Classes
Calendar of Events for
July-December 2009
Call 630-377-6288 for information and reservation
Kid's Class
4th of July Planter for Kids
Kids come paint your own red, white and blue masterpiece on a pot and we will help you fill the pot with a red, white or blue flowering plants.
Program fee: $15.00.
Saturday, June 27, 2009, 11-11:30am.
Fall Planter Demonstration Class
Heinz Brothers staff will show you more than just mums to plant this fall. Cold weather tolerant plant material in various color ranges will be discussed and techniques will be shown during the demonstration. Care and fertilizing will also be discussed. Program fee: Free, please call for reservations.
Saturday, September 5, 11-11:30am.
Sunday, September 6, 11-11:30am.
Wednesday, September 9, 6-6:30pm.
Fall Container Planting, More than just Mums
Let Heinz Brothers help you select and plant many cold-tolerant foliage and flowering plants. Fall planters are a great transition and last through cold temperatures with no problems.
Program fee: $15.00 includes soil, fertilizer and instruction. Additional class materials are plant material for 10” container $25.00, 12” container $35.00, and a 14” container $45.00.
Saturday, September 5, 1-2pm.
Sunday, September 6, 2-3pm.
Scarecrow Making Class
This class is a great way to start off the fall season. The scarecrow class is fantastic time for all ages! Heinz Brothers provides everything needed for your scarecrow, so come and have fun without the clean up. Clothes, straw and additional materials are supplied by Heinz Brothers.
Program Fee: $15.00.
Tuesday, September 29, 6-7pm
Saturday, October 3, 2-3pm
Sunday, October 4, 11-12pm
Monday, October 5, 6-7pm
Tuesday, October 13, 6-7pm
Pumpkin Painting (Kids)
Great for all ages! Come paint a pumpkin at Heinz Brothers and take home a masterpiece to display.
Program Fee: $5.00.
Saturday, October 10, 10-10:30am.
Wednesday, October 14, 6-6:30pm
Saturday, October 17, 1-1:30pm
Carnivorous Plants (Kids)
Kids come and learn about insect eating plants. Each child will receive a carnivorous plant to take home and care for.
Program Fee: $10.00.
Sunday, October 18, 2-2:30pm
Make your own Pumpkin Centerpiece
Make a beautiful centerpiece for fall gatherings! We will use a pumpkin, an ivy plant and fall decorations to complete your very own pumpkin centerpiece.
Program Fee: $16.00.
Saturday, October 17, 3-4pm
Sunday, October 18, 11am-12pm
Pruning Trees and Shrubs
After leaves have fallen is the best time to prune trees and shrubs. Learn about the different techniques for pruning trees and shrubs and the tools used for pruning.
Program Fee: $10.00.
Sunday, November 1,1-2pm.
Tips on Decorating Indoors/Outdoors for the Holidays
Learn Heinz Brothers decorating tips for the holidays. See some new uses for those holiday standards. Come join us and let the inspiration begin!
Program Fee: $5.00.
Saturday, November 21, 10-11am
Thanksgiving Pumpkin Centerpiece
Make a beautiful centerpiece for fall gatherings! We will use a pumpkin, an ivy plant and fall decorations to complete your very own Thanksgiving pumpkin centerpiece.
Program Fee: $16.00.
Saturday, November 21, 3-4pm
Sunday, November 22, 11am-12pm
Bow Making Class
Learn how to make holiday bows from the professionals. Get instruction on making bows and make one to take home. Class materials are included in the program fee.
Program Fee: $15.00.
Saturday, November 21, 1-1:30pm.
Sunday, November 22, 1-1:30pm
Winter Container Demonstrations
Heinz Brothers staff will show you an array of beautiful winter planters and how to accomplish these masterpieces at home. Different types of greenery, twigs and ornaments, as well as technique will be shown during the demonstration. Care will also be discussed.
Program fee: Free, please call for reservations.
Sunday, November 22, 3-3:30pm.
Friday, November 27, 10-11am.
Saturday, November 28, 11-11:30am
Sunday, November 29, 2-2:30pm
Make your own Winter Containers
Don’t leave your containers empty for the winter season. Dress up your containers with an assortment of greens, twigs and other holiday accessories. Winter containers last much longer than the holidays, even into March. So dress up your containers for the holidays!
Program Fee: $15.00, plus materials fee 10” container $35.00, 12” container $45.00, and a 14” container $55.00.
Tuesday, November, 24, 6-7pm
Friday, November 27, 6-7pm
Monday, November 30, 6-7pm.
Wednesday, December 2, 6-7pm.
Decorate a Holiday Wreath
Impress your friends and family with a decorated wreath made especially by you. Heinz Brothers will assist you in decorating a 24” wreath with an assortment of ribbon, berries, pinecones and other holiday accessories.
Program Fee: $10.00 plus materials fee of $50.00 (for wreath and accessories).
Saturday, November 28, 2-3pm
Sunday, November 29, 10-11am
Tuesday, December 1, 6-7pm
Make your own Holiday Centerpiece
Let Heinz Brothers direct you in making a beautiful holiday centerpiece for any occasion. Greenery, accessories, ribbon and fresh flowers will be available for use in the centerpieces.
Program Fee: $10.00 plus materials fee of $19.99 for small circle centerpiece or $29.99 for rectangular centerpiece.
Tuesday, December 8, 6-7pm.
Saturday, December 12, 10-11am
Sunday, December 13, 2-3pm.
Kids, Flowers and Paint for the Holidays!
Paint your very own design on a planter and plant a Holiday flower for a great gift! Non-washable paint is used, please dress accordingly.
Program fee: $10.00.
Saturday, December 19, 1-2pm
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