Classes, Lectures and Workshops

May

Flowers in Watercolor with Pat Hogan

IN-PERSON at BBG

Wednesdays, May 24 to June 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Members: $215/Non-members: $250

April showers and spring flowers — a perfect mix! Join us for four weeks of watercolor in the comfort of the Center House. We are sure to be inspired by the gorgeous sights and scents of the BBG spring blooms.

The Art of Colored Pencils

IN-PERSON at BBG

Thursday to Saturday, May 25 through 27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Members: $275/Non-members: $300

Have you ever wanted to use colored pencils for botanicals but are not sure how? In this art class colored-pencil artist Carol Ann Morley will give you a great start and show you multiple ways to work with this fun and versatile medium. You will learn the art of color mixing and how to control your color choices to achieve harmony, depth and contrast. Gain an understanding of pencil techniques such as layering for blending smooth colors and ways to produce textures and patterns using sgraffito, impressed line, and burnishing to make different surfaces for petals, leaves, bark and more. Students of all levels are welcome to this colorful adventure.

ONLINE Our online classes are offered over Zoom. Students receive class log-in information and materials lists, when applicable, once they’ve registered.

IN-PERSON The location of onsite classes is subject to change in accordance with state and federal regulations. Students will be notified as soon as possible if classes require a change in location.

HYBRID These classes are held both online and in person. They feature the lecture portion of class online and a hands-on component in-person and outdoors.

OFFSITE These classes are held off-site.

HORTICULTURE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

HThis symbol denotes Horticulture Certificate Program classes, workshops, and lectures open both to students seeking credit towards one of BBG’s five acclaimed horticulture certificates as well as the general public. Please visit berkshirebotanical.org or call 413-357-4657 for additional information.

Kitchen classes are sponsored by Guido’s Fresh Marketplace with stores located in Great Barrington and Pittsfield.