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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.
Friday, September 5
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
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
Food for Thought: Drawing and Painting Wildflowers of the West - ONLINE
Dr. Linda Ann Vorobik takes you through her experiences as a botanist and artist, including discussing different applications and media used for
Sunset 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
Student Social Hour and Art Supply Swap
Join past, current and future students onsite at the Freyer – Newman Center to socialize, build community and learn about upcoming programs. Enjoy
Saturday, September 6
Introduction to Cutting Garden
Rocky Mountain Gardening Elective
Spend a morning on the farm learning how to grow your own cutting garden next spring. Discover which varieties work
Fall Foraging on the Wild Side, Workshop and Luncheon
Family Workshop at Plains Conservation Center: Garden to Table Cooking
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, September 7
Impressionism-Inspired Painting in the Gardens
Take inspiration from the exhibition Blue Grass: Green Skies, then head outside to paint en plein air. Learn beginning watercolor tips to help you
Drypoint Printmaking
Create botanical drypoint intaglio prints based on sketches made in the gardens. Class includes uninstructed open printmaking studio on Friday
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
Monday, September 8
Botanicals in Ink and Watercolor - ONLINE
Learn to balance the detail of pen and ink with watercolor's vibrancy to create bold, textural and accurate botanical illustrations. Experiment with
Digital Painting with Adobe Photoshop - ONLINE
Interested in the idea of digital painting, but intimidated by the thought of learning how to use new software? Learn to use Adobe Photoshop to create
Tuesday, September 9
Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga at the Gardens
Prairie Pup Adventures at Plains Conservation Center
Mommy and Me Mindfulness at Chatfield Farms
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
Evergreens for Colorado Landscapes
Rocky Mountain Gardening Elective
Learn to select the correct evergreens for your landscape. Evergreens, deciduous trees and shrubs have varying
Color Mixing in Watercolor - ONLINE
Learn about paint properties and choosing pigments to build a system to consistently combine colors and eliminate frustrating trial-and-error