Events & Classes

The classroom inside the gift shop is designated for hosting many different classes. However, it is not always reserved exclusively for our classes. Some individuals rent our classroom to instruct their own class or host their own celebration for a special gathering, small reunion, surprise party or private meeting.

Although our classroom can be rented for a modest fee, remember that the room itself is modest in size - so it works much better for smaller groups (5 to 15 people). Should you want food and refreshments from our coffee bar to be served in the room, during or after your presentation, that can also be arranged. Pre-payment in full, is always required, as well as sufficient notification and prior consultation.

SPECIAL EVENTS

We will be hosting some special events this year. And when all the details are finalized, we will post the information here well in advance for your perusal.

Organic Garden Expert Simon Hart

Saturday, May 26, 2012
11:00am to 1:30pm

Does organic gardening truly benefit us? And if so - many of us also want to know why. How does it differ from conventional or traditional methods and does it pose any unique challenges? The subject of organic gardening has surged in popularity and garnered great interest in...

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Flower Seed and Flower Bulb Planting

Saturday, March 31, 2012
11:00am to 12:00pm

When it comes to creating floral beauty, there is something deeply satisfying about the experience of starting from scratch. Your skilled and resourceful instructor, Trudy Barkman, looks forward to teaching you the "art of the start" and you will observe a demonstration of both seed planting and bulb planting. The...

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Vegetable Gardening From Seed to Plant

Sunday, March 25, 2012
2:00pm to 3:30pm

Discover how to choose what to "start", then find out when to start your seeds and what equipment, tools and supplies you will need. Your experienced and enthusiastic instructor, Kirsten Bartel, will also review the answers you need when starting from seed - such as how to fertilize, water, harden off, pot...

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Beginner Bonsai

Sunday, March 25, 2012
1:00pm to 3:30pm

If you've always found bonsai appealing but don't know much about it, or if you've recently developed an interest in bonsai and would like to learn the basics - this is the perfect class for you! Knowledgeable bonsai enthusiast, Audrey Lakusta, will be your instructor for this fun and fascinating ...

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TWICE AS NICE AT HALF THE PRICE

Monday, December 26, 2011 10:00am
to Tuesday, January 31, 2012 6:00pm

Ellerslie Gift & Garden invites you to enjoy our annual Twice as Nice at Half the Price sale. Starting Boxing Day, our festive ornaments and decorations, as well as other holiday season accessories - are all sale priced at half price! And we know that telling our customers to "shop soon for best selection"...

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Enjoy a Warm Dip This Weekend

Sunday, December 4, 2011
10:00am to 5:00pm

Sample some delicious dips this weekend. Our staff invite  you to sample an assortment of warm and wonderful dips, perfect for pairing with crackers, crisps, fruits or veggies. We have a superb selection of both delightful dips and dip warmers.  A truly  tasteful gift idea as well as an appealing addition to holiday entertaining at your home....

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Enjoy a Warm Dip This Weekend

Saturday, December 3, 2011
10:00am to 5:00pm

Sample some delicious dips this weekend. Our staff invite  you to sample an assortment of warm and wonderful dips, perfect for pairing with crackers, crisps, fruits or veggies. We have a superb selection of both delightful dips and dip warmers. A truly  tasteful gift idea as well as an appealing addition to holiday entertaining at your home....

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FANTASTIC FALL SALE

Friday, October 21, 2011 10:00am
to Monday, October 31, 2011 6:00pm

Ellerslie Gift & Garden is pleased to be hosting a fantastic fall sale on quality merchandise for both indoor pleasure and outside enjoyment. Enjoy the very nice price of 60% OFF on all trees, shrubs, perennials and autumn annuals. You'll also find 60% off the price on an exceptional selection of garden furniture,...

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The SENSATIONAL SCARECROWS CONTEST

Thursday, September 1, 2011 10:00am
to Friday, September 16, 2011 12:00pm

Enter Soon Make your personal artistic creation part of the fall celebration at our annual Autumn Tea Party on September 17th & 18th, 2011. Be wildly or whimsically creative when crafting your clever scarecrow. Your entry can be a comical, elegant, eccentric or distinguished scarecrow! Bring your entry to us by noon on...

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AUTUMN TEA PARTY

Saturday, September 17, 2011
10:00am to 6:00pm

Sunday, September 18, 2011
10:00am to 6:00pm

Ellerslie Gift & Garden welcomes the pleasure of your company at our Autumn Tea Party. Our 22nd annual celebration takes place from 10 am - 6 pm on Saturday, September 17th and Sunday, September 18th, 2011. * FUND RAISER It also features a fund raiser for the Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton. Our wildlife compassion raffle features really...

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