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    June 2026

    Creative Explorations: Natural Dyes from Grasses

    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! Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden...
    18 Jun
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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    En Plein Air Watercolor: Japanese Garden – June

    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...
    20 Jun
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
    Japanese Garden
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    Drawing International Botanicals: June 26

    Tour the world in this beginner-friendly drawing class exploring the diversity of botanical plants from the Garden’s collections. Our expert instructor will demonstrate techniques using different types of graphite pencils, then provide helpful tips and support during unstructured drawing time. You’ll leave with the tools used during class, new skills, and inspiration to continue your...
    26 Jun
    3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
    Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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    July 2026

    Drawing in the Garden: Expeditions through the Lens

    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! 
    11 Jul
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
    Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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    Drawing International Botanicals: July 15

    Tour the world in this beginner-friendly drawing class exploring the diversity of botanical plants from the Garden’s collections. Our expert instructor will demonstrate techniques using different types of graphite pencils, then provide helpful tips and support during unstructured drawing time. You’ll leave with the tools used during class, new skills, and inspiration to continue your...
    15 Jul
    3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
    Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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    Creative Explorations: Sculptural Paper Making

    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! Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden...
    16 Jul
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Garden Center
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    En Plein Air Watercolor: Japanese Garden – July

    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 Jul
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
    Japanese Garden
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    Ikebana Workshop: Linear Elements

    Explore the beautiful art of Japanese floral arrangement – ikebana – with our internationally-certified expert instructor. Each class starts with an introduction to ikebana concepts and rules, followed by a demonstration featuring the session’s theme and materials. Then you’ll get hands-on crafting your own arrangement and class will end with participants sharing their results. Whether...
    18 Jul
    1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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    August 2026

    Macro Photography: Sherwin Carlquist Exhibit

    Discover the details of an unseen world using macro photography. With inspiration from the Gardens and the Expeditions through the Lens exhibition, you’ll master the unique challenges of macro photography to capture tiny details of flowers, bugs, and more. Starting with classroom instruction and handouts, you’ll learn how equipment, technique and software come together to...
    22 Aug
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
    Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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