Creating Pysanky Eggs – Thursday
Click here to register now! Pysanky, the ancient Ukrainian art of decorating eggs, dates back to prehistoric times and was believed to protect against evil spirits, celebrate the return of spring, and bring good fortune. The process involves applying layers of beeswax to an egg’s surface, then dipping it in colorful dyes to create intricate […]
Creating Pysanky Eggs – Wednesday
Click here to register now! Pysanky, the ancient Ukrainian art of decorating eggs, dates back to prehistoric times and was believed to protect against evil spirits, celebrate the return of spring, and bring good fortune. The process involves applying layers of beeswax to an egg’s surface, then dipping it in colorful dyes to create intricate […]
Kokedama Creations
Registration for this class is now closed. We hope to see you for another Horticulture & Gardening class soon! Dig into the world of kokedama, a traditional Japanese gardening technique that turns plants into beautiful moss-covered works of art. Our skilled horticulturist will unveil the history and artistic principles behind these living sculptures and provide […]
Capture Summer in a Jar with Expert Tips on Canning and Preserving Fresh Foods
We all know the best fruits and vegetables are harvested from local farms and gardens at the peak of the season. With expert tips and some practice, you can learn how to can and preserve foods so you can enjoy their fantastic flavors 365 days a year.
Find Serenity in Nature with the Japanese Practice of Forest Bathing
Modern life can be a hectic thing, and it can be difficult to carve out time away from the madness and just … be. That’s what forest bathing offers practitioners.
Learn How to Capture the Brilliance of Butterflies at Upcoming Photography Class
If the first instinct of visitors to Butterflies in the Garden is to gasp in wonder, the second is to pull out a camera. To capture the dazzling butterfly photographs you’ve imagined, sign up for the Garden’s upcoming photography workshop.
Brighten Your Life One Line at a Time When You Try Drawing in the Garden
We all struggle now and then. One way to help yourself find peace and happiness is to embrace your creative side—and one great place to do that is in our monthly Drawing in the Garden workshops.
Native Bee Homes
Registration for this class is now closed. We hope to see you for another Botany & Nature class soon! Who are our native bees? How may we encourage these important ecosystem partners to visit (and nest in) our yard, and why do we want them there? Come learn about many of our native Texan bees, […]
Grow Your Mind at the Garden in 2024 with New Classes and Workshops
The Garden’s Adult Education staff are excited to introduce a 2024 class line-up driven by the organization’s mission to “explore the critically important world of plants, collaborate to discover the role they play in our cultural and natural environments, and engage people to conserve nature and improve the human experience.”
Butterfly Pysanky
Registration for this class is now closed. We hope to see you for another Botanical Creative Arts class soon! Imagine if the fate of the world depended on annual rituals of creating decorated eggs to thwart evil spirits, welcome spring and the return of the sun, and offer prayers for wealth and good harvest. Such […]
