Cypress Gardens hosting new Garden Ornament Workshop

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.– Cypress Gardens, a beautiful and unique tourist attraction, is excited to announce their upcoming workshops.

In an attempt to offer creative and educational experiences for children and adults alike, Cypress Gardens is offering a Garden Ornament Workshop in which participants will create beautiful garden ornaments with Portland cement.

Interested? Check out the schedule for the workshop below.

Hypertufa Workshop (Cost: $35)

Saturday, July 26th: 9AM – 11AM

Students will learn how to make molds and mix tufa cement in order to craft a stepping stone and a flower pot resembling old tufa stoneware.

Sunday, July 27th: 1PM

Students will unmold projects from the previous day and learn concrete carving and finishing techniques.

Sand Cast Leaf Workshop (Cost: $30)

Saturday, July 26th: 1PM – 3PM

Students will learn to craft decorative garden ornaments using leaves collected from Cypress Gardens as molds. Large leaves work well for bird baths and small leaves make great soap dishes or wall art. Students will cast 3-4 leaves.

Sunday, July 27th: 1PM

Students will unmold the leaves and learn to trim and paint them.

You can register for one or both classes. Seating in each class is limited to 15. For more information or to register, please contact Loretta at 843-553-0515 or visit www.cypressgardens.info.