Classes are for individuals ages 18 and over unless otherwise indicated.

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Courses

Seed Starting for Beginners

Ready to grow your dream garden from the ground up? Join us for a Seed Starting class and learn the essential techniques to successfully start your plants indoors before the growing season begins. We'll cover everything from selecting the right seeds to creating the perfect soil mix and providing the ideal light and moisture for strong, healthy seedlings. Walk away with the confidence to grow your own vegetables, herbs, and flowers, plus tips for transplanting your starts into the garden. Don't miss out-let's plant the seeds for a beautiful season ahead!

Saturday, February 28, 2026, Kreher Agriculture Center Room K1121

Stained Glass Spring Creations: Rabbits, Birds & Easter Eggs

Celebrate the beauty of spring with this colorful, hands-on stained-glass workshop! Guided by an experienced instructor, you'll create three charming spring themed pieces: a playful rabbit, a cheerful bird, and a bright Easter egg to take home and display. A $49 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the start of class. Join us for a fun and creative morning that captures the spirit of the season!

Saturday, February 28, 2026, Kreher Agriculture Center Room K1123

Painted Ceramic Art: Spring Mushroom Garden

Explore ceramic painting techniques while creating a whimsical spring mushroom garden design. Learn to apply base coats, layer colors, and add fine details to bring your piece to life. The finished work will be food and dishwasher safe. After painting, your piece will be left with the instructor for firing and will be ready for pickup at a later date. A $38 supply fee is payable to the instructor on the first day of class.

Thursday, March 19, 2026, Kreher Agriculture Center Room K1115

Spring Floral Arrangements in a Vase

Bring the beauty of spring indoors with this creative floral design class! Learn how to craft a stunning flower arrangement in a vase using seasonal blooms, greenery, and professional design techniques. Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, you'll explore color, balance, and texture while discovering tips for keeping your flowers fresh and long-lasting. Whether you're a beginner or a budding floral artist, you'll leave with a gorgeous arrangement to display at home and the confidence to create your own designs in the future. Bring floral clippers or garden snips. A supply fee of $60 is payable to the instructor at class and covers the cost of supplies and flowers.

Friday, March 20, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 2209 (Sold Out. For waitlist, add to cart and check out.)

Fused Glass Butterflies: A Spring Nature Creation

Bring the colors of spring to life in this vibrant fused glass workshop! You'll learn the fundamentals of glass fusing to craft your own stunning butterfly-inspired nature scene. Perfect for beginners or those looking to expand their artistic skills, this class offers a fun, hands-on way to celebrate the beauty of spring. A $45 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the start of class.

Saturday, March 21, 2026, Kreher Agriculture Center Room K1115

Spring Wreath Floral Design

Welcome the season in full bloom with this hands-on floral design class! Learn how to create a beautiful spring wreath with dried flowers. Our instructor will guide you step-by-step through design techniques, color coordination, and arrangement tips to help your wreath look balanced and professional. Perfect for beginners and flower enthusiasts alike, this class will leave you with a stunning handmade wreath to brighten your home or give as a thoughtful gift. Bring floral clippers or garden snips. A supply fee of $60 is payable to the instructor at class and covers the cost of supplies and flowers.

Friday, April 17, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 2209

Introduction to Ikebana: The Art of Japanese Flower Arrangement

Discover the serenity and beauty of Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement. In this class, you'll learn the principles of balance, harmony, and simplicity that define this centuries-old practice. Guided by an experienced instructor, you'll explore how to thoughtfully combine line, space, and natural materials to create arrangements that express both nature and emotion. Bring floral clippers or garden snips. A supply fee of $60 is payable to the instructor at class and covers the cost of supplies and flowers.

Friday, May 15, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 2209

Stained Glass Succulent Minis: Garden Stakes & Sun Catchers

Explore the charm of stained glass on a small, delightful scale as you create your own potted succulent garden stakes or sun catchers. This hands on class walks you through the stained-glass process-an ideal introduction for beginners and a fun creative challenge for those with experience. You'll leave with a vibrant, handcrafted piece ready to brighten a plant pot or catch the sunlight in your window. A $42 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the start of class.


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Fused Glass Floral Plates & Dishes

Create a vibrant, one-of-a-kind floral plate or dish using the art of fused glass. In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to cut, layer, and design glass to form your own custom piece from start to finish. Whether you're brand new to glasswork or already have some experience, this class offers an inviting space to explore color, texture, and creativity. A $42 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the start of class.


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Painted Ceramic Art: Grapevine Heart Stoneware Plate

Paint a charming grapevine heart design on a stoneware plate you'll be proud to serve from or display. With step-by-step guidance, you'll learn ceramic painting techniques for outlining, shading, and adding detail so your design looks polished and professional. A $40 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the start of class.


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Grocery Store Flowers

Upgrade your grocery store flower bouquet with design tips and tricks. Build your own custom arrangement from the grocery store. A $40 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the start of class.


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Bonsai 101 - Beginner Bonsai Workshop with Tropical Trees

Join the Springfield Bonsai Society for a tropical bonsai workshop where Society members will provide hands-on guidance. Materials will be provided and you will take your bonsai tree home with you.

Saturday, August 22, 2026, Kreher Agriculture Center Room K1131

Stained Glass Butterfly Sun Catcher

Create a radiant stained glass butterfly sun catcher that brings color and light into any space. With multiple color options available, you can create a butterfly that perfectly matches your style. A welcoming class for all experience levels, from first timers to seasoned makers. A $42 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the start of class.


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Fused Glass Snowman Scene Plate

Design a cheerful winter or holiday plate featuring your very own fused glass snowman scene to serve from or display. In this creative, hands-on class, you'll learn how to cut, layer, and arrange glass to build a charming seasonal design that's uniquely yours. A $44 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the start of class.


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Fused Glass Christmas Ornament Set

Design and create a festive set of four fused glass Christmas ornaments perfect for decorating your tree or gifting to someone special. This joyful, hands-on class guides you through cutting, arranging, and layering glass to craft unique holiday designs that sparkle with personality. Whether you're brand new to glasswork or already familiar with the process, you'll enjoy a relaxed, creative experience and leave with four kiln fired ornaments ready to hang. A $44 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the start of class.


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Floral Holiday Centerpiece

Create a beautiful holiday table centerpiece perfect for displaying in your home when hosting for the holidays, or give it as a wonderful holiday gift. Bring floral clippers or garden snips. A $55 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the start of class.


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Floral Holiday Wreath

Create a beautiful seasonal evergreen wreath perfect for displaying in your home when hosting for the holidays, or give it as a wonderful holiday gift. Bring floral clippers or garden snips. A $60 supply fee payable to the instructor at the start of class.


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Beginning Beekeeping

Examine honey bee biology, basic colony management techniques and common problems. Emphasis is on the beekeeper's first year, covering topics of equipment, colony cycles and honey crop production. Please bring a notebook. Textbook - Honey Bees and Beekeeping; A Year in the Life of an Apiary by Keith Delaplane is available for $25 from the instructors at the 1st class.


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Introduction to Floral Design

Learn floral design techniques in a fun, creative, hands-on course. Make DIY home decorations and explore basic design principles and various design methods. Students will create a minimum of eight different pieces guided by an experienced floral designer. Students should bring one pair of scissors and one pair of clippers/pruners for the purpose of cutting stems, tape, wires. A supply fee of $150 is payable to the instructor on the first day of class which covers the costs of floral foam, floral frogs, wire, clay, wreath forms, containers/vases and fresh flowers for the eight designs.


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