Classes, Culinary Arts
$75 Non-Member / $60 Member All culinary materials will be provided Learn two classic salsas of the Mexican household, a tri-color salsa camera, often called pico de gallo, and a roasted salsa tatemada, where smoke and fresh vegetables combine. As a bonus, learn what the real pico de gallo is all about. Class capacity is […]
Classes, Art
$65 Non-Member / $52 Member Materials are included in the price Through the ages, the Tree of Life has represented the source of life and the force that connects all lives. It appears in ancient artistry across the globe symbolizing oneness, connection, abundance, prosperity and well-being. Paint a Tree of Life fused glass tile to […]
Classes, Art
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Materials not included - see materials list under class description This class is a great introduction to mixed media, watercolor, and ink. We will explore last month’s Desert Senna Blooms as our subject but with a relaxed and creative approach. In the first 20 min of the workshop, we will […]
Classes, Gardening
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Shade is a welcome presence in desert gardens – especially during hot summer months where it can reduce the temperatures around your home. Where you add shade is important and can have a positive impact on your energy bill. In this class, Noelle 'AZ Plant Lady' shows you how to […]
Classes, Art
$40 Non-Member / $32 Member Art Supplies included in Price Use India ink and brush to create dynamic brush sketches and illustrations of iconic southwest animals. We'll learn about dry and wet-on-wet techniques, as well as how to let go, stay loose and gestural, and embrace a fluid form of working with India ink. Art […]
Classes, Art
$45 Non-Member / $36 Member Materials included in the price Make a classic silver and black bracelet with butterflies and flowers. An easy to work lobster claw clasp makes fastening and unfastening simple. All tools are provided and no experience is necessary to take home a completed bracelet made to fit you. Class capacity is […]
Classes, Gardening
$40 Non-Member / $32 Member In this 2 hour course Chad will discuss the role fungi and mushrooms play in our ecology, and go over cultivation and propagation techniques. We also will discuss the many benefits of fungi to the garden and gardener alike. Participants will have the opportunity to create and take home a […]
Classes, Nature & Ecology
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Hummingbirds are nothing if not spectacular. Even stoic biologists lose their minds when it comes to these incredible aeronauts. Found only in the Americas, hummingbirds are found from above the Arctic Circle to the southern tip of South America. This class is part of a series that explores individual bird […]
Classes, Culinary Arts
$75 Non-Member / $60 Member All culinary materials will be provided Learn the process of Nixtamalización in this hands-on class, following from the process of cooking, cleaning and grinding the grain to prepare masa para tortillas de maíz, or corn tortilla dough. Each student will have the opportunity to prepare tortillas with the masa, as […]
Classes, Gardening
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member Any time is the perfect time to add Succulents to your garden. Let’s plant them in pots! Like having your cake and eating it too, learn to create a trio of pots with water-wise succulents with a touch of color with flowers. Marylee, our Desert Potted Garden Expert, will share […]
Classes, Art
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Materials not included in price - see materials list under class description This class is a great introduction to mixed media, watercolor, and ink. We will explore Desert Wildflowers as our subject but with a relaxed and creative approach. In the first 20 min of the workshop, we will explore […]
Did you know?
The Gardens uses 100% organics in its pest management and soil amendment practices.