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Flower ID from A to ZThere are many types of flowers available for floral designers, from exotic imports to locally grown. Learn to identify new varieties of old favorites, seasonal flowers, and various foliages. Topics include the special handling needs of many flower types. more... | |||||
| 271FDN308O | 07/21 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:30pm | Edinger | 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... | |||||
| 271WEL181O | 07/21 | 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... | |||||
| 271BIL415O | 07/23 | Th | 11:00am-2:00pm | Thompson | 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. | |||||
| 271BIL303BO | 07/25 | Sa | 11:30am-2:30pm | Rawlins | ONLINE | |
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Berries in PanPastel and Colored PencilCapture the textural variations of your favorite berries. Using PanPastels, which are soft colors packed in a unique cake-like format, you'll create scaled-up compositions that highlight the luscious colors and forms of seasonal berries-such as blueberries, raspberries, and more. Enhance more... | |||||
| 271BIL403O | 07/26 | Su | 10:00am-3:00pm | Reiner | ONLINE | |
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Painting Peppers with Wet-on-Wet TechniqueLearn how the wet-on-wet watercolor technique is used by botanical artists to achieve the groundwork for painting peppers. Additional techniques, such as dry brush for the finishing touches, will also be covered. | |||||
| 271BIL259O | 07/28 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:45pm | Vogel | 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. | |||||
| 271BOT308CO | 07/28 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Holmes | ONLINE | |
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Nature's PharmacyDiscover the many herbs and spices prized for centuries to heal, to revitalize the immune system, and to treat and prevent asthma, insomnia, flu, and more. | |||||
| 271BOT346BO | 08/02 | Su | 10:00am-12:00pm | Candee | ONLINE | |
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Leaf and Grass Floral TechniquesExplore the unique detailing techniques of folding, cutting, looping, twisting and stitching of leaves and grasses. Through discussion and close-up views of step-by-step techniques, you'll learn how to use these botanical materials as a natural styling technique for wedding bouquets more... | |||||
| 271FDN333O | 08/02 | Su | 10:00am-12:00pm | O'Sullivan | ONLINE | |
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Floral Architecture for PollinatorsAs nature's masterpieces of design, flowers are where beauty meets strategy. Explore the diversity of floral forms through the lens of evolution and pollination, revealing how petal symmetry, organ fusion, color, and scent shape beneficial partnerships with pollinators. | |||||
| 271BOT393O | 08/04 | Tu | 10:00am-1:00pm | Bijkerk | ONLINE | |
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Drawing CactiIn this in-depth study of cacti, explore how to artistically capture the strength and resilience of this intriguing succulent. With over 1750 species, cacti have adapted throughout time and conditions by developing thick herbaceous or woody chlorophyll-containing stems used to more... | |||||
| 271BIL315O | 08/05 | We | 10:00am-12:30pm | Bijkerk | ONLINE | |
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Intro to Landscape DesignGain an introduction to the terminology, concepts, and basic principles of landscape design through lectures and simple two-dimensional exercises. This course is recommended for students with little or no background in design who want to design for their own home more... | |||||
| 271LAN100CO | 08/05 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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Butterflies in Watercolor and Colored PencilButterflies play a crucial part in plant pollination. Learn how to use watercolor and colored pencil techniques to create brilliantly colored patterns seen on the wings of these vital insects. To ensure accuracy and detail, you'll use real specimens and more... | |||||
| 271BIL464O | 08/06 | Th | 11:00am-2:00pm | Reiner | 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. | |||||
| 271HRT300DO | 08/11 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Thomson | ONLINE | |
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Vegetable GardeningExamine pre-planting procedures, from soil preparation to crop rotation planning. Study the timing and techniques of planting, pest management, and harvest and post-harvest handling. Survey heirloom varieties, new cultivars, and classic selections. | |||||
| 271GAR431O | 08/12 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Storrs | 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. | |||||
| 271BIL145EO | 08/13 | Th | 6:00pm-9:00pm | DeCicco | ONLINE | |
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Urban Flora: Growing Between the CracksUrban flora can be found in unlikely places, from city sidewalks and highway medians, to lawns and other man-made environments. Most of these plants are introduced and many are considered weeds. Explore their origins, life cycles, and benefits to the more... | |||||
| 271NAT332BL | 08/13 | Th | 10:00am-11:00am | Slowik | 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. | |||||
| 271BOT308DO | 08/14 | Fr | 10:00am-12:00pm | Bucuvalas | ONLINE | |
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The Magic of Reblooming HydrangeasDiscover how to get the best from a large array of hydrangeas that can bloom multiple times. Find out how to make these rebloomers sing with later season color. Hint: Pruning isn't always the way to improve plant performance. | |||||
| 271GAR145 | 08/16 | Su | 11:00am-1:00pm | Ballato | ONLINE | |
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All-Natural Hair CareLearn how to naturally care for hair from the inside out! Join Herbalist Karine Gordineer as she shares which nutrients and vitamins are essential and how herbs can help nourish our hair. In this hands-on workshop, you will make a more... | |||||
| 271WEL160O | 08/19 | We | 10:00am-12:00pm | Gordineer | 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. | |||||
| 271BIL301BO | 08/20 | Th | 5:30pm-8:30pm | Rawlins | 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... | |||||
| 271CKG207O | 08/20 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Michelotti | 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. | |||||
| 271GAR301CO | 08/26 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Bakis | ONLINE | |
