Calendar
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.
Friday, October 9
Color Layering for Colored Pencils - ONLINE
Colored pencils present the special challenge of mixing color directly on your drawing. Develop your own color reference sheets to speed color
History for Homeschoolers at Plains Conservation Center: Archaeology
Before this land became the Plains Conservation Center in the 1950s, many different people called it home. Indigenous communities and homesteaders
Saturday, October 10
Chai Craftsmanship: Learn to Blend Your Own Spiced Tea
Maps in Mixed Media - ONLINE
In this online class, craft unique and visually captivating maps using media of your choice such as watercolor, ink and colored pencil. Learn how to
Drawing in Pencil 1
Beginning with an overview of the specific elements of botanical illustration, learn the skills of careful observation for lifelike drawings in
Nature Journaling
Jump start your nature journaling practice—and learn how to maintain it. Through monthly class themes, explore ways to document your unique
Family Workshop at Plains Conservation Center: Origami Safari
Girl Scouts at Plains Conservation Center: The Wild Side of the Prairie
Colored Pencil 2
Develop more advanced colored pencil skills and gradually learn to create a layered drawing by experimenting with different surfaces and solvents for
Wagon Tour at Plains Conservation Center
Get to know the prairie in a whole new way. On our ride across the plains, participants watch for wildlife in the landscape, from prairie dogs to
Sunday, October 11
Gelli Plate Printing with Botanicals
Discover the user-friendly, fun and intuitive gelatin plate printing process. Create unique botanical prints with acrylic paint and plant materials
Sumi-e Painting
Learn the basics of this traditional Chinese brush painting technique that uses rich, black sumi ink. Focus on drawing delicate flowers and trees
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
Tuesday, October 13
Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga at the Gardens
Strolling Stories at Chatfield Farms: Sounds of Nature
Close your eyes, open your ears, and discover what sounds are near! Join us as we listen to the sounds of nature and use natural materials to make
Strolling Stories at Chatfield Farms: Sounds of Nature
Close your eyes, open your ears, and discover what sounds are near! Join us as we listen to the sounds of nature and use natural materials to make
Private Tour - Art at the Gardens
Explore the latest art exhibitions in the Freyer – Newman Center galleries with a friendly and knowledgeable guide.
Denver Botanic Gardens is committed
Lunchtime Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Vinyasa flow is a yoga practice that weaves postures with breath
Private Tour - Chatfield Seasonal Discoveries
Stroll through the Gardens at any time of the year with us on this tour that highlights the seasonal beauty of our ever-changing landscapes.
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