Explore essential techniques used in traditional botanical watercolor painting. Learn about the different brushes, paper, and paints and how to properly load a brush with color for flat washes, graded washes, and dry brush techniques. Then, choose a plant to transfer and paint a copy of it. Registration required. Ages 12+. $34 Members | $40 Nonmembers Register Here
In the spirit of Mother’s Day, create a personalized petite bouquet for or with your mom! This pre-register drop-in activity allows you to work at your own pace. Available while supplies last. Admission not included. Registration required. Available times still open listed below. $12 per bouquet. 10am-1PM SOLD OUT LIMITED SIGN UP AVAILABLE: 1:30pm Register Here
Our Fairy Garden workshop is a magical class and fun for all ages (that's right, the adults will love it too). In this class you will create handmade structures such as a twig fence, arbor, and a bench or chair. Moss, pebbles, soil, and two plants are provided to create a natural environment. We offer a wide selection of fairies, cottages, and accessories to bring your fairy garden to life! Registration required. Ages 12+. $34 Members | $40 Nonmembers Register Here
Dive into the exciting world of air plants with Horticulturist Laura Pence and learn the skills required to successfully care for them. Then create some beautiful displays that feature these unique plants. Participants will receive three or more air plants and create their own display to showcase them at home. Registration required. Ages 12+. $25.50 Members, $30 Nonmembers Register Here
Experience plant magic with this hands-on workshop dedicated to botanical dyes! Learn the basics of how to make your own natural dyes from common plants as well as folding techniques to create fun and unique designs. Then dye your own beautiful textiles in a palette of natural colors. Participants receive one silk scarf and one flour sack towel to work with and are encouraged to bring one item of their own to dye as well. Registration required. Ages 18+. $51 Members | $60 Nonmembers Register Here
Explore the versatile medium of acrylic painting in an outdoor classroom with Kelsey Wilson. Learn about the different brushes and techniques used to create beautiful works of art with nature as your muse. Choose a plant or flower in the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden to bring it to life with your new skills! Enjoy a picnic style lunch from the FLORA Café while creating. Registration required. Ages 18+. $90 Members | $100 Nonmembers Register Here
Learn about the adaptations of desert plants and take one home. Choose from a variety of succulent plants and learn how to pot one up like a professional. This drop-in style activity allows you to work at your own pace. Walk-up registration only. Available while supplies last. Admission not included. $10 per project.
Explore essential techniques used in traditional botanical watercolor painting. Learn about the different brushes, paper, and paints and how to properly load a brush with color for flat washes, graded washes, and dry brush techniques. Then, choose a plant to transfer and paint a copy of it. Registration required. Ages 12+. $34 Members | $40 Nonmembers Register Here
A floating garden is the perfect way to add some green and interest to your home. Kokedama is a unique gardening style from Japan that allows people to create a garden outside of a pot! In this class, learn the history of kokedama, gardening skills, and care tips while creating your own floating garden! Registration required. Ages 12+. $34 Members | $40 Nonmembers Register Here
In this class we’ll show you how to press your own flowers from your garden and planters, plus how to put them to use. You’ll also create you very own beautiful framed flower art using a frame and pre-pressed flowers. Registration required. Ages 12+. $34 Members | $40 Nonmembers Register Here
With summer in full swing, now is the time to celebrate the season and create beautiful Eco-Printed fabrics! Eco Printing is a natural dyeing technique that uses leaves, flowers, and other plant materials to create patterns and colors on fabric or paper. The process involves bundling plant materials and fabric together, then steaming or boiling the bundle to transfer the color and patterns from the plants to the fabric. In this creative class you will get to dye your own beautiful textiles in a palette of natural colors and shapes to create your own of a kind textile. Participants receive one silk scarf and one flour sack towel to work with and are encouraged to bring one item of their own to dye as well. Registration required. Ages 12+. $42.50 Members | $50 Nonmembers Register Here
