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Portfolio and Presentation SkillsCreate visually compelling print and digital portfolios to present to potential clients. Learn how to develop professional documentation for a variety of audiences through in-class design charrettes and individualized projects. | |||||
| 254LAN555BO | 05/09 | Fr | 12:00pm-2:10pm | Phaosawasdi | 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. | |||||
| 254BIL303AO | 05/13 | Tu | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Rawlins | ONLINE | |
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Botanical Watercolor IIPractice techniques learned in Botanical Watercolor I using live subjects such as leaves, stems, and fruit. Emphasis is on realistic portrayal of botanical subjects and traditional methods of dry brush watercolor painting, with attention to detail and color accuracy. more... | |||||
| 254BIL332O | 05/14 | We | 10:00am-1:00pm | James | 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. | |||||
| 254GAR301BO | 05/14 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Cappello-Ruggiero | 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... | |||||
| 254NAT353O | 05/22 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Gaige | 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... | |||||
| 254HRT301AO | 05/27 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Bulpitt | ONLINE | |
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Soil Science for GardenersUnderstand how the qualities of soil affect the overall productivity of plants and make sustainable gardening practices possible. Practical application of theory is stressed. Topics include soil formation, physical properties of soil, soil-water relationships, and management techniques such as irrigation, more... | |||||
| 254GAR302BO | 05/30 | Fr | 10:00am-12:00pm | Bulpitt | 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. | |||||
| 254BIL140AO | 06/01 | Su | 11:00am-3:30pm | Vogel | ONLINE | |
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Gardening Strategies for the Climate CrisisSmall steps can have big effects. Learn how the plants you choose and the landscape practices you use can help reduce the impacts of climate change and improve the environment around you. | |||||
| 254GAR379O | 06/03 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Eierman, EcoBeneficial | ONLINE | |
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Drawing Fruits and Seed DispersalAll flowering plants produce fruit, regardless of whether the fruit is edible, hard or soft. In this class, you'll combine botanical morphology with illustration to gain a deeper understanding of plant reproduction—how fruits develop from fertilized carpels in various ways more... | |||||
| 254BIL449O | 06/06 | Fr | 11:00am-1:00pm | Leech | 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... | |||||
| 254LAN100BO | 06/07 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Tryba | ONLINE | |
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Ethnobotany: A Practitioner's PerspectiveExplore the basics of ethnobotany, supplemented by stories and data gleaned from his own fieldwork. Discover how selected plant resources are used by traditional and postindustrial cultures today, as well as how plants have been used historically for healing and more... | |||||
| 254BOT344O | 06/08 | Su | 10:00am-12:00pm | Halane | ONLINE | |
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Cottagecore: Peony Flower ArrangingCottagecore—an aesthetic that celebrates simple living, inspired by the countryside—comes to life in this fun floral workshop. Using a soft defused color palette, you'll practice the simple styling of peonies in a mason jar or other repurposed container. Learn how more... | |||||
| 254FDN332O | 06/08 | Su | 10:00am-12:00pm | O'Sullivan | ONLINE | |
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Fresh Garlic in WatercolorLearn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting fresh garlic from the photograph provided. Flat wash, layering and other techniques will be covered. This online course will offer live demonstrations, videos, and individual feedback.Please note, this course more... | |||||
| 254BIL260O | 06/14 | Sa | 12:00pm-4:00pm | Schermer-Gramm | 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. | |||||
| 254LAN311CO | 06/14 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm | Miller | 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. | |||||
| 254BOT308DO | 06/17 | Tu | 10:00am-12:00pm | Bucuvalas | ONLINE | |
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Making MisoHigh in protein and rich in vitamins and minerals, miso has played an important nutritional role in Japan for centuries. In the traditional recipe, soybeans are fermented with salt and the fungus Koji, or Aspergillus oryzae. Explore the science behind more... | |||||
| 254CKG208O | 06/17 | Tu | 6:30pm-8:00pm | Paswater | 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... | |||||
| 254THP09O | 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 | |
