Wednesday, Nov. 16 | Winter Porch Arrangement Workshop with the Manor House

Learn new crafting skills and enjoy the fruits of your efforts through a number of upcoming make-and-take events offered at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station.

The basics

• Time and dates: 6 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 16 and 21, Dec. 1 and 5
• Location: W.K. Kellogg Biological Station Carriage House Classroom, 3700 E. Gull Lake Drive
• Audience: Adults
• Fee: $50 for Manor House members, $55 for non-members
• Registration required

All classes will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. in the KBS Carriage House’s classroom with Sherri Snyder, local landscape and garden designer and owner of Green Goddess Gardens. No prior experience is necessary, and all supplies are provided unless otherwise noted.

The cost per class is $50 for Manor House members, and $55 for non-members. To register and reserve your spot, call (269) 671-2160 or write to conference@kbs.msu.edu.

Workshops

A Winter Porch Arrangement workshop is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16. Design your own evergreen porch pot insert that will last all winter long. Pruners or floral shears are helpful but not required, though attendees should bring garden gloves to protect hands from sap.

An Autumn Boxwood Wreath workshop is set for Monday, Nov. 21. Create a beautiful wreath using boxwood, a broad-leaved evergreen that lacks sap. The wreath can be hung throughout the rest of autumn and into the winter season. Garden gloves are recommended but optional.

A Whoville Evergreen Arrangement workshop is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1. Design a Dr. Seuss-inspired container arrangement that can be displayed inside or outside. Garden gloves are recommended but not required.

An Evergreen Swag workshop is set for Monday, Dec. 5. Create a lush evergreen display piece that will perfectly adorn a front door, fireplace mantle, or an object like a vintage sled. This piece is easy to make and is an especially good class for beginners. Pruners or floral shears are helpful but not required, though attendees should bring garden gloves to protect hands from sap.

The Kellogg Biological Station Carriage House is located at 3700 E. Gull Lake Dr., in Hickory Corners. To learn more, visit conference.kbs.msu.edu. Direct questions to the Manor House at (269) 671-2160 or conference@kbs.msu.edu.