Learn To Make A Fairy Garden

Learn how to build a fairy garden and other garden craft ideas with Judy Wright at Hodge Podge Art, Antiques and Interiors this spring. Classes start this weekend and will run on various weekends through June. Fees cover supplies and you take your finished product home with you to add to your garden! 

I love the idea that 'wee folk' or fairies might be frolicking in my garden, spreading magic and mischief, as they land on rose buds and other flower petals, only to spring back out, gossamer wings shimmering with sunlight in the soft spring air. While evidence that fairies exist is slim, I always have the hope a few are visiting my home. 

Fairy gardens are very popular now as adults and children find making a fairy garden a way to participate in the centuries old tradition of trying to please the spirits! It is easy to make one with a bit of imagination. Fairy gardens are miniature gardens that give the appearance that small creatures live there. They are usually planted in a secluded location in the garden to give a magical feel when you see them. They can also be planted in containers.

There are many type of fairy gardens. Woodland gardens can be planted at the base of a tree and include tiny items that remind you of forest fairies. A door on the tree stump makes a perfect entrance for a woodland fairy. 

When you think of a flower fairy garden, a small cottage surrounded by tiny blossoms comes to mind.

Just think about the type of fairy you want to visit your garden and build a suitable home for her. 

Interested in learning more about creating a fairy garden and to make one of your own? Judy Wright will be instructing a series of craft classes at Hodge Podge Art, Antiques and Interiors starting this weekend through June.

Her Fairy Garden class is scheduled for April 26 and April 27. The cost is $5.00 plus supplies and includes how to build a fairy garden and the soil, shells, stones for walkways and small pieces of wood. You can bring your own container or purchase one along with other supplies the day of the class. 

This weekend's class is How To Make A Living Wreath. The cost is $35.00 which includes a two-part metal frame, moss and dirt. Live plants will be for sale in the shop's new garden area to add to the finished wreath. 

The series of craft classes will cover Living Wreaths, Fairy Gardens, Hypertufa, Mosaic Decorative Items, Herb Class and Luncheon and a mystery class. There is a series of classes for children in June after school is out.

All classes will start at 10AM. Contact Hodge Podge at 678-635-8750 or e-mail Judy Wright at sonflower9112@att.net for information or to reserve a spot. A deposit of $10 is required on some of the classes. 

Hodge Podge Art, Antiques and Interiors is celebrating its new garden area where live blooming plants, garden statues, bird houses, fairy garden supplies, and vintage garden furniture are now for sale.

Current list of classes.

April 12/13 10am Make A Living Wreath $35.00 supplies

April 26/27 10am Fairy Garden $5 plus supplies

May 10/11 10am Hypertufa Class - Build Your Own Planting Trough $35

May 24/25 10am Herb Class medical and edible herbs and lunch $15

June 7/8 10am Mosaic Class includes all material, glass, tile, marbles, rock and your choice of birdhouse, stepping stone, flower pot $25

June 21/22 - mystery class - to be announced

Children's Classes:

June 11 10 am Fairy Garden $10

June 18 11am Herb Class $10

Call for details on the children's classes.

Hodge Podge Art, Antiques and Interiors is located at 132 B East Church Street. Shop hours are Tues - Sat 10am to 6 pm, Sun 12:30 to 5:30. Closed Mon.

"A rustle in the wind reminds us a fairy is near." Author Unknown