Crafts & Hobbies   

Ever wonder what that plant is growing alongside the trail? Join herbalist Bridget Molloy for a guided hike through the Colorado foothills, a living field laboratory where the plants do the teaching. You'll learn to identify 15–20 medicinal plants native to the Rocky Mountains, pick up key identification tips you can carry into every future hike, and reconnect with the natural world in the process. Science, movement, and the quiet joy of botany all in one morning.

Elderberry season calls for a celebration. Join us for three hours of crafting, creating, and getting your hands purple as we work with one of herbalism's most beloved immune-supporting botanicals. Together we'll press and craft elderberry wine and brew a batch of classic elderberry syrup...and yes, you'll take some home.

A monthly gathering to slow down, sip tea, and learn the herb of the month. Each circle spotlights one plant. Explore its benefits for health and well-being, gardening and harvesting tips, crafting ideas and recipes from nearly 20 years of knowledge, its rhythms, and why it belongs in your wellness toolkit. Join an herbal-minded community and connect to the plants around us.

Ready to learn the art of sugar cookie decorating? Join us for this hands-on beginner’s class where you’ll learn cookie tips and tricks, receive award-winning cookie and icing recipes, and decorate your own six cookies with step-by-step, guided instructions. Each participant will take home their decorated cookies and a gift bag with some helpful supplies!

Earn a certificate in Floral Design Principles after you successfully complete this series of 4 consecutive classes. Classes focus on fresh flower arranging and are taught by Crystal Oleskevich, who owns her own floral business. Your instructor will submit documentation for certification once you’ve completed all four of the required courses. Certificates are issued by Arapahoe Community College. Courses Include: Introduction to Floral Design Principles Demonstration: Explore how to put flowers together using proven design principles. Get tips on purchasing fresh flowers and caring for flowers from your garden. Discuss the right tools and their care to create beautiful designs in this demonstration class. Concepts and Containers: Learn to create arrangements. Discuss styles including traditional, contemporary, oriental, funky, seasonal and special events. Explore color, focal point, pop, texture, volume and size. Make an arrangement to take home, container provided. Creating Style, Shape and Color: Learn to utilize shape and color to create a stylish arrangement for any occasion. Bring your own favorite vase or container and make an arrangement to take home. Arrangement Workshop and Critique: The culminating workshop brings your flower arranging skills together. Make an arrangement to take home.

Come join the fun exploring the beauty of autumn colors at Hudson Gardens.  We will improve our observation skills and learn sketching techniques that simplify the process.  Color theory will be applied as we learn to mix paints for a beautiful fall color palette.  You will go home with a journal filled with your unique artwork,  a paint palette and brush.

Step away from the screen and into a hands-on craft rooted in tradition, function, and purposeful design.

This course introduces students to the art of mohair weaving through both historical context and practical application. Students will explore the origins of woven fiber equipment in the American West and beyond, gaining insight into how materials, structure, and technique evolved to meet real-world demands.

Rather than focusing on decoration alone, this course emphasizes function-driven design—how tension, fiber selection, width, and pattern all influence strength, durability, and feel. These same principles apply across a wide range of woven goods, from utility straps to belts and bands.

Students will learn to weave on a traditional loom, building a complete project from start to finish while developing an understanding of the “why” behind each step. The goal is not just to follow abpattern, but to understand how and why the structure works.

Students will leave with a finished woven piece, the loom and tools used in class, and an instructional book for continued work—along with the skills to create durable, functional items built to last.

As the veil thins and the season turns, the plant world has long been at the center of ritual, protection, and magic. In this gathering, we'll explore the history, folklore, and magical properties of herbs used across centuries of Samhain traditions while we sit in circle and ritual around the witch's new year. We will craft witchy creations for you to use in ritual to bring intention into the shadow season of spiraling inwards and of reflection, and pull oracle cards. Happy hour witchy tea-mocktails included.

Learn how to pour candles like a pro. You’ll learn about the different types of wax, how to choose a wick for that clean burn, and how to scent your candles for a perfect sensory experience. You will have the opportunity to pour your own candle with a custom scent to take home.

The tea beverage that's sweeping the nation has much more to it than you'd expect! While matcha makes an excellent and energizing beverage, the tradition behind it can't be understated. Explore matcha's history, depth of flavors, and its health benefits with an expert while tasting five premium selections. Perfect for tea lovers of all levels!

Explore the heart of downtown Denver on this immersive 4-hour walking photo tour led by professional photographer McCory James. You’ll visit some of the city’s most photogenic landmarks — from the gold-domed Colorado State Capitol and striking architecture of the Denver Art Museum to the iconic Blue Bear, historic Larimer Square, and the vibrant Union Station — finishing along the scenic riverfront at Confluence Park.

Along the way, McCory will guide you through the technical and creative aspects of photography, helping you capture the images you envision. Whether you’re shooting on a DSLR, mirrorless, or smartphone, you’ll learn how to work with composition, light, and perspective to bring your photos to life. Expect hands-on tips for tackling tricky exposures, framing dynamic street scenes, and finding unique angles that tell Denver’s story.

This tour combines a relaxed city walk with the insights of a working professional photographer — perfect for anyone looking to sharpen their skills while experiencing the Mile High City through a creative lens.
 

Earn a certificate in Floral Design Principles after you successfully complete this series of 4 consecutive classes. Classes focus on fresh flower arranging and are taught by Crystal Oleskevich, who owns her own floral business. Your instructor will submit documentation for certification once you’ve completed all four of the required courses. Certificates are issued by Arapahoe Community College. Courses Include: Introduction to Floral Design Principles Demonstration: Explore how to put flowers together using proven design principles. Get tips on purchasing fresh flowers and caring for flowers from your garden. Discuss the right tools and their care to create beautiful designs in this demonstration class. Concepts and Containers: Learn to create arrangements. Discuss styles including traditional, contemporary, oriental, funky, seasonal and special events. Explore color, focal point, pop, texture, volume and size. Make an arrangement to take home, container provided. Creating Style, Shape and Color: Learn to utilize shape and color to create a stylish arrangement for any occasion. Bring your own favorite vase or container and make an arrangement to take home. Arrangement Workshop and Critique: The culminating workshop brings your flower arranging skills together. Make an arrangement to take home.

Learn how to pour candles like a pro. You’ll learn about the different types of wax, how to choose a wick for that clean burn, and how to scent your candles for a perfect sensory experience. You will have the opportunity to pour your own candle with a custom scent to take home.

Bring warmth, wonder, and a touch of herbal magic to your holiday celebration with our Yule Log Creation Experience. Guests will craft their own customized Yule log using festive decorations, winter solstice herbs, greenery, crystals, and candles each symbolizing renewal and light during the longest night of the year. Celebrate the holiday season with a memorable, sensory experience that blends nature, artistry, and ancient solstice tradition!