Join us for a fun and educational terrarium class at Volunteer Park Conservatory hosted during our Fall Plant Sale!
About this event
In this class, you’ll build an enclosed, self-sustaining ecosystem with a gorgeous begonia of your choice, paired with accompanying plants and decorations. We will provide guidance on how to care for your begonia as well as answer any questions you may have about begonias and terrarium plants.
Every student will receive a glass enclosure (about 6” in diameter), necessary substrates, one begonia donated from members of the Begonia Society, two accompanying plant varieties (ferns & mosses), and a hardscape decor piece (rock or branch).
Example
Create your own “micro conservatory” to enjoy at home or give to a plant-loving friend.
Terrariums created during the workshop will vary slightly from this example.
A representative of the Pacific Northwest Branch of the American Begonia Society will be onsite to share their knowledge of begonias and talk about why they love these plants.
This workshop will be conducted during the Friends of the Conservatory Fall Plant Sale - both held behind the Volunteer Park Conservatory in and outside of the Sharon Priebe Education Wing. You’ll find it down the east driveway to the right of the Conservatory.
Fall Plant Sale and Membership Fair | Saturday, September 9 | 10 am - 4 pm
Tickets and Sessions
Tickets are available through Eventbrite for $45 each and include instruction and materials.
There are two scheduled sessions:
Session 1: 10:30 - 11:30 am for 10 people
Session 2: 1:00 - 2:00 pm for 10 people
When these two sessions fill, a third session will be added from 2:30 - 3:30 pm for 10 additional participants. If the first two sessions are full, you’ll be able to join the waitlist. Then we’ll open the third session, and you’ll be invited to sign up automatically.
About the instructor
Stella Barnum is a Begonia Society member, volunteer and mom of two based in the Pacific Northwest.
Originally from Alaska, she has lived in the greater Seattle area since 2002. Her interests include graphic design, gardening, woodworking, baking, and art. From 2017 to 2022, she worked as a buyer in the houseplant industry. She has established a strong network of connections with numerous individuals in the industry around the country. Stella loves building terrariums and helping others diagnose plant health.
Special Thanks to Kent East Hill Nursery in Kent, WA for supporting the Begonia Terrarium Workshop with a soil donation.