Photo by Instructor Ping Honzay
Select a session:
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10:30 a.m.-noon
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 2-3:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 8, 2026, 2-3:30 p.m.
$40 member/$60 non-member, includes Arboretum admission and all supplies
Program location: Farm at the Arb - McVay Learning Lab (in the Bee Center)
Adult 18+
Instructor: Ping Honzay, Arboretum Education Staff and Beekeeper
Are you in need of some natural inspiration for holiday gift giving or adding a warm winter glow to your home? Look no further! Join Ping, beekeeper at the Arboretum’s Tashjian Bee & Pollinator Discovery Center, to create a beeswax luminary – a unique gift or centerpiece for holiday gatherings. Ping will guide you each step along the way, so just come prepared to have fun!
In this class you will:
- Learn fascinating facts about honey bees and beeswax
- Follow step-by-step instructions to create your own beeswax luminary
- Optionally, embed natural materials like pressed leaves and flower petals to enhance your final product
You’ll leave with instructions and a list of suggested resources if you want to make more at home!
Supplies/Equipment: Fee includes all supplies.
We recommend that you enter the Arboretum via the back gate on 82nd St, not the main entrance on Hwy 5. This is the most direct route to access the Farm at the Arb, and avoids potential delays when driving through the Arboretum.
Directions: 3210 W 82nd St, Chanhassen, MN 55317
If you do wish to enter through the main Arboretum gate on Hwy 5, you can take 3-Mile Drive through the Arboretum and turn right on Peter Moe Drive to get to the Bee Center (this route may take an additional 15-20 minutes, so please plan accordingly). Note: in winter months 3-Mile Drive may be closed, please check before arrival.
Main Entry instructions:
You will receive a bar-code ticket for entry to the Arboretum in your email purchase confirmation. Your ticket is valid for entry on the day of your class. Present your ticket to the gate attendant as you enter the Arboretum. You may stay at the Arboretum after class as long as you want during our operating hours.