Join local beekeeping expert, Tim Huffman, for an overview of the gear and methods used to keep your colonies thriving summer and winter, year after year. You'll learn principles of sustainable beekeeping in Alaska, colony development, fall feeding timing and strategies, and winter prep timing and strategies.

Cancellation Policy: $2 cancellation fee for all refund requests; no refunds within 48 hours of class.

Alaska's gardening season is short and intense! Learn how ABG makes the most of our limited season by creating a growing plan and stocking up on supplies in advance. We'll talk about ideal timelines for starting different plants, succession planning, and ABG's system for week-to-week seeding, up-potting, and transplanting that takes the guesswork out of springtime so you can hit the ground running as soon as the soil thaws.

This is a two-day class; no single day registrations as the second class builds on what was discussed in the first. All participants will receive a garden planning workbook packet and will complete a personal week-by-week garden plan to start the season off right!

Monday, February 2nd- We'll start making some decisions about what you want to grow, how much you need, and how you're going to source it. Tools, supplies, and maintenance tasks that will become part of our garden plans will also be discussed.

Monday, February 9th- We'll use your personal growing and maintenance lists to create a week-by-week plan for seed starting, planting, garden maintenance, and fall clean-up.

There is a $2 cancellation fee for all cancellations. No refunds for requests made with less than 48 hours notice.

Image transfers are a great way to use images in your mixed media art. Explore a variety of  methods to transfer a laser jet photo or image to wood, paper, and fabric. Use ribbon, markers, stamps, tissue paper, and rubbing plates to make prints and add detail to your designs.  Taught by local artist Betany Porter.

There is a $2 cancellation fee for all cancellations; no refunds for requests made with less than 48 hours notice.

Soil health, do you have it and how do you get it? Join Ellen VandeVisse, with Good Earth Garden School, for a workshop on practical strategies to optimize soil health for the next growing season. Learn how to recognize nutrient deficiencies, collect soil samples & choose a soil test lab. Participants will also measure and mix their own foliar nutrient spray and learn how to apply it to crops when needed.

There is a $2 cancellation fee for all cancellations; no refunds with less than 48 hours notice.

Alaska's gardening season is short and intense! Learn how ABG makes the most of our limited season by creating a growing plan and stocking up on supplies in advance. We'll talk about ideal timelines for starting different plants, succession planning, and ABG's system for week-to-week seeding, up-potting, and transplanting that takes the guesswork out of springtime so you can hit the ground running as soon as the soil thaws.

This is a two-day class; no single day registrations as the second class builds on what was discussed in the first. All participants will receive a garden planning workbook packet and will complete a personal week-by-week garden plan to start the season off right!

Monday, February 2nd- We'll start making some decisions about what you want to grow, how much you need, and how you're going to source it. Tools, supplies, and maintenance tasks that will become part of our garden plans will also be discussed.

Monday, February 9th- We'll use your personal growing and maintenance lists to create a week-by-week plan for seed starting, planting, garden maintenance, and fall clean-up.

There is a $2 cancellation fee for all cancellations. No refunds for requests made with less than 48 hours notice.

Join local landscape architect, M. Elise Huggins, for a 3-day home landscape design class. You will learn the basics of design and how to apply them to your yard. Beginning with how to know your yard, the climate and micro-climate, existing plants and views and topography and neighbors and such, the discussion will go from understanding your site, to understanding your needs and finding opportunities and constraints that will help lead to a concept and way forward for designing your own landscape.

Class meets Thursday evenings from 6:00-8:00pm, January 15th, January 22nd and January 29th. This is a 3-day class no single day registrations. A $10 cancellation fee applies for all cancellations.

M. Elise Huggins has 40+ years of experience in design with over 40 years in Alaska. Elise has won numerous awards for her landscape architectural projects throughout Alaska. Elise is skilled at creating outdoor spaces that are safe and enjoyable. She has designed numerous residential landscapes and has gardened in her own gardens over the years and is an avid experimenter in both plant selection and garden layout. While Elise recognizes the incredible value in native plants (and holds a big disdain for invasives), she is a plant lover who tries many things.

Join local landscape architect, M. Elise Huggins, for a 3-day home landscape design class. You will learn the basics of design and how to apply them to your yard. Beginning with how to know your yard, the climate and micro-climate, existing plants and views and topography and neighbors and such, the discussion will go from understanding your site, to understanding your needs and finding opportunities and constraints that will help lead to a concept and way forward for designing your own landscape.

Class meets Thursday evenings from 6:00-8:00pm, January 15th, January 22nd and January 29th. This is a 3-day class no single day registrations. A $10 cancellation fee applies for all cancellations.

M. Elise Huggins has 40+ years of experience in design with over 40 years in Alaska. Elise has won numerous awards for her landscape architectural projects throughout Alaska. Elise is skilled at creating outdoor spaces that are safe and enjoyable. She has designed numerous residential landscapes and has gardened in her own gardens over the years and is an avid experimenter in both plant selection and garden layout. While Elise recognizes the incredible value in native plants (and holds a big disdain for invasives), she is a plant lover who tries many things.

Join us in a candle-making experience that combines fun, relaxation, creativity, and quality time. Our host, Get Scent, offers a blend of artistic craft using high-quality materials (natural soy wax) and carefully selected scents to create an enjoyable atmosphere. Personalize your 12oz candle from curating your own scents from our current Scents Menu, picking your Aura jars and designing your candle labels.

All materials are included as well as some snacks and fun activities to entertain you while you wait for your candle to dry!

There is a $5 cancellation fee for all cancellations. No refunds for requests made with less than 48 hours notice.

Join local landscape architect, M. Elise Huggins, for a 3-day home landscape design class. You will learn the basics of design and how to apply them to your yard. Beginning with how to know your yard, the climate and micro-climate, existing plants and views and topography and neighbors and such, the discussion will go from understanding your site, to understanding your needs and finding opportunities and constraints that will help lead to a concept and way forward for designing your own landscape.

Class meets Thursday evenings from 6:00-8:00pm, January 15th, January 22nd and January 29th. This is a 3-day class no single day registrations. A $10 cancellation fee applies for all cancellations.

M. Elise Huggins has 40+ years of experience in design with over 40 years in Alaska. Elise has won numerous awards for her landscape architectural projects throughout Alaska. Elise is skilled at creating outdoor spaces that are safe and enjoyable. She has designed numerous residential landscapes and has gardened in her own gardens over the years and is an avid experimenter in both plant selection and garden layout. While Elise recognizes the incredible value in native plants (and holds a big disdain for invasives), she is a plant lover who tries many things.

Join local artist Tommy 'Salami' O'Malley (in collaboration with the Girdwood Arts Institute) for a beginners workshop on ice carving (suitable for ages 16+). Participants will learn about properties of ice, carving techniques, and tool safety. Each participant will receive step-by-step instructions to carve one 10’’ x 10’’ block of ice and all necessary tools. No prior experience is necessary; come and learn a new hobby or skill!

Space is limited; please register ahead of time to secure a spot. Due to high demand, this class will offered twice (December 13th and January 10th). Participants will need to bring a set of warm waterproof gloves and appropriate clothing for standing outside for approximately 2 hours as they carve (workshop takes place completely outside).

What to bring to stay warm and dry!

• Dress for winter! Wear layers, winter boots and a winter hat.

• Insulated rubber gloves under winter gloves or mittens, or even plastic bags worn over mittens, will help to keep you dry and warm.

• Extra gloves and mittens (to replace wet ones)

• Hand warmers

• Sunglasses or protective goggles

• Drinking water, snack, and anything else you may need to stay warm

Join local artist Tommy 'Salami' O'Malley (in collaboration with the Girdwood Arts Institute) for a kid friendly ice carving workshop (recommended for kids ages 8-15). Participants will learn about the basics of ice carving and how to safely use hand tools while creating a fun seasonal ice sculpture to take home. Each participant must be accompanied by an adult (you do not need to buy a separate ticket).

Space is limited; please register ahead of time to secure a spot. Due to high demand this class will be offered twice (December 13th and January 10th). Participants will need to bring a set of warm waterproof gloves and appropriate clothing for standing outside for approximately 2 hours as they carve (workshop takes place completely outside).

What to bring to stay warm and dry!

• Dress for winter! Wear layers, winter boots and a winter hat.

• Insulated rubber gloves under winter gloves or mittens, or even plastic bags worn over mittens, will help to keep you dry and warm.

• Extra gloves and mittens (to replace wet ones)

• Hand warmers

• Sunglasses or protective goggles

• Drinking water, snack, and anything else you may need to stay warm