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adult classes | Gainesville Dreaming of Spring in Mixed Media
Capturing Tulips Workshop
Take time during the winter to dream about the upcoming beauty of spring! Using Uart paper, layer watercolors with mix mediacolor pencils. Jump start your creative side with thoughts of blooms in the Garden! Supply list provided upon registration. Schedule Saturday, January 25 9 a.m. – noon Fee $69 (Members $64) Deadline Jan. 22 Instructor Jill Haack, Artist
Sketching en plein air means “painting in the open air” to capture the light and movement of the tulips. Bring your favorite medium to work in – pastels, color pencils, watercolor or pencil and sketchbook. Wander the paths and focus on the tulips in bloom. Supply list provided upon registration. Schedule Friday, March 20 9 a.m. – noon Fee $69 (Members $64) Deadline March 17 Instructor Jill Haack, Artist
Orchid Collage
Summer Camp Registration Opens Spring Break Camp Discover flowers and animals emerging from February 3, 9 a.m. • online only Enroll your child in a stimulating summer day camp full of discovery, adventure and nature exploration. To request a brochure, call 404-876-5859 ext. 2557 or email registrar@atlantabg.org.
Natural Egg Dyeing
April 3 and 11, 10 a.m. - noon $6 per child ($5 member child) No registration required Certain plants contain powerful dyes that create stunning colors. Join us in this interactive program to learn more about these plants and decorate three vibrant eggs.
winter slumber. Enjoy three glorious days in the Garden full of exploration, activities and artwork. Ages: Grades K-2 Schedule April 8 – 10, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Fee $199/child (members $174) Deadline March 13
The following classes are free with Garden Admission and no registration is required:
Garden Playtime Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for hands-on learning and sensory stations that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world. Suggested ages: 6 months – 5 years Schedule Tuesdays, March – Oct., 10:00 a.m. – noon
Storybook Time Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends. Schedule First Wednesday, Jan. – Feb., Wednesdays, March – Oct., 10:30 a.m.
Garden Grooves Get ready to wiggle and warble! Join us for songs and dances inspired by the beautiful outdoors. Suggested ages: 2 – 5 years Schedule Thursdays, March – Oct., 10:30 a.m.
Create an orchid collage painting to celebrate the Atlanta Garden’s Orchid Daze exhibition. Work with acrylic paints as a base and build on all sorts of bits and pieces from old books to magazines and even the unexpected medium. Create a display of them through collage in this two-day workshop. Schedule Thursday & Friday, Feb. 13 & 14 10 a.m. – noon Fee $79 (Members $74) Deadline Feb. 10 Instructor Jill Haack, Artist
Basic Pruning A detailed discussion of pruning principles precedes a discussion on maple tree pruning in particular. This popular class will include a demo on pruning techniques. Schedule Saturday, Feb. 15 10 a.m. - noon Fee $29 (Member $24) Deadline Feb. 12 Instructor Ethan Guthrie, Horticulture Manager
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Spring Container Gardening Learn plant selections and design tips for the spring season. A tour of the Garden’s container pots will precede, weather permitting. Schedule Saturday, March 28 10 a.m. – noon Fee $34 (Members $29) Deadline March 25 Instructor Beth Owen, Senior Horticulturist
A Walking Tour through the Garden Join a member of the Horticulture team and take an informative stroll through the Garden in spring. Discuss “What’s In Bloom” for the season and be inspired as you meander the paths. Schedule Saturday, April 11 10 a.m. – 11: 30 a.m. Fee $29 (Member $24) Deadline April 8 Instructor Michael Del Valle, Garden Horticulturist
Photography Basics
Landscape Painting with Palette Knife
Discover how to use the camera you have – no matter how fancy or simple it is. Learn how exposure works and understand aperture, shutter speed and ISO. Spend two hours in the classroom and one hour in the Garden shooting photos (emphasis on spring bulbs, including tulips). Bring the camera you have, including cell phones. Schedule Thursday, March 19 9 a.m. – noon Fee $89 (Members $84) Deadline March 17 Instructor Bob Richardson, Photographer
This two-hour fun class each day will focus on how to use a palette knife with acrylic paint. Explore the textural possibilities when using a painting knife. Using a fast paced, exciting and fun way to paint, the finished pieces will evince textural qualities and expressive gesture. It is like spreading frosting on a cake! Supply list provided upon registration. Schedule Thursday & Friday, April 23 – 24 9 – 11 a.m. Fee $79 (Members $74) Deadline April 20 Instructor Jill Haack, Artist
IN ATLANTA, Shake off the winter blues and get in gear for springtime with this full day of garden inspiration. Enjoy the camaraderie of other enthusiastic gardeners as you pick up new ideas from seasoned experts. Join us!
Featured presentations: JANET DRAPER Playing in the Dirt in the Ripley Garden ETHAN GUTHRIE Propagation Inspiration LISA ROPER Design Evolution of the Gravel Garden JESSICA WALLISER Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden JAMIE BLACKBURN A Tree for Every Garden
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Saturday, January 25, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. $94 ($84 Garden Members, GPPA members) $12 (optional) $5 pre-paid Jan. 20- space is limited!
Visit atlantabg.org/the-inspired-gardener/ to learn more. To request a brochure, call 404-876-5859 ext. 2558 or email registrar@atlantabg.org.
kids classes | Gainesville Dragon Inspired Art Come create fun whimsical creatures. Using Desmond the Dragon in our children’s garden as a focus, children can create fairy tale dragons. Let your imagination come to life as we learn how to draw and paint them! All supplies provided. Schedule Saturday, March 14 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Fee $19 (Members $14) Deadline March 11 Instructor Jill Haack, Artist
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Intro to Drawing in Black & White
Beekeeping: Getting Started
Discover composition, proportion, shading and perspective as well as visual elements. Students work in a variety of black and white mediums. This is the first course in the sequential series of 11 classes that comprises the Garden’s Botanical Drawing Program. Learn more at atlantabg.org/drawing Schedule Tuesdays, Jan. 7 – Feb. 4, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. OR 6 – 9 p.m. OR Thursdays, Jan. 9 - Feb. 6, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. OR 6 – 9 p.m. Fee $200 (Member $190) Deadline Jan. 6 or 8 Instructor Carol Anne Sutherland, Artist
Learn about the basics of beekeeping and the beekeeper’s year, where to find materials, and when and how to get started. Weather permitting, students visit the Garden’s hives for a demo. Register early – space is limited. Schedule Saturday, Feb. 1 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Fee $34 (Member $29) Deadline Jan. 28 Instructor Curtis Gentry, Garden Beekeeper
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Continuing drawing students explore large plant studies, still lifes and landscapes. Bring a collection of landscape photos (black and white or color) to the first class for drawing exercises. This class is part of the Botanical Drawing Program. Schedule Tuesdays, Feb. 11 - March 10 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. OR 6 – 9 p.m. Fee $200 (Member $190) Deadline Feb. 10 Instructors Carol Anne Sutherland, Artist
Learn this ancient Chinese exercise form, designed to increase flexibility and balance, in a beautiful Garden setting. Schedule Saturdays, Jan. 25- March 28 (Quarter 1) Beginner, 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. OR Intermediate by instructor invitation only 10:15- 11:15 a.m. OR Saturdays, April 11- June 13 (Quarter 2) Fee $139 (Member $129) Deadline Jan. 24 or April 10 Instructor Lori Rowe, instructor and Mali Harrell, co-instructor
registration Online: atlantabg.org By Voice Mail: 404-876-5859 ext. 2555 By Mail: Send completed form with check payable to Atlanta Botanical Garden to: Education Department, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 Parking: Class fee does not include parking Pre-registration Recommended: Walk-ins accepted only if space is available Confirmation: Emailed if registered by deadline Membership: Join (or renew) now for discount: $78 Individual $105 Dual $115 Family
Intermediate Drawing in Black & White
Orchids for Beginners I Of all orchid species, Phalaenopsis and Paphiopedilum require care most similar to typical houseplants. Get tips to grow these orchids yourself. Each participant will go home with an orchid. Schedule Wednesday, Jan. 29, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Fee $34 (Members $29) Deadline Jan. 25 Instructor Derek Pinson
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Pruning Now is the time to learn how to prune your trees and shrubs properly. A detailed discussion of pruning guidelines and
Drawing Birds, Frogs, Etc. Learn how to draw birds and frogs in black and white then in colored pencil. Prior drawing experience recommended. Schedule Thursdays, Feb. 20 – March 19 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. OR 6 – 9 p.m. Fee $200 (Member $190) Deadline Feb. 19 Instructor Carol Anne Sutherland, Artist
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Refund Policy: Full refunds (minus a $10 processing fee) are granted if requested at least five days in advance.
Requests less than five days in advance receive credit toward future classes. Credits must be used within 12 months.
Exploring Native Plants
One Foot at a Time: Springtime Vegetable Gardening for Beginners
5 Steps to Create an Outdoor Space You Love
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Well-Seasoned Chef Series
principles will be followed by a demonstration in the Garden. Early registration is recommended for this popular class. Schedule Tuesday, Feb. 11, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Fee $29 (Member $24) Deadline Feb. 7 Instructor Maxwell Mackenzie, Horticulturist
Learn to design, plan, and grow your own spring garden. Bring dimensions of your available planting space (if you have one). This is an interactive lesson on square foot and high productivity gardening for your favorite spring weather vegetables. Schedule Wednesday, Feb. 26, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Fee $29 (Members $24) Deadline Feb. 22 Instructor Raleigh Wasser, Horticulture Manager and Benjamin Sheldon, Assistant Horticulturist
Come learn how to create a synergistic relationship between your home and your outdoor living space. Tom Flowers, a local landscape architect with 40 years of experience, will teach you how to understand the potential for your land/ lot/yard, and how to go about making it your dream space. He will offer tips on design and layout, as well as solutions for challenges that many homeowners face when designing these areas. Schedule Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m. – noon Fee $29 (Members $24) Deadline March 10 Instructor Tom W. Flowers, Founder, Sanctum Design LLC
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Intro to Drawing in Colored Pencil Learn color theory and composition. Explore methods for drawing botanical renderings and still-lifes working from photographs and reproductions. Some previous drawing experience is recommended. This class is part of the Botanical Drawing Program. Schedule Tuesdays, March 17 – April 21 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. OR 6 – 9 p.m. *skips Tues. March 31 Fee $200 (Member $190) Deadline March 16 Instructor Carol Anne Sutherland, Artist
Orchids for Beginners II Oncidium, Dendrobium and Cattleya orchids are adapted to climates with intermittent rainfall and have evolved specialized organs to store water. These plants require higher light levels than are found in typical homes. This class examines the cultural requirements of this group of orchids and their adaptation to the home environment. Schedule Wednesday, March 25, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Fee $29 (Member $24) Deadline March 21 Instructor George Guenthner, Orchid Specialist
Creating a beautiful and ecologically beneficial home garden may seem daunting, but with creativity and an interest in the natural landscape, you’re on your way developing a valuable natural community. Explore the often-confusing language of native vs. invasive species and selecting appropriate native additions or alternatives for home gardening. Weather pending, an outdoor portion will examine species of interest throughout Storza Woods. Schedule Wednesday, April 22, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Fee $29 (Member $24) Deadline April 18 Instructor Maxwell Kotelnicki, Assistant Horticulturist
Beginning in April, join local chefs for an intimate, relaxing four-part menu with wine selections to enhance the flavors of locally and garden grown produce. Circles Members receive advance notification and registration period. Chef line up will be announced in late March at atlantabg.org/wsc. If you’re interested in Circles Membership, please contact Patti Muenchen at 404-591-1582 or email pmuenchen@atlantabg.org. Schedule April-June and September-October, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fee $120 per dinner; $675 for six dinners Deadline One week before session Register Call 404-876-5859, ext. 2559
Fresh Plates Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as local chefs prepare a four-part small plate menu of their signature dishes. Schedule Select Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fee $69 (Members $64) Deadline One week before session Register atlantabg.org/freshplates April 15 Chris Hall, Local Three/Muss & Turner’s April 22 Thomas McKeown, Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Polaris
Spring Brunch at the Garden Chef Paul Martin from King + Duke brings popular menu items to the Outdoor Kitchen. Relax and enjoy a nice meal and mimosa while learning about preparing fresh ingredients. Schedule Saturday, April 25 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Fee $54 (Members $ 49) Deadline One week before session Register: atlantabg.org/springbrunch Instructor Paul Martin
Garden Inspired Appetizers Learn new recipes for appetizers showcasing spring produce, eggs and fresh herbs. This class is a demonstration style format with small sample tastings. Schedule Sunday, April 26, 3-5 p.m. Fee $45 (Members $ 40) Deadline One week before session Instructor Chance Claar-Pressley
Honey Bee Biology for Beekeeping Good beekeepers understand their bees and take measures to meet their needs. Take a look at honey bee biology relevant to beekeeping. If conditions permit, we will check out the Garden observation hive. Schedule Saturday, April 11, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Fee $34 (Member $29) Deadline April 7 Instructor Curtis Gentry, Garden Beekeeper
Japanese Maple Pruning Learn how to prune your Japanese maple successfully. This class emphasizes the science and art of aesthetic pruning. Seasonal pruning, form enhancement, essence and early training are discussed. Schedule Saturday, April 25, 9:30 a.m. – noon Fee $34 (Member $29) Deadline April 21 Instructor Norm Mittleider, Owner, Art of Pruning
Intermediate Drawing in Colored Pencil Build on Intro to Drawing in Colored Pencil with the rich colors and forms of the tropical world. Large drawings emphasize contours and focal points of detail. Plant materials are selected from the Garden’s greenhouses or students may choose to draw plants from home. This is part of the Botanical Drawing Program. Schedule Tuesdays, April 28 – May 26 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. OR 6 – 9 p.m. Fee $200 (Member $190) Deadline April 27 Instructor Carol Anne Sutherland, Artist