Classes, Art
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member This class is a great introduction to watercolor. We will explore a beautiful array of autumn flowers as our subject but with a relaxed and creative approach. In the first 30 min of the workshop, we will explore basic drawing & watercolor techniques to get us warmed up. The remaining […]
Classes, Wellness
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member Class Capacity 24 Join us to make your own fun and creative aromatherapy gifts for the holidays. This workshop will cover project instructions and recipes for bath salts, body oils and aromatic room sprays. Each participant will make an aromatherapy gift of their own to take with them. Presented by […]
Classes, Culinary Arts
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Class Capacity 24 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. Presented by the Sakura Tea Circle of Tucson, this class will explore matcha's fascinating history, the growing and cultivation of the […]
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 will also discuss the many benefits of fungi to the garden and gardener alike. Participants will have the opportunity to create and take home […]
Classes, Art
$60 Non-Member / $48 Member Class Capacity 12 Ginkgo Biloba is a medicinal plant that has its origins in China. During the Fall, the golden leaves adorn many homes, gardens, and parks. In this class, you will assemble two branches with beautiful pre-cut crepe paper leaves and use glue to attach it to a branch, […]
Classes, Art
$65 Non-Member / $52 Member Class Capacity 15 Each fused glass tile is approximately 7 inches high by 12 inches wide. Each mosaic is kiln-formed on a mold that leaves an impression on one side enabling the tile to be hand-painted as much or as little as each painter would like. Everything is provided so […]
Classes, Nature & Ecology
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Turkeys, pheasants, partridges, peafowl, and grouse, often called game birds, are just some of the birds that will be discussed in this class. Not only are these birds important to people for food, but they are also among the most beautiful birds in the world. This installment of the Feathered […]
Classes, Art
$45 Non-Member / $36 Member Class Capacity 15 Bring on the festive holiday spirit with a richly colored green and gold handmade bracelet. At the same time, celebrate 50 impressive years with Tucson Botanical Gardens. All materials and tools will be provided by the artist, and no experience is necessary. Each bracelet will be sized to […]
Classes, Art
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Learn to draw and paint beautiful poinsettias in watercolor. Emphasis will be on drawing and painting skills and creating volume in our subject. No experience required. Supplies: I suggest you use professional grade paint. The student grade is less expensive, but the colors can vary. If you have a basic […]
Classes, Art
$60 Non-Member / $48 Member Class Capacity 12 Let's celebrate a wonderful Holiday at the end of this year by making a crepe paper Mistletoe ornament. You will learn how to create a simple bouquet with small green crepe paper leaves, white pearls, glue, and wire. Also, we are all going to learn and share […]
Classes, Nature & Ecology
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Ducks, geese, and swans are familiar birds around the world, plying waters from the Arctic Ocean to tropical forest and city parks. Waterfowl exhibit a huge range of sizes, habitats, and appearances. Included a month their ranks are some of the most beautiful birds in the world. In this class […]
Classes, Art
$60 Non-Member / $48 Member Class Capacity 12 In this class you will create a beautiful Crepe Paper Dahlia with petals, leaves and steam. You will learn how to assemble a gorgeous paper flower with all pre-cut paper to create a large flower with glue, wire. You will also learn how to use a color […]
Classes, Gardening
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Class Capacity 24 Kathy Neff has lived in the Tanque Verde Watershed for 39 years. Upon rewilding her home yard, the unexpected challenge of managing pests became a necessary part of stewarding the new habitat. Learn practical, non-poisonous strategies to use within your own habitat and feel good about your […]
Classes, Art
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member The desert is full of inspiration. Draw on the unique beauty around us and use basic techniques to create illustrations of desert flowers. Open to all skill levels. Please supply your own art materials. Recommended art materials include: Upcoming Classes
Classes, Gardening
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member Turn your desert winter into peak flower season. In this class, Marylee shows you how to design vibrant, bouquet-style winter container gardens that thrive in cooler temperatures. Learn which flowers shine in winter, how to choose the right pots, and how to keep your displays blooming with minimal fuss. Ideal […]
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A walk through TBG is a lesson in gardening from the 1920's to today's contemporary gardening practices.