Build a Fairy Garden House at the Garden

Name: Build a Fairy Garden House at the Garden
Start: 2025-08-23T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-08-23T19:30:00-04:00
Location: 536 N Eastern Blvd, Fayetteville, NC, United States, North Carolina 28301

Schedule

Sat Aug 23 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

536 N Eastern Blvd, Fayetteville, NC, United States, North Carolina 28301 | Fayetteville, NC

Let your imagination take root in this enchanting workshop where you'll design and build your very own fairy garden house using natural materials! Learn how to craft miniature homes from bark, twigs, stones, moss, pinecones, seed pods, and more—no plastic, just nature and creativity.
This hands-on class encourages artistic exploration while offering insights into working with natural textures, shapes, and structures. Whether you're creating a magical forest cottage or a whimsical woodland dwelling, your fairy house will be a one-of-a-kind piece of natural art to add to your garden or windowsill.
Ages: All ages welcome (children under 10 must be accompanied by a participating adult)
Key Topics Covered:
* Sourcing and selecting natural materials for miniatures
* Basic construction techniques for stability and structure
* Creative use of organic textures (bark, moss, wood, etc.)
* Incorporating storytelling and whimsy into garden design
* Caring for your fairy house outdoors or indoors
Workshop Benefits/Learning Outcomes:
* Create a unique, hand-crafted fairy house using only natural materials
* Develop skills in miniature building and natural crafting
* Explore creative expression through nature-based design
* Learn tips for long-lasting outdoor display
* Connect with other nature lovers and fairy garden enthusiasts
Fee:
$17 per person
$5 for Cape Fear Botanical Garden members
Register at https://shop.capefearbg.org/SelectEvent.aspx?eventID=1000051
Materials Provided/Fee Includes:
* All natural building materials provided (bark, twigs, moss, stones, glue, tools, and base platform). Participants take home their completed fairy house.
* Admission to the Garden on day of event
Presenter: Adam Premo, Horticulture Director at Cape Fear Botanical Garden, brings nearly 25 years of horticulture experience across nonprofits, zoos, municipalities, and colleges. Adam is known for blending creativity and plant knowledge to spark joy in gardeners of all ages.