We’ve just added a couple of new classes – because you’ve asked for them!  We will have garden artist Jackie Flowers here to show us how to create concrete leaf castings using real leaves.  The finished product will be a medium sized leaf, which will be attached to a copper stem – this would be perfect to use as a small bird bath or  feeder.  They will tuck nicely into the garden and last for years.

The first class, on July 25th, will cover making the casting.  They need a month to dry before the surface painting can be applied, so we’ve scheduled the companion class, Cast Leaf Painting, for Saturday, August 29th, 10 am – noon.  I am very impressed with Jackie’s color sense, and her techniques for coloring her castings – I know we will learn a lot from her.  Come in to see samples of her work here at the store.  Each class is $45, with a $5 discount for each one if you register for both.  You will come away with a great one-of-a-kind sculpture for your garden, and with the know-how to make more. 

Due to the nature of these classes, there is limited space and pre-registration is required – call us at 503-649-4568.  While I hope you can attend both, if you are unable to make the first one but would like to know her color techniques, you may purchase a pre-cast hanging leaf for $7 in order to participate in the color class in August.