Education Brochure - January - April 2023

family programs | Atlanta *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 fun activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world. Suggested ages: 6 months - 5 years Schedule Tuesdays, March - Oct., 10 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 & 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 & 10:45 a.m.

Young Sprouts

Drop-In Family Program: Natural Egg Dyeing 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.

Schedule Saturday, April 1 & Friday, April 7, 10 a.m. - noon Fee $6 per child plus Garden admission ($5 per Member child) Deadline No registration required

Shake off the cool winter days and bunnyhop into a sparkling spring. The Garden will be blooming and chirping with life as we explore, play and create during this interactive day camp.

Schedule Monday, April 3 through Wednesday, April 5, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Ages 6–8 Fee $225/child (Members $180) Deadline March 19

What kinds of magical creatures live in the forest? Bring your imagination, observation skills and creativity to this charmed camp and discover the amazing creatures that may be living in our fantastical woodland gardens.

Schedule Monday, Feb. 20 through Wednesday, Feb. 22, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Fee $225/child (Members $180) Deadline Feb. 5

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Propagation Class

Join Ms. Ally for fun activities that will spark your child’s imagination, including Garden explorations, storybook times, art projects and singalongs. Designed for kids and their caregiver, Young Sprouts offers (4) 1-hour sessions of play-based learning.

Caregiver must attend with the child.

Schedule Fridays, Jan. 20 - Feb. 10, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Ages 2-4 Fee $100/child (Member $80) Deadline Jan. 6

Spring Celebration Day Camp

Enchanted Forest Day Camp

adult classes | Gainesville

Summer Camp Registration

ONLINE ONLY Enroll your child in a stimulating summer day camp full of discovery, adventure and nature exploration.

Registration opens Feb. 1 at 9 a.m.

Ages 5 - 12

Learn the basics of growing your own plants from seed and cuttings. Get an insider’s look into how we propagate and grow hundreds of species of plants each year at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville.

It will also cover the basic science behind plant propagation, and how you can be successful at home.

Schedule Saturday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. - noon Fee $34 (Member $29) Deadline Feb. 17 Instructor Ethan Guthrie

Handmade Soaps with Lazy Acorn Soaps Make a one-pound loaf of moisturizing and gentle soap with the fragrance of your choice.

Ticket price includes materials for your handmade soap. Participants will need to bring eye protection and disposable gloves.

Schedule Tuesday, Jan. 24, 1 - 3 p.m.

OR Tuesday, March 21, 1 - 3 p.m.

Fee $55 ($50 Members) Deadline Jan. 17; March 14 Instructor Donna Chalmers

Botanical Illustration: Capturing Details with Color Pencils Botanical illustration is the art of depicting the form, color, and details of plants.

The attention to detail will elevate your drawing skills.

Schedule Saturday, Jan. 28 and Sunday, Jan. 29, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Fee $89 (Member $84) Deadline Jan. 24 Instructor Jill Haack, Artist

Macrame and Merlot Learn the art of macrame and create your own hanging planter while sipping on a complimentary glass of wine. Price includes all materials and one glass of wine.

Schedule Saturday, Feb. 11, 1 - 3 p.m Fee $69 (Member $64) Deadline Feb. 4 Instructor Karen Rogeberg

Introduction to Beekeeping Beginning Beekeeping will offer you the basics of getting started successfully on how to obtain bees and get them started off so that you can be a successful beekeeper. We will also, weather permitting, go out to the garden beehives and take a look at what they are up to.

Schedule Saturday, March 4 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Fee $34 (Member $29) Deadline Feb. 28 Instructor Bobby Chaisson

Landscapes with Depth: Acrylic Workshop

Tulips Foundation in Drawing: Working with Watercolors and Graphite

This workshop will focus on using Acrylic paint to build color in your paintings. Join us as we explore and learn utilizing a variety of techniques.

Schedule Tuesday, Feb. 7 through Thursday, Feb. 9, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m Fee $110 (Member $100) Deadline Feb. 3 Instructor Jill Haack, Artist

We will capture the wonderful shapes of the tulips and all their whimsical colors and patterns. When line and color marry the outcome is exciting. Supply list provided.

Schedule Saturday, March 14 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Fee $69 (Member $64) Deadline March. 10 Instructor Jill Haack, Artist

Atlanta | Gainesville | January - April 2023 Spring Container Gardening

Wooden Sign Painting Class

Explore container gardening basics: plant selection, soil types, and choosing appropriate containers for spring. Learn what annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs do well in pots this season to make the most beautiful container gardens for your home.

Schedule Saturday, March 18 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Fee $34 (Member $29) Deadline March 17 Instructor Mildred Fockele

Decorate a wooden cut out sign for any door in your home! Enjoy the freedom to create a sign that represents your style.

Schedule Saturday, April 15 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Fee $46 (Member $40) Deadline April 8 Instructor Christi Collins

Walking Tour Early spring brings excitement as the garden awakens from its Winter slumber. Tour the garden to discover “what’s in bloom” during this educational and informative walking tour. This is a weather dependent tour and is subject to change.

Schedule Saturdays, March 25, April 8, OR April 29, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Fee $34 (Member $29) Deadline March 24; April 7; April 28 Instructor Ethan Guthrie; Tori Powers; Kendall Busher

Introduction to Growing Your Own Food Discover the basics of growing your own food from determining your growing season, what you should plant, starting seeds, types of growing conditions, and available resources in your community.

Schedule Saturday, April 22 10 - 11 a.m.

Fee $55 (Member $50) Deadline April 15 Instructor Chelsea Walker

family programs | Gainesville *The following classes are free with Garden Admission and no registration is required.

Story Time*

Get up close and personal with Elachee Nature Center’s wildest friends!

Schedule Saturday, Jan. 21, 11 a.m. - noon

Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies, and other garden friends. Suggested ages: 1 - 4 years Schedule Wednesdays, April - Aug., 10 - 10:15 a.m.

Spring Break Week*

Sensory Bin Time*

Celebrate the transition from winter into spring with delightful family activities inspired by the colorful, bountiful and blooming Garden.

Schedule Monday, April 3 - Friday, April 7, 10 a.m. - noon

We are excited to offer two week-long camps this summer! Visit atlantabg.org for more information.

Elachee Animal Encounter*

Enjoy themed bins each week that are fun for the whole family!

Schedule Wednesdays, April - Aug., 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Sanctuary in the Studio: Reimagining the Natural World

Orchids for Beginners I Of all orchid species, Phalaenopsis and Paphiopedilum require care most similar to typical houseplants. Each participant leaves with an orchid and tips to help it thrive.

Schedule Saturday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m. - noon Fee $34 (Member $29) Deadline Jan. 17 Instructor George Guenthner, Orchid Horticultural Curator

Introduction to Drawing in Black and White Discover composition, proportion, shading, and perspective as well as visual elements.

Students work in a variety of black and white mediums. This class is part of the Botanical Drawing Program.

Schedule​ Tuesdays, Jan. 10 – Feb. 7 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. OR 6 – 9 p.m.

OR Thursdays,Jan. 12 - Feb. 19, 10 a.m.- 1p.m. OR 6 – 9 p.m.

Fee​​ $210 (Member $200) Deadline​ Jan. 9, Jan. 11 Instructor Carol Anne Sutherland, Artist

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

Schedule​ Saturdays, Jan. 14 - March 25* (Quarter 1) Saturdays, April 1 - June 10 ** (Quarter II) Beginner, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. OR Intermediate, by instructor invitation only, 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. *skips Jan. 28 ** skips May 27 Fee $139 (Member $129) Deadline Jan. 13 (Quarter I); March 31 (Quarter II) Instructor Mallie Harrell

Orchids for Beginners II

Orchids at Home

This is an information-gathering class about the feasibility of beekeeping in the area.

Learn about the basics of beekeeping and the beekeeper’s year, where to find materials, and when and how to get started. Weather permitting, students visit the Garden’s hives for a demo. Register early – space is limited.

Schedule Saturday, Feb. 11, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Fee $34 (Member $29) Deadline Feb. 7 Instructor Curtis Gentry, Garden Beekeeper

Oncidium, Dendrobium, and Cattleya orchids are adapted to climates with intermittent rainfall and more light than you’ll find in the typical home. Examine the cultural requirements of this group and their adaptation to the home environment.

Schedule Saturday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. - noon Fee $29 (Member $24) Deadline Feb. 14 Instructor George Guenthner,

Intermediate Drawing in Black and White

Drawing Birds, Bees, and Other Pollinators

This course explores the use of different home environments, both typical and constructed, for growing orchids at a wide range of skill levels. Spaces ranging from windowsills to wine coolers will be covered, with attention given to lighting, environmental conditions, and routine care in each space. Orchid varieties suitable for culture in these home environments will be highlighted along the way. ​​Schedule Saturday, March 18, 10 a.m. - noon Fee ​ $29 (Member $24) Deadline March 14 Instructor George Guenthner, Orchid Horticultural Curator

Beekeeping: Getting Started

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 for drawing exercises. This class is part of the Botanical Drawing Program.

Schedule​ Tuesdays, Feb. 14 – March 14 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. OR 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Fee​​ $210 (Member $200) Deadline​ Feb. 13 Instructor​ Carol Sutherland, Artist

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Learn how to draw birds, bees, and other pollinators in black and white and then in colored pencil. Prior drawing experience is recommended.

Schedule Thursdays, Feb. 23 – March 23 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. OR 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Fee $210 (Member $200) Deadline Feb. 22 Instructor Carol Sutherland, Artist

Honey Bee Biology for Beekeeping Good beekeepers understand their bees and take measures to meet their needs. We will take a look at honey bee biology that is relevant to beekeeping. Weather permitting, students visit the Garden observation hive.

Schedule Saturday, March 11, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Fee​ ​ $34 (Member $29) Deadline March 7 Instructor Curtis Gentry, Garden Beekeeper

registration Online: atlantabg.org Voice Mail: 404-876-5859 ext. 2555 Parking: Class fee does not include parking Pre-registration is highly encouraged: Classes sell out quickly and walk-ins are only accepted if space is available.

Questions? Email registrar@atlantabg.org

Orchid Horticultural Curator

Refund Policy: Refunds are granted if requested at least three days in advance.

Membership: Join or renew online at atlantabg. org/join; for assistance by phone, please call Membership at 404-591-1539.

Membership Prices: Individual $80 | Dual $115 |Family $125

Shade Gardening Learn about understory trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plant choices. The class focuses on plants that work well in combination for a healthy plant community.

Schedule Saturday, March 18, 10 a.m. - noon Fee​ $29 (Member $24) Deadline​ March 14 Instructor​ Michael Del Valle, Horticulture Manager

Introduction to Drawing in Colored Pencil

Discover the medium of colored pencil using a variety of techniques, and learn color theory and composition. Some previous drawing experience is recommended. This class is part of the Botanical Drawing Program.

Schedule​ Tuesdays, March 21 – April 25*, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

OR 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. *skips April 4 Fee $210 (Member $200) Deadline March 20 Instructor Carol Anne Sutherland, Artist

Immerse yourself in nature at the Atlanta Botanical Garden and in the highly symbolic works on view in Joseph Stella: Visionary Nature at the High Museum of Art through this six-week, art-making class.

To register, visit high.org.

Location High Museum of Art and Atlanta Botanical Garden Schedule​ Thursdays, March 23 – April 27, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Fee​​ $325 ($275 for High Museum Members) Instructor​ Jaffia Royes, High Museum of Art Teaching Artist

Orchids for Enthusiasts This course explores two diverse orchid groups, the genus Bulbophyllum and the subtribe Pleurothallidinae, which exhibit parallel ecological characteristics and share similar home growing requirements. It is intended for middle-level orchid growers. Participants are strongly encouraged to have taken the Orchids for Beginners and Orchids at Home courses prior to participating in this course.

Schedule​ Saturday, April 8, 10 a.m. - noon Fee $29 (Member $24) Deadline April 4 Instructor George Guenthner, Orchid Horticultural Curator

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.

Schedule​ Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m. - noon Fee $29 (Member $24) Deadline April 18 Instructor Maxwell Kotelnicki, Conservation Display Garden Horticulturist

lectures | Atlanta ALSTON LECTURE

Writing Wild: Women Poets, Ramblers, and Mavericks Who Shape How We See the Natural World

Presented by Kathryn Aalto | Tuesday, March 14, 7 p.m.

In Writing Wild, New York Times best-selling author, teacher, and historian Kathryn Aalto celebrates 25 women whose influential writing helps deepen our connection to and understanding of the natural world. Part travel essay, literary biography, and cultural history, Writing Wild ventures into the landscapes and lives of extraordinary writers and encourages a new generation of women to pick up their pens, head outdoors, and start writing wild.

The Philip and Elkin Alston Lecture Series is made possible by the generous support of the Charles Loridans Foundation.

| Atlanta

Well-Seasoned Chef Series

Fermenting Vegetables

Join celebrated Atlanta chefs for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience. Learn as they prepare and discuss a four-part menu with wine selections to enhance the flavors of locally and garden grown produce. Chef line-up announced online in March at atlantabg.org/wsc. Circles Members receive advance notification and registration period.

To learn more, visit atlantabg.org/join.

Schedule​ Select Tuesdays, April-October, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Fee​​ $135 per dinner; $750 for six dinners Register Call 404-876-5859 ext 2559

Fermentation is one of the oldest food processing methods still used today. Beer, miso, sourdough, kefir, kimchi and many other delicious foods we love are the product of fermentation. Discover the basic science and techniques behind fermentation and enjoy appetizers as you discuss the many health benefits fermented foods can provide.

Schedule​ Thursday, March 23, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Fee​​ $50 (Member $45) Deadline​ March 16 Instructor​ Cheryl Paswater, Contraband Ferments

Fresh Plates Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as favorite neighborhood chefs prepare a four-part small plate menu. Learn new recipes and taste freshly prepared courses and wine. Chef line-up announced online in March.

Schedule Select Wednesdays, April-October, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Fee​ $85 (Members $80) Register​ atlantabg.org/freshplates

Savor a four course menu highlighting some of Georgia’s iconic flavors. This dinner features local produce harvested steps away in the Edible Garden and sourced from other nearby producers. Sip on regional wines to compliment the local flavors as the chefs take you on a journey through our own backyard cuisine.

Schedule​ Tuesday, April 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Fee​​​ $80 (Member $75) Deadline​​ April 4 Instructor​ Crystal Leach, The Sweet Life Nancy Waldeck, Taste and Savor

Spring Soups

Indian Street Food

Get fresh inspiration for your cooking by learning to prepare two soups that can take you from spring to summer and into fall, customized with your favorite herbs. Sample them with warm bread and a glass of wine in the Outdoor Kitchen.

Schedule Saturday, March 18, 3:30 – 5 p.m.

Fee​ $55 (Member $50) Deadline​ March 10 Instructor​ Chance Claar-Pressley

Georgia on My Mind Dinner

Indian street food is a truly unique aspect of the sub-continent’s cuisine, known for its vibrancy of color, flavor and texture. Join spice expert Chef Naina Bhedwar to explore the bright, fresh, springtime-inspired flavors of Indian street food. Try a few preparation techniques for making samosa-chaat, then enjoy a dish with wine and other chef-prepared vegetarian nibbles.

Schedule​ Saturday, April 22, 2 – 4 p.m.

Fee​​​ $65 (Member $60) Deadline​​ April 14 Instructor​ Naina Bhedwar, Kesar Kitchen

Preserving the Season Capture the bounty of the growing season in a jar. Learn safe water bath canning techniques that work for a variety of fruits and pickles.

Take home a sample and a few recipes with the confidence to try them in your own kitchen.

Schedule​ Sunday, April 30, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Fee​​​ $50 (Member $45) Deadline​​ April 24 Instructor​ Chance Claar-Pressley

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