Friday, April 24
Painting The Garden in A New Light
Using the forms of sculptures nestled within the garden’s lush landscape, learn to deconstruct these intricate artworks into simple shapes and fluid
Saturday, April 25
Maps in Mixed Media
Craft unique and visually captivating maps using watercolors, inks and colored pencils. Learn how to draw mountains, canyons, forests, coastlines and
Drawing Bees
Learn all about bee anatomy to add pollinators to your botanical illustrations with greater accuracy and confidence. Explore insect specimens from
Sunday, April 26
Printing Florals on Fabric
Learn how to design a floral image and repeating pattern to be used for printing on fabric. After creating a design, learn linoleum block printmaking
Friday, May 1
Food for Thought: Wildflower Wonders in Crested Butte with David Kish - ONLINE
Join the Executive Director of the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival for an inspiring journey through the festival’s rich history and the breathtaking
Saturday, May 2
Nature Journaling: Early Flowers
Jump start your nature journaling practice—and learn how to maintain it! Nature journals or sketchbooks can be filled with scientific observations
Watercolor and Ink Nature Journaling at Plains Conservation Center
Sunday, May 3
Courageous Care Interactive Workshop with Tara Rynders, RN
Space suits. Wild play. Healing through art. This unique community experience led by Tara Rynders, RN (aka The Dancing Nurse) explores how creativity
Thursday, May 7
Mixed Media Collage
Explore various collage techniques with a variety of papers, ephemera and even your own drawings to incorporate into your artmaking repertoire. Most
Sunday, May 10
Make Your Own Moss Art
Learn the techniques of working with preserved mosses and ferns to craft a vibrant, maintenance-free masterpiece that will bring a touch of greenery
Beaded Bouquet Earrings
Learn a common beading technique, the beadweaving brick stitch, followed by other creative and intuitive uses of seed beads. Make hanging flower
Thursday, May 14
Drawing Inspiration from Naturalists
Join this drawing class that focuses on the essential elements of drawing for pleasure, while learning about the history of American female
Saturday, May 16
Sketching and Painting in the Gardens
Painting and drawing en plein air is delightful. Learn to translate the light, shadow and lush surroundings of the Gardens at York Street or the
Dissect and Draw
For artists and scientists alike, join us for this fun session to dissect flowers and observe them under the microscope. Discussion of botanical
Sunday, May 17
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
Thursday, May 21
Sketching and Painting at Chatfield Farms
Painting and drawing en plein air is delightful. Learn to translate the light, shadow and lush surroundings of " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> the Gardens at York Street or the
Friday, May 22
Introduction to Cyanotype Prints at Chatfield Farms
Known for its striking blue tones, cyanotype is a photographic printing technique that utilizes sunlight to create stunning images. Join us for one
Saturday, May 30
Nature Journaling: Birds and Blooms
Jump start your nature journaling practice—and learn how to maintain it! Nature journals or sketchbooks can be filled with scientific observations
Friday, June 5
Drawing Raptors
Get up close and personal with magnificent birds during Denver Botanic Gardens’ annual Raptor Day and hone your observational drawing skills. Observe
Wednesday, June 10
Sketching and Painting in the Gardens
Painting and drawing en plein air is delightful. Learn to translate the light, shadow and lush surroundings of the Gardens at York Street or the