Monday, March 2
Chinese Ink Painting - ONLINE
Learn traditional Chinese brush techniques to paint plants and flowers while exploring their cultural symbolism.
Online: Mondays, March 2, 9, 16, 23
Wednesday, March 4
Recipes and Memories
Exhibiting artist Jazz Holmes guides participants on a multi-sensory experience. Visit her exhibition Nourished in the Freyer – Newman Center Ladd
Friday, March 6
Food for Thought: The Life and Times of the Colored Pencil with Judd Meininger - ONLINE
Join Judd Meininger, the 5th generation owner of Denver-based independent art supply store Meininger Art Supply to learn about where color pencils
Sunday, March 8
Make Your Own Vivarium
In this hands-on workshop, learn how to design and assemble a vivarium, a thriving miniature ecosystem complete with plants, moss and optional “clean
Friday, March 13
Mindful Drawing: Finding Inspiration
Learn introductory mindfulness techniques to help you slow down and create with intention while you set goals and establish positive routines for
Sunday, March 15
Daisy Chain Beading
Daisies are a symbol of peace and friendship. In this beading workshop, make a daisy chain ring, bracelet or necklace. The daisy chain is an easy
Wednesday, March 18
Lecture: All About Agaves with Scott Preusser
Join assistant curator Scott Preusser to learn all about agave plants, including their interesting botany and the plant’s uses throughout history
Saturday, March 21
Nature Journaling: Spring Equinox
Jump start your nature journaling practice—and learn how to maintain it! Nature journals or sketchbooks can be filled with scientific observations
Friday, March 27
Lunchtime Zentangle - ONLINE
Using ink and colored pencils, explore the intricate, complex designs of the Zentangle® Method to create mesmerizing artworks inspired by the natural
Friday, April 3
Food for Thought: The Busy Botanical Artist with Wendy Hollender - ONLINE
Go behind the scenes with New York botanical artist Wendy Hollender in the making of her book The Album of Plant Families. She’ll discuss finding a
Drawing Leaves
Learn about leaf structures and practice drawing dicot leaves. Begin with the basics of proportion, value and plant anatomy before moving on to a
Saturday, April 4
Watercolor and Ink Nature Journaling at Plains Conservation Center
Wednesday, April 8
Painting Birds in Gouache
Gouache is the go-to medium for high-impact illustrations and bold colors. Each week, paint colorful birds in a graphic style that emphasizes clean
Friday, April 10
Watercolor Miniatures
Create miniature 2 by 4 inch masterpieces using watercolor paint and watercolor pencils. Learn helpful tips and tricks for working with the media
Sunday, April 12
Flowers in Watercolor and Collage
Learn several expressionist drawing and watercolor techniques, then embellish your work with collage. Explore surprising combinations of materials in
Drawing Early Spring in Soft Pastel
Celebrate the early bloom of spring with this all-level soft pastel class, designed for artists eager to capture the subtle beauty of emerging plants
Friday, April 17
Photographing Your Artwork and Specimens
Whether documenting a plant specimen to use as reference or photographing finished artwork to post on social media, your photos should be accurate
Sunday, April 19
Create Your Own Plant-Based Inks
Bring your own dried or green plant matter to class and watch the magic happen as the tannic acid in plants reacts with iron salt to create rich
Friday, April 24
Lunchtime Zentangle - ONLINE
Using ink and colored pencils, explore the intricate, complex designs of the Zentangle® Method to create mesmerizing artworks inspired by the natural
Introduction to Cyanotype Prints
Known for its striking blue tones, cyanotype is a photographic printing technique that utilizes sunlight to create stunning images. Join us for one