Workshop vs. Class - which is best?

The long standing debate.
Are they the same or different?

I can't speak for everywhere, but here my Gardens, classes & workshops are very different things.

Classes at Ella June Gardens

Classes are a passive experience. You come, listen and ask all the questions you want, but there are few (if any) things for you to experience or take home with you.

Basically, you listen while in the class and take all the notes you want. Once you get home, you do with the information as you see fit.

• Classes take less prep work for me.

• Class don’t have any supplies that I source and purchase for you.

• Shorter planning time.

• All this equals a big savings for you.

Workshops at Ella June Gardens

Workshops are an active experience. We gather. We tour the gardens. All your questions are answered in detail. Most loved by attendees, the workshop includes everything you need in order to do the topic of that day.

• Workshops are about creating and community.

• Floral design workshops include everything you need to create that particular design that day. (the vase, the mechanics, the flowers etc.)

• Seed Starting Workshops include everything you need to start seeds as well as the knowledge behind those seeds. (the soil, containers, seeds). Some even include additional plants already established for you to take right home and plant in your garden.

Workshops take weeks for me to prep to source and check each of the supplies that will be needed. It requires a whole lot more planning on my part to make sure you walk away with something wonderful, useable or even giftable.

I never know exactly how many people will want the workshop, requiring minimum and maximum numbers and costing more.

So which is better for you? would you rather learn then source your own tools or have everything gathered and prepped for you?

Please email me and let me know which format you prefer.

Best Blessings,
Ella