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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, October 23
Botanically Bewitched
Bubble, bubble, soil and shovel! This spooky season, discover the roots of magic at the Gardens. Learn about the boo-tiful plant adaptations for
Friday, October 24
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
Exploring Mixed Media
Take this time to increase your comfort experimenting with multiple art media including watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, pen and ink and graphite
Brush Up On Botany
Brush up on plant morphology, botanical terms and available resources.
Onsite: Friday, October 24, 10 a.m. - noon
Instructor: Alissa Iverson
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Mindfulness and Goal Setting For Artists
Learn introductory mindfulness techniques to help you slow down and create with intention while you set goals and establish positive routines for
Natural History Collections Tour
Peek behind-the-scenes of the Kathryn Kalmbach Herbarium of Vascular Plants, Sam Mitchel Herbarium of Fungi and Arthropod Collection. Not only do
Botanically Bewitched
Bubble, bubble, soil and shovel! This spooky season, discover the roots of magic at the Gardens. Learn about the boo-tiful plant adaptations for
Fixing Your Mistakes
Learn various techniques for fixing mistakes, from simple errors to bringing a drawing back from the brink of disaster.
Onsite: Friday, October 24
Your Creative Art Practice
Take your art practice to the next level and learn to write an artist statement, apply to juried shows and explore ways to connect with the creative
Botanical Illustration for Beginners
Receive an overview of the history and techniques used to create botanical illustrations followed by simple graphite drawing exercises.
Onsite: Fri
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, October 25
Air Plants 101
Graphite Drawing
Practice using a range of graphite pencils to achieve richly valued drawings.
Onsite: Saturday, October 25, 10 a.m. - noon or Sunday, October 26, 2
Putting Your Rose Garden To Bed
Rocky Mountain Gardening Elective
Just about everyone grows a rose bush or two. Congress designated the rose as America's national floral emblem in
Inktober Challenge! Inking Autumn Flora
Using Colorado’s fall flora as subject matter, learn several inking techniques then create drawings in celebration of the international Inktober
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
Family Workshop at Plains Conservation Center: Creepy Crawlers and Spooky Critters
Panel Discussion with Certificate Graduates
Hear from recent graduates of the School of Botanical Art & Illustration Certificate Program as they share highlights about their journeys through
Fixing Your Mistakes
Learn various techniques for fixing mistakes, from simple errors to bringing a drawing back from the brink of disaster.
Onsite: Friday, October 24
Exploring Mixed Media
Take this time to increase your comfort experimenting with multiple art media including watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, pen and ink and graphite