Books in the Garden Fall 2023: Why does Nature Matter
3-session series
Wednesdays, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, noon-1:30 p.m.$59 member/$105 non-memberRegistration is closed.
Arboretum Art Open Studio - Fall 12-Week Series
Select a 12-session series
Tuesday mornings 9 a.m.-noon, Sept. 19-Dec. 5
Tuesday afternoons 12:30-3:30 p.m., Sept. 19-Dec. 5All levels, mediums & abilities are welcome
$74 member/$275 non-memberSOLD OUT, waitlist available.
Painting in Watercolor: Autumn Landscapes
Select a session:
Monday, Sept. 25, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Sumac)
Monday, Oct. 30, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Fall Colors)
Monday, Nov. 20, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Red Oaks)Intermediate to Advanced
$99 member/$120 non-member
Mosaic Nature Treasure Blocks
Select a session:
Saturday, Sept. 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Beginner to Intermediate
$90 member/$114 non-memberSOLD OUT, waitlist available.
Painting in Watercolor: Using Negative Space
Saturday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Advanced Beginners and beyond
$99 member/$114 non-memberSOLD OUT, waitlist available.
Painting in Watercolor: Crabapple Notecards
Friday, Oct. 13, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Some watercolor experience preferred
$99 member/$120 non-member
Drawing in Graphite Pencil: Owl
Saturday, Oct. 14, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. OR 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Beginner to Intermediate
$79 member/$97 non-member
Painting in Watercolor: From Acorns to Oaks
Thursday, Oct. 26, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Some watercolor experience preferred
$62 member/$79 non-memberSOLD OUT, waitlist available.
Beeswax Luminary: Gifts from the Hive (Nov.)
Select a session:
Friday, Nov. 3, 10:30 a.m.-noon or 2-3:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 4, 10:30 a.m.-noon OR 2-3:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 5, 2-3:30 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 6, 1:30-3 p.m. OR 5-6:30 p.m.$32 member/$47 non-memberSOLD OUT, January sessions available.
Painting in Acrylic: Sunflower
Friday, Nov. 10, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m
All levels welcome
$79 member/$97 non-memberSOLD OUT, waitlist available.
Painting in Watercolor: Fanciful Forest
Friday, Nov. 17, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
All levels of experience welcome
$62 member/$79 non-memberSOLD OUT, waitlist available.
Special Access Photographer's Evening: Arboretum Winter Lights Display
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 5-8:30 p.m.
$22 member/$37 non-member
Painting in Watercolor: Holiday Notecards
Thursday, Dec. 7, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m
Familiarity with watercolor is advised.
$79 member/$97 non-member
Drawing in Colored Pencil: Holly Berries
Saturday, Dec. 9, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. OR 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Beginner to Intermediate
$79 member/$97 non-member
Arboretum Art Open Studio - Winter 12-Week Series
Select a 12-session series
Tuesday mornings 9 a.m.-noon, Jan. 9-Mar. 26
Tuesday afternoons 12:30-3:30 p.m., Jan. 9-Mar. 26All levels, mediums & abilities are welcome
$64 member/$239 non-member-
Beeswax Luminary: Gifts from the Hive (Jan.)
Select a session:
Friday, Jan. 12, 10:30 a.m.-noon OR 2-3:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 13, 10:30 a.m.-noon OR 2-3:30 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 14, 2-3:30 p.m.$32 member/$47 non-member 
Drawing in Colored Pencil: Tropical Orchids
Saturday, Feb. 10, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. OR 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Beginner to Intermediate
$79 member/$97 non-member
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