family programs | Atlanta
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Summer Camp
Hydrangeas in the Garden Walking Tour
Ages 4-12, June–July: Enroll your child in a stimulating summer day camp full of discovery, adventure and nature exploration. For more information, visit atlantabg. org/summercamp or email registrar@atlantabg.org.
Garden Grooves*
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 a.m. – noon
Storybook Time* Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends. Schedule Wednesdays, April – Oct., 10:30 a.m.
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.
Shows for Seedlings* Enjoy a variety of live performances from some of Atlanta’s best storytellers, puppeteers, musicians and magicians. Visit the atlantabg. org/kidsprograms for a list of performers. Schedule May – September, Fridays at 10:30 a.m. or Saturdays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. * Free w/ Garden Admission, no registration required
lectures
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Designed Plant Communities: A Fresh Approach to Designing and Managing Gardens Presented by Scott Stewart, Tuesday, June 4, 7 p.m. Dr. Scott Stewart, Executive Director of Chicago’s Millennium Park, is deeply passionate about the value and role of the public space. His goal: Create free, open and equitable cultural experiences for people in public spaces of design, artistic and architectural significance- utilizing a style more informed by nature than rules.
Masons, Miners and Thieves: The Real Lives of America’s Bees Presented by Paige Embry, Wednesday, June 26, 7 p.m. Follow a gardener’s adventures into the field with the bee scientists and farmers to explore the lives of bees with author Paige Embry- based on the book Our Native Bees: North America’s Endangered Pollinators and the Fight to Save Them. A book-signing follows. 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.
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In this walking tour, a member of the Horticulture staff will cover a wide range of ornamental species and cultivars of hydrangeas blooming in the Garden. The tour highlights the plant’s ornamental attributes and uses in the garden, and you’ll learn cultivation tips. Schedule Saturday, June 22 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Fee $54 (Members $49) Deadline June 19 Instructor Michael Del Valle, Horticulturist
Experiencing the Garden through Sketching Watercolor pencils are the perfect choice for sketching en plein air. Wander the paths and discover changes in flowering plants during this four-week series. Create a journal that will include a technique reference guide. Supply list provided upon registration. Schedule Wednesdays, May 1 – 22, 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Fee $150 (Members $135) Deadline April 26 Instructor Jill Haack, Artist
Tai Chi Perform the ancient Chinese exercise form designed to increase flexibility and balance. Beginners welcome. Schedule Tuesdays, May 14 – June 4, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Fee $79 (Members $69) Deadline May 10 Instructor Buck Barnes
Butterflies in the Garden This mixed media two-day workshop will use colored pencils and watercolor and jump into the importance of butterflies in the Garden. Supply list provided upon registration. Schedule Tuesday – Wednesday, July 16 & 17 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Fee $79 (Members $74) Deadline July 11 Instructor Jill Haack, Artist
Sunflower Collage Have fun creating sunflower collage paintings in this two-day workshop. Work with acrylic paints as a base and build on all sorts of bits and pieces from old books and magazines among other unexpected items. Supply list provided upon registration. Schedule Tuesday – Wednesday, August 20 & 21 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Fee $79 (Members $74) Deadline August 15 Instructor Jill Haack, Artist
kids classes | Gainesville Animals in the Garden
Bee Happy Painting Class
2nd – 5th grade: Draw beneficial birds, frogs, turtles, bees, butterflies and squirrels, just to name a few! What a wonderful way to view the Garden animal and insect ecosystem. Learn to draw and paint them in their environment. All supplies provided. Schedule Saturday, June 8 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Fee $29 (Member $24) Deadline June 4 Instructor Jill Haack, Artist
PreK – 1st grade: Learn why honeybees and other bees are important in our gardens. Children will also learn about watercolor painting while drawing bees and flower blossoms. When flowers bloom, the bees will come! Schedule Saturday, June 15 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Fee $29 (Member $24) Deadline June 11 Instructor Jill Haack, Artist
Children’s Performances
Discovery Stations
Bring the kids and enjoy some delightful children’s performers. 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
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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.
Terrific Trains The Train Garden runs year round and captivates the imagination of visitors young and old. Boxes of wooden train toys available for children’s play. Schedule Daily, during regular Garden hours
Floral Painting / All about Color Capture all of the colors in the Garden from the ground up through underpinnings, layering, transparent colors and varnish techniques. Explore color theory and making your own colors. Supply list provided upon registration. Schedule Wednesday and Thursday, June 5 & 6, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Fee $79 (Members $74) Deadline May 29 Instructor Jill Haack, Artist
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adult classes
outdoor kitchen
| Atlanta
Beehive Inspection
Orchids for Beginners II
Opening a beehive can be both exciting and daunting. In this advanced session, we will open and inspect a beehive emphasizing proper technique and exploring what we are seeing. Students will provide their own hat and veil, which is the minimal protective gear for entering our apiary for a hive inspection. Space is extremely limited. Schedule Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m. - noon Fee $54 (Member $49) Deadline May 14 Instructor Curtis Gentry, Garden Beekeeper
Oncidium, Denrobium 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 Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m. – noon Fee $29 (Member $24) Deadline June 4 Instructor Jason Ligon
Hydrangeas for the Home Garden
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: $75 Individual $99 Dual $109 Family
A generous choice of carnivorous plants will be offered for participants to create yout very own mini bog bowl. This is a hands-on/ interactive class that will be accompanied by a behind the scenes tour and instruction from an experienced staff member. Space is extremely limited and plants will require full sun to thrive. Schedule Tuesday, July 30, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Fee $64 (Member $59) Deadline July 26 Instructor David Ruland, Greenhouse Manager
Learn about the basics of beekeeping and the beekeeper’s year, where to find materials, and when and how to get started. Schedule Saturday, June 15, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Fee $34 (Member $29) Deadline June 11 Instructors Curtis Gentry, Garden Beekeeper
Sizzling Succulents Succulents can be tricky! Learn the basics of these water-wise plants. Get tips on how to maintain and incorporate them into your own garden. Schedule Wednesday, June 19, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Fee $29 (Member $24) Deadline June 15 Instructor Amanda Bennett, Manager of Display Gardens
Tai Chi Learn this ancient Chinese exercise form, designed to increase flexibility and balance. Schedule Saturdays, July 6 – Sept. 7 (Quarter 3) Beginner, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. OR Intermediate, 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Fee $139 (Members $129) Deadline July 3 Instructor Lori Rowe
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Shade Gardening
Growing Culinary Herbs
Learn about understory trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plant choices, including many seldom-used selections. The class focuses on plants that work well in combination for a healthy plant community. Schedule Thursday, Aug. 8, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Fee $29 (Member $24) Deadline Aug. 4 Instructor Michael Sheek, Senior Horticulturalist
Explore the basics of growing fresh, delicious culinary herbs in containers with a focus on design, challenges and tips for usage. Schedule Saturday, Aug. 24, 10 a.m. – noon Fee $29 (Member $24) Deadline Aug. 20 Instructor Moe Hemmings, Community Outreach Manager
Drawing Trees Celebrate trees native to Georgia by learning to draw them with pencil, pen, marker and charcoal. Join us for this fun and lifeaffirming art class. This class is part of the Botanical Drawing Program. Schedule Tuesdays, Aug. 20– Sept. 17, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. OR 6 – 9 p.m. Fee $190 (Member $180) Deadline Aug. 16 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.
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Build Your Own Bog Bowl
Orchids are intriguingly complex. A simplified approach, using black and white media, aids in exploring and drawing orchids. This class is part of the Botanical Drawing Program. It is a pre-requisite for Drawing Orchids in Colored Pencil. Previous drawing experience is strongly recommended. Schedule Tuesdays, June 11 – July 9, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. OR 6 – 9 p.m. Fee $190 (Member $180) Deadline June 7 Instructor Carol Anne Sutherland, Artist
Beekeeping: Getting Started
In this class, Andrew Bunting will cover a wide range of ornamental species and cultivars and discuss their ornamental attributes, uses in the garden, pruning techniques, soil and pH requirements, among other useful cultivation tips. He will cover the best hydrangeas to use in your home garden in Atlanta and throughout the Southeast. Schedule Wednesday, May 22, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Fee $29 (Member $24) Deadline May 18 Instructor Andrew Bunting, VP, Horticulture and Collections
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Drawing Orchids in Black & White
Of all orchid species, Phalaenopsis and Paphiopedilum require care most similar to typical houseplants. Learn tips to grow these orchids yourself. Each participant will go home with an orchid. Schedule Saturday, June 15, 10 a.m. – noon Fee $34 (Member $29) Deadline June 11 Instructor Michael Wenzel, Plant Recorder
Students start by drawing from color reproductions of orchids, then move on to work from live orchid stems. The first week, bring a favorite color reproduction of orchids. This class is part of the Botanical Drawing Program. Previous drawing experience is strongly recommended. Schedule Tuesdays, July 16 – Aug. 13, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. OR 6 – 9 p.m. Fee $190 (Member $180) Deadline July 12 Instructor Carol Anne Sutherland, Artist
Plan Your Autumn Veggie Garden You can have a beautiful and productive vegetable garden well past the summer harvest of tomatoes and squash. All it takes is a bit of planning, and this class will teach you how. Learn important techniques for improving results for a delicious harvest. Schedule Thursday, Aug. 29, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Fee $29 (Member $24) Deadline Aug. 25 Instructor Stephanie Van Parys,
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Well-Seasoned Chef Dinners
Fresh Plates Series
Join some of Atlanta’s finest chefs for an intimate culinary experience. Learn from the best as they prepare four-part small plate menus featuring food responsibly harvested from local farmers and the Garden. Seasonal wine is served with meals.
Enjoy a fun evening in the Garden dining, sipping, and chatting as the chef prepares a four-part small plate menu of delicious dishes.
In 2019, the dinner classes will be offered in two locations while construction ends on the Center for Southeastern Conservation. Schedule Fee Deadline Register
Select Tuesdays in April, May, June, Sept. and Oct., 6:30-8:30 p.m. $120 per dinner ($675 for six classes) One week before session By phone only 404-876-5859 ext 2559
Location: April 16 April 23 May 14 May 21 May 28
Rooftop Terrace, Longleaf Restaurant Jason Paolini, Longleaf Stuart Rogers, Oak Steakhouse Joey Ward and Spencer Gomez, Southern Belle & Georgia Boy Marla Adams, Babette’s Elliot Cusher, no. 246
Location: Outdoor Kitchen June 4 Jackie Chang, District M June 11 Matt Marcus, Watershed on Peachtree June 18 David Bartlett, Southern Art June 25 Philippe Haddad, Cape Dutch Sept 3 Michael Bertozzi, Two Urban Licks and Molly B.’s Sept 10 Jason Stern, Colletta Sept 17 Matthew Basford, Canoe Sept 24 Todd Ginsberg, Wood’s Chapel BBQ and The General Muir Oct 1 Christopher Grossman, Atlas SOLD OUT Oct 8 Kevin Gillespie, Red Beard Restaurants Nicole Edwards, Revival Chris McCord, Gunshow SOLD OUT Oct 15 Todd Richards, Chef, Cookbook Author, SOUL Oct 22 Brandon Chavannes, St. Cecelia
Schedule Fee Deadline Register
Select Wednesdays, May and June $65 (Members $60) One week before session atlantabg.org/freshplates, or call 404-591-1543
May 1 Brent Banda, Ecco SOLD OUT May 15 Thomas McKeown, Polaris May 22 Steven Brennen, The Original El Taco SOLD OUT May 29 Deborah Van Trece Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours June 5 Marc Rosenkoetter and Kimie Ono, Flavors of Summer DInner June 12 Cameron Floyd, Farm Burger June 19 Eric Roberts, Lure June 26 Taylor Neary, Restaurant Holmes
Refugee Recipe Celebration During garden chef weekend demos, special guests from Friends of Refugees spice up the Outdoor Kitchen. In honor of World Refugee Day, cooks with recipes from afar will highlight their traditional flavors to serve up tastes with garden fresh ingredients. Celebrate edible plants and global connections. Free with Garden admission. Schedule Sat. June 22 and Sun. June 23, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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