The Latest Gardening Classes and Workshops Near Chicago

A green thumb is not needed to participate in any of the classes we offer at Blumen Gardens. We go through all the projects step-by-step with our well-trained instructors, guiding you while you discover your creativity along the way! Leave our garden center with a beautiful, handmade craft to decorate your home or to give as a gift. Contact us with any questions!

Open House Events at Blumen Gardens

Looking for a place to gather with the girls or date night with a significant other? Blumen Gardens in Sycamore, IL is the perfect place for just that! With open house events hosted all year round, featuring cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music, shopping, and of course beautiful tours of the gardens, it’s the perfect night out. Can’t make it to an event? Do some shopping from home!

04/01/2023
FROM: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for our Easter Egg Hunt! Saturday, April 1st, 2023 The Hunt Begins at 11:00AM! This is a free event. In case of inclement weather, event will be moved indoors. Don’t forget to bring your Easter baskets! Please RSVP so we can better plan this event!
Easter Egg Hunt- Saturday April 1st-11:00am
04/01/2023
FROM: 11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Blumen Gardens, Sycamore IL
Join us for a Kids Easter Craft Workshop! Saturday, April 1st $15 Children must be accompanied by an adult
Kids Easter Craft Workshop- Saturday, April 1st
04/02/2023
FROM: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Blumen Gardens, Sycamore IL
Make your own chenille chunky knit blanket Sunday, April 2nd  11AM-2PM $98 40″ x 48″ Choice of Cream, Grey or Sage!  These also would make great gifts! All Materials, Instructions, and Refreshments Included Sign up now! Online, In Person, or Give Us A Call at 815-895-3737.  
Hand Knit Blanket-Sunday, April 2nd, 11AM- 2PM
04/02/2023
FROM: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Blumen Gardens, Sycamore IL
Join Owner Joel for a talk about Pruning Learn how, what and when to prune! Hands on training Sunday, April 2nd $5 20% Off Shopping when you attend our workshops! Sign up now! You can also sign up in person or by calling us at 815-895-3737.  
Pruning With Owner Joel Sunday, April 2nd 11AM
04/08/2023
FROM: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Blumen Gardens, Sycamore IL
Join Owner Joel for a talk about seed starting. Learn tricks and tips for being successful with seed starting! Leave with a 32 cell tray full of seeds + seedlings Saturday, April 8th 10AM 10AM $10 20% Off Shopping when you attend our workshops! Sign up now! You can also sign up in person or by calling us at 815-895-3737.  
Seed Starting with Owner Joel Saturday, April 8th 10AM
04/08/2023
FROM: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Blumen Gardens, Sycamore IL
Bunny Mug Workshop Saturday, April 8th 11-12PM $22 Create a bunny mug by learning the art of alcohol ink painting techniques!  Includes: Instruction, Materials, and Refreshments
Bunny Mug Workshop- Saturday, April 8th 11-12pm
04/12/2023
FROM: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Enjoy an evening of wine and food pairings in Downtown Sycamore.  We look forward to hosting you during this very special evening! There’s nothing like great food, fine wine and lots of friends to kick off your Spring! Event begins at Blumen Gardens (403 Edward Street in Sycamore) at 4pm on Wednesday, April 12.  Registration is from 4p.m. to 7p.m. At Blumen, you will receive your custom wine glass, tasting lanyard and the list of downtown businesses participating in the event. Early Bird Tickets — Thru February 28, tickets will be $30 (plus online fee). Please note only 350 tickets are sold for this event and for the past four years we have sold out prior to event day. Starting March 15, tickets will be $35 (plus online fee). If available tickets at the door will be $40. Again, please note only 350 tickets will be sold for this event. Presented by Old National Bank For more information visit DISCOVERSYCAMORE.COM or contact the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce at 815-895-3456 or email [email protected]   Purchase Tickets Here
Taste of Spring- Wednesday, April 12th- 4pm-8pm
04/15/2023
FROM: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Blumen Gardens, Sycamore IL
Have our designers walk you through step by step of creating your own Spring Basket Arrangement with Faux Blooms. Saturday, April 15th 11-12:30PM $38 20% Off Shopping when you attend our workshops! Sign up now! You can also sign up in person or by calling us at 815-895-3737.  
Spring Basket with Faux Arrangement Saturday, April 15th 11-12:30PM
04/16/2023
FROM: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Blumen Gardens, Sycamore IL
Gelli Printing Class with Jennifer Rizzo Sunday, April 16th 11a-1p $58 Have fun with Gelli printing! We’ll use various printing techniques, mixed media and paint to create an original 5 x7  artwork prints that includes flowers, mushrooms, and other botanical elements on canvas board and lots of example pieces! This class welcomes beginners and advanced painters. Includes refreshments and all materials.
Gelli Printing Class with Jennifer Rizzo | Sunday, April 16th 11a-1p
04/21/2023 - 04/22/2023
FROM: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Garden Gate to Spring Antique Show Friday, April 21st 9-5pm Slow Smoke BBQ  11-3pm Saturday, April 22nd 9-3pm OpenDoor Coffee 8:30-1pm Wild Carrot Cooking Company 11-3pm   Quality dealers offering early antiques, architecture, primitives, country and garden. Admission $5 Bring a canned food item to donate to local food banks. For show info, contact Chuck Springbob at 815-355-1746
Garden Gate to Spring Antique Show 4.21 & 4.22
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