family programs | Atlanta
adult classes | Gainesville
Summer Camp
Hydrangeas in the Garden Walking Tour
Ages 4-12, June–July: Enroll your child in a stimulating summer day camp full of discovery, adventure and nature exploration. For more information, visit atlantabg. org/summercamp or email registrar@atlantabg.org.
Garden Grooves*
Garden Playtime* Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for hands-on learning and sensory stations 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. Schedule Wednesdays, April – Oct., 10:30 a.m.
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.
Shows for Seedlings* Enjoy a variety of live performances from some of Atlanta’s best storytellers, puppeteers, musicians and magicians. Visit the atlantabg. org/kidsprograms for a list of performers. Schedule May – September, Fridays at 10:30 a.m. or Saturdays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. * Free w/ Garden Admission, no registration required
lectures
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Designed Plant Communities: A Fresh Approach to Designing and Managing Gardens Presented by Scott Stewart, Tuesday, June 4, 7 p.m. Dr. Scott Stewart, Executive Director of Chicago’s Millennium Park, is deeply passionate about the value and role of the public space. His goal: Create free, open and equitable cultural experiences for people in public spaces of design, artistic and architectural significance- utilizing a style more informed by nature than rules.
Masons, Miners and Thieves: The Real Lives of America’s Bees Presented by Paige Embry, Wednesday, June 26, 7 p.m. Follow a gardener’s adventures into the field with the bee scientists and farmers to explore the lives of bees with author Paige Embry- based on the book Our Native Bees: North America’s Endangered Pollinators and the Fight to Save Them. A book-signing follows. 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 this walking tour, a member of the Horticulture staff will cover a wide range of ornamental species and cultivars of hydrangeas blooming in the Garden. The tour highlights the plant’s ornamental attributes and uses in the garden, and you’ll learn cultivation tips. Schedule Saturday, June 22 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Fee $54 (Members $49) Deadline June 19 Instructor Michael Del Valle, Horticulturist
Experiencing the Garden through Sketching Watercolor pencils are the perfect choice for sketching en plein air. Wander the paths and discover changes in flowering plants during this four-week series. Create a journal that will include a technique reference guide. Supply list provided upon registration. Schedule Wednesdays, May 1 – 22, 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Fee $150 (Members $135) Deadline April 26 Instructor Jill Haack, Artist
Tai Chi Perform the ancient Chinese exercise form designed to increase flexibility and balance. Beginners welcome. Schedule Tuesdays, May 14 – June 4, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Fee $79 (Members $69) Deadline May 10 Instructor Buck Barnes
Butterflies in the Garden This mixed media two-day workshop will use colored pencils and watercolor and jump into the importance of butterflies in the Garden. Supply list provided upon registration. Schedule Tuesday – Wednesday, July 16 & 17 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Fee $79 (Members $74) Deadline July 11 Instructor Jill Haack, Artist
Sunflower Collage Have fun creating sunflower collage paintings in this two-day workshop. Work with acrylic paints as a base and build on all sorts of bits and pieces from old books and magazines among other unexpected items. Supply list provided upon registration. Schedule Tuesday – Wednesday, August 20 & 21 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Fee $79 (Members $74) Deadline August 15 Instructor Jill Haack, Artist
kids classes | Gainesville Animals in the Garden
Bee Happy Painting Class
2nd – 5th grade: Draw beneficial birds, frogs, turtles, bees, butterflies and squirrels, just to name a few! What a wonderful way to view the Garden animal and insect ecosystem. Learn to draw and paint them in their environment. All supplies provided. Schedule Saturday, June 8 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Fee $29 (Member $24) Deadline June 4 Instructor Jill Haack, Artist
PreK – 1st grade: Learn why honeybees and other bees are important in our gardens. Children will also learn about watercolor painting while drawing bees and flower blossoms. When flowers bloom, the bees will come! Schedule Saturday, June 15 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Fee $29 (Member $24) Deadline June 11 Instructor Jill Haack, Artist
Children’s Performances
Discovery Stations
Bring the kids and enjoy some delightful children’s performers. Enjoy fun and interactive shows that engage the family. Schedule Last Saturday of each month May – September 11 a.m. - noon
Storytime & Budding Artist Young children share a tale read by a storyteller and create a seasonal work of art to take home. Schedule Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - noon
Atlanta | Gainesville | May - August 2019
Stop by one of the Discovery Stations designed to engage adults and children about nature, plants and the world around them. Schedule Saturdays and Sunday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Terrific Trains The Train Garden runs year round and captivates the imagination of visitors young and old. Boxes of wooden train toys available for children’s play. Schedule Daily, during regular Garden hours
Floral Painting / All about Color Capture all of the colors in the Garden from the ground up through underpinnings, layering, transparent colors and varnish techniques. Explore color theory and making your own colors. Supply list provided upon registration. Schedule Wednesday and Thursday, June 5 & 6, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Fee $79 (Members $74) Deadline May 29 Instructor Jill Haack, Artist
Classes & Programs for Adults and Children 4/8/19 6:03 PM