Calendar
Film Schedule
See the schedule for films in the Freyer – Newman Center Sturm Family Auditorium. Included with admission. No reservations required.
Classes and programs are facilitated in English unless otherwise noted.
Sunday, August 2
Create Your Own Signature Stamp
Design your own stamp to use when signing your art. First, carve an eraser then print your design with ink. Take home a reusable stamp to add finesse
Simple Bookmaking
Create a simple, versatile pamphlet-style book to use as a journal or sketchbook. Follow along step-by-step to assemble the pages, create a colorful
Pen and Ink Basics
Practice inking techniques such as hatching, stippling, gradations, and more, then create simple ink drawings using your newly acquired skills.
Onsite
Monday, August 3
Seasonal Discoveries
No matter the time of year, botanical treasures await your discovery with these guided tours of gardens at their seasonal peaks. Experience the
Garden to Gallery Tour
What do gardeners and artists have in common? More than you might think. Experience a selection of Jaume Plensa’s iconic sculptures on this 90-minute
Tuesday, August 4
Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga at the Gardens
Seedlings: Berry Bonanza
Discover how berries have a tasty way of putting color into the world.
Ages 3-6 years: Tuesday, August 4, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Ages 3-6
Seedlings: Berry Bonanza
Discover how berries have a tasty way of putting color into the world.
Ages 3-6 years: Tuesday, August 4, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Ages 3-6
Lunchtime Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Vinyasa flow is a yoga practice that weaves postures with breath
Drawing in Pencil 1 - ONLINE
Beginning with an overview of the specific elements of botanical illustration, learn the skills of careful observation for lifelike drawings in
Family Workshop at Plains Conservation Center: Origami Safari
Color Mixing in Watercolor - ONLINE
Learn about paint properties and choosing pigments to build a system of consistent color combinations, eliminating frustrating trial-and-error
Wednesday, August 5
Yoga at the Gardens
Chi Kung For High-Level Wellness
Seedlings: Berry Bonanza
Discover how berries have a tasty way of putting color into the world.
Ages 3-6 years: Tuesday, August 4, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Ages 3-6
Composition for Botanical Illustration
The difference between a pleasant picture and an amazing work of art is often the composition. This course begins with a study of how to use
Private Tour - Seasonal Discoveries
No matter the time of year, botanical treasures await your discovery with these guided tours of gardens at their seasonal peaks. Experience the
Seedlings: Berry Bonanza
Discover how berries have a tasty way of putting color into the world.
Ages 3-6 years: Tuesday, August 4, 9:15 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Ages 3-6
Birds of Prey on the Prairie with HawkQuest at Plains Conservation Center
