Eco-Print Scarf: Wear the Arboretum - July
Saturday July 16, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
No experience necessary
$89 member/$109 non-memberNEW SESSION, JUST ADDED!
Kaleidoscope Discovery Family Session: Create Your Own Heirloom
Saturday, July 30, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
No experience necessary.
$134 member/$154 non-member
Lilac in Colored Pencils: Arboretum Flowers Inspired Drawing
Friday, Aug. 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Beginner to Intermediate
$69 member/$84 non-memberSOLD OUT, waitlist available.
Magnolia in Colored Pencils: Arboretum Flowers Inspired Drawing
Saturday, Aug. 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Beginner to Intermediate
$69 member/$84 non-member
The Power of Balance: Stone Sculptures for your Garden - Aug.
Wednesday, Aug. 17, 9-11:30 a.m.
No experience necessary
$45 member/$60 non-member
Needle Felting: Canada Goose (Online)
Thursday, Sept. 8, 1-4 p.m.
All Welcome
$94 member/$114 non-member
Arboretum Art Open Studio - Fall 12-Week Series
Select a 12-session series
Tuesday mornings, Sep. 13-Nov. 29, 9 a.m.-noon
Tuesday afternoons, Sep. 13-Nov. 29, 12:30-3:30 p.m.All levels, mediums & abilities are welcome
$64 member/$239 non-memberNew Afternoon session just opened.
Crabapple Notecards in Watercolor
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Some watercolor experience preferred
$89 member/$104 non-member
Contemporary Japanese Weaving: SAORI
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 9 a.m.-noon
No experience necessary
$94 member/$124 non-memberSOLD OUT, waitlist available.
Books in the Garden Short Fall Series: Fresh "Takes" on Nature Writing
3 session series
Wednesday, Sept. 14, noon-1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 12, noon-1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 9, noon-1:30 p.m.$59 member/$105 non-member
Drawing Mammals in Pastel: 4-Session Series
4 session series
Thursday, Sept. 29, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 6, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 13, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 20, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.All levels welcome, those with some drawing experience will find the most benefit.
$159-$199 member/$189-$229 non-member
Jewelry Making: Tree of Life in Copper or Silver
Saturday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
All Levels
$79-$109 member/$94-$124 non-member
Bengala Dyed Furoshiki (Japanese Wrapping Cloth)
Tuesday, October 4, 5:30-8 p.m.
No experience necessary
$45 member/$59 non-member
Nature Sketchbooks Workshop: Garden's Last Harvest
Saturday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
All levels
$74 member/$89 non-memberSOLD OUT, waitlist available.
"Circles" Felted Table Runner
Saturday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
No experience necessary, but some physical stamina needed for felting classes
$99 member/$119 non-member
Beginning Quilting Class: Yellow Brick Road Pattern
2-session series
Thursday and Friday, October 20 and 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. each dayBeginner or those who want to hone their quilting skills.
Watercolor Painting Workshop: River Birch Tree
Friday, October 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Advanced Beginner to Experienced, some experience with the watercolor medium preferred.
$79 member/$99 non-member
Mosaic Nature Treasure Blocks (Fall)
Saturday, October 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Beginner to Intermediate
$79 member/$99 non-member
Finding Your Rhythm in Watercolor (Online)
Thursday, November 3, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
No experience necessary
$49 member/$79 non-member
The Power of Balance: Stone Sculptures for your Garden - Nov.
Saturday, November 5, 9-11:30 a.m
No experience necessary
$45 member/$60 non-member
Felted Vessels and Bowls
Saturday, November 5, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
No experience necessary, but some physical stamina needed for felting classes.
$84 member/$99 non-member
Shibori Indigo Napkins: Ancient Japanese Natural Dyeing Technique
Thursday, November 10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
No experience necessary
$69 member/$84 non-member
Beeswax Luminary: Gifts from the Hive (Nov.)
Friday, November 11, 10:30 a.m.-noon OR 2-3:30 p.m.
$29 member/$44 non-member-
Contemporary Japanese Weaving: SAORI - morning
Saturday, November 12, 9 a.m.-noon
No experience necessary
$94 member/$124 non-member 
Pumpkin in Pencil: Arboretum-Inspired Drawing
Saturday, November 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Beginner to Intermediate
$69 member/$84 non-member-
Contemporary Japanese Weaving: SAORI - afternoon
Saturday, November 12, 1-4 p.m.
No experience necessary
$94 member/$124 non-member 
Colors of Winter Watercolor Workshop
Thursday, November 17, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Intermediate and Advanced Watercolor
$99 member/$114 non-member
Paint a Portrait of Your Pet
Saturday, November 19, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Some experience with acrylic paints preferable
$74 member/$89 non-member
Seasonally Inspired Watercolor Notecards
Thursday, December 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Familiarity with watercolor is advised.
$79 member/$99 non-member
Felted Luminarias
Saturday, December 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
All levels, no experience necessary (though some stamina is required for felting classes).
$84 member/$99 non-member-
Beeswax Luminary: Gifts from the Hive (Dec.)
Friday, Dec. 9, 10:30 a.m.-noon OR 2-3:30 p.m.
$29 member/$44 non-member -
Arboretum Art Open Studio - Winter 12-Week Series
Select a 12-session series
Tuesday mornings, Jan. 3-March 21, 9 a.m.-noon
Tuesday afternoons, Jan. 3-March 21, 12:30-3:30 p.m.All levels, mediums & abilities are welcome
$64 member/$239 non-memberAfternoon session just added. -
Mosaic Nature Treasure Blocks (Winter)
Wednesday, January 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Beginner to Intermediate
$79 member/$99 non-member -
Beeswax Luminary: Gifts from the Hive (Jan.13)
Friday, Jan. 13, 10:30 a.m.-noon OR 2-3:30 p.m.
$29 member/$44 non-member -
The Power of Balance: Stone Sculptures for your Garden - Jan.
Saturday, January 14, 2023, 9-11:30 a.m.
No experience necessary
$45 member/$60 non-member 
Snowy Trees: Arboretum-Inspired Drawing
Saturday, January 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Beginner to Intermediate
$69 member/$84 non-member-
Beeswax Luminary: Gifts from the Hive (Jan. 14)
Saturday, Jan. 14, 10:30 a.m.-noon OR 2-3:30 p.m.
$29 member/$44 non-member 
Cardinal in Colored Pencil: Arboretum-Inspired Drawing
Saturday, February 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Beginner to Intermediate
$69 member/$84 non-member
Eco-Print Scarf: Wear the Arboretum - March
Saturday, March 4, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
No experience necessary
$89 member/$109 non-member
Books in the Garden 2023: Why Does Nature Matter?
6 session series
Wednesdays, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, Aug. 9, 2023, noon-1:30 p.m.$59 member/$105 non-member
Signs of Spring Watercolor Workshop
Saturday, March 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Advanced Beginner and higher
$99-$139 member/$119-$159 non-member
Hummingbird in Pastel
Saturday, March 18, 2023, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Some drawing experience preferred
$59-$89/$74-$94
Tulip: Arboretum-Inspired Drawing
Saturday, March 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Beginner to Intermediate
$69 member/$84 non-member-
Contemporary Japanese Weaving: SAORI - March
Saturday, March 25, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
No experience necessary
$94 member/$124 non-member
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