family programs | Atlanta
adult classes | Gainesville Make Your Own Seed Packets Workshop
Garden Playtime*
Make Your Own Succulent Garden
Hands-on learning and sensory stations will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world. Suggested ages: 6 months – 5 years Schedule Tuesdays, March – Oct., 10 a.m. – noon
Join us for this hands-on succulent planting class. Children ages 8-12 will learn more about container gardening with undemanding succulents, and create their own container garden to take home and cultivate in preparation for the Flower Show in February. Schedule Saturday, Nov. 9 , 10 am – noon Fee: $40 (Members $35) Deadline: Nov. 4 Instructor: Beaty Maffett, Floral and Garden Designer, Paragon Designs
Storybook Time* Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends. Schedule Wednesdays, April – Oct., 10:30 a.m First Weds., Nov. – March, 10:30 a.m.
Garden Grooves*
This class is for every gardener who loves to save and share their favorite seeds. Create your own illustrated seed packets that make excellent gifts. Whoever coined the phrase “Good things come in small packages” knew that life in the garden begins with “seeds”. Colored pencils will be used to illustrate the seed packets. Be inspired by vintage seed packets and other images to create! Supply list provided upon registration. Schedule Saturday, Sept. 21, 9 a.m. – noon Fee $54 (Members $49) Deadline Sept. 18 Instructor Jill Haack, Artist
Use your imagination to create amazing chocolate treats that will delight your sweet tooth during Chocolate Covered Weekend. Schedule Saturday, Sept. 21 or Sunday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m. – noon Fee: $6 per child plus Garden admission ($5 per Member child)
Practical Beekeeping Explore the basics of beekeeping through the life of a beekeeper’s year. Schedule Friday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m. – noon. Fee $34 (Members $29) Deadline Oct. 15 Instructor Bobby Chaisson and friends, Master Beekeepers, Tri- County Beekeepers Association
Around the World in 80 Plants An edible perennial adventure Presented by Stephen Barstow, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. Extreme Salad Man Stephen Barstow, author of “Around the World in 80 Plants: An Edible Perennial Vegetable Adventure for Temperate Climates,” and blogger at edimentals.com has devoted almost 40 years to trialing 6,000 vegetables from around the world. He will tell us the story of how moving to Norway from the UK in 1981, to work as an oceanographer, and as a young vegetarian and naturalist, lead to him developing a forest garden and one of the largest collections of edible plants anywhere. He then leads us on an inspiring global adventure, introducing us to a selection of his top climate friendly and nutritious perennial vegetables, many of which double as ornamentals (he invented the term edimentals fot these plants), many of which are also great pollinator plants. Lectures are free and no reservations are required. The Philip and Elkin Alston Lecture series is made possible through the generous support of the Charles Loridans Foundation.
FUQUA LECTURE
Capture all of the colors in the Garden by starting on a dark canvas, achieving the darkest tone of the piece. By going backwards from darkest to light, the painting will be built from the ground up, layering opaque and transparent colors on the canvas’s dark base. Explore color theory and the making of one’s own colors. Supply list provided upon registration. Schedule Friday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m. - noon Fee $54 (Members $49) Deadline Oct. 29 Instructor Jill Haack, Artist
Shows for Seedlings*
Drop-in Family Program: Creative Chocolate Creatures
Perform the ancient Chinese exercise form designed to increase flexibility and balance. Beginners welcome. Schedule Tuesdays, Oct. 1 – 29, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Fee $69 (Members $59) Deadline Sept. 27 Instructor Buck Barnes
Atlanta | Gainesville | September - December 2019
ALSTON LECTURE
Tai Chi
Floral Painting on Black Canvas: Painting in Reverse
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.
Enjoy performances from some of Atlanta’s best storytellers, puppeteers, musicians and magicians, including Mr. Greg’s Musical Madness, Mama Koku, Michael Levine, Havana Son, and more. View the full line-up online. Schedule May – September, Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.
lectures | Atlanta
Reversing Climate Change, Saving the World Presented by Josh Tickell, Tuesday, October 8, 7 p.m. Critically acclaimed film director and best-selling author Josh Tickell is an expert on sustainability and climate change. In “Reversing Climate Change, Saving the World,” he shares what he’s learned about how individuals can work together to reverse the impact. Lectures are free and no reservations are required. The Dorothy Chapman Fuqua Lecture is made possible through the generous support of the families of Edwina and Tom Johnson, and Duvall and Rex Fuqua.
kids classes | Gainesville Winter Break Camp Experience a winter adventure in the Garden. Campers will discover winter’s botanical beauties and learn about winter wildlife. Enjoy two fun-filled days of exploration, activities and artwork. Schedule Thursday – Friday, Jan. 2 – 3, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Ages: 6-8 Fee: $149/child (members $129) Deadline: Dec. 13 * Free w/ Garden Admission, no registration required
Painting Garden Gnomes for Children 1st grade and up: Create your own whimsical gnome by painting it onto a rock. This special rock can be placed in our Garden, or you can take it home to treasure and add magic and memories to your own garden. Schedule Saturday, Nov. 2, 10 - 11 a.m. Fee $29 (Member $24) Deadline Oct. 30 Instructor Jill Haack, Artist
Be Thankful! PreK – 1st grade: Children can celebrate the Thanksgiving season by painting something in nature they are thankful for! Supplies included. Schedule Saturday, Nov. 9, 10 – 11 a.m. Fee $29 (Member $24) Deadline Nov. 6 Instructor Jill Haack, Artist
Children’s Performances Enjoy fun and interactive shows that engage the family. Schedule Last Saturday of each month May – September, 11 a.m. - noon
Storytime & Budding Artist Young children share a tale read by a storyteller and create a seasonal work of art to take home. Schedule Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - noon
Discovery Stations Stop by one of the Discovery Stations designed to engage adults and children about nature, plants and the world around them. Schedule Saturdays and Sunday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Classes & Programs for Adults and Children