Special Programs

 

Ice Cream Workshop

Saturday, February 4
• 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

• $25 for adults; $20 for students (12+) and seniors (55+)

Learn how to make popular Victorian ice cream flavors the old-fashioned way with chef, teacher, and historian Ernest Miller of the Farmer's Kitchen.

Children age 12 and older can partake in the workshop if accompanied by a participating adult. 

Class size is limited.  Reservations are recommended and begin on December 20.

 

Leisure in Los Angeles Lecture Series

Sundays, April 15, July 8, & November 4 
• 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
• Free

This three-part lecture series will focus on various aspects of leisure in Los Angeles.  From cruising highways to climbing mountains, opportunities to enjoy Los Angeles and its environs are endless!

April 15: Michael Patris speaks about Mt. Lowe (Reservations begin February 25)

July 8: Matthew Roth speaks about highways in Los Angeles (Reservations begin May 26)

November 4: Ian Whitcomb speaks about his new book: Ukulele Heroes (Reservations begin September 22)

Seating is limited.  Reservations are recommended!

 

Quilt-Making Workshop

Saturday, June 16
• 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• $25 for adults; $20 for students (12+) and seniors (55+)

Looking to take up a new hobby?  Quilting might be just the right fit!  Ideal for beginners, or those who need a refresher course in quilting, the workshop will teach participants the basics and shed light on the rich history of this tradition, both in the US and abroad. 

Children age 12 and older can partake in the workshop if accompanied by a participating adult. 

Class size is limited.  Reservations are recommended and begin on May 5.

  

Wreath-Making Workshop

Saturday, November 17
• 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• $25 for adults; $20 for students (12+) and seniors (55+)

The holiday season is the perfect time to craft wreaths. Bring a pair of garden pruners, light gloves, an apron, and any garden-harvested branches of your own. Participants will use evergreen branches and additional fresh greens, along with a variety of dried materials, to create their design.

Children age 12 and older can partake in the workshop if accompanied by a participating adult.

Space is limited, and registration begins October 6.