Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival - Make & Take

June 6 - 7, 2026

Sponsored by BECU

Class details

Sessions are 90 minutes and include admission for one, art supplies, and instruction.

Availability is limited. If classes are not available to purchase below, that class is sold out.

Check in 5 minutes before the scheduled start time at the Point Defiance Pagoda.

Classes

Introduction to Bonsai 

Saturday, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Tickets: $90

Join the staff of Bonsai Northwest for a hands-on learning experience. This workshop will cover the basics and origins of bonsai, soil selection, wiring, and trimming.

Each student will work on their own potted tree and will learn to wire, style, and trim with the help of knowledgeable instructors.

At the end of the class, you will get to take your bonsai home, with all the knowledge and tips you will need to care for and maintain it.

Magical Woodland Terrarium

Saturday, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Tickets: $85

Using locally grown terrarium-loving plants, decorative wood, and rock elements, you will be guided in the design and building of your own magical woodland world under glass, while learning the tips and tricks to keep it all thriving for years to come.

Bridgerton and The Language of Flowers

Sunday, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Tickets: $85

As one fan tweeted…“Bridgerton has raised the bar. Start courting people! Bring them tulips! Go promenade! Write them poetry! Tell them they are the bane of their existence and the object of their desire!”

As in the Bridgerton series, love and an old language is the inspiration for this class offering. Learn how to make a floral arrangement expressing the hidden meaning of flowers, and share sentiments of love and friendship through the Victorian-era Language of Flowers by creating a hand-tied bouquet.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• An Introduction to the Language of Flowers
• How to create a hand-tied bouquet using floral meanings to convey a special message around the sentiments of love and friendship
• The importance of using a “Sentiment Tag” to accompany your bouquet

WHAT YOU TAKE HOME:

• Your very own beautifully wrapped, seasonal bouquet!
• A new language…The Language of Flowers!
• And delightful memories!

Sponsored by BECU

Create a Fairy Garden

Sunday, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Tickets: $90

Step into a world of creativity and imagination as you design your own miniature fairy garden to take home. In this hands-on workshop, you will build a charming portable garden in a 16-inch planter, filled with lush moss, live succulents, and natural landscaping materials.

You will also learn how to transform recycled jars into enchanting fairy cottages using clay, stones, and laser-cut window and door details. Add personality to your garden by crafting tiny features such as furniture, steps, swings, bridges, and tree stumps using clay and natural materials. Each garden becomes a unique little landscape full of texture and character.

All materials are provided, including plants, moss, cottage supplies, and decorative elements. Participants are welcome to bring small plants or special adornments if they would like to personalize their garden.

Sponsored by BECU

All Ages.

Rain or shine event, tickets are non-refundable.