DESTINATION FUN!
Swanstone Gardens
COME TRAVEL WITH US
GARDENERS' DELIGHT
PLANT BUYING TRIP
Flower Factory • Cracker Barrel •
Rotary Gardens • K & W Nursery
Friday, May 12, 2017
Departs 7 am from Hwy. 172 & GV Park 'n Ride
Our first stop of the day will be at Waupun for a comfort stop and
breakfast at McDonalds or The End of the Trail Coffee Shop. Then, it's
on to the Flower Factory which features the Midwest's largest selection
of perennials, hostas and ornamental grasses at reasonable
prices. David and Nancy will have coffee, tea and cookies along with
their new catalog and door prizes to take along. Flower Factory has 14
greenhouses and 3 shade houses along with beautiful display gardens
and even a garden train. Next, we will enjoy a hearty homestyle meal
at the Cracker Barrel: a Southern country-themed restaurant and nostalgic gift shop that will enthrall you with its offerings. Our next stop
will be the Rotary Gardens in Janesville, one of the nation's most beautiful gardens, always colorful, acre-for-acre simply spectacular. With
every trip to this botanical garden, I see something new and wonderful. The day of our trip is the first day of an annual plant sale at the
gardens; we will receive a 10% off coupon to use at the sale. We will
have time to check out the lovely gift shop as well. Next, it's on to the
K & W Greenery to check out their large selection of annuals, perennials, tropicals, and fairy garden plants. The gift shop is dangerously
wonderful. We will make a stop for dinner on the way home.
Reservation info: Trip cost $79 per person. Includes Lamers motor coach, lunch and gratuity and all
admissions. Please forward your check to David Calhoon, 4696 Swan Road, Green Bay, WI 54311.
Your check will hold your seat. Reservations on a first come/first served basis. We will return
approximately 9:00 pm. Call for availability (920) 866-9367. No cancelations.
EXPLORE ROCKFORD'S UNIQUE ORIGINALS
Japanese Garden • Tinker Swiss Cottage • Nicholas Conservatory • FLW Laurent House
Friday, June 16, 2017
Departs 7 am from Hwy. 172 & GV Park 'n Ride
Start the day with a comfort stop at McDonalds or The End of
the Trail Coffee Shop in Waupun. Then, it's on to the lovely
and quaint Anderson Japanese Gardens, easily the best Japanese Garden in North America. This garden has 12 acres of pristine gardens with surprises around every corner. You will see
winding paths that lead past koi-filled ponds, cascading waterfalls, impeccable landscaping, and handcrafted unique structures. Our adventure continues with another of Rockford's
unique originals, the Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens. This Swiss cottage, built in 1865, perches high on a limestone bluff overlooking Kent Creek and is one of only a handful
of Swiss-style homes from the 1800s remaining in the U.S. We
will enjoy a full summer tea luncheon, tour the house and take
in the beautiful grounds surrounding this historic place. Next,
another spot beyond the ordinary is Nicholas Conservatory, a
22,000-square foot conservatory with water features and
sculptures located in the center of fabulous gardens. We will
be treated to Bruce Munro's exhibition. Munro is best known
for large immersive light-based installations and has exhibited
worldwide, including the Guggenheim in New York. We will
then move on to another one-of-a-kind attraction. We will
visit Frank Lloyd Wright's Laurent House, considered one of
Wright's most important works. The Laurent House has its
original furnishings and is beautifully connected to the landscape. It was the only house that Wright designed for a physically-disabled client. Wright personally selected the Laurent
House to be included in a book showcasing 35 of his most significant buildings and called it his "little gem" in Rockford, a
unique architectural treasure. We will make a comfort/dinner
stop on the way home.
Reservation info: Trip Cost $125 per person. Includes Lamers motor coach, lunch and gratuity and
all admissions. Please forward your check to David Calhoon, 4696 Swan Road, Green Bay, WI 54311.
Your check will hold your seat. Reservations on a first come/first served basis.
We will return approximately 9:30 pm. Call for availability (920) 866-9367. No cancelations.
5-DAY CANADA TRIP
MONTREAL and QUEBEC CITY
Thursday, July 6 - Monday, July 10, 2017
Featuring the Montreal Botanical Garden, considered one of the world's most important botanical gardens. The
botanical garden includes 185 acres of insanely surreal living sculptures and spectacular world-class Japanese Garden
and Chinese Lantern Garden. Also included is a city tour of Montreal and a 3-hour cruise with dinner. The group
will travel to Quebec City by train, have lunch and tour the city including the Fortifications and Montmorency Falls.
Trip includes: Air, train and boat travel • Admission fees
• 4-star accommodations • 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 1 dinner
Trip Cost: $2475 per person based on 2 in room
Call (920) 866-9367 for full itinerary and reservation form. Booking deadline May 6, 2017.
Book by April 1st and save $100 off the price. This trip requires a passport.
WASHINGTON ISLAND • DOOR COUNTY
EVERYTHING LAVENDER FESTIVAL
Al Johnson's • Ferry Ride • Lavender Farm • More
Friday, July 21, 2017 OR Saturday, July 22, 2017
Departs, PROMPTLY, at 6:30 am from Hwy 172 & GV Park 'n Ride
The early departure will be worth the effort as we enjoy breakfast at the iconic
Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant. We will have Swedish meatballs and Swedish
pancakes with lingonberries as the goats graze on the restaurant's famous sod
roof. Next, we will hurry off to board the Washington Island Ferry for our 30minute crossing to Washington Island. The Ferry Line has travelled Death's Door
Passage for over 67 years. Yes! We're bringing the bus along! Our ferry ride will
be just the beginning of our island adventure. Our first stop on the island will
be at the Danish Mill Bakery and Island Fantasy Gift Shop. Here you will find
Scandinavian items, quality souvenirs, handcrafted items, and perhaps the absolute best Door County cherry pie. Next, is the
Fragrant Isle Lavender Farm owned by Edgar and Martine Anderson. This is the Midwest's premier lavender farm with over
14,000 thriving plants all in bloom for our visit. We will be attending the 3rd annual Everything Lavender Festival. Browse the
vendor tents displaying a vast array of lavender products. Included will be food vouchers to use to satisfy your hunger and
thirst with tasty food and drink at the specialty food tents. Enjoy a stroll through the cutting garden while enjoying the musical
entertainment. Take in the demonstrations on harvesting, processing and distillation of lavender along with other fun surprises. Then, it's off to experience one of the few beaches in the world made up of special smooth round stones. Schoolhouse
Beach, created by the forces of Lake Michigan starting over 400 million years ago is an amazing site. We will, then, have a
chance to visit the Stavkirke church, a replica of a
Borgund, Norway church built in 1150. It features
4 carved dragons and 12 wooden pillars that support the center of the church. We also will make
a stop at the Washington Island Farm Museum, if
time permits, before our return to the ferry
dock. Back on the mainland, we will make a stop
at the Wood Orchard Market before returning to
the Park 'n Ride.
Reservation Info:Trip Cost $109 per person.
Includes Lamers motor coach, passage on the
Washington Island Ferry, breakfast and lunch
with gratuities, and all admissions. Please
forward your check to David Calhoon, 4696
Swan Road, Green Bay, WI 54311. Your check
will hold your seat. Reservations on a first
come/first served basis. We'll return approximately 8:00 pm. Call for availability (920)
Stavkirke Church, Washington Island
866 9367. No cancelations.
QUIRKY & WONDERFUL WISCONSIN
Private Quarry Garden • Rocks for Fun
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
Belvedere Supper Club • Jurustic Park
Friday, August 18, 2017
Departs 7 am from Hwy. 172 & GV Park 'n Ride
We will start the day with a visit to Karen and Carl's private quarry
garden. This wonderful garden was featured in Wisconsin Gardener
and Wisconsin Magazine. You simply will not believe what this
remarkable family has created with a lot of sweat and an antique
1920s wrecker. We will enjoy an included breakfast at this
stop. Next, it's on to see the quirky rock collection at the Rocks
for Fun shop, and then we're off to Wausau to visit Leigh Yawkey
Woodson Art Museum and Gardens to take in their manicured
gardens and grounds. There are sensory delights at every turn,
including a secret garden and pond. We will be greeted by a
monumental 12-foot bronze whooping crane sculpture and view
the quirky new towering sandhill crane sculpture. This is a sitespecific sculpture by Boston Artists made from willow saplings
and plastic bags. After a busy morning, it's on to our lunch
stop. We will enjoy a well-cooked, plentiful meal at the iconic
Belvedere Supper Club in Marshfield. Excellent service and lots
of choices make this the perfect spot for lunch. Pre-lunch drinks
are available on your own. Next, is our featured spot for the day,
Jurustic Park. Here, everything is quirky, unusual and wonderful
including the owners, Clyde and Nancy. Clyde
says he gets lots of his ideas when he goes off
his meds; you will laugh out loud at his stories. Nancy will be anxious to show you how
she makes beads and charm you with her
own antics. We will see their one-of-a-kind
hobbit house, a whirlysaurus, the behemoths, whimsical dragons, and other oddities
made from recycled metal. Over 15,000
visitors come each year including folks from
34 countries and all 50 states. Many take
home a piece of Nancy's glassware or one of
Clyde's smaller creations.
Reservation Info: Trip Cost $89 per person. Includes Lamers motor coach, lunch and gratuity and all
admissions. Please forward your check to David Calhoon, 4696 Swan Road, Green Bay, WI
54311. Your check will hold your seat. Reservations are on a first come/first served basis. We will
return approximately 6:30 pm. Call for availability (920) 866-9367. No cancelations.
LET'S PARTY IN IRELAND
10 BIG DAYS - April 28-May 7, 2018
However gorgeous you imagine Ireland to be,
it is more! I can hardly wait to return for my
sixth visit to the Emerald Isle. I hope you will
join me to see lots of wonderful and ancient
sights, to savor some of the best Irish meals
and enjoy some first class Irish entertainment
and parties that celebrate life's magic. Sightseeing highlights of this fabulous adventure
include... St. Kevin's Tower, Johnstown Castle
and gardens, Kilfane Glen and waterfalls, Rock
of Cashel, Artisan folk park, Blarney Castle and
Woolen Mills, Muckross House, Garnish
Island, ruins and thatched cottages in Adare,
King John's Castle, Bunratty Folk Park, Cliffs of
Moher, Celtic Crystal, Kilbeggan Distillery, Trim Castle, Guiness Storehouse, and Dublin Castle. Entertainment
highlights include an evening at Kate Kearney's Cottage, the Gaelic Roots in Killarney, a medieval banquet and
show in Bunratty, Irish entertainment at the Irish House in Dublin, and the Trad
on Prom - a world class show at the Galway Bay Hotel. Includeds all hotel accommodations, land, air and boat travel including drivers' tips. 8 big breakfasts, 3
lunches, 1 tea, and 6 full dinners plus a document party, and reunion party.
All this for $3,039 by cash/check or $3,109 if paying by credit card
Call or e-mail for full itinerary and reservation form [email protected] (920) 866-9367
EASTER BASKET With Janet
Welcome Spring and the Easter Bunny with this classic Easter
basket. Pastels and lots of other colors will be available to
choose from for design in this beginner level basket.
Sat., April 8 @ 10:00
Sat., April 15 @ 10:00
Cost of Class $60
Class resumes after a 12:30
Complimentary Lunch
GETTING STARTED IN PYSANKY
UKRANIAN EASTER EGGS
The tradition of writing on eggs with wax and dyes goes
back thousands of years. Learn the batik type method
to decorate eggs with symbols and colors that depict
life's blessings and are meant to protect the owner from
evil spirits. These beautiful eggs are ideal gifts not only
at Easter, but are an appropriate gesture for many occasions throughout the year for all of life's celebrations
and remembrances. Sandy Dixon will be your instructor
covering egg preparation, design, traditions, lore and
presentation. You will finish one egg in class and take
home your kitska (funnel tool), beeswax, another egg
and 4 dyes - enough to make dozens more at home.
Sat., April 8 @ 10:00 • Sat., April 15 @ 10:00
Cost of Class $60 All Supplies Included
Class resumes after 12:30 complimentary lunch
MAKE YOUR OWN
ADORABLE EASTER BUNNY
FAMILY USING GOURDS
David will guide you through this new Easter
class. Take home an adult bunny, a night-light
bunny and baby bunny. A little wood burning, a
little painting, a little ribbon, and lots of fun. Easy
peasy!!
Sat., April 8 @ 10:00
Sat., April 15 @ 10:00
Cost of Class $55.00
All Supplies Included
Class resumes after 12:30
complimentary lunch
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Papercrete Pottery Classes
Make CREATIVE Flowerpots and Mushrooms Using Papercrete
If you like hypertufa, you will love papercrete! This material is easy to sculpt with and has stunning results. You will learn
to turn paper pulp from recycled newspapers into wonderful garden treasures. David and the Pleasant Valley Gardener,
Linda Cunningham, will be here from Illinois to teach us this awesome new process. Don't miss out. Sign Up Early
10:00 Mushroom Sculpture $65
2:00 Planting Trough Round or Square $50
Sat., March 25 • Sun., April 9 • Sat., May 6 • Sun., July 23 Complimentary Lunch @ 12:30
LIVING SUCCULENT WREATH WORKSHOP
Learn to work with contrasting textures as you make your
own succulent wreath. As plants grow, they will completely
cover the wreath and allow you to take cuttings for filling
in or to make additional wreaths. David will be your instructor with lots of cuttings to design with. You will
be inspired to bring a wreath into your garden, your
home, or to present as a special gift for your gardening
friend. "No green thumbs required"
Sun., April 23 @ 10:00
Sat., May 20 @ 10:00 • Sat., June 17 @ 10:00
Cost of Class $60. All plants and materials included.
Complimentary 12:30 Lunch
WHIMSICAL WIND CHIMES
RECYCLED WINE BOTTLES
Soozie Madden, from Beloit, will guide you through the
process of creating a wine bottle wind chime. Soozie
will have the bottoms pre-cut from the bottles so you
can spend all your time assembling chains, corks,
chimes, and embellishments. Playing with wire wrapping and bead embellishments will make each bottle
chime come alive with its own character.
Sat., April 22 @ 10:00
Sun., April 23 @ 10:00
Sun., July 16 @ 10:00
Cost of Class $50. All Supplies Included
Complimentary 12:30 Lunch
LIVING TREE MEDALLION
Come and make this lovely living tree medallion with Cheryl O'
Callaghan. Not only is it a beautiful art piece, it will add energy to any
place you hang it. Cheryl calls it a living tree because the crystals are
alive with energy and have vibrations. There will be lots of colors and
crystals to choose from. Bring a wire
cutter if you have one.
Sat., May 6 @ 10:00
Sun., June 11 @ 10:00
Cost of Class $60
All Supplies Included
Class will resume after 12:30 complimentary lunch
HARVEST BASKET
THIS IS A SIZEABLE BASKET and you will find tons of
uses for it. Janet will have lots of colored reed and trims
to design with. As always, yours will be customized to
your tastes. This is a beginning level basket.
Sat., April 29 @ 10:00
Sun., May 28 @ 10:00
(Memorial Day weekend)
Sun., July 23 @ 10:00
Sat., Aug. 19 @ 10:00
Sat., Sept. 9 @ 10:00
Cost of Class $70 All Supplies Included
Class resumes after 12:30 complimentary lunch
WEAVING ON GOURDS
Come and weave this beautiful art vase with Janet. Combine
basket weaving and gourd art with this new project. This
class would be suitable for beginners and seasoned
basketmakers alike. As always, Janet will have lots of
color choices.
Sat., May 13 @ 10:00 • Sun., May 21 @ 10:00
Sat., June 17 @ 10:00 • Sun., Aug., 6 @ 10:00
Cost of Class $65 All Supplies included
(Leaf embellishment extra)
Class resumes after 12:30 Complimentary Lunch
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RIVER ROCK MANDALAS
Mandala is a Sanskrit word meaning circle,
specifically, Hindu for sacred circle. Mandalapainted stones are a little universe in which you
are invited to lose yourself. Nana Cisler, our
board-certified art therapist, will show you how
art therapy can work for you. This project is a
nice meditation tool using a painted jewel drop
design to decorate river rocks for paperweights
or garden ornaments. Come, enjoy learning
about mandalas with Nana.
Sat., April 22 @ 2:00
Sat., July 15 @ 2:00
Sat., Aug. 19 @ 2:00
Cost of Class $45 All Supplies Included
Class will resume after 12:30 complimentary lunch
MAKING A ZEN RAIN CHAIN
River Rock & Art Glass
Spice up your garden with a rain chain (Kusari doi), a Japanese art concept. There
are a lot of different styles; ours has an airy look with clean lines featuring beach
rocks and recycled art glass rocks in several colors. This class, taught by David and
Joe, uses a wet saw, pliers and basic wire-wrapping skills. Your rain chain, over 5
feet long, will make a statement wherever you decide to hang it.
Sun., March 26 @ 10:00
Sat., April 29 @ 10:00
Sun., May 21 @ 10:00
Sat., July 15 @ 10:00
Cost of Class $65 All Supplies Included
Class resumes after 12:30 complimentary lunch
PEBBLE ART ON CANVAS
Rocks from Nature inspire beautiful and unique artwork. Monica has gathered a lot of pebbles and will
have all the supplies to create your own one-of-a-kind pebble art piece. Monica says, "I can't believe that
a couple of pebbles here and there can create such a powerful image." These art pieces are great on plain
canvas, but acrylic paints will be available if you choose to paint a backdrop.
Sat., May 27 @ 10:00
Sat., Aug. 19 @ 10:00
Cost of Class $45
All Supplies Included
Complimentary Lunch
@ 12:30
STAINED GLASS STEPPING STONES
Glenn Van der Linden will have all the pieces pre-cut and ready to assemble and pour into molds.
ALL NEW QUILT BLOCKS FOR THE GARDEN
Apple Tree
Indian Paintbrush
Rooster
These colorful 12x12-inch concrete quilt squares will look great in your garden or add a hook and
display on a wall or fence. Please specify your choice when booking this class.
Glenn will prepare any of his past designs for you with a 2 week notice!
Sun., April 30 @ 10:00 • Sat., June 10 @ 10:00
Sat., July 15 @ 10:00 • Sun., Aug. 20 @ 10:00
Cost of Class $60 • All Supplies Included • Complimentary Lunch @ 12:30
15-YEAR ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION
MAJESTIC BLACK SWAN EVENT
To celebrate our 15 years in business, Glenn has designed this
beautiful swan stepping stone. A "black swan event" is a
metaphor that describes an event that comes as a surprise
and is a rare event! Don't miss out; this special design
will be limited to 2017 classes. This 16-inch hexagon
stepping stone will be perfect in your garden or on our
wrought-iron stand (extra $32) or table (extra $65).
Sat., April 29 @2:00 • Sat., May 27 @ 2:00
June 10 @ 2:00 • Sun., Aug. 20 @ 2:00
Cost of Class $75 • All Supplies Included
Complimentary Lunch @ 12:30
STAINED GLASS GLASS ON GLASS PROJECTS
Please specify your choice when
booking this class.
CELTIC KNOT
$79
VICTORIAN CANDLE
HOLDER $52
Your pattern will be pre-cut and ready to assemble with David and Glenn.
You will glue the pattern to clear glass, then grout and mount in their included wrought-iron frames.
Sat., May 13 @ 2:00 • Sun., June 25 @ 10:00
Sun., July 30 @ 10:00 • Sat., Aug. 19 @ 10:00
All Supplies Included • Complimentary Lunch @ 12:30
Davida has a Bachelor of Arts Degree and Master of Science and Fine Arts Degree. She is retired from the
Oakton Community College. This class is aimed at beginners, but seasoned artists who need to loosen up
will enjoy Davida's good humor and gain technique from her mastery of watercolor. Learn about cost-effective supplies, lots of practical advice and tips to bring home your own masterpiece.
Sat., May 20 @ 10:00 • Sat., June 24 @ 10:00 • Sat., July 29 @ 10:00
Cost of Class $75 Includes all supplies and a copy of Davida's book.
Class will resume after 12:30 complimentary lunch.
HAND DYE 4 COLORFUL SILK SCARVES
Fun•Fashionable• Flashy
This class is way beyond tie-dyeing! Join Kris
and her daughter, Sarah, in this popular
class. Experiment with over 40 choices of ink
colors and several different techniques. These
are just a few you can try...fanfold, flagfold,
flowers, scrunch, twisted sister, and wild
child. Your scarves will be vibrant, colorful and
original. Take home 3 luxurious scarves and 1
large infinity scarf.
Sat., May 27 @ 10:00
Sat., June 10 @10:00
Sun., June 25 @ 10:00
Sat., July 15 @ 10:00
Cost of Class $60 (All Supplies included)
Complimentary Lunch @ 12:30
CREATE AN ACRYLIC FLOWER GARDEN ON CANVAS
Learn to paint flowers with acrylics step-by-step with
Monica. Paint a gorgeous floral still life with ease using
techniques to bring color and composition together to
create your own work of art. No one has left Monica's
class without loving their project. Come put paint to
canvas and have fun!
Sun., April 9 @ 10:00
Sat. April 29 @ 10:00
Sat., May 13 @ 10:00
Sun., July 16 @10:00
Sun., July 23 @ 10:00
Cost of Class $50 All Supplies Included
Complimentary Lunch @ 12:30
HANDS-ON HOMESTEADING CLASSES
HOME CHEESEMAKING MADE EASY
You'll be surprised how easy it is to make our own cheese and butter with Mark.
You'll be making paneer, fresh mozzarella, cultural butter, and mascarpone. Everyone will have a chance to cut the curd and stretch the mozzarella. There will be
samples of the finished products to taste and take home. Students also will take
along recipes, a yard of cheesecloth and a small vial of citric acid so you will be
ready to make cheese at home.
Sat., May 6 @ 10:00
Sun., June 11 @ 10:00
Sat., Sept. 23 @ 10:00
Cost of Class $79
All Supplies Included
Class resumes after 12:30
complimentary lunch
NATURAL SOAPMAKING ~ LATHER UP!
Soapmaking is part science, part art and lots of fun. This
hands-on class, taught by David, will cover everything you
need to know to make soap on your own. We will discuss
the equipment, supplies, oils, fragrances, and herbs required
to make soap. You will learn how to cut, cure and store soap;
everyone will take home recipes and a nice supply of
soap. Once you learn to make your own soap from scratch,
the old-fashioned way, you will not want to use commercially-made soaps with all the artificial additives anymore. We will use only the finest ingredients and make our
soap in small batches. Take home our new recipe for Gardener's Hand Soap. We'll make a batch if time permits.
Sat., March 18 @ 10:00 • Sun., April 30 @ 10:00
Sun., May 7 @ 10:00 • Sat., June 3 @ 10:00
Cost of Class $60 All Supplies included
Complimentary Lunch @ 12:30
MAKE YOUR OWN WILLOW FURNITURE
Willow furniture gives a rustic look to your garden or home decor. Janet
and David will guide you step by step to build the perfect plant
stand. Bring along a battery-powered drill and a No. 2 Philips screwdriver
bit if you have one. You will have the satisfaction of building it yourself
out of willow, a renewable resource.
Sat., July 29 @ 10:00 or Sun., Sept. 10 @ 10:00
Cost of Class $60
Class will resume after 12:30 complimentary lunch
THE MAGIC BEGINS HERE!
IT'S TIME TO BELIEVE AGAIN!
FAIRY GARDENING WORKSHOP
Come and enjoy the creative part of designing and planting your own fairy garden. Class will include your large
container (as pictured), dirt and top dressing as well as your first $30 of miniatures, plants and fairies. David will
have lots of supplies to choose from. Bring along your favorite fairy story to share.
Sun., April 23 @ 2:00
Sun., July 30 @ 2:00
Sat., June 17 @ 2:00
Sun., Aug. 6 @ 2:00
Cost of Class $60
All Supplies Included
Complimentary lunch
before class @ 12:30
WHIMSICAL FAIRY HOUSE OR DRAGON HOUSE
Believe in Magic.....
"Life is full of it"
Spark your imagination, explore the woods
for supplies like sticks, bark and feathers and
entice fairies to your yard with this new fairy
house. David will have lots of pebbles, glass,
jewelry, and mosaics to choose from, but if
you have something special and magical,
bring it along. Your fairy will be waiting for
you! Lots of choices.
Sun., April 2 @ 10:00 • Sun., June 11 @ 10:00 • Sun., Aug. 20 @ 10:00
Cost of Class $60 Includes all supplies, door, windows, fairy or dragon, and a tree ($45 value).
Complimentary Lunch @ 12:30
PENJING ANCIENT CHINESE ART FORM
This art form precedes the Art of Bonsai. Penjing translates to "tiny
scenery". Learn about Penjing and how to create your own garden to
take home. Julie, our bonsai artist, teaches this class. You will learn
how to create a sense of distance and lots of secrets to designing a
convincing miniature landscape. Come engage your imagination. Julie
will have unique miniature trees, moss, a container, rocks, and all the
supplies to bring home a magical garden. Additional elements will be
available for purchase.
Sat., April 22 @ 10:00 • Sat., May 20 @ 10:00
• Sun., June 11 @ 10:00
Cost of class $60 All Supplies Included
Complimentary Lunch @ 12:30
INSPIRATIONAL DESIGN POSTS
WORDS TO LIVE BY • SOULFUL SENTIMENTS
ARTSY FARTSY GARDEN POSTS
Discover your inner Picasso or VanGogh
Totem Pole • Peace Pole • Memory Marker • Seasonal Fun
Come design and paint your own whimsical wooden garden posts. David will have
stencils and stamps and plenty of ideas to help you create your own free-form
post. We had such fun making the models; you will too! Your post will be ready
to install in your yard. No two will be alike. Stakes easily into your yard with included metal stake and copper cap.
Sun., March 19 @ 10:00
Sat., Aug. 19 @ 10:00
Sat., Sept. 16 @ 10:00
3 Foot post $45
4 foot post $55
5 foot post $65
All Supplies Included. Class will resume after 12:30 comp. lunch
These creative garden mosaic workshops will use your
imagination, creativity and make the birds happy!
MOSAICS FOR THE BIRDS
YOUR CHOICE
Stone & Mosaic Cottage Birdhouse
or Garden Mosaic Bird Bath
Sat., April 22 @ 2:00
Sun., June 25 @ 2:00
Sun., Aug. 6 @10:00
Cost of Class $50
All Supplies Included
Please specify project
when signing up.
Complimentary Lunch @ 12:30
PLASTERCRAFT SCULPTING WITH RANDY
A NEW CONCEPT IN SCULPTING 3-DIMENSIONAL ART CLASS
This class is taught by Randy Detjen, an artist and award-winning sculptor. Join Randy to learn
the amazing art of plaster drawing. You will create your own piece of art, suitable for framing. You
also will learn to apply this technique to your walls, creating sculpted murals in your own
home. Class size is limited ~ so sign up early! Step by step! Yes you can!
Bird House on Split Rail
Sat., April 22 @ 10:00
Sun., April 30 @ 10:00
Sat., May 13 @ 10:00
Heron on Dock
Sat., June 17 @ 10:00
Sun., July 16 @ 10:00
Sat., Aug. 26 @ 10:00
Cost of Class $60 All Supplies Included
BARN BOARD SIGNS
Class will resume after12:30 complimentary lunch
Come and learn Monica's technique for painting perfect signs. Rustic salvaged barnwood is the perfect backdrop to paint your favorite saying with
matching artwork. How about, "You are my sunshine" or "Happy campers
live here". Create your own fun designs!
Sun., May 7 @ 10:00
Sat., June 3 @ 10:00
Sun., July 30 @ 10:00
Cost of Class $46 All Supplies Included
Complimentary Lunch @ 12:30
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OUR SIGNATURE CLASS! ~ FOR 15 YEARS!
David is Green Bay’s Premier Leafer as seen on
The Wisconsin Gardener with Shelley Ryan
on Wisconsin Public Television
Explore the magic of leaves as we create one-of-a-kind concrete garden sculptures!
Bring some favorite leaves! Heavily-veined medium size leaves like rhubarb,
burdock and hosta work best; must fit comfortably on a 16” x 24” board.
Come enjoy David’s video presentation! IT'S ALL ABOUT THE LEAVES
Sun., May 28 @ 10:00 (Memorial Weekend)
Sat., June 24 @ 10:00 • Sun., July 16 @ 10:00 • Sat., Sept. 9 @ 10:00
Class Cost - $45 Comp. Lunch at 12:30
BEAUTIFUL PAINTED CONCRETE LEAVES MAKE GREAT GIFTS
We have made lots of concrete leaf castings that will be waiting for you to bring to life in living
color! A great gift idea or awesome backdrops for your garden displays. Take home two medium
leaves or one x-tra big leaf. David will be your instructor with lots of fun techniques and colors
to choose from. Come have fun!
Sun., May 28 @ 2:00 (Memorial Weekend)
Sat., June 24 @ 2:00 • Sun., July 16 @ 2:00
Sat., Sept. 9 @ 2:00
Class Cost $45 All Supplies Included Comp. Lunch 12:30
Schedule Your Visit with the
Angels Today!
Private Angel Readings with Reverend Debby Bergeon
3rd Generation Psychic Medium
You have likely heard of Debby's astonishing ability to connect
with the angels and loved ones who have crossed over. Now is
the chance to have your questions answered and get messages
from your angels and loved ones. You will welcome the comforting, gentle peace that surrounds you during a reading.
Saturday, May 20 & Sunday, May 21
Cost of reading - $50 (1/2 hour)
or $75 (full hour)
Private readings from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day
Directions from Green Bay: Proceed along Nicolet Dr. past the University/Weidner Center for
approximately 10 miles; at the bottom of the big hill, turn left onto Edgewater Beach Rd., and proceed
a half mile or so to Swan Rd. (turn right), then a half block to the two stone pillars at 4696 Swan Rd.
YOU WILL FEEL LIKE YOU’RE COMING HOME.
BOOK YOUR PRIVATE CASS OR EVENT NOW!
Minimum 4 Students; Week Days or Evenings Available
MOST CLASSES CAN BE TAILORED FOR YOUR GROUP
David Calhoon
4696 Swan Road.
Green Bay, WI 54311
Register by Phone: (920) 866-9367
Website www.swanstonegardens.com
Email [email protected]