Classes, Art
Full Butterfly Jewelry for Mother’s Day
This class is full Assemble a gorgeous enamel butterfly necklace as a Mother’s Day gift or as a gift for yourself. Non-traditional stringing method adds visual interest and a sense […]
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Classes, Nature & Ecology
Sonoran Desert Wildlife: Identifying Their Tracks and Signs
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Did a gray fox visit your backyard last night—or a bobcat? Is this track on the trail a coyote or a domestic dog? This two-hour […]
Classes, Gardening
The Basics of Irrigation in the Desert Garden
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Dialing in your irrigation is the most important thing you can do in your landscape to get better results with your landscape plants, fruit trees, […]
Classes, Art
Canceled Natural History Inspired Illustration: Desert Pollinators
$40 Non-Member / $32 Member Participants will be guided through drawing an illustration that spotlights ecology of the Sonoran Desert with a natural history style, choosing from select pollinators and […]
Classes, Wellness
Essential Oils for First Aid
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member What’s in your First Aid kit or home medicine cabinet? Some essential oils provide natural antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and soothing effects making them simple remedies to […]
Classes, Art
Learn to Draw Anything: Tips & Tricks
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member With these basic drawing tips and a little practice you will be able to draw just about anything you see. Please provide your own art materials. Recommended Art Supplies: Paper Pencils – both graphite and colored pencils (a variety if possible) Ink pen Eraser Upcoming Classes
Classes, Gardening
It’s Too Darn Hot – The Desert’s Monsoon Season in Your Container Garden
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member Desert summer heat and plants -- You AND your plants are not looking forward to what's coming. But you want something colorful to look at from your air-conditioned chair. Join Marylee, the desert’s potted garden expert, for this colorful program on container gardens for your desert home. In this jam-packed […]
Classes, Art
Botanical Art in Watercolor: Carnivorous Pitcher Plant
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member This class is a great introduction to watercolor. We will explore the carnivorous Sarracenia Pitcher plant as our subject but with a relaxed and creative approach. In the first 30 min of the workshop, we will explore basic drawing & watercolor techniques to get us warmed up. The remaining portion […]
Classes, Art
Full Blue Morpho Butterfly Crepe Paper Design
$55 Non-Member / $44 Member Blue Morpho butterfly is found south and central America and this one in particular is one of thirty species. Another fact about this gorgeous butterfly is due to their characteristic color blue is considered valuable among collectors and was widely hunted in the 20th century. In this class, you will […]
Classes, Art
Desert Blooms in Watercolor
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Cactus flowers are fun, colorful and diverse. In this class we will explore techniques to draw and paint these beautiful desert plants. From their lovely desert greens to their bright and dramatic colorful blooms, we will learn how to paint these vibrant colors. Instruction includes drawing and a variety of […]
Classes, Art
Green Cloisonné Leaf Bracelet Workshop
$45 Non-Member / $36 Member Create a beautiful bracelet with a spring green cloisonné leaf and carved mother-of-pearl leaves for additional sheen. All materials and tools will be provided by the artist and no experience is necessary. Each bracelet will be sized to fit the participant and each participant will leave with a finished piece […]
Classes, Wellness
Crafting Aromatic Honey with Essential Oils
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member Discover the art of infusing honey with pure essential oils in this hands-on workshop. You’ll learn how to safely blend edible essential oils into honey for culinary, wellness, and beauty uses. We’ll cover oil selection, proper dilution, and creative pairing ideas—from calming lavender honey to zesty citrus blends. Leave with […]
