Develop your observation skills through the practice of drawing from nature. Visual artist and teacher David West will guide participants through "deep looking" exercises designed to sharpen their ability to see and understand natural subjects. The class opens with a brief introduction to key observational drawing concepts, then moves into hands-on drawing exercises, supportive feedback,…
Bring your preschoolers and little ones to enjoy a story in the gardens. This storytime fosters a love of reading, creativity, and nature.
Bring your preschoolers and little ones to enjoy a story in the gardens. This storytime fosters a love of reading, creativity, and nature.
Set your Thanksgiving table with sculptural beauty of your creation. Join the Friends Junior Board and designer Mary Catherine Folmar of Cotton & Quill for an afternoon of hands-on creativity as you learn the techniques for building your own seasonal table topiary. Similar in spirit to our wreath workshops, this class focuses on the art…
Advanced Master Gardener David Doggett returns to the Gardens to explore the many ways gardeners can use Japanese maples as a focal point in the landscape. Learn how to choose the optimum placement for these trees to take advantage of their brilliant fall color, select companion plants that complement (or sometimes clash with) them, and…
Enjoy the crisp autumn weather as photographer Carmen Michael from cbmphoto captures a special moment with your family. Available to members at the Family level and above. Limited slots available. First come first served. SELECT PREFERRED TIME
We invite you to join us for upcoming "Thyme to Read" book club gatherings, hosted monthly by the Library at Birmingham Botanical Gardens.