Events & Classes
February 2020
Fairyland Trolley
Gainesville
Choo choo! All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden.
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Storytime & 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 MoreDragon 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 MoreMembers-only Children’s Garden Grand Opening
Gainesville
Garden members get a special first look at the Ada Mae Pass Ivester Children's Garden as activities and entertainment abounds throughout the Gainesville Garden.
Learn MoreChildren’s Garden Public 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.
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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 MoreWoodland Ramble and Garden Plant Sale
Gainesville
Browse a selection of arts and crafts created by local artisans and enjoy a fun, relaxing day in the Garden..
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.
Learn MoreLight Bites & Garden Insights: Gainesville
Gainesville
Contributing level members and above are invited to the Gainesville Garden for morning snacks and the opportunity to meet the artists behind The Myth Makers.
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