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Date
Aug 15, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location Texas Native Forest Boardwalk
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Aug 20, 2026
- Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Location Garden Center
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Aug 22, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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Sep 5, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location Perennial Garden
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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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Date
Sep 17, 2026
- Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
En Plein Air Watercolor: Native Texas Boardwalk
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: Hand-carved Stamps for Beginners
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...
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...
Drawing in the Garden: Perennial 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!
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...
