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Botany for Botanical Artists
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Bring realism to your botanical artwork with a focus on identifying the morphological features of plants. Emphasizing specific plant parts in illustrations is critical to the identification of plant species in both scientific floras and identification manuals. Through a combination of lectures and lab/studio time, you will identify key characteristics in each plant specimen and then transfer them to botanical illustrations. A supply list will be...
$374
Rejuvenated Jewelry
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Inspired by the little treasures you save and love, we will cleverly combine old and new elements to create spectacular jewelry. Bring your special and sentimental keepsakes, single earrings, buttons, charms, chains, family photos, and found objects and let Bonnie Arkin inspire your creativity. You will learn to solder, wire wrap, and string. Arkin has many examples to share and resources for treasure hunting. A supply list is given...
Introduction to Grading and Drainage
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Apply knowledge and skills developed in previous design courses to basic grading and drainage concepts as they relate to design. Acquire a critical understanding of key earth forms and drainage patterns in residential landscapes through active discussions and hands-on projects. Prerequisites: Graphics Introduction to Professional Practice Principles of Garden Design
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The Rhythms of Stone: Garden Sculpture Workshop
Known for his excellence in teaching, award-winning sculptor DJ Garrity will conduct a stone-carving workshop focusing on carving a face onto stone. This artist resides in the west of Ireland and travels to the Chicago Botanic Garden to teach this workshop whenever his busy schedule allows (which isn’t very often!). He has served three tours of duty as the sculptor-in-residence of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial and established an international...
Botanical Art "Learn How" Series
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
This series of classes is for anyone who has an interest in learning how to draw and paint but feels intimidated at the thought. Heeyoung Kim’s step-by-step instruction and guidance will allow you to learn and have fun doing it. Plan to spend the day and register for both sessions at once to receive a ten percent discount. Learn How to Draw in Graphite Pencil 2: Experience the magic of a graphite pencil. A pencil, the simplest tool, will...
Photograph Great Gardens of Chicago and Environs
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to visit and photograph five magnificent gardens in and around Chicago at the height of the summer bloom during this intensive five-day flower and garden workshop led by master photographer Allen Rokach. Rokach will guide participants to the limitless possibilities of digital photography in a garden setting, focusing on the particular strengths of each location: spectacular specialty gardens of the Chicago...
Healthcare Garden Design
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
This eight-day program includes case studies, group projects, field trips, lectures, and instruction from experts from healthcare garden-related professions. Working in multidisciplinary teams that reflect the real world of healthcare garden design, your learning will be reinforced through tours of healthcare facilities in the Chicago area. Registration includes eight-day program fees, course materials, seminar program, transportation to field sites,...
Culminating Project Studio
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Complete the culminating project for the master track in an open studio format. You will work toward creating a project that includes an artist statement, biography, journal notes, mind maps, a short essay on repeating motifs, subject research, a study of historical artists, and images. Also included will be group critique and discussion of submission possibilities, portfolio reviews, and exhibition opportunities. FPC master track requirement...
Tapestry Weaving Studio
Explore ways of using surface, image, and text within woven forms as you focus on an independent project under instructor guidance in this course designed for intermediate students. Delve deeper into the construction of fabric, and apply these skills to your own artistic practice. Weekly presentations on contemporary weavers will complement this studio course. Bring your own frame loom or use a provided loom.
3D Floral Embroidery Experience
Join Justin LeBlanc, fashion professor at Columbia College Chicago, Project Runway alumnus, and former intern for the couture fashion house Alexander McQueen, to explore and learn the art of 3D floral embroidery. You will find floral inspiration from the Chicago Botanic Garden and translate it to an embroidery masterpiece. Each week, we will design and create 3D embroidery and embellishment through techniques and tricks to allow your floral designs...
Tai Chi Fundamental Sun-Style
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Discover the beauty of flowing movements and gentle postures in this modern form of tai chi. Perfect for beginners or those looking to refresh their practice, this class will guide you through the fundamentals of Sun-Style tai chi. Join us in the serene setting of the Regenstein Center and experience the benefits of this ancient practice.
Fri, Sep 29th, 9:30–10:30am CDT
(7 hours over 7 sessions)
Nature and Rhythm Fitness
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Discover the vibrant world of SALSArobics® at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Explore the beauty of nature while grooving to the beats of Latin America. Strengthen and condition your body with fun and dynamic activities designed to suit all fitness levels. Get ready to move and have a blast!
Sat, Oct 21st, 9:30–10:30am CDT
(5 hours over 5 sessions)
Graphics
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Learn the basic principles of landscape design illustration. This class introduces graphic design communication, focusing mainly on plans and elevation drawings. Discover how to express ideas using effective and enriched presentation techniques in a relaxed studio setting. Industry symbols, standards, and techniques will be explored, along with professional time-saving shortcuts, the importance of lettering, and the excitement of using color...
$749
Principles of Garden Design
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Learn how to apply your design skills to create stunning garden spaces. Discover the spatial properties of landscape materials and how they can enhance your concept plans and construction-level drawings. Take your design knowledge to the next level with this professional course.
Seasonal Tree Walk
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature as you embark on a captivating journey through the changing landscapes of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Discover the hidden stories and secrets of the unique trees that grace each section of the Garden in this enlightening morning walk.
$30
Natural Dyes Color Mixing
Students will learn how to make a range of colors by mixing just six different natural dyes that are both light- and wash-fast. We will begin by reviewing the mordanting process and then learn about the properties of each of these dyes and how to combine them in the dye bath. Students will work with their own materials to create a color book of samples. A supply list will be sent to students two weeks before the beginning of class. Open to all l...
Green Thumbs Camp
Campers will explore the Garden, conduct science experiments, dabble in art, play games, and learn about nature through socially distanced, outdoor activities. Please only register for one week, as activities will repeat weekly. Pack a water bottle, a nut-free snack, and lunch daily.
Explorers Camp
Campers will explore the Garden, conduct science experiments, dabble in art, play games, and learn about nature through socially distanced, outdoor activities. Please only register for one week, as activities will repeat weekly. Pack a water bottle and nut-free snack and lunch daily.
Adventurers Camp
Campers will explore the Garden, conduct science experiments, dabble in art, play games, and learn about nature through socially distanced, outdoor activities. Please only register for one week, as activities will repeat weekly. Pack a water bottle and nut-free snack and lunch daily.
Green Sprouts Camp
Campers will explore the Garden, conduct science experiments, dabble in art, play games, and learn about nature through socially distanced, outdoor activities. Please only register for one week, as activities will repeat weekly. Pack a water bottle, a nut-free snack, and lunch daily.
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