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January 2020
Fairyland Trolley
Gainesville
Choo choo! All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden.
Learn MoreDreaming of Spring
Gainesville
This workshop will jump-start your creative side to thinking about spring flowers in the Garden!
Learn MoreStorytime & Budding Artists
Gainesville
Young children are invited to enjoy weekly stories and create seasonal works of art centered around nature and the gardens in Gainesville.
Learn MoreFebruary 2020
Orchid Collage
Gainesville
Orchids are one of the largest and diverse plant family in the world. Create a display of them through collage in this 2-day workshop.
Learn MoreBasic Pruning – With an Emphasis on our Garden Plant Collection
Gainesville
A detailed discussion of pruning principles precedes a discussion on maple tree pruning in particular. This popular class will include a demo on pruning techniques.
Learn MoreMarch 2020
Dragon Inspired Art
Gainesville
Using Desmond the Dragon in our children’s garden as a focus, children can create fairy tale dragons. Let your imagination come to life as we learn how to draw and paint them!
Learn MoreTake Great Pictures! – Photography Basics
Gainesville
This photography course is designed to help you take great pictures and discover how to use the camera you have – no matter how fancy or simple it is.
Learn MoreCapturing Tulips Workshop
Gainesville
Bring your favorite medium to work in, pastels, color pencils, watercolor or pencil and sketchbook. Wander the paths and focus on the tulips in bloom to create a work of art.
Learn MoreChildren’s Garden Grand Opening
Gainesville
Join us for a day of celebration and free play in the Gainesville Garden's new Ada Mae Pass Ivester Children's Garden. Enjoy special programming, face-painting, performances, photos with Tree Man, music, food and more!
Learn MoreSpring Container Gardening
Gainesville
Explore the basics of container gardening with a focus on plant selections and design tips for the spring season.
Learn MoreApril 2020
A Walking Tour through the Garden
Gainesville
Join a member of the Horticulture team and take an informative stroll through the Garden and take in all that spring has to offer!
Learn MoreLandscape Painting with Palette Knife
Gainesville
This fun class will focus on how to use a palette knife with acrylic paint. Explore the textural possibilities when using a painting knife.
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