Adult Education Classes

Creative Explorations: Natural Dye From Flowers

Explore new artistic media and techniques through plant-based projects with a fun and inspiring local artist. These monthly classes are appropriate for all experience levels and promote enjoyment over perfection. Reawaken your creative spirit with our instructor’s open-ended, judgment-free approach to art! Dip into the chromatic world of natural plant dyes and explore the color...

16 Apr

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Discover Forest Bathing: April

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. This introductory class begins by discussing the guiding principles of shinrin-yoku that enable us to...

18 Apr

9:00 am - 10:30 am

Japanese Garden

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En Plein Air Watercolor: Oval Rose Garden

Embark on a historical tradition of outdoor painting with guided lessons in the Garden’s tranquil morning light. Through guided exercises and individual practice, you’ll learn to capture the light and compositions using the spontaneity of watercolor. This class is suitable for both new painters and practiced watercolorists. Join us monthly to paint the changing seasons...

18 Apr

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Oval Rose Garden

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BRIT Reads Book Club: “Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel” by Carl Safina

Do you love to read? Are you passionate about botany, natural history, sustainability and similar topics? Then, you’ll love the BRIT Reads Book Club! This informal group meets every other month to discuss a chosen book, in-person and virtually. We begin with a moderator summarizing the book and reviewing its key points. Then there is...

20 Apr

FREE

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

BRIT Library

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Photographing Butterflies in the Garden: April 22

Butterflies are one of the most beautiful insects to photograph – and they’re often found visiting another popular photographic subject, flowers! Bring your camera and explore the Butterflies in the Garden exhibit in the lush Rainforest Conservatory. Join our professional artist instructor for tips and techniques to capture clear images of butterflies and exclusive Wednesday...

22 Apr

8:00 am - 10:00 am

Rainforest Conservatory

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Drawing in the Garden: Water Conservation Garden

Discover and polish your drawing skills at the Garden! 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 after class! 

02 May

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Water Conservation Garden

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Gentle Yoga: May

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. Registration includes Garden admission for the day. We encourage you to explore the Garden after class. This month, sessions will take place outside on...

06 May

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Conservatory Lawn

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Discover Forest Bathing: May

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. This introductory class begins by discussing the guiding principles of shinrin-yoku that enable us to...

13 May

9:00 am - 10:30 am

Japanese Garden

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En Plein Air Watercolor: Pollinator Pathway

Embark on a historical tradition of outdoor painting with guided lessons in the Garden’s tranquil morning light. Through guided exercises and individual practice, you’ll learn to capture the light and compositions using the spontaneity of watercolor. This class is suitable for both new painters and practiced watercolorists. Join us monthly to paint the changing seasons...

13 May

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Pollinator Pathway

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Moon Magic: Workshop & Sound Bath

Humans have been fascinated with the moon for millennia: using it as a calendar in the sky to determine planting seasons and sacred ceremonies, and as a guiding light for traveling, working, and hunting. Join us to learn how the energy of the moon’s phases impact us as humans. Explore how embracing a cyclical, seasonal...

13 May

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

West Entrance Lot

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Good4u: Fueling for Fitness

Join the Garden and our partner, Natural Grocers, to explore a variety of health & earth-conscious topics. Good4u classes are free; registration is recommended to help us best prepare a top-notch experience. Registration includes Garden admission for the day. We encourage you to explore the Garden before and after class!   Date: Tuesday, May 26,...

26 May

FREE

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Botanical Research Institute of Texas

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Gentle Yoga: June

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. Registration includes Garden admission for the day. We encourage you to explore the Garden after class. This month, sessions will take place outside on...

03 Jun

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Conservatory Lawn

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