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Calling all Art Adventurers! Engage with the natural world by experimenting 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 our instructor’s open-ended, judgment-free style of art-making! Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden before class for inspiration.

Discover the possibilities of altered books — an earth-friendly art approach that focuses on creative reuse, upcycling and reimagining materials! Bring a retired book to transform into a collection of expressive botanical artworks. We encourage you to register for multiple classes and bring the same book to continue altering. In September, we’ll cover different ways to press flowers and leaves and incorporate them in your book.

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 (6:00-8:00pm)

Registration closes September 12.

$42/Adult or $36/Member Adult

Materials: Please bring a hardback book with standard paper (not glossy or photo paper) that you no longer use.  Not ready to retire any books?  No problem, the Garden can provide recycled books as needed.

Also in this series:

Altered Book Botanical Blackout Poetry | Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Altered Book Folded Flowers | Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Location: Check-in at Botanical Research Institute of Texas building / Park in main lot

Instructor: Olivia Garcia-Hassell—The OG Art Teacher—has been teaching art to various ages and abilities since 2009 and firmly believes that anyone can create art and experience the mental and emotional benefits of the creative process. Connect with Olivia at TheOGartTeacher.com and on social media @the_og_art_teacher.

Inclement Weather: N/A

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Join us for an enlightening class on using your smartphone for fantastic nature photography! Our expert instructor will introduce several apps and techniques to help you get the most out of your smartphone camera. Then we will head out into the Japanese Garden to apply what we learned with one-on-one guidance and tips. Choose your own subjects or join us on a photographic scavenger hunt! Whether you post your photos on social media, keep them as memories or use them in other ways, this class is for you! Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden after class!

Saturday, September 21, 2024 (8:00-10:00am)

Registration closes September 18.

$45/Adult or $40/Member Adult

Materials: Please bring a fully charged smartphone

Location: Check-in at the entrance to the Japanese Garden / Park in Lot D

Instructor:  Edgar Miller is a local, award-winning commercial and fine art photographer; he is passionate about teaching photography and finding new ways to help his clients learn. Connect with Edgar at edgarmillerimages.com and on social media @edgarmillerimages.

Inclement Weather: Rain date of Saturday, September 28 will be used.

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Start your day in perfect harmony with nature in this outdoor yoga class. Set against the backdrop of a tranquil dawn, this hour of slow-flow practice will integrate slow-moving standing postures, on-the-mat stretching and meditative savasana. The slow, deliberate poses will help build body awareness and flexibility. Suitable for all levels, this rejuvenating practice will leave you feeling energized, balanced and ready to greet the day. Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden after class!

Saturday, September 28, 2024 (7:30-8:30am)

Registration closes September 25.

$30/Adult or $22/Member Adult

Materials: Please bring a yoga mat and any props you wish to use.

Location: Check-in at Garden Center / Park in main lot

Instructor: Edwina Taylor is certified yoga instructor, and she is passionate about teaching Tai Chi and yoga with a restorative emphasis. To connect with Edwina, follow her on Instagram @EdwinaTaylorLife.

Inclement Weather: Class will move indoors.

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Join our recurring all-level yoga class to move, stretch and awaken your mind and body. You’ll learn unique connections within the body to increase muscle elasticity, loosen joints and gain flexibility. Sessions take place outside in the Fuller Garden when weather permits. Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden before and after class. 

Registration includes a series of 4 sessions – We cannot provide partial refunds for missed sessions. 

Wednesdays, October 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2024 (9:00-10:00am) 

Registration closes September 29. 

$45/Adult or $40/Member Adult  

Materials: Please bring a yoga mat and any props you wish to use.   

Location: Check-in at Garden Center / Park in main lot 

Instructor: Edwina Taylor is a certified yoga instructor, and she is passionate about teaching Tai Chi and yoga with a restorative emphasis. To connect with Edwina, follow her on Instagram @EdwinaTaylorLife. 

Inclement Weather: Class will move indoors.  

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The annual Fall Plant Sale returns to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden campus! Stock up on fall plants while taking advantage of Garden professional consultations if needed. Add a shot of instant color to your flower beds with zinnias, marigolds, celosia, and more. Also in the offerings this year will be a variety of citrus trees including Meyer and Key Lime trees. This event is free to the public with members receiving 10% off. Not a member? Join now by visiting fwbg.org/membership.

Members-Only Presale – Thursday, October 3 from 2  – 6 p.m.

General Public Sales –
Friday, October 4 from 2 – 6 p.m.
Saturday, October 5 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Location: Grove, 3408 W. Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76107

Vendors in attendance: coming soon 

Tentative Plant List coming soon. 

*Note: Transactions will be cashless, so please bring appropriate payment method. Major credit cards, Apple Pay and Android Pay is accepted.

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The annual Fall Plant Sale returns to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden campus! Stock up on fall plants while taking advantage of Garden professional consultations if needed. Add a shot of instant color to your flower beds with zinnias, marigolds, celosia, and more. Also in the offerings this year will be a variety of citrus trees including Meyer and Key Lime trees. This event is free to the public with members receiving 10% off. Not a member? Join now by visiting fwbg.org/membership.

Members-Only Presale – Thursday, October 3 from 2  – 6 p.m.

General Public Sales –
Friday, October 4 from 2 – 6 p.m.
Saturday, October 5 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Location: Grove, 3408 W. Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76107

Vendors in attendance: coming soon 

Tentative Plant List coming soon. 

*Note: Transactions will be cashless, so please bring appropriate payment method. Major credit cards, Apple Pay and Android Pay is accepted.

SPONSORED BY:

The annual Fall Plant Sale returns to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden campus! Stock up on fall plants while taking advantage of Garden professional consultations if needed. Add a shot of instant color to your flower beds with zinnias, marigolds, celosia, and more. Also in the offerings this year will be a variety of citrus trees including Meyer and Key Lime trees. This event is free to the public with members receiving 10% off. Not a member? Join now by visiting fwbg.org/membership.

Members-Only Presale – Thursday, October 3 from 2  – 6 p.m.

General Public Sales –
Friday, October 4 from 2 – 6 p.m.
Saturday, October 5 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Location: Grove, 3408 W. Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76107

Vendors in attendance: coming soon 

Tentative Plant List coming soon. 

*Note: Transactions will be cashless, so please bring appropriate payment method. Major credit cards, Apple Pay and Android Pay is accepted.

SPONSORED BY:

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Engage with nature by discovering and polishing your drawing skills! Bring your favorite portable medium and explore a new artistic focus each month. Our award-winning artist instructor will start with a demonstration, then answer questions and provide tips and one-on-one attention throughout a free-drawing session. We will end by gathering to share our experiences and drawings. Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden before and after class!

In October, join us to discover the new Kokedama Forest installation in the Fuller Garden. Whether you prefer to explore nature’s intricate details or try to capture the whole scene, this beautiful, immersive display of more than 1,000 seedlings is sure to inspire!

Saturday, October 5, 2024 (9:00-11:00am)

Registration closes October 2.

$35/Adult or $30/Member Adult

Materials: Please bring your favorite drawing pencils, pens and paper.

Location: Check-in at Garden Center / Park in main lot

Instructor: Erika Duque Scully is an award-winning landscape and nature-based painter who lives and works in Fort Worth, TX. Connect with Erika online at www.erikaduque.com and on Instagram – @erika_duque.art.

Inclement Weather: N/A

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Tai Chi is an ancient practice consisting of low-impact, slow-motion movement. The movements are intentional and meditative, improving muscle strength, flexibility, balance and aerobic conditioning. In this fun, no-judgement series, you will explore Tai Chi poses – known traditionally as “forms”—and learn to incorporate gentle movement into your life.

Over the course of six Monday afternoon sessions, you will learn 24 Tai Chi forms. When weather permits, sessions will be held in the Japanese Garden’s Pavilion surrounded by Japanese Maples. Registration includes Garden admission on session dates—we encourage you to explore the Garden before and after each session!

Registration includes a series of 6 sessions – We cannot provide partial refunds for missed sessions but encourage you to continue coming to other sessions if you miss one.

Mondays, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, and 18 (3:00 – 4:00 pm) Please note that class will not meet on November 11.

Registration closes October 5.

$80/Adult or $70/Member Adult

Materials: Please wear comfortable clothes that allow free movement.

Location: Check-in at the entrance to the Japanese Garden / Park in Lot D

Instructor: Edwina Taylor is a certified yoga instructor, and she is passionate about teaching Tai Chi and yoga with a restorative emphasis. You can connect with Edwina through her Instagram @EdwinaTaylorLife.

Inclement Weather:  Class will move indoors.

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Experience deep relaxation and harmony during our first 90-minute sound bath in the rainforest conservatory! This full-body meditative practice uses highly resonant music to create a soothing feeling of immersion. Surrounded by the serene beauty of nature, local intuitive sound healer Sara Southerland will use her voice and crystal singing bowls to guide you through a journey of relaxation and renewal. You’ll feel stress melt away as you enjoy a peaceful escape amongst the lush greenery and the healing sounds resonating through this unique and tranquil setting. Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden before class! 

Thursday, October 10, 2024 (6:00-7:30pm) 

Registration closes October 7. 

$55/Adult or $50/Member Adult  

Materials: Please bring a blanket or yoga mat to lie on, a pillow and any other items you need to feel comfortable. 

Location: Check-in at Garden Center / Park in main lot 

Instructor:  Sara Southerland is a holistic life and leadership coach and sound healing practitioner who partners with clients experiencing times of transition to help them move forward with renewed purpose. Connect with Sara on Instagram _@sarafuture_ and learn more about her work at www.FutureSelfHealingArts.com 

Inclement Weather: A TBD rain date will be used.  

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Forest Bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is the deliberate practice of immersion in nature using mindfulness and the senses. This practice originated in Japan and allows the body, mind and spirit to relax and rejuvenate surrounded by the healing powers of nature. We begin the class by discussing the guiding principles of shinrin-yoku that enable us to soak up the natural world around us; then each learner will enjoy individual time practicing their Forest Bathing in our tranquil Japanese Garden before reconvening to share experiences. Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden before and after class. 

Saturday, October 12, 2024 (9:00-10:30am) 

Registration closes October 9. 

$20/Adult or $15/Member Adult  

Materials: Please bring a small seat cushion if desired. 

Location: Check-in at entrance to Japanese Garden / Park in Lot D 

Instructor:  Randy Sabbagh is a Garden volunteer and a deep appreciator of the calming and healing effects of nature. He was introduced to shirin-yoku while living in Japan and is an enthusiastic practitioner who greatly enjoys introducing others to it. 

Inclement Weather: Registered guests will be notified via email the day before the class if it has been canceled. The option to transfer or refund registrations will be offered.  

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Bring your camera to the Garden to capture the beauty of monarch butterflies as they pass through along a major migration corridor heading south for the winter. Local professional photographer Edgar Miller will provide expert tips on the best techniques and settings to snap great photographs of butterflies in their natural habitats and provide in-the-moment support as you seek out migrating monarchs and any other photogenic pollinators spotted along the way. You will leave with increased skills and confidence photographing these beautiful creatures in the Garden and beyond! Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden before and after class! 

Saturday, October 12, 2024 (9:00-11:00am) 

Registration closes October 9. 

$45/Adult or $40/Member Adult  

Materials: Please bring your camera with a telephoto zoom lens. 

Location: Check-in at Botanical Research Institute of Texas / Park in main lot 

Instructor: Edgar Miller is a local, award-winning commercial and fine art photographer; he is passionate about teaching photography and finding new ways to help his clients learn. Connect with Edgar at edgarmillerimages.com and on social media @edgarmillerimages. 

Inclement Weather: A TBD rain date will be used. 

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