Classes, Art
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member This class is a great introduction to mixed media, watercolor, and ink. We will explore cacti and succulents as our subject but with a relaxed and creative approach. In the first 20 min of the workshop, we will explore basic drawing techniques to get us warmed up. The remaining portion […]
Classes, Art
$80 Non-Member / $64 Member Materials and snacks provided Kids aged 10-18 get to learn from local theater professionals AND exercise their love of nature with this workshop facilitated by The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre staff. Participants will get to use natural materials collected from the Gardens to make their very own theatrical masks! In addition […]
Classes, Gardening
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member Explore the art of container gardening on a smaller scale. While large pots are usually recommended for desert heat, not everyone can manage them. Learn how to make the most of ability and limited space ensuring your garden thrives. Whether you're a beginner seeking a manageable approach or an experienced […]
Classes, Art
$80 Non-Member / $64 Member Materials and snacks provided Kids aged 10-18 get to learn from local theater professionals AND exercise their love of nature with this workshop facilitated by The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre staff. Participants will get to use natural materials collected from the Gardens to make their very own theatrical masks! In addition […]
Classes, Art
$80 Non-Member / $64 Member Materials and snacks included Kids aged 10-18 get to learn from local theater professionals AND exercise their love of nature with this workshop facilitated by The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre staff. Participants will get to use natural materials collected from the Gardens to make their very own theatrical masks! In addition […]
Classes, Art
$80 Non-Member / $64 Member Materials and snacks provided Kids aged 10-18 get to learn from local theater professionals AND exercise their love of nature with this workshop facilitated by The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre staff. Participants will get to use natural materials collected from the Gardens to make their very own theatrical masks! In addition […]
Classes, Art
$40 Non-Member / $32 Member Learn to see birds in a new way! In this class, we'll learn basic bird anatomy to help us draw some of southeast Arizona's most iconic birds. A series of fun drawing exercises will guide participants through various drawing skills, including how to capture motion and a likeness. Art materials […]
Classes, Art
$65 Non-Member / $52 Member Dragonflies are beneficial to gardens and to us. They are predators that hunt and eat mosquitoes. They zip and dip and hover to find and catch their prey. Some of them are quietly colored while others are vibrant and electric in their coloring. Let your imagination take flight on your […]
Classes, Art
$40 Non-Member / $32 Member Art materials are not included, see materials list below class description This class is a great introduction to watercolor techniques for botanical art. We will explore Prickly Pear through a unique medium that has been used by artists and illustrators throughout the years. These plants are native to the southwest […]
Classes, Art
$40 Non-Member / $32 Member Art Supplies Included in Price Drawing hones our skills of observation and shifts how we see the physical world around us. It also changes the world inside of us by asking for complete attention to the moment. A series of fun drawing exercises in the garden will hone our observation […]
Art, Classes
$45 Non-Member / $36 Member All materials and tools will be provided Create a botanical bracelet with a blue flower focal bead to remind you of the beauty of spring year-round. This bracelet has an easy-to-open lobster claw and a customized fit. No experience is required. All materials and tools will be provided. Class capacity is […]
Classes, Gardening
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member A brand-new class from our container gardening instructor, Marylee Pangman. Our desert summers are getting hotter, and we struggle to keep our potted gardens alive. Marylee is committed to helping you establish pots, and plants, and planning for their care with practiced methods developed over the thousands of pots she […]
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A walk through TBG is a lesson in gardening from the 1920's to today's contemporary gardening practices.