Jewelry, clay and canning workshops plus more upcoming home and garden events

A weekly roundup of home and garden classes, tours and more.

The process of creating chainmaille involves using two pairs of pliers (one in each hand), wielding them like a crab, and opening and closing split rings to create intricate patterns. The process is simple and addictive, although people with arthritis of other hand sensitivities may have difficulty. During the workshop, we will utilize anodized aluminum jumprings, a material that is lightweight, easy to work with, durable, waterproof and easy to clean.Take one workshop or take them all.2:30-4:30 p.m. July 3, 9, 19, 28 an Aug. 6. See website for times; $18 per workshop; materials fee range from $5-8. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris Street, Durham. 919-560-2787, durhamarts.org.

The 2016 crew of interns will show off some of their favorites among the JCRA collection. 9-10:30 a.m., 6-7:30 p.m. July 5. $5; members free. JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh. 919-515-3132, jcra.ncsu.edu/.

Humans depend on plants for food, clothing, shelter and survival. Explore the Gardens with a maker’s eye and learn to make first-aid supplies, edible delights and useful tools using parts of plants. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 5-7. $200. Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Anderson St. and Erwin Rd., Durham. 919-684-3698, gardens.duke.edu.

Don’t be intimidated by carnivorous plants! They’re easy to grow once you know what they need. In this workshop, learn about how to grow pitcher-plants and visit the NCBG carnivorous plant collection and hear of the Garden’s long history with pitcher-plants and their cultivation. Participants create a take-home bog garden that includes a hybrid pitcher-plant, a venus flytrap, and companion plants. 2-4 p.m. July 6. $35; $31 members. N.C. Botanical Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd., Chapel Hill. 919-962-0522, ncbg.unc.edu/calendar/.

Open to the public only eight weekends each year, Plant Delights Nursery is the source for buying unique, rare, and native perennial plants. Established in 1988 by plantsman Tony Avent, the nursery is an international mail-order retail perennial plant nursery. It is located on the 28-acre campus. Rain or Shine. Free parking. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. July 8-9; 1-5 p.m. July 10; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. July 15-16, 1-5 p.m. July 17. Free. Plant Delights Nursery & Juniper Level Botanic Garden, 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh. 919-772-4794, plantdelights.com.

Grab your picnic blanket and come to the garden for story time. There will be garden stories, songs, and a craft to take home. 10:30-11:30 a.m. July 8, July 15. $5; members free. JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh. 919-515-3132, jcra.ncsu.edu/.

Gardeners have been using herbs for cleansing and healing properties for ages. In this class students will discuss growing the plants and preparing the herbs for use in a variety of ways to enhance your overall well-being and much more. 9-10 a.m. July 9. Free. Logan Trading Company, 707 Semart Dr, Raleigh. 919-828-5337, logantrd.com.

These workshops are a great way to get creative with your child. Each workshop will allow your child, with your assistance, to create their very own ceramic artwork. Take one, or take them all! Because the projects need to be fired, artwork will be available for pick up about two weeks after the workshop. These workshops take place at the DAC Clay Studio located at Northgate Mall. July 11, 12, Aug. 1-2, See website for times. $15 per child. Durham Arts Council Clay Studio, 1058 W. Club Blvd., Durham. 919-286-4238, durhamarts.org.

Many folks are interested in preserving the vegetables and fruits from their own home gardens or from other local sources. This class, “Preserving the Harvest,” will teach you how to safely and efficiently make products from foods that you choose, from people that you know. 6-9 p.m. July 14. $50. Midway Community Kitchen, 505 W. Rosemary St, Chapel Hill. 919-260-5313, midwaycommunitykitchen.com.

From miniature glass forms to large ceramic jugs, the NCMA’s classical collection contains a variety of vessels. Explore the form and function of ancient vessels, and then create small pots with air-dry clay. 10 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m. July 9, $8; $5 members. N.C. Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 919-839-6262, ncartmuseum.org.

Prowl through the Gardens looking for a variety of animal life in the flowers, fields, ponds and streams. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 11-15, $200; $170 additional siblings; $100 extended care (4pm). Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Anderson St. and Erwin Rd., Durham. 919-684-3698, gardens.duke.edu.

Noon-2 p.m. July 18. Free. JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh. 919-515-3132, jcra.ncsu.edu/.

Join us at our annual fair featuring area experts and garden suppliers. An informal group independent of Duke Gardens, the forum meets once a month to enrich its members’ gardening knowledge and skill. Registration/information: 919-668-1707 or gardenseducation@duke.edu. 6:30 p.m. July 19. Free. Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Anderson St. and Erwin Rd., Durham. 919-684-3698, gardens.duke.edu.

Hypertufa troughs were developed in England as an alternative to old stone sinks which were used to feed and water livestock. They provide excellent drainage and can highlight those special small plants that you have! A planted trough can be a garden unto itself. Participants will mix the ingredients, build a container, and learn how to release a finished container from its mold. 9 a.m.-noon. July 23. $85; $75 members. Includes materials. JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh. 919-515-3132, jcra.ncsu.edu/.

This story was originally published June 30, 2016 at 10:19 AM with the headline "Jewelry, clay and canning workshops plus more upcoming home and garden events."