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Basic Plant IDThis is the class for plant-lovers eager to up their game! Learn the terminology and basic botanical nomenclature that will help you recognize and describe key differences in common plants. | |||||
| 254BOT308DO | 06/17 | Tu | 10:00am-12:00pm | Bucuvalas | ONLINE | |
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Fundamentals of GardeningExplore the basics of successful, environmentally friendly gardening. Topics include soils and their improvement, seed sowing, vegetative propagation, planting, pruning, watering, weeding, mulching, and disease and pest control. This course is also required for the Therapeutic Horticulture Certificate. | |||||
| 254GAR301CO | 06/21 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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Origami FlowersExperience the meditative quality of origami, the simple yet intricate art of folding paper. We'll create a variety of flowers—from tulips and carnations to roses and irises—starting with simple models and progressing to more complex patterns that require inflating and more... | |||||
| 254CRF269O | 06/22 | Su | 10:00am-12:00pm | Raab | ONLINE | |
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Plants for GardensExamine the use of plants in the garden, with an emphasis on choosing the right plant for the right place based on site-specific design and maintenance criteria. Learn aspects of special garden values such as size, texture, color, as well more... | |||||
| 254GAR374O | 06/22 | Su | 4:00pm-6:40pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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Introduction to Plant ScienceThis user-friendly intro course surveys the major plant groups-flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes-focusing on their form and structure. Become botanically literate and gain practical experience in dissecting and analyzing plant structures. | |||||
| 254HRT300DO | 06/22 | Su | 10:00am-12:00pm | Simeone | ONLINE | |
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Therapeutic Horticulture Program ManagementGain skills in developing program proposals, writing protocols, establishing evaluation methods and record-keeping policies, and managing staff and volunteers for therapeutic horticulture programs. We will discuss how to develop budgets, fund raise, and follow best legal practices for those considering more... | |||||
| 254THP409O | 06/24 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:30pm | Czarnecki | ONLINE | |
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Grow Gourmet Mushrooms IndoorsMushrooms have been utilized for thousands of years for medicinal and edible purposes. John Michelotti, owner of Catskill Fungi, will show you how to cultivate gourmet mushrooms at home using safe and simple techniques. Using cardboard and coffee grounds, create more... | |||||
| 254CKG207O | 06/25 | We | 6:00pm-7:30pm | Michelotti | ONLINE | |
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Botanical Drawing I: Methods and MaterialsAccurate observation translates into sensitive, realistic drawings and is an essential skill for botanical artists. Using basic shapes, fruit, and leaves, learn contour drawing with an emphasis on proportion, and explore techniques such as foreshortening, perspective, and line weight. | |||||
| 254BIL301DO | 06/26 | Th | 10:30am-1:30pm | Grossman | ONLINE | |
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Biophilic Design in MedicineSurvey the modern green and biophilic hospital design movement as well as the myriad benefits of green spaces within a clinical environment, for families and caregivers alike. You'll review the architectural history of the hospital—from the basilica through Frank Lloyd more... | |||||
| 254WEL212O | 06/27 | Fr | 7:00pm-8:00pm | Morrison | ONLINE | |
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Color Chemistry of PlantsHave you wondered why plants are green? What makes a tomato red? Or why exactly do leaves turn red or brown in the fall? This class will explore the diversity of colors in plants. You'll gain insight into the chemistry more... | |||||
| 261BOT374O | 07/01 | Tu | 10:00am-12:00pm | Bijkerk | ONLINE | |
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Drawing Carnivorous PlantsPlants that "eat" animals have intrigued naturalists for centuries, from glistening sundews to vivid, almost erotic Venus flytraps. In this class, you'll learn why these plants are carnivorous as you develop your skills to accurately render their morphology on paper. more... | |||||
| 261BIL389O | 07/08 | Tu | 10:00am-12:00pm | Leech | ONLINE | |
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Plant Morphology for Botanical ArtistsExamine the enormous variety of forms and structural adaptations of flowering plants—the world's dominant plant group. Through lectures, demonstrations, and laboratory studies, learn to recognize and draw the many plant parts and growth stages of the most common plant families. more... | |||||
| 261BIL300BO | 07/09 | We | 10:30am-1:00pm | Day | ONLINE | |
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Pen and InkPen and ink, among the most versatile and useful media, can be used to create high quality, easily reproducible drawings. Learn how to produce different strokes and how to create tone by using stipple, line, and crosshatch techniques. | |||||
| 261BIL400O | 07/11 | Fr | 11:00am-2:00pm | Morley | ONLINE | |
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Drawing Small Botanicals in GraphiteEnhance the realism in your botanical compositions by mastering the art of drawing the fine details. In this class, you'll explore various graphite techniques that help to capture the intricate detailing of small, complex botanical subjects such as dried seedheads, more... | |||||
| 261BIL371O | 07/12 | Sa | 12:00pm-4:00pm | Schermer-Gramm | ONLINE | |
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Styling Flowers for PhotographyProfessional prop stylist Robin Zachary shares creative ways to style and photograph your finished floral arrangements for use on your website, portfolio, and/or social media accounts. Learn how to design a set with a variety of backdrops and props in more... | |||||
| 261FDN312O | 07/12 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm | Zachary | ONLINE | |
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Fundamentals of GardeningExplore the basics of successful, environmentally friendly gardening. Topics include soils and their improvement, seed sowing, vegetative propagation, planting, pruning, watering, weeding, mulching, and disease and pest control. This course is also required for the Therapeutic Horticulture Certificate. | |||||
| 261GAR301DO | 07/13 | Su | 10:00am-12:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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Botanical Drawing for BeginnersThis intro class teaches you basic botanical illustration techniques to help you make realistic drawings of branches, stems, leaves, and flowers using graphite. | |||||
| 261BIL145BO | 07/14 | Mo | 6:00pm-9:00pm | DeCicco | ONLINE | |
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The Science of Tree CommunicationDiscover how trees communicate via chemical signals in the air (to warn of insect attacks) and transfer nutrients to one another through complex underground fungal networks (sometimes to assist sick trees). | |||||
| 261BOT385O | 07/16 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Kutos | ONLINE | |
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Essential Oil Perfume WorkshopPerfume can be traced back thousands of years to an Ancient Egyptian tradition, beloved by Cleopatra. Discover the history of perfume and the therapeutic benefits of essential oils. Learn scent-blending techniques and how to identify and keep perfume notes. Through more... | |||||
| 261WEL134O | 07/16 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Gordineer | ONLINE | |
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Medicinal Mushrooms: Fungi for a Healthy Body, Mind, and PlanetEmerging research suggests that mushrooms may be beneficial for brain and nerve health. Discover the properties of different species and learn where medicinal mushrooms occur locally. Study how select types such as Maitake, Reishi, and Lion's Mane can help strengthen more... | |||||
| 261WEL181O | 07/22 | Tu | 6:00pm-7:30pm | Michelotti | ONLINE | |
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Colored PencilThe focus of this course is on color theory and application. Colored pencil line and tone can be applied to look like either drawing or painting, making it a versatile medium for creating botanical artwork. Learn a variety of techniques, more... | |||||
| 261BIL415O | 07/24 | Th | 11:00am-2:00pm | Thompson | ONLINE | |
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Gut Health: The Key to your Immune SystemYour digestive system is home to over 70% of your immune system! So keeping your gut in tip-top shape is crucial to maintaining good health. We will examine the difference between good and bad bacteria and explore how each affects more... | |||||
| 261WEL215O | 07/24 | Th | 6:30pm-8:00pm | Paswater | ONLINE | |
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Botanical Drawing III: Focus on FlowersApply your understanding of contours, perspective, and tone to drawing three distinct types of flowers. The object is to accurately draw a fully toned flowering plant. Explore compositional possibilities, textures, and details. | |||||
| 261BIL303BO | 07/26 | Sa | 11:30am-2:30pm | Rawlins | ONLINE | |
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Basic Plant IDThis is the class for plant-lovers eager to up their game! Learn the terminology and basic botanical nomenclature that will help you recognize and describe key differences in common plants. | |||||
| 261BOT308AO | 07/28 | Mo | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Holmes | ONLINE | |
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A Brief History of Medicinal PlantsDrawing from sources as far back as Ebers Papyrus, an Egyptian medical treatise from 1550 BCE, as well as stories from his own experience as an emergency physician, Dr. Morrison will offer a brief history of medicinal plants and an more... | |||||
| 261WEL208O | 07/29 | Tu | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Morrison | ONLINE | |
