family programs | Atlanta The following programs are free with Garden admission.
Garden Playtime Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for learning activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world. Suggested ages: 2 – 5 Schedule Tuesdays, March – Oct., 10:00 a.m. – noon
Storybook Time* Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends. Schedule Wednesdays, March – Oct., 10:30 a.m.
adult classes | Gainesville Morning Sketching in the Garden
Photography Basics
Adding daily drawing exercises enhances your art! Come join this two-day workshop and get to know the Garden again. Sketching and drawing daily allows observational skills to grow. Supply list provided upon registration. Schedule Tuesday - Wednesday, June 9 & 10, 9 a.m. - noon Fee $79 (Members $74) Deadline June 2 Instructor Jill Haack, Artist
Discover how to use the camera you have, no matter how fancy or simple it is! Learn the basics of exposure, aperture, shutter speed and ISO. Spend a couple of hours in the classroom and an hour in the Garden shooting photos while the Garden is in full bloom. Bring whatever camera you have, including cell phones. Schedule Thursday, June 25, 9 a.m. - noon Fee $89 (Members $84) Deadline June 23 Instructor Bob Richardson, Photographer
Flowers and Form
Presented by Patrick Cullina Tuesday, August 25, 7 p.m. Patrick Cullina is an award-winning horticulturist, landscape designer, photographer, lecturer, and organizational consultant with more than twenty-five years of experience in the landscape field. He runs a design and consulting business that is dedicated to the innovative and sensitive integration of plants and materials into a diverse range of compelling projects nationwide and abroad--drawing inspiration from the both the natural world and constructed environments alike. Come away with ideas and inspiration to reimagine outdoor spaces at home and in your community with transformation in mind. Lectures are free and no reservations are required. The Philip and Elkin Alston Lecture Series is made possible through the generous support of the Charles Loridans Foundation.
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In the preceding weeks before the Great Georgia Pollinator Count on August 22, learn what native plants support pollinators and how you can be a part of the big count. Get tips to create your own pollinator garden. Schedule Saturday, August 15 Fee $25 (Members $19) Deadline August 11 Instructor Karin Hicks, Hall County Extension Master Gardener Coordinator
Summer in the Garden: Mastering Watercolors
This fun and innovative two-day class focuses on how to use a palette knife with acrylic paint. Explore the textural possibilities when using a painting knife. A fast paced way to paint, the finished pieces will evince textural qualities and expressive gesture. Like frosting on a cake! Supply list provided upon registration. Schedule Thursday and Friday, July 16 & 17, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Fee $79 (Members $74) Deadline July 10 Instructor Jill Haack, Artist
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., 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Creating Transformative Spaces with Plants
Native Plants that Support Pollinators
Landscape Painting with Palette Knife
Garden Grooves*
lectures | Atlanta
Atlanta | Gainesville | May - August 2020
Working with pastels and charcoal, capture the light and movement of the flowers. Wander the paths in the Garden and sketch ‘en plein air’ focusing on the flowers in bloom. Supply list provided upon registration. Schedule Saturday, June 13, 9 am - noon Fee $69 (Members $64) Deadline June 6 Instructor Jill Haack, Artist
Walking Tour through the Garden Join a member of the Gainesville Garden Horticulture team for an informative stroll through the Garden. Focusing on what’s in bloom for the season, listen and be inspired as you meander the paths. Schedule Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Fee $29 (Member $24) Deadline June 16 Instructor Michael Del Valle, Garden Horticulturist
Fall Container Gardening Learn plant selections and design tips for the fall season to design personal container gardens. A tour of the current Garden container plantings with an overview of their plant selection and functionality precedes the class, weather permitting. Schedule Saturday, August 8, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Fee $34 (Members $29) Deadline August 4 Instructor Beth Owen, Senior Horticulturist
As fall approaches, this class will focus on the lateblooming flowers in the Garden. Using mixed media-color pencils and watercolor and layering them on Uart paper, this class will jump start creativity. Take home techniques to get you through the upcoming winter months! Schedule Friday, August 21, 9 a.m. - noon Fee $79 (Member $74) Deadline August 1 Instructor Jill Haack, Artist
kids classes | Gainesville Create a Fairy Garden Imaginations come to life in the form of a fairyland full of wonder that you can take home. All supplies provided. Schedule Tuesday, June 16, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Fee $20 (Members $15) Deadline June 9 Instructor Jill Haack & Wanda Cannon, Artist and Education Coordinator
Create and Paint Birdhouses Children create and paint their own birdhouses while learning about local birds and their different kinds of birdhouses. All supplies provided. Schedule Tuesday, July 23, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Fee $20 (Members $15) Deadline June 16 Instructor Jill Haack & Wanda Cannon Artist and Education Coordinator
Classes & Programs for Adults and Children 4/15/20 6:26 PM