Everyone is welcome at the Garden Party

Saturday June 23rd 2012, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Come visit our vendors and join us for a fun filled day of workshops and information.
To register for any of the workshops call us at 715-435-4477.

New this year
Victoria's Garden Decor
by David and Victoria Ritland

We are all about handcrafting beautiful items for the garden. We have a line of Adirondack furniture, garden benches, trellis', concrete leaves. Check out our website at Victoria's Garden Decor .

Nature's Creations
by Bill and Betty Jonas - back for their 2nd year!

Fine metal art with a touch of Nature.
Our creations are made individually and are completely unique. We work with stones, rocks, boulders, recycled oil drums, rebar, steel rods & sheeting. Visit us at www.natures-creations.com Many items will be available for sale.

New this year
Artisans Guild Art Studio
and Make & Take Workshop
by Jeanne Chase

An accomplished artist, Jeanne will showcase her original art, prints and cards dealing with florals, birds, botanicals and abstracts.

Offered throughout the day

Make & Take Art Workshop
by Jeanne Chase

Make & take is a simple technique of stamping, using food coloring instead of paint. In about 20 minutes time you will create a 5x7 botanical work of art using stamps of leaves and flowers that will mat and frame easily into an 8x10 frame. Examples are shown above and to the left.
This workshop will be offered continually throughout the day. Cost $2 to $5.

New this year
Handmade Wooden Furniture
by Colleen Geishart

Using leftover & found material, Colleen makes items perfect for your garden.

I know it's early, so I'll have coffee & donuts too!

Succulent Wreath Making Workshop
by Diane Urbans

8:00 AM, Cost $35
Design and plant your own 13 inch soil-less wreath using hardy succulent plants.
Class size is limited, pre registration is required.

Miniature Garden Workshop
by Diane Urbans

10:00 AM, Cost $49
Design and plant a beautiful miniature garden complete with furniture and accessories. The fee includes container, potting soil, living plants and accessories. Additional items will be available for purchase.
Class size is limited, pre registration is required.

Hypertufa Workshop
by Mary Ringelstetter

12:00 AM, Cost $25, Pre-registration required.
Hypertufa is a man-made substitute for tufa rock. In this session you will be making a small planter perfect for annuals or succulents.
Class size is limited. Call early to reserve your spot.

Bonsai Demonstration
by Joy Hendrickson

1:30 AM, Cost - No Charge
Watch while Joy styles a piece of Nursery Stock into a Living Piece of Art.
Fun & fascinating, Questions & answer session to follow demonstration

Carving Hypertufa Workshop
by Mary Ringelstetter

2:00 PM, Cost $35, Pre-registration required.
Create a unique stepping stone or decorative accent for you garden or pathway. We will start with a freshly cast 14" hypertufa slab (lightweight cement) and carve 3/4" deep with tools (provided by instructor). Make your own bas-relief art piece. You can carve your house numbers, silhouetted images of a favorite pet, leaves, garden creatures ..... whatever you can dream, you can create. Your art can have a "weathered look" and can be used indoors or out.
Class size is limited, call early to reserve your spot.

New this year - "Garden party" 4 to 6 pm
Everyone is welcome - Bring a friend!

After a fun day of workshops and activities, sit back, relax and enjoy a drink & hors d'oeuvres

Chef demo and hors d'oeuvres provided by Shelly Platten and Casey Clark of Cafe' Espresso, Stevens Point, WI.

4:00 PM
Cafe' Espresso uses the finest and most locally produced ingredients we can find. Cafe' Espresso's menu offers the wonderful flavors from The Coffee Regions of the World. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week. Visit us at www.emyjs.com

Between workshops and our Garden Party
Visit these other Rudolph attractions:

Our beautiful Village Park
St. Philips Grotto & Wonder Cave
Pete's Meat Market
Ricky's Bar & Bowling Alley
Dairy State Cheese
Skmos (Home of the Super Mug)
Hen House Bar & Grill