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
Each month July through October, read a book with us about or involving plants. Registration includes onsite book club meetings in the lush conservatory and refreshments. Age18+. Registration does not include books. We encourage purchasing from local bookstores: Beaverdale Books | Raccoon River Press | Reading in Public Bookstore + Cafe | Storyhouse Bookpub Members $36 | Nonmembers $45 Register Here
Choose a plant or flower in the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden conservatory to bring it to life in a plein air painting.
Admire the Garden as you work out during this outdoor Zumba class! Zumba is a dance fitness program that combines Latin and international music to create an easy, fun, and effective workout anyone can do. Cristina Rodriguez, a certified Zumba instructor and ZIN™ member with eight years of experience, will teach this class. Ages 12+. $17 Members | $20 Nonmembers Register Here
Come decorate a novelty pumpkin with pressed florals. We provide pressed flowers, faux pumpkins, and all materials, you bring your creativity! We will provide a variety of shapes and sizes of pumpkins, so this workshop is great for all ages and skillsets. Registration required. $34 Members | $40 Nonmembers Register Here
Get into the Halloween spirit with us! Craft a boo-tiful and eerie mini garden for your home with gorgeous and spooky succulents! Learn how to safely plant and care for succulents along with all the growing tips and tricks you need. Registration required. Ages 12+. $34 Members | $40 Nonmembers Register here
Each month July through October, read a book with us about or involving plants. Registration includes onsite book club meetings in the lush conservatory and refreshments. Age18+. Registration does not include books. We encourage purchasing from local bookstores: Beaverdale Books | Raccoon River Press | Reading in Public Bookstore + Cafe | Storyhouse Bookpub Members $36 | Nonmembers $45 Register Here
Pitcher plants, Venus fly traps, and sundew! OH MY! Learn about a variety of carnivorous plants, their bizarre adaptations for survival, and how to take care of them. After this hair-raising lesson, plant and decorate your own spooky terrarium to take home. Plant varieties are subject to availability. Registration required. $42.50 Members | $50 Nonmembers Register Here
Combine plants, science, and design to create miniature worlds. Learn how to design and care for terrariums, then build your own. All materials are provided, just bring your creativity! Registration required. Age 8+ $25.50 Members | $30 Nonmembers Register Here
Create a beautiful, grapevine wreath to celebrate the fall season. Crafted with all-natural materials, this workshop will provide you with the skills and knowledge to create a stunning wreath for your home. Registration required. Ages 14+. $42.50 Members | $50 Nonmembers Register
Are you an aspiring orchid grower? This beginner's workshop will familiarize you with the orchid family and teach you how to maintain and propagate healthy plants. You will receive your own orchid to start your collection! Registration is 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. Age12+ $34 Members | $40 Nonmembers Register Here
