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Garden Lights, Holiday Nights
Atlanta
Saturday, Nov. 16 – Sunday, Jan. 12: Get timed tickets for the annual holiday extravaganza featuring millions of brilliantly colored LED lights and displays.
Learn MoreTai Chi – Quarter I
Atlanta
Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreIntroduction to Drawing in Black & White
Atlanta
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 6 – 9 p.m.: Discover composition, proportion, shading, and perspective as well as visual elements. Students work in a variety of black and white mediums.
Learn MoreIntroduction to Drawing in Black & White
Atlanta
Thursdays, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. or 6 – 9 p.m.: Discover composition, proportion, shading, and perspective as well as visual elements. Students work in a variety of black and white mediums.
Learn MoreTai Chi – Quarter I
Atlanta
Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn More2025 Spring Gardening Symposium & Plant Sale
Atlanta
Ready to get into a springtime frame of mind? Join the Garden for a full day of new ideas from seasoned experts at the Spring Gardening Symposium!
Learn MoreDocent Tour Guide Training
Atlanta
Learn to lead children’s groups on guided tours in the Garden.
Learn MoreTai Chi – Quarter I
Atlanta
Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreDiscovery Volunteer Training
Atlanta
Teach Garden visitors about plant collections, conservation work and exhibitions.
Learn MoreCamellia Show
Atlanta
Experience “the rose of winter” with dozens of cut specimens during the annual North Georgia Camellia Society Show.
Learn MoreTai Chi – Quarter I
Atlanta
Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreChinese Watercolor Orchids
Atlanta
Learn how to paint Phalaenopsis orchids using traditional Chinese watercolor techniques.
Learn MoreValentines in the Garden
Atlanta
Romance blooms at the Garden's annual evening of cocktails, light bites and orchids.
Learn MoreTai Chi – Quarter I
Atlanta
Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreIntermediate Drawing in Black and White
Atlanta
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 6 – 9 p.m.: Continuing drawing students are invited to explore still life and landscapes.
Learn MoreTai Chi – Quarter I
Atlanta
Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreBeekeeping: Getting Started
Atlanta
Learn about the basics of beekeeping and the beekeeper’s year, where to find materials, and when and how to get started.
Learn MoreTai Chi – Quarter I
Atlanta
Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreLight Bites & Garden Insights
Atlanta
Contributing-level members and above are invited to hear presentations by Garden experts while enjoying light refreshments.
Learn MoreAtlanta Orchid Society Orchid Show
Atlanta
Take in unusual and rarely seen species and hybrids of orchids during the Atlanta Orchid Society’s annual show in Day Hall.
Learn MoreTai Chi – Quarter I
Atlanta
Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreMiso Making Workshop
Atlanta
Learn how to make miso for various uses and nibble on miso-seasoned nosh in this semi-hands-on class.
Learn MoreAbstract and Contemporary Florals with Gouache
Atlanta
Learn abstract and contemporary florals with artist Janelle Martinez-Cruz using gouache, a French opaque watercolor that can be used for multiple types of painting styles.
Learn MoreTai Chi – Quarter I
Atlanta
Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreCreating a Habitat Garden
Atlanta
Discover ways to transform your garden into a diverse ecosystem! This class focuses on native plant selection and garden design tips for making your yard a year-round stop for pollinators and wildlife.
Learn MoreEco Printing on Silk Scarf
Atlanta
Learn how to create beautiful plant designs on silk. Eco printing is imprinting images of leaves, plants, and flowers directly on protein fibers using a water bath process.
Learn MoreFresh Plates Dinner Series: Registration
Atlanta
Select Wednesdays: Register to enjoy a relaxing evening dining, sipping and learning as local chefs prepare a four-part small plate menu. Learn new recipes and taste freshly prepared courses and wine.
Learn MoreSoil Health
Atlanta
Soil Health, Plant Resilience! Learn how organic soil management can make gardening easier for you.
Learn MoreTai Chi – Quarter I
Atlanta
Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreHoney Bee Biology for Beekeeping
Atlanta
In this class, we will take a look at honey bee biology that is relevant to beekeeping.
Learn MoreIntroduction to Drawing in Colored Pencil
Atlanta
Tuesdays, March 25 – April 22: Discover the medium of colored pencil using a variety of techniques, and learn color theory and composition.
Learn MoreBaking with Gluten-Free Flour
Atlanta
Learn the basics of baking with gluten-free flour and make a small batch to take home along with a few of the chef's favorite recipes.
Learn MoreTai Chi – Quarter II
Atlanta
Saturdays, March 29-June 7: Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MoreChinese Watercolor Cherry Blossoms
Atlanta
Learn how to paint cherry blossoms using traditional Chinese watercolor techniques. This class is appropriate for all levels of artistic experience. All instruction and materials will be provided.
Learn MoreOrchid Care Clinic
Atlanta
Join the Fuqua Orchid Center Manager for expert orchid advice at the Orchid Care Clinic, located in the Atrium of the Fuqua Orchid Center!
Learn MoreAlston Lecture: Around the World in 20 Plants
Atlanta
Learn about obscure edible plants and mushrooms with a side of myth busting and culinary history, presented by Alan Bergo.
Learn MorePersian-Inspired Springtime Dinner
Atlanta
Immerse yourself in a semi-hands-on dinner experience inspired by the spring equinox & Persian New Year.
Learn MoreEdible Gardening: Seed Starting for Spring and Summer
Atlanta
Get your vegetable garden producing for the upcoming growing season.
Learn MoreGarden “Hike-Ooh” Writing Workshop
Atlanta
Haiku are simple, powerful poems that have been used in Japan for centuries to distill beautiful moments in nature. Workshop participants will learn about the form, listen to a few examples to get those creative juices flowing, and pen their first haiku before setting out on a garden adventure to create their own “Hike-Ooh.”
Learn MoreMaking Herbal Jams and Preserves
Atlanta
Learn the secrets to making small-batch jams and preserves that correspond with the herbal seasons.
Learn MoreWell-Seasoned Chef Series: Registration Opens to Public
Atlanta
Select Tuesdays: Join celebrated Atlanta chefs for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience.
Learn MoreShade Gardening
Atlanta
The class focuses on plants that work well in combination for a healthy plant community.
Learn MoreAtlanta Haiku Festival
Atlanta
Celebrate the connection between art and nature through haiku in the Garden during the Atlanta Haiku Festival. This year's theme is: Moments in a Garden.
Learn MoreContainer Gardening
Atlanta
Explore container gardening basics: plant selection, soil types, and choosing appropriate containers. Learn the annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs that do well in pots. Learn container garden design principles and plant combinations for year-round appeal.
Learn MoreChinese Watercolor Peonies
Atlanta
Learn how to paint peonies using traditional Chinese watercolor techniques. This class is appropriate for all levels of artistic experience, and all instruction and materials will be provided.
Learn MoreCyanotype Printing Workshop
Atlanta
Cyanotype printing is a fascinating photographic process that produces distinctive blue-toned print that can be made on a range of surfaces and mediums.
Learn MoreIntermediate Drawing in Colored Pencil
Atlanta
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 6 – 9 p.m.: Build on Intro to Drawing in Colored Pencil with the colors of the tropical world. Students bring their own live plants to draw.
Learn MoreMindful Breath and Movement Session
Atlanta
This mindful breath and movement session offers a refreshing break from the day, nurtures profound personal experiences for healing, and creates a chance to rest and reset.
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