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Film Schedule
See the schedule for films in the Freyer – Newman Center Sturm Family Auditorium. Included with admission. No reservations required.
Classes and programs are facilitated in English unless otherwise noted.
Thursday, August 7
Drawing Nests in Mixed Media
Gain an understanding of how different birds construct their nests, including locations, materials and methods. Explore additive and subtractive ways
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
Colored Pencil 1
Colored pencils are a versatile, affordable and portable medium perfect for sketching on-location, as well as producing stunning illustrations in the
Beading Natural Patterns
Create a beaded amulet or badge using inspiration from the gardens. Learn beading stitches like the peyote stitch and daisy chain and enjoy step-by
Vinyasa, Violins and Vino
Friday, August 8
Drawing in Pencil 1
Beginning with an overview of the specific elements of botanical illustration, learn the skills of careful observation for life-like drawings in
Seedlings: Berry Bonanza
Discover how berries have a tasty way of putting color into the world.
Ages 3-6 years: Tuesday, August 5, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
Ages 3-6 years
Open Studio
Need space to spread out and work outside of class time? Bring your supplies and works in progress for some uninterrupted studio time. No instructor
Research Revealed
Explore our natural history collections behind-the-scenes with a scientist who will share the secrets and surprises of our plant, fungi and insect
Seedlings: Berry Bonanza
Discover how berries have a tasty way of putting color into the world.
Ages 3-6 years: Tuesday, August 5, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
Ages 3-6 years
Visitas guiadas: arte
Disfrute las exposiciones de las galerías en el edificio FNC con un guía. Los Jardines Botánicos de Denver es líder en exposiciones de arte que
Basics of Floral Design - Part 1
Saturday, August 9
Japanese Tea Ceremony
Know Your Colorado Garden Pests and Pals
Rocky Mountain Gardening Elective
Attention bug lovers and bug haters! Knowledge of your garden and landscape pests and pals can make a big difference
Crafting with Cardboard: Pollinators
Join environmental artist Faith Williams Dyrsten and learn how to build unique illustrations using cardboard. Draw live subjects in the gardens, then
Japanese Tea Ceremony
Japanese Tea Ceremony
Sunday, August 10
Colored Pencil Techniques: Fruits on Mylar
Explore the vibrant world of tropical and unusual fruits through the medium of colored pencil on Mylar film. With a focus on layering and blending
Monday, August 11
A Brush with American Impressionism
Step into a world of color and light on this indoor gallery tour of Blue Grass Green Skies: American Impressionism and Realism from the Los Angeles
Tuesday, August 12
