Classes, Wellness
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member Class Capacity is 16 - Register Early! Learn to make your own natural cleaning products with essential oils with certified aromatherapist Kerry Cummins Blank. Find out which oils to use for counter sprays, grout cleaners, cutting board blends and more. Participants will make a product of their own to take […]
Classes, Culinary Arts
$40 Non-Member / $32 Member Class Capacity 18 - Register Early! Demonstration by Members of the Sakura Tea Circle Matcha has gained immense popularity in the United States recently, but its importance in Japan extends back centuries, deeply intertwined with the nation's long-standing tea culture. Members of the Sakura Tea Circle will share matcha's fascinating […]
Classes, Art
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Create watercolor paintings of desert blooms. Illustrator and artist, Devon Meyer, will help you create botanically-themed paintings using various watercolor techniques including dry brush, layering, and washes. This is a beginner to intermediate class. Please provide your own art materials. Recommended art supplies: Upcoming Classes
Classes, Nature & Ecology
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member The evolution of plants is one of the most important aspects of life on Earth. From single-celled algae in the sea to towering redwoods and the spectacular diversity of flowering plants, they have made all other life possible. This class traces the remarkable story of the evolution of plants. Upcoming Classes
Classes, Art
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member This class is a great introduction to mixed media, watercolor, and pencil. We will explore Cacti Florals as our subject but with a relaxed and creative approach. In the first 20 min of the workshop, we will explore basic drawing & watercolor techniques to get us warmed up. The remaining […]
Classes, Art
$40 Non-Member / $32 Member Participants will arrange a take-home floral design including cuttings from desert plants. Please bring the following materials with you: - A pair of hand pruners, kitchen shears, or both. - Please bring a two small vases or vessels with flat bottoms - one that is more squat (similar in size […]
Classes, Gardening
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member It’s never to early to plan your summer pots and our instructor, Marylee Pangman wants to make it easy for you. Learn what potted plants and flowers will do best in full sun and require the least amount of care while lasting the full summer season. Whether you're new to […]
Classes, Art
$50 Non-Member / $40 Member Class Capacity 12 - Register Early! Hosted by Members of AZ Chapter of Ohara School of Ikebana The Arizona chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana is offering an Introduction to Ikebana workshop. Students will learn about the philosophy and art of Japanese flower arranging and create an arrangement. Students […]
Classes, Art
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Find inspiration from desert plants, animals or seed pods and combine them to create a fabulous watercolor composition. Please provide your own art materials. Recommended art supplies: Upcoming Classes
Classes, Art
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Use graphite to create dynamic portraits of bobcats, ocelots, and jaguars. Along the way, we'll learn about the structure, proportion, and anatomy of wild cat faces. We'll also practice techniques in shading and value to add a lifelike dimension to our drawings. Please provide your own art materials. Recommended art […]
Classes, Gardening
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member There are significant advantages to gardening in the desert, but many people never get past the initial challenges to experience abundant results. In addition to Michael’s experience growing up on a desert homestead, he has also spent the last 11 years figuring out how to get the best results growing […]
Classes, Gardening
$40 Non-Member / $32 Member In this 2-hour workshop instructor Chad Borseth 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 […]
Did you know?
In the early 1930's the original owner, Mr. Rutger Porter, owned Desert Garden Nursery, Tucson's first plant nursery