Education Brochure January - April 2021

youth programs Summer Camp Registration Opens February 1, 9 a.m. • online only Enroll your child in a stimulating summer day camp full of discovery, adventure and nature exploration. To request a brochure, call 404-876-5859 ext. 2557 or email registrar@atlantabg.org.

DROP-IN FAMILY PROGRAMS $6 per child ($5 member child) No registration required

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The following classes are free with Garden Admission and no registration is required:

Garden Playtime Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for artistic activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world. Suggested ages: 2 – 5 years Schedule Tuesdays, March – Oct.,

10:00 a.m. – noon

Storybook Time Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends. Suggested ages: 1 - 4 years Schedule Wednesdays,

March – Oct., 10 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Garden Grooves Get ready to wiggle and warble! Join us for songs and dances inspired by the beautiful outdoors. Suggested ages: 2 – 5 years Schedule Thursdays, March – Oct.,

10 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Natural Egg Dyeing March 26 and April 2, anytime between 10 a.m. - noon

| Gainesville Story Time & Smile Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends. Suggested ages: 1 - 4 years Schedule Wednesdays,

March – Oct., 10 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Garden Grooves Get ready to wiggle and warble! Join us for songs and dances inspired by the beautiful outdoors. Suggested ages: 2 – 5 years Schedule Thursdays,

March – Oct., 10 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

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Focusing on Trees*

Tulips of Every Color (Color Theory)*

Using acrylic paint with a palette knife and brushes, students paint and produce a finished work that evokes textural qualities and expressive gesture focusing on ‘Trees in the Forest’ in a winter landscape.

Schedule Tuesday & Wednesday, January 26 & 27

9 a.m. - noon Fee $89 (Members $84) Deadline January 22 Instructor Jill Haack, Artist

Working in acrylic paint, learn to capture spring color in the Garden. Tulips in bloom will be the focus with emphasis on color theory.

Schedule Tuesday & Wednesday,

March 23 & 24

9 a.m. - noon Fee $89 (Members $84) Deadline March 19 Instructor Jill Haack, Artist

Capturing the Birds of Winter* Working with watercolor graphite and using water-soluble graphite mixed with water, your work will mimic an ink wash. Layering different mediums adds depth and texture to the art.

Schedule Saturday, February 13

9 a.m. - noon Fee $69 (Members $64) Deadline February 8 Instructor Jill Haack, Artist

Basic Pruning

Certain plants contain powerful dyes that create stunning colors. Join us in this interactive program to learn more about these plants and decorate three vibrant eggs.

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Get details on how and when to prune your trees and shrubs, and learn proven pruning techniques demonstrated in this popular winter class.

Schedule Saturday, February 20

10 a.m. - noon Fee $29 (Members $24) Deadline February 20 Instructor Ethan Guthrie, Horticulture Manager

Tim Marchlik, IPEP Nursery Assistant

Photography Basics (Focus on Tulips) Using your own camera/mobile phone, no matter how fancy or simple, learn exposure, aperture, shutter speed and ISO basics.

Spend time in the classroom and in the Garden, shooting photos with an emphasis on spring bulbs.

Schedule Thursday, March 18

9 a.m. - noon Fee $89 (Members $84) Deadline March 15 Instructor Bob Richardson, Professional Photographer

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Container Gardening Explore container basics: plant selection, soil types and appropriate containers. Learn design principles and plant combinations for optimum appeal.

Schedule Saturday, March 27

10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Fee $29 (Members $24) Deadline March 14 Instructor Beth Owen, Senior Horticulturist

Exploring Shade Gardening Learn about fantastic understory trees, shrubs and herbaceous plant choices, including many seldom-used selections. This class focuses on plants that work in combination for a thoughtful shade garden.

Schedule Saturday, April 10

10 a.m. - noon Fee $29 (Members $24) Deadline April 5 Instructor Michael Del Valle, Senior Horticulturist

Golden Spring in Watercolor* Using gold metallic watercolor, this workshop will jump start creativity using watercolor-ground medium. Explore the process on a variety of surfaces.

Schedule Tuesday & Wednesday, April 20 & 21

9 a.m. - noon Fee $89 (Member $84) Deadline April 16 Instructor Jill Haack, Artist *supply list provided upon registration

Classes & Programs for Adults and Children

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*Space is limited. Each student will have his or her own table.

Class will follow CDC social distancing and sanitization guidelines.

Masks/Face Shields are required for students to wear indoors. *supply list provided upon registration

Tai Chi

Intro to Drawing in Black & White*

**Intermediate by instructor invitation only

Discover composition, proportion, shading and perspective and more working in a variety of black and white media. This class is part of the Botanical Drawing Program.

Schedule​ Tuesday, Jan. 5 - Feb. 2,

10 a.m - 1 p.m. or 6 - 9 p.m.

OR Thursdays, Jan. 7 - Feb. 4

10 a.m. -1p.m. or 6 - 9 p.m.

Fee​​ $200 (Member $190) Deadline​ Jan. 4 Instructor Carol Anne Sutherland, Artist

Intermediate Drawing in Black & White* Continuing drawing students explore large plant studies, still lifes and landscapes.

Bring a collection of landscape photos (black and white or color) to the first class of drawing exercises. This class is part of the Botanical Drawing Program.

Schedule​ Tuesdays, Feb. 9 - March 9,

10 a.m - 1 p.m. or 6 - 9 p.m.

Fee $200 ( Member $190) Deadline​ Feb. 8 Instructor Carol Anne Sutherland, Artist

registration Online: atlantabg.org

By Voice Mail: 404-876-5859 ext. 2555

By Mail: Send completed form with check payable to Atlanta Botanical Garden to: Education Department, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

Learn this ancient Chinese exercise form, designed to increase flexibility and balance.

Schedule Saturdays,

Feb. 13 - April 27 (Quarter 1)

Beginner, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.

OR Intermediate**, 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.

OR Saturdays,

April 24 - June 26 (Quarter 2)

Beginner, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.

OR Intermediate**, 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.

Fee​ ​ $139 (Member $129) Deadline Jan. 12 or April 23 Instructor Lori Rowe and Mallie Harrell

Birds, Bees and Pollinators* Learn to draw birds, bees and pollinators in black and colored pencil.

Prior drawing experience recommended.

Schedule​ Thursdays, Feb. 25 - March 25,

10 a.m - 1 p.m. or 6 - 9 p.m.

Fee​ $200 ( Member $190) Deadline Feb. 24 Instructor Carol Anne Sutherland, Artist Renewing your membership and registering for classes? Please send separate checks.

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Membership: Join (or renew) now for discount:  $78 Individual  $105 Dual  $115 Family

Orchids for Beginners I*

Learn color theory and composition. Explore methods for drawing botanical renderings and still lifes from photographs and reproductions. Previous drawing experience is recommended. This class is part of the Botanical Drawing Program. Supply list provided upon registration.

Schedule​ Tuesdays, March 23 – April 20,

10 a.m - 1 p.m. or 6 - 9 p.m.

Fee​​ $200 (Member $190) Deadline March 22 Instructors​ Carol Anne Sutherland, Artist

Of all orchid species, Phalaenopsis and Paphiopedilum require care most similar to typical houseplants. Get tips to grow these orchids yourself. Each participant will go home with an orchid.

Schedule Saturday, March 27,

10 am - noon Fee $34 ( Member $29) Deadline March 23 Instructor George Guenthner, Orchid Horticultural Curator

Conifers of Atlanta* Explore the wide variations within the conifer group and their usefulness to southeastern gardeners. Learn proper planting and pruning techniques, site selection strategies, and recommendations of species and cultivars that are adaptable to our climate.

Schedule Tuesday, March 23,

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Fee $29 (Members $24) Deadline March 19 Instructor Lindsay Bowen, Senior Horticulturist

Refund Policy: Full refunds (minus a $10 processing fee) are granted if requested at least five days in advance. Requests less than five days in advance receive credit toward future classes. Credits must be used within 12 months.

Exploring Native Plants* Transform your yard into a valuable natural community. In this class, we will explore the often-confusing language of native vs. invasive species and selecting appropriate native additions or alternatives for home gardening. Weather pending, an outdoor portion will examine species of interest throughout Storza Woods.

Schedule Saturday, April 3, 10 a.m. - noon Fee $29 (Members $24) Deadline March 31 Instructor Maxwell Kotelnicki, Assistant Horticulturist

Well-Seasoned Chef Series See atlantabg.org/wsc in early April to see the 2021 line-up of this popular outdoor dining series featuring local chefs and their favorite recipes in the Garden. Circle Members receive advance notification and registration period. For more information on Circles Membership, visit atlantabg.org/join.

Schedule Select Tuesdays,

April-October, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Fee​ $125 per dinner; $700 for six dinners Deadline​ One week before session Register​ Call 404-876-5859, ext. 2559

Fresh Plates Wednesday dinner classes highlight local chefs dedicated to promoting local produce. Learn new recipes and taste freshly prepared courses and wine.

Schedule​ Select Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Fee​​ $77 (Members $70) Deadline​ One week before session Register​ atlantabg.org/freshplates April 14 Eddie Hernandez, Taqueria del Sol April 21 Jason Paolini, Longleaf April 28 Rusty Bowers, Pine Street Market

Ferns and Shrubs* Discover ferns and shrubs that perform well in our region and how to combine them to create a lush landscape.

Schedule Wednesday, March 24, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Fee $29 (Members $24) Deadline March 20 Instructor Erin Bookout, Senior Horticulturist

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Intro to Drawing in Colored Pencil*

Intermediate Colored Pencil* Orchids for Beginners II* Oncidium, Dendrobium and Cattleya orchids are adapted to climates with intermittent rainfall. These plants require higher light levels than are found in typical homes. This class examines the cultural requirements of this group and their adaptation to the home environment Schedule Saturday, April 24, 10 a.m. - noon Fee $29 ( Member $24) Deadline April 20 Instructor George Guenthner, Orchid Horticultural Curator

Build onto Intro to Drawing in Colored Pencil with the colors of the tropical world.

Large drawings emphasize contours and focal points of detail. Plant materials are selected from the Garden’s greenhouses or students may draw plants from home. This is a part of the Botanical Drawing Program. Supply list provided upon registration.

Schedule​ Tuesdays, April 27 – May 25,

10 a.m - 1 p.m. or 6 - 9 p.m.

Fee​​ $200 (Member $190) Deadline​ April 26 Instructor​ Carol Anne Sutherland, Artist

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Plant-based Springtime Dinner Dine with Chef Luis Martinez of My Abuelas Food, who’ll focus on a healthy menu with freshly harvested Garden ingredients inspired by Puerto Rico.

Schedule March 31, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Fee​ $ 55 (Members $ 50) Deadline​ One week before session Register:​ Call 404-876-5859, ext. 2559

Homemade Strawberry Jam Learn to make cooked strawberry jam and a refrigerator version for preserving. Learn safe canning methods, and take home recipes and a small jar of preserves to enjoy.

Schedule​ Sunday, April 25, 3-5 p.m.

Fee​​ $ 49 (Members $45) Deadline​ One week before session Register:​ Call 404-876-5859, ext. 2559

Herbs to Go Join us for a culinary herb talk with an appetizer sampler plate demo in the Outdoor Kitchen. Taste test new treats, enjoy a glass of wine and make your own small herb patio pot.

Schedule​ Thursday, April 29, 5:30-7 p.m.

Fee​​ $ 49 (Members $45) Deadline​ One week before session Register:​ Call 404-876-5859, ext. 2559