Life Skills

Bouquets & Buddies

Are you in need of flowers for an upcoming event or just want to spend an evening with friends learning a new skill? Book this class to learn the basics of floral design and take home some beautiful arrangements. All supplies are provided. Just bring your buddies, snacks if you like, and a way to take your designs home. Questions: Bailey O’Connor, Recreation Specialist, at 540-483-9238 

Seasonal Floral Arrangements

Create a festive holiday arrangement that will be the star of your table or door this season. Just bring your creativity and a way to take your design home. Register in person or online. Registration Deadline: One week before session starts

DATES	PLACE	TIME	AGES	COST
Session 1: Festive Fall Florals - October 12	Essig Center	5:30 pm - 7:00 pm	10+	$40
Session 2: Harvest Themed Florals - November 2	Essig Center	5:30 pm - 7:00 pm	10+	$40
Session 3: Fresh Wreaths - December 7	Essig Center	5:30 pm - 7:00 pm	10+	$50

Florals for Homecoming

Grab your homecoming date or group and learn how to make a corsage or boutonniere for homecoming. This class includes everything you will need to make a corsage or boutonniere to wear to the dance. Just bring your creativity and a way to take your design home. Register in person or online. Registration Deadline: Thursday, September 29, 2023

DATES	PLACE	TIME	AGES	COST
Thursday, October 5	Essig Center	5:30 pm - 7:30 pm	10+	$50 per person

Tumbler Style Compost Building Class

How does your garden grow? Learn how to develop compost that can be used as a soil amendment or to grow plants by constructing your own tumbler style composter. Please bring your own power drill, drill bits (1/4, 1/2 and a small drill bit to prepare hole for wood screw) and a Phillips head drill bit for wood screws. Remember to have adequate transportation to haul your finished project that will be 3.5 feet deep x 31 inches wide by 4.6 feet high. For your convenience, please bring a partner to assist you.  Choose the session that fits your schedule. Registration Deadline: 1 week prior to session

DATES	PLACE	TIME	AGES	COST
Session 1: Thursday, October 19 Session 2: Thursday, November 16	Essig Center	5:30 pm-7:30 pm	18+	$100 per composter

Rain Barrel Building Workshop

If you would like to harvest rain water for your garden and landscaping needs then this is an opportunity for you to construct your very own rain barrel. This old idea is making a big splash! Please have the proper transportation to take home the barrel home as they are approximately 53 gallons measuring 42 inches in height and 24 inches in diameter. Choose the session that fits into your busy schedule!  Registration Deadline: 1 Week Before Workshop

DATES	PLACE	TIME	AGES	COST
Session 1: Thursday, October 5 Session 2: Thursday, November 2	Essig  Center	5:30pm-7:30pm	18+	$60 per Rain Barrel