Learn how to lower your environmental footprint by turning your non-recyclable trash into art. Make 3-D bees and flowers from items that would normally go to landfills or pollute the ocean. Bring some things from home and we’ll have other materials here. This class has been cancelled.

Enhance your understanding and appreciation of the Garden with this specialized garden walk featuring seasonal aspects of the collection. Walks are offered monthly except January, July, and August.  Come dressed for the weather and walking in the Garden. (Formerly Ginter in the Morning)

Start with a thorough review of pen nibs and the physical aspects involved in their performance. Learn methods for preserving the pen and avoiding corrosion and damage, and improving its function. Study different pen and ink techniques; the primary focus is on the method of hatching and its refinement. Explore how to render various shapes […]

Botanical artist Rogerio Lupo discusses pen nib and ink techniques and demonstrates some of his scientific illustration techniques. All are welcome in this lecture/demonstration.

New best-selling books have brought revelations about how trees live their lives. Visit some of the Garden’s most prominent trees and hear discoveries about their subtle communication skills through the “wood wide web”. Tour includes many parts of the garden; expect some uneven terrain.

Beautiful artwork is created with value—the degree of light and dark in a specific subject. Working in pencil, develop values and master seamless gradations from the lightest lights to the darkest darks without the usual graphite sheen. A simple exercise trains each student to draw incredible detail using practical rendering of textures and different colors […]

Come learn some basic and fun information about butterflies and moths, including the significance of Monarch butterflies and how we can each make a difference. Afterwards, enjoy a guided walk around the Garden. We’ll end at the Conservatory with a visit to M&T Bank Butterflies LIVE!

Miniatures, or miniature arrangements, bring their own set of challenges to floral design. Instructor David Pippin helps you understand how scale and proportion are affected by the surrounding space and container for the arrangement, and how to choose flowers appropriate for these tiny delights. Bring your own containers and spend some time in a whole […]

The textures and colors of the winter landscape lend themselves to the refined line and minimalism of Asian-style floral design. Instructor Laura Anne Brooks shows you how to blend material from the winter garden with florist materials. All floral materials provided. Students bring sharp floral snips, and two kenzan (floral frogs).

Advanced Watercolor Techniques covers drawing and painting fruit and vegetables, as well as refining students’ skill sets in design, composition, use of color and painting technique. The focus is on understanding shape, volume and correct light source. Sessions address textured surfaces, shine and moisture drops. Instructor: Betsy Lyon