Art at the Gardens Immersive Retreat
York Street Location
Friday – Sunday, Oct. 24-26, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
This fall, immerse yourself in art and nature with the School of Botanical Art & Illustration!
Sample a variety of artmaking techniques in short classes, learn from experts, meet fellow creatives and explore our gardens during the Art at the Gardens Immersive Retreat. Pick your ideal schedule of morning and afternoon classes and enjoy daily activities like tours and open studio time to round out your weekend. Artists of all skill levels are welcome. Join us for one day or all three.
All Classes Onsite: A la carte online registration
Register early—some programs may sell out.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. No onsite ticket sales.
Fee
Each class: $65, $55 member
Tours: $20, $12 member
Oct. 25 panel discussion: Free with registration
Information
- Bring your own lunch or purchase at one of our onsite restaurants.
- Hotel discounts are available upon request (email SBAI@botanicgardens.org to inquire).
- Limited free parking is available in our parking complex between York and Josephine streets. Street parking is available in Cheesman Park or Congress Park, where posted. Please allow extra time to park.
Contact Us:
Email: SBAI@botanicgardens.org
720-865-3670
Day 1: Friday, Oct. 24
Friday Morning Session (choose one)
Mindfulness & Goal Setting for Artists
10 a.m. – noon
Brush Up on Botany
10 a.m. – noon
Exploring Mixed Media
10 a.m. – noon
Friday Tours and More
Tour: Seasonal Discoveries
10-11 a.m.
Tour: Natural History Collections
11 a.m. – noon
Open Studio (no registration required)
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday Afternoon Session (choose one)
Botanical Illustration for Beginners
2-4 p.m.
Your Creative Art Practice
2-4 p.m.
Fixing Your Mistakes
2-4 p.m.
Day 2: Saturday, Oct. 25
Saturday Morning Session (choose one)
Inktober Challenge! Inking Autumn Flora
10 a.m. – noon
Graphite Drawing
10 a.m. – noon
Fixing Your Mistakes
10 a.m. – noon
Saturday Tours and More
Tour: Art at the Gardens
11 a.m. – noon
Botanical Illustration Graduates Panel
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Open Studio (no registration required)
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday Afternoon Session (choose one)
Fall Plants Zine Workshop
2-4 p.m.
Charcoal Drawing for Beginners
2-4 p.m.
Exploring Mixed Media
2-4 p.m.
Day 3: Sunday, Oct. 26
Sunday Morning Session (choose one)
Illuminated Botanicals
10 a.m. – noon
Colored Pencils and Graphite Combinations
10 a.m. – noon
Your Creative Art Practice
10 a.m. – noon
Sunday Tours and More
Tour: Tropical Trails
10-11 a.m.
Open Studio (no registration required)
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday Afternoon Session (choose one)
Hand Lettering Skills
2-4 p.m.
Graphite Drawing
2-4 p.m.
Mixed Media Collage
2-4 p.m.