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Home & Garden

Our Home & Garden classes will teach you the skills you need to fix up your house or yard. Whether you are new to Florida gardening, renovating your home, or learning the basics of decorating, our classes can help you reach your goals. Classes are taught by experienced instructors who can show you how to get the results you want. These practical classes will get you started on projects you want to tackle.

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Attract Butterflies to Your Yard (incl plants) - North Port
Item: HGBN1001	Gary Patton
Tu 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	STC North Port Rm Art Rm. 1-212
Sessions: 1	Location: 4445 Career Lane North Port, FL 34289
Tu 3/12/2019 - 3/12/2019	Fee: $29.00

FEE FOR THIS CLASS IS NONREFUNDABLE.

Container Gardening (incl soil & plants) - North Port
Item: HGCN1001	Gary Patton
W 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	STC North Port Rm Art Rm. 1-212
Sessions: 1	Location: 4445 Career Lane North Port, FL 34289
W 2/27/2019 - 2/27/2019	Fee: $29.00

FEE FOR THIS CLASS IS NONREFUNDABLE.

Divine Decor II: Includes Field Trips
Item: HGD2001	Cheri Pachter
W 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-119
Sessions: 6	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
W 3/13/2019 - 4/24/2019	Fee: $79.00

NO CLASS MARCH 20

Refurbish With Chalk Paint (supplies donated by Dixie Belle Paint Company)
Item: CAC1006	Dayna Johnson
M 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	STC Sarasota Bldg 5 Rm 5-106
Sessions: 3	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
M 2/25/2019 - 3/11/2019	Fee: $59.00
Chalk painting supplies donated by Dixie Belle Paint Company 1641 Land O' Lakes Blvd. Ste 6 Lutz, FL 33549 PH: 813-909-1962 Bring two small projects to first class & pencil and paper to take notes.
What our students are saying: "Dayna is very experienced and communicates very well." "Patiently showing & helping with projects."

Florida-Friendly Plants for Sarasota
Item: HGL1030	Frank Solinko
Sa 2/23/2019 - 2/23/2019	BRING A BAG LUNCH. What students say: "Mr. Solinko has a wealth of experience in landscape design. He brings organization to what would otherwise be a confusing process."
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM	Fee: $39.00
ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
*This class section is full. Click the Add to Wait List* button below or select another available course. With enough interest, we may open another section. Continue through the payment processing steps - you will NOT be charged to be placed on the wait list.**

Florida-Friendly Trees & Palms
Item: HGL1040	Frank Solinko
Sa 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-116
Sessions: 1	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Sa 3/9/2019 - 3/9/2019	Fee: $39.00
BRING A BAG LUNCH. What students say: "Mr. Solinko has a wealth of experience in landscape design. He brings organization to what would otherwise be a confusing process."
ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Attract Butterflies to Your Yard (incl plants)
Item: HGB1002	Gary Patton
Tu 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-112
Sessions: 1	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Tu 2/19/2019 - 2/19/2019	Fee: $29.00

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Successful Backyard Fruit Growing (incl tastings & plants)
Item: HGFG1002	Gary Patton
Tu 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-112
Sessions: 1	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Tu 3/5/2019 - 3/5/2019	Fee: $29.00
Participants will take home a small planting.
ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Container Gardening (incl soil & plants)
Item: HGC1002	Gary Patton
M 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	STC Sarasota Bldg 5 Rm 5-106
Sessions: 1	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
M 3/25/2019 - 3/25/2019	Fee: $29.00
You should bring your own container - any size up to 20" diameter - and small hand tools. Limit the size of the container to what you can carry after it is filled with soil and plants. Flowering plants and herbs will be provided as part of the fee.
ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Easy Upholstery (incl. some mat'ls) Class already in session...it is possible that the teacher may allow a late registration. Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: HGU1002	Richard Boyer
M 1/28/2019 - 3/4/2019	Creativity and making the best of what's on hand are everyday realities for Bud Boyer. Through the years he has owned and operated Boyer Enterprises, specializing in hard surface flooring and bathroom and kitchen remodeling. On the side, he has reupholstered every imaginable kind of furniture. This class will focus on beginner upholstery. Join us and learn the basics to recycle and up-cycle furniture.

NO CLASS FEB 18

Divine Decor: Intro to Interior Design (incl some mat'l) Class already in session...it is possible that the teacher may allow a late registration. Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: HGD1002	Cheri Pachter
W 1/16/2019 - 3/6/2019

Florida Landscaping Series (Take All 4 & Save) Class already in session...it is possible that the teacher may allow a late registration. Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: HGL1001	Frank Solinko
Sa 1/26/2019 - 3/9/2019	Class meets every OTHER week. BRING A BAG LUNCH What students say: "Mr. Solinko has a wealth of experience in landscape design. He brings organization to what would otherwise be a confusing process."

Class dates are 1/26, 2/9, 2/23 & 3/9

Home Staging to Love It or List It (incl book and some mat'l) Class already in session...it is possible that the teacher may allow a late registration. Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: HGS1001	Jeannette Ruggiano
Tu 1/29/2019 - 2/19/2019

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