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Introduction to Ikebana

Porter Hall

$50 Non-Member / $40 Member The Arizona chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana is offering an Introduction to Ikebana workshop. Students will learn about the philosophy and art of Japanese flower arranging and create an arrangement. Vases and kenzan (frogs) will be available to borrow, and students will take the flowers home.  Class Capacity […]

Classes, Nature & Ecology

Salamanders: Secretive, Diverse, and Threatened *New class!

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$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Salamanders are one of three groups of living amphibians. Arizona only has one native species, unfortunately, but other regions of North America have many. This class explores the wonderful and often hidden world of these remarkable animals. Upcoming Classes

Classes, Art

Full Butterfly Jewelry for Mother’s Day

Education Building Classroom

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 of accomplishment for the finished product.  No experience necessary.  All materials and tools provided by the instructor. Class Capacity 14 - Register Early! Upcoming Classes

Classes, Nature & Ecology

Sonoran Desert Wildlife: Identifying Their Tracks and Signs

Education Building Classroom

$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 class is an introduction to common mammal tracks in the Tucson area. Wildlife tracking is an invitation to stop, bend down, and look closely. Javelina […]

Classes, Gardening

The Basics of Irrigation in the Desert Garden

Education Building Classroom

$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, and veggies. It also is the key to saving money, and our most precious resource, water! Michael Ismail from Thrive and Grow Gardens, has been […]

Classes, Art

Canceled Natural History Inspired Illustration: Desert Pollinators

Porter Hall

$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 host plants (The addition of color using color pencils or watercolor is possible/optional depending on time.) Class Capacity 18 - Register Early! Instructed by Melinda […]

Classes, Wellness

Essential Oils for First Aid

Education Building Classroom

$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 have on hand.  Learn which oils to use for different situations and how to apply them. Each participant will make their own First Aid spray […]

Classes, Art

Learn to Draw Anything: Tips & Tricks

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$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

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$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

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$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

Porter Hall

$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

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$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 […]