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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... | |||||
| 234LAN100AO | 06/03 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Tryba | ONLINE | |
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Growing CannabisStudy the entire cannabis growing cycle, including best practices for critical harvest and post-harvest procedures, and how artificial lighting and carbon dioxide enrichment can help maximize production. We'll discuss the pros and cons of different grow sites and media, with more... | |||||
| 234HRT156AO | 06/05 | Mo | 6:00pm-8:00pm | DeBacco Crosson | 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. | |||||
| 234BIL301CO | 06/06 | Tu | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Grossman | 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. | |||||
| 234HRT300DO | 06/06 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Naghshineh | ONLINE | |
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Soil Science I: Physical PropertiesSoil is a dynamic, living organism and the very foundation of sustainable horticulture and agriculture.This course focuses on the texture, structure, density, and color of different soils and the dynamic relationship that exists among soil, water, and plants. Through lectures more... | |||||
| 234HRT301DO | 06/06 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Cappello-Ruggiero | ONLINE | |
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Graphics IGraphics are essential in developing and communicating your ideas. Practice various graphic techniques on a range of materials and equipment and learn how to organize and render landscape plans on paper for optimal presentation to clients. Homework is required. | |||||
| 234LAN311BO | 06/08 | Th | 10:00am-1:00pm | Miller | ONLINE | |
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Perennial Hibiscus in WatercolorLearn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting a perennial hibiscus flower from a provided photograph. A photograph will be provided for reference. Flat wash, layering and dry brush techniques will be covered. This online course will more... | |||||
| 234BIL110O | 06/11 | Su | 11:00am-4:30pm | Rossetti | 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 and colored pencil. | |||||
| 234BIL145CO | 06/12 | Mo | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Lyness | 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... | |||||
| 234BIL415O | 06/13 | Tu | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Reiner | ONLINE | |
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Modern FarmhouseLearn how to craft a loose, romantic floral arrangement that evokes the free-flowing nature of meadows. Discover how to sustainably source and style a variety of plant material as you artfully blend heirloom roses and ranunculus with field flowers and more... | |||||
| 234FDN395O | 06/14 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | O'Sullivan | ONLINE | |
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Ancient and Venerable TreesJoin ecologist Michael Gaige as he demonstrates how to identify old and ancient trees, both in Eastern woodlands and across the globe. He will discuss the factors that allow them to grow for centuries and illustrate how the advanced age, more... | |||||
| 234NAT353O | 06/14 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Gaige | 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 Horticultural Therapy Certificate. | |||||
| 234GAR301C | 06/15 | Th | 10:00am-12:00pm | Marsh | ONLINE | |
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Botanical Watercolor for Beginners and BeyondDesigned for both inexperienced students and those who wish to improve their skills, this class will allow you to work at your own pace on a variety of pieces. Lectures and demonstrations are enhanced by individual instruction. | |||||
| 234BIL140AO | 06/17 | Sa | 11:00am-3:30pm | Vogel | ONLINE | |
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Illustrating Insects: Pollinators and BeyondIllustrators Maria Sybilla and Art Cushman and botanical artists Marianne North and Marc Isaac-Williams accurately depict the complex beauty of insects. To better render these animals so crucial to the life of plants, we'll explore the basics of insect classification, more... | |||||
| 234BIL338O | 06/22 | Th | 11:00am-3:00pm | Rawlins | ONLINE | |
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Fundamentals of Garden DesignThis class introduces basic garden design principles using the interplay of structural features, plant characteristics, and site assessment. Learn to creatively combine trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and bulbs based on color, shape, texture, and size. | |||||
| 234GAR342O | 06/22 | Th | 6:00pm-8:30pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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Painting Glowing Roses with Billy ShowellInternationally renowned botanical artist Billy Showell joins us from England for a special 3-day online workshop. A master of the wet-on-wet watercolor technique, Showell will guide you through her methods of washing, lifting, and re-washing to create velvety smooth roses, more... | |||||
| 234BIL446O | 06/23 | Fr | 10:00am-3:30pm | Showell | ONLINE | |
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Therapeutic Horticulture for Older AdultsExplore how therapeutic horticulture can improve the health, function, and quality of life for older adults in various settings, from independent to assisted living, day programs, skilled nursing, and memory care facilities. You willalso gain an understanding of the physical, more... | |||||
| 234THP401O | 06/28 | We | 6:30pm-8:30pm | Brechner | 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... | |||||
| 234WEL181O | 06/28 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | 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. | |||||
| 234BIL301DO | 06/29 | Th | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Vogel | 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. | |||||
| 241BIL400O | 07/07 | Fr | 11:00am-2:00pm | Morley | ONLINE | |
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Botanical Drawing II: Developing Your SkillsBuilding on Botanical Drawing I skills, learn to tone fruit, vegetables, leaves, and branches. Focus on concepts of light source, value, and shading to create form. Learn to translate color into black and white, and create the illusion of depth more... | |||||
| 241BIL302CO | 07/08 | Sa | 11:00am-2:00pm | Rawlins | 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 and colored pencil. | |||||
| 241BIL145DO | 07/12 | We | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Lyness | 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). | |||||
| 241BOT385O | 07/12 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Kutos | 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... | |||||
| 241BIL300CO | 07/13 | Th | 5:30pm-8:00pm | Peabody | 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. | |||||
| 241BIL303AO | 07/13 | Th | 11:00am-2:00pm | Nemergut | 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. | |||||
| 241HRT300EO | 07/13 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Bakis | 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... | |||||
| 241FDN312O | 07/15 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm | Zachary | ONLINE | |
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Color Theory for Floral DesignColors—like flowers themselves—evoke feeling and sentiment, and set the mood. Explore the role of color in floral design using a spectrum of flowers. This course gives you a solid grounding in color theory, while highlighting the latest hues and color more... | |||||
| 241FDN306BO | 07/17 | Mo | 6:00pm-8:30pm | Edinger | ONLINE | |
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Colored Pencil on Toned PaperLearn how toned paper creates dimension and allows for vibrant colors, dramatic light, and dark application—bringing your subject to life. Using colored pencil, watercolor, and gouache, you'll explore a variety of painting techniques as you study the color shifts caused more... | |||||
| 241BIL359O | 07/18 | Tu | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Lyness | ONLINE | |
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Cut Flower FarmingDesign, plant, and harvest a cutting garden that's productive throughout the seasons. You'll get hands-on practice starting seeds to ensure you always have something fresh to cut. We'll cover traditional and unexpected annual and perennial cut flower species and varieties more... | |||||
| 241HRT142O | 07/20 | Th | 11:00am-1:00pm | Breyer | ONLINE | |
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Dragonflies & Damselflies of the NortheastLearn how to identify this unique order of insects as they take to the skies in early summer. Study their biology, behavior, habitat associations, and conservation efforts currently underway. | |||||
| 241NAT311O | 07/24 | Mo | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Wells | ONLINE | |
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Moth Ecology and ConservationCelebrate National Moth Week with its co-founder Elena Tartaglia! She'll detail the essential roles that moths play in ecosystems as pollinators, links in food webs, and decomposers. Discover how to attract moths for close observation and learn how they are more... | |||||
| 241NAT348O | 07/27 | Th | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Tartaglia | 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... | |||||
| 241WEL215O | 07/27 | Th | 6:30pm-8:00pm | Paswater | ONLINE | |
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Marvelous MintsWith over 6,000 different species, the Mint family has an impressive presence in our daily lives, from aromatic favorites such as lavender planted in our gardens to medicinal types such as peppermint used in soothing herbal remedies. Move beyond the more... | |||||
| 241WEL225O | 07/27 | Th | 6:30pm-8:30pm | Petter | 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. | |||||
| 241BOT308BO | 07/31 | Mo | 5:30pm-7:30pm | Holmes | ONLINE | |
