Botanical Creative Arts

Click here to register now. Discover the world of hand embroidery with a design inspired by flowers in the Garden! In this hands-on class, local designer Chelita McDuffie will introduce several basic stitches that will be used in the design and then offer tips and tricks as you put thread to fabric to create a […]

Click here to register now. Looking to discover – or polish – your drawing skills in the natural beauty of the Garden? Bring your favorite portable medium and explore a new artistic focus each month. Local artist Erika Duque Scully will start with a demonstration, then answer questions and provide tips and one-on-one attention throughout […]

Click here to register now. Explore the pollination dance of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds in this hands-on photography class with professional photographer and educator Edgar Miller. You will learn the techniques, settings, and equipment needed, then venture into the Garden to practice and receive real-time feedback. You will leave with exceptional photographs and knowledge to […]

Click here to register now. Calling all Art Adventurers! Join Olivia Garcia-Hassell—the OG Art Teacher—to experiment with a variety of media and techniques. These monthly classes are appropriate for all ability and experience levels and promote enjoyment over perfection. Enjoy playing with art materials, learning new processes and having fun with Olivia’s open-ended, judgment-free style […]

Click here to register now. Looking to discover – or polish – your drawing skills in the natural beauty of the Garden? Bring your favorite portable medium and explore a new artistic focus each month. Local artist Erika Duque Scully will start with a demonstration, then answer questions and provide tips and one-on-one attention throughout […]

In this workshop you will learn to create botanical cyanotype prints. You will learn how artists made the first photographs of plants and flowers using this camera-less technique. Enjoy experimenting to make unique compositions using local flora from the Garden or bring your own plant specimens.