Saturday, August 1
Mocktail Party
Relax and chat with new friends after your day of artmaking while noshing on snacks and botanical-inspired mocktails.
Onsite: Saturday, August 1, 4-5
Sunday, August 2
Seasonal Discoveries – Chatfield Farms
Stroll through the Gardens at any time of the year with this tour that highlights the seasonal beauty of our ever-changing landscapes.
During these
Floral Collage
With live flowers as your subject, explore collage techniques while using a wide variety of papers and tools. Come away with a charming, finished
Plein Air in the Gardens
What could be better than drawing from life in the summer garden? Receive useful tips and tricks for capturing the essence of your surroundings, while
Botanical Zine Workshop
Explore the creative world of zine-making in this playful workshop. You learn a simple format to craft your own DIY booklet or miniature comic out of
Charcoal Drawing Sampler
Practice using deep black charcoal and a variety of toned papers to achieve richly valued, monochromatic drawings.
Onsite: Sunday, August 2, 10 a.m. -
Art at the Gardens Tour
Explore the latest art exhibitions in the Freyer – Newman Center galleries with a friendly and knowledgeable guide.
Denver Botanic Gardens is
Create Your Own Signature Stamp
Design your own stamp to use when signing your art. First, carve an eraser then print your design with ink. Take home a reusable stamp to add finesse
Simple Bookmaking
Create a simple, versatile pamphlet-style book to use as a journal or sketchbook. Follow along step-by-step to assemble the pages, create a colorful
Pen and Ink Basics
Practice inking techniques such as hatching, stippling, gradations, and more, then create simple ink drawings using your newly acquired skills.
Onsite
Colored Pencil and Graphite Combination
Using colored pencils and graphite together creates exciting results. Gain an understanding of how to use these two media in combination through
Artwork Feedback Session
Bring up to two pieces of either finished or in process artwork to discuss altogether in this casual, friendly group feedback session. Listen and
Monday, August 3
Seasonal Discoveries
No matter the time of year, botanical treasures await your discovery with these guided tours of gardens at their seasonal peaks. Experience the
Garden to Gallery Tour
What do gardeners and artists have in common? More than you might think. Experience a selection of Jaume Plensa’s iconic sculptures on this 90-minute
Tuesday, August 4
Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga at the Gardens
Seedlings: Berry Bonanza
Discover how berries have a tasty way of putting color into the world.
Ages 3-6 years: Tuesday, August 4, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Ages 3-6
Seedlings: Berry Bonanza
Discover how berries have a tasty way of putting color into the world.
Ages 3-6 years: Tuesday, August 4, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Ages 3-6
Lunchtime Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Vinyasa flow is a yoga practice that weaves postures with breath
Drawing in Pencil 1 - ONLINE
Beginning with an overview of the specific elements of botanical illustration, learn the skills of careful observation for lifelike drawings in