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Sep 12, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location Japanese Garden
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Sep 12, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location Rock Springs Garden
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Sep 17, 2026
- Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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Sep 26, 2026
- Time 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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Oct 3, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location Perennial Garden
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Oct 15, 2026
- Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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Oct 17, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location Cactus Garden
Smart Phone Photography
Want to take great outdoor photos with just the phone in your hand? Join us for a class on using your smartphone for fantastic garden and nature photographs! Our expert instructor will share tips and techniques to help you get the most out of your smartphone camera, then help you practice what you learned in...
En Plein Air Watercolor: Rock Springs 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...
Creative Explorations: Natural Dyes from Bark and Nuts
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...
Ikebana Workshop: Just Add Water!
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...
Drawing in the Garden: Four Seasons 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!
Creepe Paper Floral Boo-quets
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...
En Plein Air Watercolor: Cactus 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...
