready when you need them. Scott Arboretum &...

$35 – $45

Spring Yoga and Sound Bath in the Cherry Border

Cherry Border 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA

Participate in the Japanese tradition of ‘hanami’, flower viewing, as you take in the beauty of the cherries during this yoga session and sound bath. Flow through yoga poses that engage the entire body and calm the mind, grounded in the soothing and deeply restorative...

Free

Introduction to Nature Journaling Workshop

Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

Discover the art of nature journaling in this hands-on workshop. Learn how to observe, sketch, and write about the natural world around you. Through simple techniques, you'll explore ways to capture your outdoor experiences, fostering mindfulness, creativity, and a deeper connection with nature. No prior...

$35 – $45