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Bridal Bouquet & Boutonnieres: Floral Accessory Making

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Join the Bridal Bouquet, Flower Crowns and Boutonnieres workshop to learn the basics of making a stellar floral accessory for every member of your wedding party.  Stems Brooklyn's unique concepts will have you looking at succulents and wildflowers in a new way, and your creations using these lovely, aromatic stems will put a smile on everyone's face.

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$196
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Designing a Small Urban Garden

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Do you garden by impulse each year without having a long-term plan? Here’s your chance to learn simple planning techniques from a design pro that will make gardening fun, not frustrating! Learn how to deal with excessive shade and awkward spaces to create a garden that you’ll enjoy for years to come.

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$193

4 sessions

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Birding

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn to identify birds living in the area or passing through on their fall migrations—from orioles and tanagers to gnatcatchers, vireos, and colorful warblers.

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$153

6 sessions

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Get to Know Your Trees: The Maples—BLENDED

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Take a deep dive into the majestic maple genus, Acer. Whether it be as a topping for pancakes, the star of autumn leaf peeping, the national symbol of Canada, the state tree of New York, or vibrant garden ornamentals, everyone has a personal connection to maple trees. Let’s take your knowledge and affection for maple trees to the next level by exploring the nuances and diversity of the entire genus in the detail it deserves.

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$153

2 sessions

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Chinese Brush Painting

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn to paint in the Chinese style using a bamboo brush, ink, and rice paper. Get step-by-step instruction in this ancient art form, and develop your own style. Look to the lovely environment of the Garden for creative inspiration. Students purchase their own materials. Bring your own materials: Chinese Brush Painting Materials List

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$180

5 sessions

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Combining Traditional Watercolor and Watercolor Pencils

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Watercolor pencils combine beautifully with traditional watercolors and make placing color exactly where you want it much easier. Learn simple techniques for making a wonderful variety of textures and details with watercolor pencils, for making washes with watercolor paints, and for bringing it all together. We will work from plant cuttings or potted plants; students are encouraged to bring their own plant subjects.

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$233

8 sessions

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Kimchi: When Fermentation Gets Spicy

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Kimchi, the national food of Korea, is packed with nutritious probiotics and super fun to make. In this class we will discuss the basics of lacto-fermentation, why we do it, and how it works. Get hands on and learn how to make your own kimchi to ferment at home.

(165) Beginner 18 and older
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Stages of Growth: Painting Plants

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

In late summer to early fall, fruits and vegetables seem to grow and transform in shape and color before our very eyes. Painting three portraits each of a developing pumpkin, fig, or okra pod at two-week intervals allows close observation of this exciting maturation process. Results of the class will be two completed triptychs, each capturing distinct developmental stages of two fruits or vegetables of your choice. Are materials provided and...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$291

6 sessions

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Fall Flower Crowns

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

During this fun and easy class, you will learn how to create your own fresh-flower crown with a variety fall-inspired blooms. Expect to leave the class with a new lifelong skill.

(165) All levels 18 and older
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Nature Watercolors for Beginners and Beyond

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

With nature as inspiration, learn the techniques of this challenging, beautiful medium through demonstrations and exercises. The first class includes a thorough discussion of materials and sources. Supplies will be provided for the first class only; if you have watercolor materials, however, please bring them. Notes: Please bring this confirmation for Garden admission. The Security Guard in the lobby of the Administration Bldg. at 1000 Washington...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$281

6 sessions

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Flowing Watercolors

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Through demonstrations, discussion, and practice, we cover various papers, paints, and brushes along with techniques, values, and compositions for painting a flowing watercolor. Work with plants from the Education greenhouse or bring in your own natural subject for inspiration. This is an indoor class with the option to paint out on the grounds. Notes: Bring your own materials;  Materials list link: Flowing Watercolors  Please bring...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$276

7 sessions

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Photographs as Inspiration for Watercolor

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Students will create watercolor paintings by drawing stimulus from photographs. Discover ways to solve visual problems using photographs as your point of departure.We focus on specific watercolor techniques in each class to create paintings using provided floral, landscape and architecture photographs.  Best for students familiar with watercolor. Materials list: HB or 2H pencil White plastic eraser 2 small containers for holding water...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$287

6 sessions

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Summer Evenings in the Garden: Watercolor

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Enjoy the cool, quiet beauty of the evening garden while painting watercolors. This summer, we’ll focus on water features, including the lily pools, the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden, and the new Shelby White and Leon Levy Water Garden. For the first class, watercolor supplies will be available, but if you have your own materials, please bring them.

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$286

7 sessions

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Fermentation 101: Kombucha

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

In this course we will cover the basic science behind making kombucha, why it’s good for you, and how to make it yourself. If you are interested in Old World food preservation, gut health, or fermentation in general, this is the class for you. All participants will take home a starter culture and we'll have a sample or two!  Note: You must bring your registration confirmation to the Garden for admittance to each class session.

(165) Beginner 18 and older
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Drawing and Painting Waterfowl in the Fall Landscape

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Fall is an exciting time to observe and sketch resident and migratory waterfowl in Brooklyn’s ponds, streams, and reservoirs. The anatomy, gestures, and behavioral habits of waterfowl will be covered as well as techniques for painting their vivid plumage and iridescent colors. Composition and light on form will be emphasized as well as approaches to rendering reflections on water. A session will be devoted to tips for sketching in the field, possibly...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$258

5 sessions

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Creating an Indoor Garden

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Spruce up your home or office with houseplants! After an inspirational tour of the Education greenhouse, students will learn how to design an indoor garden that maximizes greenery in minimal space.  Learn about methods for potting plants, creative container options, plant selection, and basic houseplant maintenance and troubleshooting.  Each student will make and take home one air plant arrangement.

(165) All levels 18 and older
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Summer Blooms Watercolor Workshop

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

This class focuses on painting seasonal flowers using both loose and controlled watercolor techniques. We emphasize initial massing in layered, transparent washes, with a gradual buildup of detail through color and tone.   Particular qualities of various pigments are examined and incorporated to build up areas of transparency and opacity, with emphasis on composition and rhythm.   You will learn to understand and organize values and handle...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$122

2 sessions

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Royal Hues: Dyeing with Cochineal and Logwood

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

In times past, among the most valuable commodities of the Americas were the vivid red and purple natural dyes produced by the cochineal insect and the logwood tree. Experiment with both to create your own royal hues as you learn about the history and basics of dyeing with natural sources. Each participant will receive two silk scarves to dye during the workshop and a natural dyes zine. Note: Please bring a confirmation for Garden admission. The...

(165) Beginner 18 and older
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$114
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Block Printing and the Water Garden

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Join this class to create an image inspired by the Garden and learn the process of block printing. Draw on linoleum and soft rubber plates, carve designs, and use inks to make several prints. Connect with plants not only on-site but through art history. Are materials provided and included in cost of the class? Yes, materials are provided for an additional fee.

(165) All levels 18 and older
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Living Wall Art

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn the common systems, materials, and design techniques used to create living walls. Review examples of green walls from around the world and examine the infrastructure used to create these living works of botanic art.  Learn how to assess sites and growing systems for both interior and exterior living walls and what plants to use in both applications. Note:  You must bring your registration confirmation to the Garden for admittance...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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