Classes & Workshops

Gourds are fun for all ages and skill levels. We offer presentations on gourd cultivation, gourd art classes and hands-on workshops. We have addressed Master Gardeners, garden clubs, civic organizations and work with local libraries to offer gourd art classes. All class options include a brief history of gourd art for inspiration followed by hands-on instruction to create your own gourd masterpiece! Class options include:
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​Gourd Ornaments

Indoor class suitable for all ages, skill levels and a variety of mediums. Pick your favorite ornamental gourd and decorate with your choice of materials.

Gourd Birdhouses

From cleaning to creating, we provide all of the tools, tips, tricks & gourds to make your own birdhouse. Outdoor class only. Prepare to get dirty!

Gourd Cultivation in Northern Climates

Presentation for Master Gardeners,  garden clubs, FFA & 4H and gourd & garden enthusiasts. Topics include germination, molding/training into shapes, harvesting, drying, cleaning, seed saving and practical uses.

Pillywiggin Events

Pillywiggins Garden added event planning to its resume in 2012 when we were handed the reigns to the Winter Fantasy Art Show, an annual mixed-media art and fine craft juried art show. We created a 2nd event, an autumn art festival, the following year. Our events have been well attended and well received by the public, press and participating artists alike.

Our goal is to provide a platform for talented local artists to showcase their original work without direct competition between artists using similar mediums and without any competition from manufactured or mass-produced goods that can devalue an artist's original artwork. All artists are carefully selected to avoid repetition and items of inferior quality. Each booth offers shoppers something new and places the spotlight where it belongs, on the artist.