June

Learn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting lush, pink roses. A photograph will be provided for reference. Flat wash, layering and dry brush techniques will be covered. This online course will offer live demonstrations, videos, and more...
264BIL236O 06/14 Su 11:00am-4:30pm Rossetti
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Take inspiration from the fun and flashy color palette of the 1960's and let the daisy take center stage in your arrangement. Through discussion and close-up views of step-by-step flower placement, you'll learn how to arrange brightly colored daisies—making best more...
264FDN367O 06/14 Su 10:00am-12:00pm O'Sullivan
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This intro class teaches you basic botanical illustration techniques to help you make realistic drawings of branches, stems, leaves, and flowers using graphite.
264BIL145CO 06/16 Tu 6:00pm-9:00pm Rawlins
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Celebrate the beauty and complexity of hydrangeas in this two-part watercolor class. From lush clusters of petals to rich green leaves, hydrangeas offer the perfect opportunity to explore color harmony, subtle transitions, and compelling composition.
264BIL406O 06/16 Tu 6:00pm-8:00pm Lighthipe
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Join 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...
264NAT353O 06/16 Tu 6:00pm-8:00pm Gaige
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No mushroom is poisonous to the touch—some emit fumes when cooked; others are edible as long as they are not consumed with alcohol. Knowing toxic look-a-likes helps you feel confident when attempting to identify edible mushrooms in the wild. In more...
264BOT159O 06/17 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Michelotti
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Have 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...
264BOT374O 06/24 We 10:00am-12:30pm Bijkerk
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Survey 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...
264WEL212O 06/25 Th 6:00pm-7:00pm Morrison
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July

In this class, get creative as you explore the sizes, shapes, and colors of 60s pop floral prints. You'll paint handfuls of flowers—taking inspiration from works such as Picasso's Bouquet of Peace (an example pictured here)—as you experiment with making more...
271BIL417O 07/01 We 1:00pm-4:00pm Rossetti
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Learn 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.
271NAT311O 07/06 Mo 6:00pm-8:00pm Wells
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Learn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting daisy-like mums—a hardy summer perennial. Flat wash, layering and other techniques will be covered. This online course will offer live demonstrations, videos, and individual feedback.
271BIL136O 07/07 Tu 6:00pm-8:45pm Vogel
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How do plants thrive without touching the ground? This course explores the remarkable world of epiphytes—plants that live perched on others yet remain self-sufficient. Focusing on orchids, bromeliads, and other canopy specialists, we'll examine their anatomy, water relations, and ecological more...
271BOT336O 07/09 Th 10:00am-1:00pm Bijkerk
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Whether in a shady corner or a sunny border, selecting the right plant combinations makes the difference between a ho-hum garden and one that gets rave reviews. Concentrating on perennials, learn to use color, texture, height, and bloom when combining more...
271GAR173O 07/10 Fr 10:30am-12:30pm Forster
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Examine 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...
271BIL300BO 07/12 Su 10:30am-1:00pm Bijkerk
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Enhance 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...
271BIL371O 07/12 Su 12:00pm-4:00pm Schermer-Gramm
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Professional 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...
271FDN312O 07/12 Su 11:00am-1:00pm Zachary
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Learn how to select the best fruit, nut, and berry trees or shrubs for your garden. In this class, you'll cover best practices for planting and long-term care, winter and summer pruning, pest and disease prevention, and more. Special consideration more...
271GAR378O 07/14 Tu 6:00pm-8:00pm Beyers
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Discover 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).
271BOT385O 07/15 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Kutos
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Perfume 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...
271WEL134O 07/15 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Gordineer
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Pen 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.
271BIL400O 07/17 Fr 11:00am-2:00pm Morley
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Explore 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.
271GAR301BO 07/17 Fr 10:00am-12:00pm Marsh
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Good garden design isn't easy, but for anyone with a passion for plants, a little imagination, and proper guidance, it is possible to succeed. Learn the basics of garden design, review examples that work for different architectural styles and site more...
271GAR317O 07/20 Mo 6:00pm-8:40pm Beyers
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There 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
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Emerging 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
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The 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
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Apply 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
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Capture 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
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Learn 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
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This 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
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