Start Your New Year With Beauty

EVERYTHING ENCAUSTIC

Saturday, January 8 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $165 members, $185 non-members

Participants will learn about encaustic history, safety, surfaces, and fusing. In this workshop we will be exploring a variety of techniques such as incising, layering, pigment sticks, mark-making, mixed media collage, mono-printing, and incorporating your photos.

FLORIDA CARILLON FESTIVAL:

Austin Ferguson Friday, January 14 3-3:45 p.m. Included in general admission, free for members Also streamed on Facebook Live

The second concert in the 4-part series, Austin Ferguson, will offer a musical tribute to the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. in celebration of the national holiday.

DISCOVER OUTDOOR YOGA

Saturday, January 15 & February 19 9-10 a.m. $10 members, $15 non-members

Join us for a morning of bending, breathing and relaxing in the great outdoors. This inclusive class includes gentle yoga movements that move the spine in all directions, breathing techniques and extended relaxation infused with a sprinkling of yoga philosophy.

FLORENCE WILLIAMS:

Your Brain on Nature Saturday, January 15 3 p.m. Virtual Zoom Webinar Watch in the Visitor Center Theatre or in the comfort of your own home Free for members, included in general admission

Journalist and author Florence Williams will present the latest evidence on the science behind why nature is good for us, from cognition to mental health. Learn why being outside makes us feel happier, healthier, and more creative.

The Shop at Bok has copies of her best-selling book The Nature Fix now available for purchase.

WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP WITH CATHY FUTRAL

Saturday, January 22 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $85 members, $95 non-members

Explore the beauty of watercolor in morning exercises from fresh flowers, using complimentary colors and contrast in various compositions on quality watercolor paper (palettes of paint and brushes loaned).

PLANT-BASED NUTRITION WITH BRITTANY KIEFFER

Saturday, January 22 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. $10 members, $15 non-members

Learn some tips to shop, cook and eat the veggies your body requires for optimal health. Brittney will demonstrate some examples you can try in your own kitchen. There will also be an opportunity to taste the goodness of plants that will inspire you to add them to your current lifestyle.

REIKI FOR DOGS WITH LINDA CARLEY

Saturday, January 22 1-2 p.m. Free for members, included in general admission Registration required

Is your dog in pain, experiencing a medical concern or having behavioral issues? Or, would you just like to allow your dog to experience a few minutes of relaxation? Reiki may help. After a brief discussion on Reiki for Dogs, each dog will have the opportunity to receive a few minutes of Reiki!

BACKYARD TEAS

Saturday, January 29 1-2 p.m. $10 members, $20 non-members

Enjoy delicious herbal teas grown right here at Bok Tower Gardens. In this program, you will learn about herbal teas that grow easily in your backyard and how to prepare them.

CREATE A SPRING TIME ACCORDION PHOTO BOOK

Saturday, February 5 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 1-3 p.m. $25 members, $35 non-members

Create your own Spring Time Accordion Photo Book with Claire Formilan from Beyond the Fold Paperie. No stitching required on this book and step-by-step instructions make this class fun and relaxing.

Create your own book from a beautiful collection of ribbons and floral design papers from around the world. All materials will be provided