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Adult Programs

The Dallas Arboretum's Adult Programs have been enlightening North Texans for over 15 years. Classes are offered year-round and course topics include horticulture, landscape design, photography, art, floral design, and much more!
There are three basic styles of classes: demonstration, lecture, and hands-on. Many classes combine two or more of these activities to maximize learning and enjoyment.

Member discounts can not be given after the completion of the sale.

For more information on Adult Programs click here.

Registration

Class fees include admission to the garden and parking. The gate opens by 8:45 am for morning classes and participants are invited to stroll through the gardens and see spectacular floral displays after class. Class sizes are limited, and many fill quickly. To avoid disappointment, we recommend registering early.

To register for a class over the phone, or to be added to a waiting list, call: 214.515.6540 or 214.515.6539

Dallas Arboretum Special Program

Savor the Arboretum

March 20, 6:30-9 pm
$65 or $59 for Members
Delight in the breathtaking beauty of the Dallas Arboretum in spring as you stroll through the gardens in the evening sampling premium wines, beers and spirits. You will also enjoy delectable food samples from some of Dallas’ finest kitchens. The amazing beauty of the Arboretum at sunset during Dallas Blooms is not to be missed. You will receive your own crystal tasting glass as a memento of this wonderful evening in the garden. Proceeds from this evening will go to support the Education Department at the Arboretum.
DurationDuration 6:30 - 9 pm
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Photography Programs

SLR Photography Basics

March 18, 6–8pm; Sold out
$40 ($36 for members)

Do you want to take your camera skills to the next level? Then this is the workshop for you. Join Scott Williams, owner of Visual Impressions Inc, as he builds your confidence and introduces you to what it takes to make a great photo. Williams will show you what you need to know to begin mastering the operations of your SLR (single-lens reflex) camera. This class, is aimed at beginning photographers. Space is limited.

* To be added to the waiting list for this class, please email us with the title and date of the class.
DurationDuration 2 Hours
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Photographing Texas Wildflowers with Allen Rokach

April 3 - 6, sold out!
$559 or $540 for Members
(*hotel is additional. Email questions to: education@dallasarboretum.org)

Want to get away and immerse yourself in a stunning floral landscape while expanding your photography skills? Then pack your camera bag and get ready to head into the Brenham, Texas countryside with master photographer and former Senior Photography Editor for Southern Living, Allen Rokach, as he takes you on location April 3-6. Whether you’re an experienced shutterbug or just getting your feet wet, Rokach will show you how to capture the spectacle of color as bluebonnets, Indian paintbrush and other wildflowers come into bloom. During field sessions you will receive in depth instruction on making the best use of natural light throughout the day. During review sessions, Rokach will emphasize fundamental techniques to create great photos in your camera as well as simple retouching techniques to help make your good pictures look great. You will have the opportunity to photograph at spectacular private locations not open to the public. Supply list and schedule available online. Space is limited.


* To be added to the waiting list for this class, please email us the title and date of the class.

DurationDuration 36 Hours
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Phone-tography

April 12, 12-2pm;
$40 ($36 for Members)

Maximize the potential of the little camera that’s always with you - your camera phone. Join Angilee Wilkerson and Jana Perez, owners of Texas Photo, as they share tips and tricks that will help you maximize the potential of the camera on your smart phone. Learn how to transform your smart phone – and yourself – into an effective and compelling image maker.
DurationDuration 2 Hours
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Anthotype and Lumen Prints

May 31, 12-2pm;
$75 ($68 for members)

This beginner-friendly class invites exploration and experimentation – two things that make for exciting photography. During this workshop you’ll learn the basics in historical photography processes. Join Rachel Rushing, from Oil & Cotton, for an afternoon of exploration. Leave the garden with an archival, handmade specimen book for collecting your flora, swatches and recipes for creating your own anthotypes, and a beautiful, finished lumen print to display at home.
DurationDuration 2 Hours
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Gardening & Design

Drought Tolerant Design

March 15; 9am-12pm;

$45 or $40 for Members Did you know that you can design a beautiful landscape that uses fewer resources and less water? Lynda Strain, owner of LKS Garden Designs, will share how to conserve water, which plants are best for our area, and how to provide year-round interest in the garden. Class time will include how to solve typical landscape problems and the necessary steps to create a plan of your own that will tolerate the wicked Texas weather.
DurationDuration 3 Hours
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Butterflies & Plants

March 15; 12-2pm;

$27 or $25 for Members Butterflies are a delightful addition to any garden and their hard work as pollinators makes them welcome in any season. Fall is the perfect time to create a haven for these garden guests in your landscape. Dan Coletti, owner of Just Natural Design, will show you the ins and outs of designing a garden for butterflies. Participants will learn which plants attract which butterflies, how to evaluate the garden you have and the must-haves for every butterfly garden.
DurationDuration 2 Hours
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Plant This,Not That!

March 15; 9-11am;

$27 or $25 for Members It is the planting season. Are you torn between what to plant and what not to plant? This class helps with foundation plantings and planting for your foundation. Join Maria Bargellini, with Dallas Curb Appeal, as she teaches why some plants are good for your foundation and other are not. She will also cover tools of the trade, trees, shrubs, and good and bad irrigation practices.
DurationDuration 2 Hours
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Having it All!

March 22; 9-11am;

$27 or $25 for Members You love perennials and flowers, herbs and edibles, interesting shrubs and trees, ALL of it. But how do you take all of these fabulous plants and combine them in a small space without ending up with a hodgepodge? Let Diana Harris, TCLP, owner of Lifestyle Gardens, show you simple design techniques to incorporate a wide variety of plants throughout your garden. Learn how to create a unique landscape using all types of plants that work well in North Texas.
DurationDuration 2 Hours
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Texas Tough Plants

March 29; 9-11am;

$27 or $25 for Members Trying to expand your gardening knowledge beyond traditional to a more regional well-adapted landscape? This environmentally friendly program focuses on heat and drought tolerant, garden-worthy plants that thrive in the harsh, long summer conditions of North Central Texas. Join Steven Chamblee, chief horticulturist of Chandor Gardens, as he focuses on tough trees, shrubs, color and accents.
DurationDuration 2 Hours
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Shady Characters - Gardening with Shades

April 5; 9-11am;

$27 or $25 for Members Learn how to incorporate texture, contrast and color in your shade garden. Perennials, annuals, under story trees and shrubs all play a role in the shady places in your garden. Bram Franklin landscape architect with Techscape, will discuss plant selection, design suggestions, how to combine plants for greater impact, and maintenance tips for your shade garden. Participants will receive detailed information on the most successful shade plants for North Texas. Join Bram and learn how to select the best shady characters for your garden.
DurationDuration 2 Hours
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Farming 101 - Food Preservation

April 5; 9-11am;

$40 or $36 for Members Preserving food is a fun process that gives us the taste and nutrition of our hard work and bountiful harvest year-round. Andrea Bithell of Oak Cliff Organics will teach you best practices of harvesting, canning, pickling, freezing, dehydrating and fermenting that will make the most of your harvest. Class takes place at the Arboretum.
DurationDuration 2 Hours
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Sustainable Rose Gardening

April 12; 12-2pm;

$27 or $25 for Members Growing roses in Texas is easier than you think, and who wouldn’t want more roses in their garden? Al Olson, valued Arboretum Trial Garden volunteer and avid rose gardener, will show you how to easily add roses throughout your garden as well as the varieties that stand up to our Texas growing conditions. Learn how to prepare your soil, maintenance and pruning techniques, good watering practices and which roses you can easily grow from cuttings. Al will take you on a brief tour through the Haggar Rose Garden to check out varieties that are being tested at the Arboretum.
DurationDuration 2 Hours
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Farming 101 - Greenhouse Production

May 3; 9-11am;

$40 or $36 for Members Greenhouse production can be a game-changer for a farm, financially. Andrea Bithell from Oak Cliff Organics will review greenhouse selection, set-up, and maintenance at the We Over Me Farms. Students will also get hands-on training for starting seeds, tending to seedlings, bumping up to four-inch pots, and propagation techniques as well as creating a spring and fall plant sale to generate revenue. Class takes place at the We Over Me Farms.
DurationDuration 2 Hours
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Xeriscape Plants

May 3; 12-2pm;

$27 or $25 for Members This is an introductory course featuring perennials, shrubs and trees that can be used to create a xeriscape garden in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Kevin Wiley, horticulture manager for the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden, will discuss individual plants, their points of interest, uses as elements of the landscape, and maintenance in a xeriscaped landscape. At the close of the class enjoy a walk through the areas of the Children’s Garden where xeriscape plant material is used in the landscape.
DurationDuration 2 Hours
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Cacti & Succulents for the Landscape

May 17; 12-2pm;

$27 or $25 for Members Kevin Wiley will introduce you to the many cacti and succulents that can be used in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The focus will be on the individual plants, their points of interest, and the care and maintenance of cacti and succulents in the landscape. At the end of class enjoy a walk through the areas of the Children’s Garden where cacti and succulents are used in the landscape.
DurationDuration 2 Hours
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Designing a Xeriscaped Landscape

May 31; 12-2pm;

$27 or $25 for Members You will enjoy this class that shows you how to design a beautiful and environmentally friendly xeriscape landscape. Kevin Wiley will explore the design and installation process from the ground up, including soil amendment, topography, watering techniques, plant palates, and the use of micro-climates. At the end of class enjoy a walking tour of the entire property, looking at different xeriscape techniques used in the garden.
DurationDuration 2 Hours
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Creative Containers: SHADE

May 31; 9-11am;

$45 or $40 for Members Today’s smaller lots, larger houses and townhouse gardens present unique challenges for urban gardeners. Let Jennifer Wang, Arboretum horticulturist, share the secrets of the beautiful container displays seen throughout our gardens and help you create your own unique container. This class will focus on shade containers.
DurationDuration 2 Hours
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Farming 101 - Urban Farm Animals

June 7 9-11am;

$40 or $36 for Members In an urban setting you can keep bees, chickens, fish, worms, and goats, oh my! Owning and caring for livestock is fun and rewarding. During this session, Andrea Bithell from Oak Cliff Organics will discuss taking care of urban-approved animals. She will go from design to layout to choosing the animals and what to feed them. This class will show you how to benefit from using animals in an urban setting. Class takes place at the We Over Me Farms.
DurationDuration 2 Hours
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Creative Containers: SUN

June 14; 9-11am;

$45 or $40 for Members Today’s smaller lots, larger houses and townhouse gardens present unique challenges for urban gardeners. Let Jennifer Wang, Arboretum horticulturist, share the secrets of the beautiful container displays seen throughout our gardens and help you create your own unique container. This class will focus on Sun containers.
DurationDuration 2 Hours
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Plant a Living Picture: Vertical Succulent Garden

June 28, 9-11am

$83 or $75 for Members Vertical gardens have become one of the trendiest ways to adorn your walls, but did you know that you can make them yourself? In this hands-on class, Steven Chamblee, chief horticulturist at Chandor Gardens, will help you design and construct a vertical, wall-hanging garden frame and fill it with beautiful succulent plants. You will go home with a one-of-a-kind work of living art that is sure to wow your friends.
DurationDuration 2 Hours
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Creative Arts

Pair of Art Glass Plates

March 18, 6-8pm; sold out
$99 ($90 for Members)

Join the Kessler Craftsman, Larry Pile, as he introduces you to the wonderful world of fused glass. Imagine serving guests on a pair of versatile handmade sushi plates that you created. Starting with instructor-supplied blanks, glass shapes and assorted pieces, you will artfully create two eight-inch square plates choosing from a variety of styles. You will focus on the use of color, shape and a bit of whimsy to create your pair of art pieces. Why not bring a date and make a set of four? All of the pieces will be fired off-site at Pile’s studio and returned to the Arboretum for pick-up.

* To be added to the waiting list for this class, please email us the title and date of the class.

DurationDuration 2 Hours
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Paper Collage

March 22, 9am-3pm
$65 ($59 for Members)

Capture the beauty of the Arboretum as you dive into the creative process of collage. LeAnna Markus, collage artist and painter, will share basic collage techniques and show you how to stain oriental and lace papers to incorporate in your collages. You will paint, cut, tear, design and glue two collages during class. The exciting possibilities for combining colors, patterns and textures in this spontaneous medium are nearly endless. Please bring a sketchbook, pen or pencil, digital camera (optional) and apron to class.
DurationDuration 6 Hours
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Artist Books from the Garden

March 22, 9am-4pm;
$50 ($45 for Members)

Create fun and innovative books inspired by the spectacle of color, texture and fragrance of the Arboretum. Join Sheila Cunningham, of the Creative Arts Center, as she encourages you to let your inner gardener out for these artistic books that move, pop-out or hold secret messages. Tuck artwork, small gifts or greetings into these books have endless possibilities for journals, photos, poetry, short stories, remembrance books or gift books.
DurationDuration 2 Hours
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Gelli Printing

March 29, 9am-1pm;
$65 ($59 for Members)

Join Linda Disosway, experienced fiber artist, and take a walk through the gardens to gather plant materials to be used in the class. Then Linda will teach students techniques of monoprinting in layers, ghost printing and the use of stencils to create designs. Our class will create several decorative papers which you will collage into a masterpiece of art for home decor or gifts.
DurationDuration 3 Hours
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Graphite and Botanicals

March 29, 9am-2pm;
$75 ($68 for Members)

The Graphite & Botanicals workshop will combine the structure and details of trees in drawing and painting. Join Christine Humphries as she teaches students how to draw trees through direct observation in the Arboretum. Students will walk through the garden, take simple photos (as needed), gather leaves and botanicals to help create a more detailed picture in watercolor. The final product will be a work of art composed of a mixed media piece that reads like a botanist’s sketchbook but through the eyes of an artist.
DurationDuration 5 Hours
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For the Birds: Ceramic Birdbath

New Date!
April 8 and 15, 6-8pm; $66 ($60 for Members)

Bring the songbirds to your garden with this stunning handmade birdbath. Lynn Armstrong, owner of Both Hands Studio and ArtScape artist, will teach slab construction methods to build and embellish your own birdbath. During the first week of class, you will design and construct your birdbath. During the second week of class, you will finish embellishing and glazing your birdbath. Each piece will be a unique work of art that you can proudly display or give as a gift! Space is limited.
DurationDuration 2 Hours
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Glass Vase or Candle Holder

April 8, 6-8pm;
$95 ($86 for Members)

Join fused glass artist Larry Pile, the Kessler Craftsman, as you make a fabulous fused glass vase or candle holder in this fun, instructive class. No experience is required. This class is suitable for adults and older teenagers. Class participants will start with instructor-supplied blanks and use various techniques and materials to create something that will then be fused and slumped into a beautiful floral shaped vessel. All of the pieces will be fired off-site at Pile’s studio and returned to the Arboretum for your enjoyment and/or gift-giving.
DurationDuration 2 Hours
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Art of Deco Mesh

April 12, 9-11am;
$65 ($59 for Members)

Add some pizzazz to your spring decorations. Follow Maria Bargellini, of Dallas Curb Appeal, as she shows techniques and styles of making an Easter Bunny deco mesh. Bargellini will give tips about hanging your masterpiece and adding lights. Receive fresh ideas on what is available and what is possible with deco mesh.
DurationDuration 2 Hours
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To Dye For - Shibori Fabric Dying

April 12, 9am-3pm;
$75 ($68 for Members)

This ancient Japanese technique of dying fabric was once used to create beautiful designs on kimonos. Linda Disosway, experienced fiber artist, will show you how to create one-of-a-kind works of art. Using resist dying techniques, you will learn how to stitch and fold your fabric to create beautiful handmade designs on silk. No special artistic skills are necessary and all supplies will be provided.


DurationDuration 6 Hours
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Spring Garden Ornaments

New Date!
April 15,6-8pm
$50 ($45 for Members)

It is time for spring blooms, and what better way to decorate your garden than with ceramic garden ornaments? Join Lynn Armstrong, owner of Both Hands Studio, as she helps you create one-of-a-kind ornaments to adorn your garden this spring.
DurationDuration 2 Hours
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Concrete Leaf Casting

May 10, 9-11am;
May 17, 9-11am; sold out
$60 ($54 for Members)

Let Joanne Durbin, concrete leaf artist, show you how to transform a piece of nature into a beautiful decoration for your garden. Using leaves from the garden and a few simple ingredients, Joanne will show you how to create your own concrete casting. Your unique finished work of art will show the beauty of Mother Nature’s work through the veins, leaf texture and shape of the leaves. Durbin will show you how to embellish your piece using paint so that you may finish your piece at home once it has dried. Space is limited.

* To be added to the waiting list for this class, please email us with the title and date of the class.
DurationDuration 2 Hours
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Petite Fleurs - Mosaic Flowers

May 10, 9am-3pm;
$95 ($86 for Members)

Join Katrina Doran, mosaic artist and owner of Doran Studios, as she helps you make a distinctive piece of art from your very own imagination. The smallest of Doran’s mosaic flower creations measures about three inches per petal length. They are of a unique variety and reminiscent of old fairy tales and nursery rhyme illustrations. These flowers are bejeweled with antique jewelry, miniature doll parts, beads, petite glass tiles, millefiori, pearls and more. Supplies provided.
DurationDuration 6 Hours
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Mixed Media Inspirations - Inspirations, Dreams an

May 17, 9am-1pm;
$60 ($54 for Members)

What inspires you? A beautiful garden? Poetry? Holidays? Bring your dreams to life with Kay Goodman, creator of Mixed Media Workshops, in a fun, relaxed and free-flowing, mixed-media experience. We’ll take a short walk through the divine spring garden and then dive into several techniques that will create a foundation to illustrate your dreams and inspirations. We’ll use gesso, acrylics, stencils, collage and embellishments. Use your new skills for greeting cards, framed art, gifts or art journaling. Come translate your dreams into beautiful creations.
DurationDuration 3 Hours
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Soft Block Carving - Inspired by my garden

May 17, 9am-4pm;
$55 ($50 for Members)

Bring the outside in and use your garden, or dream garden as inspiration to turn your designs, sketches or photos into Soft Block carving blocks to print or stamp into garden journals, sketchbooks, artwork, and paper or fabric projects. Sheila Cunningham, of the Creative Arts Center, will show you that carvings can be as simple as a single image stamp or complex with garden and nature-inspired scenes. You will be exploring basic carving and printing techniques during this innovative class.
DurationDuration 7 Hours
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Felted Soap

June 7, 9am-12pm;
$40 ($36 for Members)

Ever thought about making that bar of soap in your guest bathroom more attractive? Learn to make a felted soap with Suzanne Morgan, fiber artist. She will introduce new and different types of wool and how to felt around a bar of soap. You will leave the class with a beautiful felted piece to share with your guests. Please bring sharp scissors and wear clothes that can get a little wet.
DurationDuration 3 Hours
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Painting Flowers and Landscapes in Watercolor

June 14, 9am-3pm;
$110 ($99 for Members)

 

Brush up on your painting skills in this fun two day workshop. Join award winning artist, Carol Vystrcil Scott, as she introduces you to the wonderful world of watercolor painting. During the workshop learn how to translate your vision from the real world to the canvas. By using photographs and still life, you will begin the process of planning and sketching your work of art. Supply list will be provided upon registration. Space is limited.

DurationDuration 6 Hours
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Painting Flowers in Oils

June 21, 9am–3pm;
$110 ($99 for Members)

Join award winning Texas artist, Nancy Medina for a day of making brilliant flowers bloom in oils. Open to all levels and those who work in water-based oils and acrylics. Medina begins with a demonstration and continues with a step-by-step paint-along session. Students will bring home a completed flower painting and tips needed to create paintings they will love for years to come. Bring lunch or pick up something at the dining terrace. Supply list will be provided.
DurationDuration 6 Hours
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Painting from Your Heart and Soul

June 21, 12-3pm;
$66 ($60 for Members)

Join Tina Alvarez, award winning artist and Touch Drawing facilitator, who will help you open the gateway to your inner creative landscape. Dive in and learn a fun and easy process of painting and drawing. Using the unique and easy to learn Touch Drawing technique, you will leave with 15-30 images that you can use in your creative work as you learn to enhance your images at home. No experience necessary and all skill levels welcome. Supplies provided.
DurationDuration 3 Hours
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Special Interest

Good to the Last Drop! Rainwater Harvesting

March 8, 9-11am;
OR April 8, 6-8pm
$89 ($80 for Members)

Don’t let your rain go down the drain! Water is becoming an ever more precious commodity and saving water in your yard is something that you can do with ease. Patrick Dickinson, Program Coordinator-Urban Water, will share basic water harvesting strategies, how to calculate the amount of water that you can capture and then help you construct your own rain barrel. Each student will construct and go home with a rain barrel that is ready to start capturing water on their property. Join us to find out how to keep your garden beautiful with the water that Mother Nature provides.
DurationDuration 2 Hours
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Fairy Gardening

April 5, 9-11am;
$75 ($68 for Members)

Do you believe in Fairies? Mary Nell Jackson, member of the Herb Society of America and a Collin County master gardener, does and she will share with students fairy garden myths and lore from around the world. You will receive a plant list, instructions for planting a fairy garden in a container with hands-on demonstration to cover size and scale for small fairy gardens. Each class member will plant their own fairy garden to take home. Plant it, and they will come.
DurationDuration 2 Hours
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Wine Tastings with Times Ten Cellars

April 10, April 17 (sold out), May 1 or May 8; 6:15-7:15pm;
 $50 or $45 for Members

What better way to kick off a Cool Thursday Concert than with a fun wine tasting by Times Ten Cellars on the new rooftop Oasis Garden at the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden? The tasting includes three red and three white wines from their winery and a crystal wine glass to take home. Full bottles of your favorite tastings will be available for purchase after the event. Light bites will be provided by Times Ten Cellars. Fee includes admission to the concert. Theses tastings sold out last year so make your reservation today!

* If you would like to be added to the waiting list for this class, please email us with the class title and date.
DurationDuration 1 Hour
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Hummingbirds

May 3 and 10, 9-11am;
$42 ($38 for Members)

Explore the incredible world of hummingbirds. We’ll begin at the Arboretum and learn about specialized feeding and unique behavior. Then, we’ll head into the grounds in pursuit of the smallest birds in the world. We’ll resume our quest for hummers the following Saturday at the Trinity River Audubon Center. We’ll trek the trails and learn how to create hummingbird friendly

feeders and gardens. The first session of class will be held at the Arboretum, and the second session of the class will be held at TRAC, located at 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas, TX 75217.

DurationDuration 2 Hours
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Jam Making

May 10, 12-3pm;
$50 ($45 for Members)

Chef Eva Greer, well known for her Farm to Fork cooking classes and specialty fruit jams and sauces, will take you through jam-making basics from start to finish. Each element of the process will be covered in detail allowing participants to capture the freshness of fruits when in season to enjoy all year long as jam. Participants will leave the class with an appreciation and understanding of jam making and a couple of Jams for themselves to share with friends and family.
DurationDuration 3 Hours
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Birds on the Water

June 7 and June 14, 9-11am;
$90 ($81 for Members)

Birding is one of the fastest growing pastimes in America. Join Jenna Hanson, Education Director at Trinity River Audubon Center (TRAC), as she takes you on a unique birding float trip on the Trinity River. The first session is at the Arboretum and will cover birding and canoe basics. The second session, at TRAC, will be a float trip through the Great Trinity Forest to view some of the birds that call North Texas home. See a side of Dallas very few people get to enjoy while cruising past herons, egrets, beavers, turtles, river otters, and more. The first session of class will be held at the Arboretum and the second session of the class will be held at TRAC, located at 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas, TX 75217.
DurationDuration 2 Hours
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Cyanotype

June 7, 12-2pm;
$75 ($68 for Members)

This class will introduce students to the history of the Cyanotype process. Students will learn from Shannon Driscoll from Oil & Cotton, how to mix chemicals to make sensitizing solutions and application techniques for coating various papers and fabric. Photograms may be created with botanical specimens, feathers, lace, stencils, and other objects (no film, camera, or negatives needed for photograms). Most of the class will take place outside.
DurationDuration 2 Hours
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Bottle Cutting

June 14, 12-2pm;
$89 ($80 for Members)

Since prehistoric times, bottle containers were created from clay or asphaltum sealed woven containers. Join Shannon Driscoll from Oil and Cotton, as you learn how to use a glass cutter, a combination of cold and hot water, fine grit polishing paper, and electric palm sanders to make drinking glasses from recycled bottles. The bottle necks may be used to make light fixtures, funnels or paint brush holders. You are invited to bring bottles to class. Be sure the bottles are round, clean and all paper labels are removed. Additional bottles will be provided.
DurationDuration 2 Hours
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Leather Field Guides

June 21, 12-2pm;
$75 ($68 for Members)

Field guides are a great way to document the world around you through notes, sketches or simple collections. Shannon Driscoll from Oil and Cotton, will help you create your own pamphlet-bound field guide book with a leather cover. This workshop is a great introduction to bookbinding where you will learn about book related terms and tools. This ancient book structure is direct and fairly quick to do, allowing you time to embellish it and take it out into the Arboretum for sketching and writing. Materials will be provided.
DurationDuration 2 Hours
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