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.
Friday, February 14
Seedlings: The Great Backyard Bird Count!
Learn more about the Great Backyard Bird Count while we explore birds in the wintery garden and find out what plants they use to keep snuggly and
Open Studio: Botanical Illustration
Need space to spread out and work outside of class time? Bring your supplies and works in progress for some uninterrupted studio time. No
Open Studio: Printmaking
Come use the printing press in this uninstructed open studio time. A classroom monitor will be present in the room to assist with the press as
Seedlings: The Great Backyard Bird Count!
Learn more about the Great Backyard Bird Count while we explore birds in the wintery garden and find out what plants they use to keep snuggly and
Saturday, February 15
Hairs, Thorns, and Prickles in Watercolor - ONLINE
Through a series of drawing and painting exercises, this online class will help you understand, observe and depict fine details seen on botanical
4 Seasons of Xeriscape
Rocky Mountain Gardening Elective
Let's take a walk through any given low water or native garden to discuss planting design concepts. Learn how to
Growing Roses in Colorado - Planning a Rose Garden
Rocky Mountain Gardening Elective
Roses grow great in Colorado! Many rose varieties thrive in our region. Learn the basics of growing roses: how
Sunday, February 16
Gaming at the Gardens
Bring your favorite game (and the map you created in our Fantastical Maps class!) and spread out in our classrooms. This unfacilitated afternoon
Tuesday, February 18
Rocky Mountain Horticulture I
Rocky Mountain Gardening Required Course
Rocky Mountain Horticulture I is an introduction for growing plants successfully in the Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain Horticulture I - ONLINE
This course is offered live online. Recordings are available for 16 days after class ends.
Rocky Mountain Gardening Required Course
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Flower Happy Hour
Join Lisa Weddel, co-owner of DIY Designs Inspired by You, for a new kind of monthly happy hour! Each session features a different design style and
Wednesday, February 19
Seedlings: Painting With Plants
Create a masterpiece as we turn plants and natural objects into art tools.
Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, February 19, 9:15 or 10:30 a.m.
Ages 24-36
Seedlings: Painting With Plants
Create a masterpiece as we turn plants and natural objects into art tools.
Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, February 19, 9:15 or 10:30 a.m.
Ages 24-36
Thursday, February 20
Seedlings: Painting With Plants
Create a masterpiece as we turn plants and natural objects into art tools.
Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, February 19, 9:15 or 10:30 a.m.
Ages 24-36
Mixed Media on Toned Paper
Experiment with mixing graphite and various drawing media on toned papers. Learn how to start with the middle ground, then add darks and lights
Seedlings: Painting With Plants
Create a masterpiece as we turn plants and natural objects into art tools.
Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, February 19, 9:15 or 10:30 a.m.
Ages 24-36
Drawing in Pencil 1 [1]
Beginning with an overview of the specific elements of botanical illustration, learn the skills of careful observation for life-like drawings in
Flower Happy Hour
Join Lisa Weddel, co-owner of DIY Designs Inspired by You, for a new kind of monthly happy hour! Each session features a different design style and
Friday, February 21
Seedlings: Painting With Plants
Create a masterpiece as we turn plants and natural objects into art tools.
Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, February 19, 9:15 or 10:30 a.m.
Ages 24-36
Expressive Nature Drawing
Explore various drawing approaches and techniques including gesture, contour and shape-based abstraction. Using a variety of drawing tools