

Sat, May 09
|The Orchard Classroom
Woodland & Fairy Sunflower Garden Workshop
Create your own whimsical miniature garden in this playful, hands-on workshop inspired by woodland and fairy worlds. Design a magical scene filled with charming details while planting a sunflower you can grow at home.
Time & Location
May 09, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
The Orchard Classroom, 4410 N Lincoln Ave, Champaign, IL 61822, USA
About the event
Woodland & Fairy Sunflower Garden Workshop
May 9, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
$45 per person
Create your own whimsical miniature garden in this playful, hands-on workshop inspired by woodland and fairy worlds. Design a magical scene filled with charming details while planting a sunflower you can grow at home.
What You'll Do
This interactive workshop guides you through building a miniature garden using layers of soil, sand, and stones inside a lightweight planter. You’ll plant a dwarf sunflower seed and personalize your garden with a variety of decorative accents like woodland animals, tiny houses, bridges, ponds, and fairy-inspired elements.
You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind garden that continues to grow and evolve over time.
You'll Learn:
Basics of planting seeds and soil layering
How to design a balanced miniature garden
Creative arrangement techniques using small-scale elements
Tips for caring for your sunflower as it grows
Ways to personalize and expand your garden at home
What's Included
Lightweight planter
Soil, sand, and stones
Dwarf sunflower seed
Selection of decorative accents (animals, houses, fairy elements, etc.)
Step-by-step instruction
Finished miniature garden to take home
Who This Workshop Is For
Kids and adults who enjoy creative, hands-on projects
Families or individuals looking for a fun activity
Garden lovers and beginners
Anyone who enjoys whimsical or fairy-themed crafts
People looking for a unique, creative experience
Event Details
What to Bring: Just yourself! All materials provided
Experience Level: All levels welcome, beginner-friendly
Takeaway: Miniature garden with planted sunflower seed
Location: Prairie Fruits Farm Classroom
4410 N Lincoln Ave, Champaign, IL
Tickets: $45 per person
Photo Consent:
"We love sharing photos from our workshops on social media and in our marketing materials. By attending this event, you consent to being photographed. If you prefer not to be included in photos, please let our staff know at check-in."
Parking & Location:
You can find general parking in the gravel lot. An ADA parking pad is available south of the Farm house. The classroom is located in the white building with the black trim west of the gardens. Check in at the Farm store in the front of the building.
Tickets
General Admission
Woodland & Fairy Sunflower Garden Workshop
$45.00
+$1.13 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00

