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The following classes are free with Garden Admission and no registration is required.
Houseplants 101
Introduction to Aquatic Plants
Photography in the Garden
Learn to put the right plant in the right place with this introduction to plants for your home. Discussions will cover traditional houseplants, unusual plants and outdoor plants to consider bringing inside. Examinations of typical home environments will look at light, temperature and humidity. Schedule Saturday, May 20, 10 a.m. – noon Fee $34 (Member $29) Deadline May 19 Instructor Kelsey Bartlett and Ariahne Rizik
This class will go over different aquatic plant species used in the Gainesville garden, potting techniques and mixes, and aquatic plants for container gardens and backyard ponds. Schedule Saturday, July 22, 10 a.m. – Noon Fee $34 (Member $29) Deadline July 21 Instructor Tori Powers
Enjoy a stroll through the garden while learning photography techniques that will create beautiful botanic images. Schedule Saturday, Aug. 12, 1 – 4 p.m. Fee $34 (Member $29) Deadline Aug. 11 Instructor Bob Richardson
Garden Playtime Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Join us for fun activities that will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world. Suggested ages: 6 months – 5 years Schedule Tuesdays, March – Oct., 10 a.m. – noon
Storybook Time Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends. Suggested ages: 1– 4 years Schedule Wednesdays, March – Oct., 10 & 10:45 a.m.
Garden Grooves Get ready to wiggle and warble! Join us for songs and dances inspired by the beautiful outdoors. Suggested ages: 2 – 5 years Schedule Thursdays, March – Oct., 10 & 10:45 a.m.
Drop-In Kids Gardening Activity Join us for a kid-friendly gardening activity such as seed planting, watering, or harvesting. Schedule Wednesdays, March – Oct. 10 – 11 a.m.
Shows for Seedlings Enjoy a variety of live performances by some of Atlanta’s most beloved children’s musicians and storytellers in this engaging series. Schedule Fridays, May – Sept., 10 & 10:45 a.m.
Walking Tour: Horticulture Favorites
Pollinator Walking Tour
Walk the garden with one of our talented horticulturists, and discover “what’s in bloom” during this educational and informative tour. This is a weather dependent tour and is subject to change. Schedule Saturday, May 27, 10 a.m. – Noon Fee $34 (Member $29) Deadline May 26 Instructor Kelsey Bartlett
Take a walk on the wild side to see the garden’s pollinators! This class will focus on pollinator identification, as well as their benefits and relationships with flowering plants, particularly those native to North America. Schedule Saturday, June 24, 10 a.m. – Noon Fee $34 (Member $29) Deadline June 23 Instructor Abby Armistead
Atlanta | Gainesville | May - August 2023
This workshop guides you through each step of the blanket making process to make-andtake your own hand-knit chunky blanket! Fee includes five skeins of chunky yarn. Schedule Saturday, Aug. 19, 2 – 5 p.m. Fee $110 (Member $105) Deadline Aug. 12 Instructor Padmavathy Jonnavithula
Container Walking Tour Explore container gardens planned and created by horticulture staff. Learn basics including plant selection, soil types and choosing appropriate containers. Schedule Saturdays, Aug. 26, 10 a.m. – Noon Fee $34 (Member $29) Deadline Aug. 25 Instructor Tori Powers
Macramé Air Plant Holder In this class, you will create a boho-style wall holder for a delicate air plant that will look beautiful in any room in your home. Schedule Saturday, June 10, 2 – 3 p.m Fee $45 (Member $40) Deadline June 5 Instructor Karen Rogeberg
family programs | Gainesville
Blooms in Mixed Media: Working with Watercolors, Graphite and Acrylic on Toned Paper Capture bouquets of flowers and all their colors, shapes and textures. When line, color and paint marry on the toned background you capture the whimsical blooms. View the supply list on atlantabg.org/gvlartsupplies. Schedule Thursday, June 22 and Friday, June 23 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Fee $95 (Member $90) Deadline June 21 Instructor Jill Haack, Artist
Chunky Blanket Workshop
*The following classes are free with Garden Admission and no registration is required.
Garden Magic Summer Camp Greenhouse Tour Come take a behind-the-scenes tour of our 3-acre greenhouse and nursery facilities! Our private greenhouse was the first structure built on the Gainesville property in 2004, and is still supplying plant materials to both the Gainesville and Atlanta gardens. Schedule Saturday, July 8, 10 a.m. – Noon Fee $34 (Member $29) Deadline July 7 Instructor William Robinson and Ethan Guthrie
The Garden Magic Camp fosters a fun creative environment for kids to get excited about the science and magic of nature with STEM-based activities. Schedule July 17 – 21, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. OR July 24 – 28, 9 a.m – 1 p.m. Ages 6-9 Fee $275 (Members $245) Deadline May 8
Storybook Time* Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends. Suggested ages: 1 - 4 years Schedule Wednesdays, April - Aug., 10 - 10:30 a.m.
Sensory Bin Time* Enjoy themed bins each week that are fun for the whole family! Schedule Wednesdays, April – Aug., 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Fairytale Fridays* Come to the garden dressed as your favorite fairytale character and enjoy a magical activity. Schedule Second Fridays, May – July, 11 a.m.
Family Fun Day* Discover a variety of activities and different monthly themes designed for the whole family to enjoy! Schedule First Saturday of each month May – Oct.
Classes & Programs for Adults and Children