Calendar
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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, September 25
Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga at the Gardens
Japanese Garden Design Workshop
Rocky Mountain Gardening Elective
The Southern Colorado Rocky Mountains are central to the design of the Japanese Garden at Denver Botanic Gardens
Guided Homeschool Exploration at Plains Conservation Center: Birds of the Prairie
Come meet the birds of the Colorado prairie! Learn about birds through scientific observation, scavenger hunts, crafts and dissecting an owl pellet
Scientific Illustration for Beginners
Scientific illustrations are highly precise, based on museum reference specimens, and executed with respect to several standards. In this workshop
Guided Homeschool Exploration at Plains Conservation Center: Birds of the Prairie
Come meet the birds of the Colorado prairie! Learn about birds through scientific observation, scavenger hunts, crafts and dissecting an owl pellet
Crafting with Fiber Arts at Plains Conservation Center
Friday, September 26
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
Botany for Artists (3 Day Intensive)
During this three-day hands-on workshop with botanist and illustrator Dr. Linda Ann Vorobik, learn about plant parts, and how to label and draw them
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
Saturday, September 27
Japanese Tea Ceremony
Grasses on the Plains
Rocky Mountain Gardening Elective
Willa Cather and others have long spoken of the beauty of acres of grasses waving on the plains. Join us for a walk
Japanese Tea Ceremony
Japanese Tea Ceremony
Family Workshop at Plains Conservation Center: Birds of a Feather
Invitation to Ikebana
Sunday, September 28
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
Monday, September 29
Drawing in Pencil 2 - ONLINE
Expand on the skills from Drawing in Pencil 1 to reinforce and refine your knowledge of graphite pencil. Build upon what you already know to master
Watercolors and Colored Pencils in Mixed Media
Take inspiration from the vibrant colors of the gardens to draw botanical subjects with colored pencils and watercolor. In this mixed media class
Expert Explorations
Take a deep dive with a Denver Botanic Gardens’ staff member. Together, you will explore hidden gems of the Gardens guided by an expert.
Fee: $22,
Tuesday, September 30