Creative Explorations: Colorful Summer Dyes

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 before class to get your creative juices flowing.

Dip into the chromatic world of natural plant dyes and explore the color pallet in your garden (maybe even in your kitchen)! We will work through some common challenges of converting plant material into color vats and discover which colors can stand the test of time in the Texas sun. Please wear dark colors/clothes that are okay to get messy, as we may splash colors during our creative pursuits.

Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Registration closes August 14.

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Price: $42/Adult or $36/Member Adult

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

Details: All materials provided. This class is indoors and will proceed as scheduled, rain or shine.

Instructor: Doug Land is an ecological artist and garden designer with a graduate degree from TCU. His workshops blend natural materials, storytelling, and sustainability—with inspiration from his mini farm. Learn more about his art at https://doug.land/ or about his gardening at digwithdug.com.