CLASSES & EVENTS
Intro to Foraging for Basketry & Wildcrafts
Sat July 11th, 10am - 12pm
We are excited to welcome back local weaver Erin of Field and Forest Crafts to teach three different classes at Sky this summer! Join her in conversation about some of the incredible plants that grow here in the Pacific Northwest and explore ways to identify, gather, store and use them to create baskets and crafts that bring nature inside. Whether you live in an urban, suburban or rural setting there are forage-able weaving materials to be found.
Learn Erin's approach to sustainable and responsible foraging and how to get started in your own community through a rich slide-deck presentation with plenty of show & tell and time for Q&A.
CLASSES SOLD OUT - See Below For More
Intro to Cordage with Soft Fibers
Sat July 11th, with Two 2-Hour Sessions, click below for details
Local weaving teacher Erin returns to Sky with a new class about a valuable crafting skill! One of the best ways to get to know the weave-ability of a plant is by making it into cordage. 'Cordage' is hand woven primitive rope or twine that has been found in neolithic sites, and is still used today to make many useful items.
Explore locally available plants (Daylily, Crocosmia, Dandelion, etc.), make sample cordage, and learn when/how to harvest, dehydrate, store and rehydrate fibers for weaving. Get inspired for fun ways to use more cordage in your life!
CLASSES SOLD OUT
Lavender Weave-A-Thon
Sun July 12th, with Three 2-Hour Sessions, click below for details
The wands are back in town, Thanks to Erin of Field & Forest Crafts! JULY is the season of lavender! And lavender wands, or fuseaux de lavande, are a great way to preserve their glorious fragrance.
Learn how to weave locally-grown, peak fragrance lavender into a beautiful piece of functional art with hand-dyed 100% cotton ribbon. The scent can last for years and easily be refreshed with a drop of essential oil. But once you know how, you can make new ones every year. 🙂
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Seasonal Floral Design: Summer Edition
Sat Aug 8th | Morning Session, 11am - 12:30pm | Afternoon Session, 2 - 3:30pm
There's a special magic when flowers in your home reflect the seasons out the window – and it's easier than you might think! Come learn the secrets of seasonal floral design and cut-flower gardening in this hands-on workshop led by local botanical art and design facilitator Maria Ochoa Vazquez.
Maria will share her years of experience with growing, gathering, and arranging flowers as you craft your very own summer bouquet from fresh-cut dahlias, sunflowers, zinnias and more! With a few simple tools and simple design tricks, you'll leave Sky with new skills, a fresh eye for florals and a beautiful arrangement you made with your own two hands.
$100 Class Fee - Register over the phone or in store
Small class sizes. All tools and supplies are included!
Northwest Sharpening Services
1st Sundays & 3rd Wednesdays
Upcoming Dates - Sun July 5th & Wed July 15th
Northwest Sharpening offers expert garden tool and knife sharpening services at Sky Nursery from 10am to 2pm.
$4 per tool, cash or check only please
Mosaic Stepstone Workshops
Sat Aug 15th & Sun Sept 20th, 11am - 4pm
This hands-on workshop is great for makers of all levels looking to create their own outdoor garden stone from a treasure trove of mosaic materials in a relaxing greenhouse setting. Get expert support from local artists Bridget & Majken on how to design your own pattern, safely cut glass and ceramic shapes & finish your piece. You do the design, they do the messy groutwork! Choose from a 12" square or daisy-shaped cement stone.
Class Fee - $145 + tax - Register over the phone or in storeÂ
Mosaic Bistro Table Workshops
Sun Aug 16th & Sat Oct 17th, 11am - 4pm
Design your own weatherproof tabletop masterpiece in a rainbow of brightly colored glass and ceramic, great for creators of all experience levels. No mess! No grouting! Once you've finished your design, Bridget and Majken will carefully finish the piece for your to pick up, take home and enjoy! Finished tables are 12.5" wide and 20" tall.
Class Fee - $200 + tax - Register over the phone or in store
50th Anniversary Dahlia Show
August 22nd, 12-6pm & 23rd, 9am-4pm
Since 1976, the Puget Sound Dahlia Association has been gathering gardeners together around the rewarding and endlessly evolving world of dahlias. Join us this summer in the greenhouse for a Dahlia Show unlike any other, with:
- Thousands of unique dahlias on display
- A 7 foot wall of living Dahlia blooms
- Giveaways sponsored by Sky & PSDA
- Live painting artists - 12-4pm both days
- Freshly made society bouquets for sale
- FREE Dahlia Society talks, from 2-3pm:
- Saturday - Introduction to Dahlias
- Sunday - Dahlias in Floral Design
FREE EVENT, All flower lovers, gardeners, photographers and beyond welcome!
Annual Ikebana Exhibition
September 5-6th - 11am-5pm
We are extremely honored to be hosting Seattle's Ikebana International Seattle Chapter #19 annual exhibit this fall in the Sky Greenhouse! This year's theme, 'My Ikebana' is about expressing the unique artistic voice of each talented exhibitor. Join us in celebrating a love for plants and the singular beauty of Ikebana – transforming natural materials into artistic arrangements with appreciation and care.
Explore 30+ individual pieces, alongside 2-3 large group arrangements, with live demonstrations from 1-3 pm on both Saturday and Sunday.
FREE EVENT, Open to All
Bonsai for Beginners Workshop
September 13th | Morning Session, 11am - 1pm | Afternoon Session, 3-5pm
Robert Cho, owner of Asia Pacific Gardening, comes to this in-depth hands-on workshop in the Sky greenhouse with more than 40 years of Bonsai experience. With a little history, the fundamental principles of successful bonsai, and expert in-person advice, you'll leave knowing everything you need to care for your very own 5-6 year old juniper bonsai tree (outdoor) for decades to come!
Class Fee: $120 + tax per person
Starter tree, planting materials, and ceramic bonsai container included. Sign up over the phone or at the registers!
Mosaic Teacup Wall Art Class
Sat Sept 19th, 11am - 4pm
A new crafting project from local artists Bridget and Majken! Make a beautiful piece of hanging mosaic wall art you can plant in using locally thrifted teacups. Perfect for a small 2" houseplant or succulent. Open to beginner and experienced mosaic artists alike. Get as much or as little guidance as you need and enjoy a day of crafting, either solo or with loved ones! Please keep in mind, this project is not weatherproof and for indoor use only.
Class Fee - $175 + tax - Register over the phone or in store
Mosaic Tray Workshop
Sun Oct 18th, 11am - 4pm
Spend a day crafting something special for you or a loved one, perhaps as an early start to the holiday gifting season! This neat, professionally finished tray will show off any design you can dream up using a rainbow of inspiring materials brought to Sky by local mosaic experts Bridget and Majken. Learn everything you need to know and grow your mosaic skills, beginners welcome. Be sure to dress in layers! It can get a bit chilly in the Sky greenhouse this time of year.
Class Fee - $165 + tax - Register over the phone or in store
Intermediate Bonsai - The Art of Wiring
November 7th, 11am - 1pm
Bonsai expert Robert Cho of Asia Pacific Gardening will cover the art of bonsai wiring: what type should be used, how to select the right gauges and use anchoring wires, plus correct application, training, and removal techniques. After practicing on extra trees, attendees will then get to train and take home their very own 8 year old indoor bonsai (Ficus retusa), which start as unpruned, untrained 'pre-bonsai.' Previous bonsai experience is recommended.
Class Fee: $150 + tax per person
Starter tree, planting materials, and ceramic bonsai container included. Sign up over the phone or at the registers!
2nd Annual Greenhouse Winter Market!
SAVE THE DATE - November 14th & 15th
Cheers folks! This new community tradition is returning to Sky for a second year! Featuring dozens of truly incredible PNW local vendors, live music, food trucks and a mini farmer's market, all in the cozy winterlight of the Sky Nursery Greenhouse.
All market fees go to support the non-profit work of Hopelink & the Shoreline Farmer's Market. Hopelink will be onsite to accept gracious donations in support of their essential winter food drive. Stay tuned for more details!
VENDOR APPLICATIONS now OPEN Please do not contact Sky Nursery with vendor questions. All vendor decision making & communication is handled by the Shoreline Farmer's Market.
Community Events & Activities
Ching Community Garden Project
Shoreline residents Joe and Jennie Ching represent the best of what gardeners and neighbors can be, and the multi-year community effort to honor their story and values with a garden for all deserves the hearty support of the Sky community.
The dream for a community garden on North Greenwood Way has made huge strides since it's inception in 2021. Click below to learn more about the rich Ching story and see how you can get involved!
Hopelink - Plant a Row, Share a Row
Many home and community gardeners help keep the produce bins at Hopelink stocked throughout the growing season. Donations of fresh, unspoiled produce may be dropped off at any of Hopelink's no-cost Food Markets.
With your support we can ensure that the thousands of households that visit Hopelink's Markets each year can fill their carts with local and fresh produce for their families.
Mukilteo Garden & Quilt Tour
July 18th - 19th, 11am - 4pm
Enjoy a self-guided tour of lovely Mukilteo residential gardens carefully embellished with 100 different quilts. This event organized by the Mukilteo Way Garden Club and Mukilteo Lighthouse Quilters.
This special tour only happens once every two years, so spread the word and mark your calendar!
Tickets available at Sky while supplies last – $25 per person, cash or check only.
Edmonds in Bloom Garden Tour
July 19th, 11am - 4pm
Enjoy six unique private gardens.  Each garden host has invested much effort, love, and care into their gardens to create welcoming spaces of beauty, peace, and tranquility for you to view. While you wander each beautiful garden, enjoy live music performed by local musicians and watch artists create original works on-site.
Tickets available at Sky Nursery while supplies last -$30 per person, cash only.
Event Cancellation & Refunds
Need to cancel a prepaid class? We can process your request for a full refund up to 48 hours before the event. For events registered outside of Sky, please refer to the organizer's policy.
Visit the Young Gardener Shed
Come and enjoy our garden shed for Young Gardeners in the Sky Nursery greenhouse. No matter the time of year, the shed is always full of fun self-directed activities for kids, including coloring pages, scavenger hunts, cool plant artifacts, storybooks and more.