6 Sundays, September 22 – October 27, 2024
9 a.m. – noon
Upcoming Classes
Certificate Programs Classes
View the upcoming schedule of available classes in each area of interest, and sign up today.
If a class is sold out, please contact us at (847) 835-6801 to be placed on the waitlist. The Garden will contact you if a space becomes available.
Botanical Arts
Certificate
Beginning Watercolor: Online
6 Wednesdays:
May 1 – June 5 or
July 10 – August 14
9:30 a.m. – noon
Painting the Natural World: Online
6 Wednesdays:
May 1 – June 5 or
July 10 – August 14
1 – 3:30 p.m.
Drawing with Colored Pencils: Online
6 Thursdays:
May 2 – June 6 or
July 11 – August 15
9:30 a.m. – noon
Mosaic Workshop
8 Thursdays:
May 9 – June 27 or July 11 – August 29
1:30 – 3:30 p.m. or 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Jewelry Making: Found Materials
8 Tuesdays:
May 14 – July 2 or
July 9 – August 27
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Advanced Rejuvenated Jewelry
8 Tuesdays:
May 14 – July 2 or
July 9 – August 27
noon – 2 p.m.
Capturing the Colors of Summer
2 Mondays:
June 3 & 10, and
2 Wednesdays:
June 5 & 12
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Botanical Drawing 1: Online
8 Saturdays:
September 7 – November 2
9 a.m. – noon
(no class October 12)
Botany for Botanical Artists
6 Thursdays:
September 12 – October 24
6 – 8:30 p.m.
No class October 3
English Watercolor Techniques
6 Wednesdays:
September 18 – October 30
6 – 9 p.m.
(no class October 2)
Pen and Ink 1: Online
6 Tuesdays:
September 24 – November 5
6 – 9 p.m.
No class October 15
Botanical Drawing 2: Online
6 Saturdays:
November 9 – December 21
9 a.m. – noon
(no class November 30)
Photography
Certificate
Creative Plant Photography
Photography Certificate
6 Wednesdays:
May 8 – June 12
9:30 a.m. – noon
Photography: Japanese Islands in Spring
Photography Certificate
4 Fridays: May 10 – June 7
9 a.m. – noon (no class May 24)
Lightroom 1: Workflow and Image Editing
5 Thursdays, June 20 – July 25, 2024, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
(no class July 4)
History of Photography Abstracts: Online
6 Tuesdays, June 25 – July 30, 2024, 1 – 3:30 p.m.
The Fine Art Water Portfolio: Online
6 Fridays, July 19 – August 23, 2024, 9:30 a.m. – noon
Lightroom 2 Realize Your Vision: Online
6 Sundays, July 21 – August 25, 2024, 1 – 3:30 p.m.
Exploring Hidden Gems with Cameras
4 Saturdays, September 21 – October 19, 2024, 9 a.m. – noon
Ornamental Plant
Materials Certificate
Tree Measurements and Terminology
Ornamental Plant Materials Certificate
Saturday, May 11
10 a.m. – noon
Small Flowering Trees
Ornamental Plant Materials Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 1 Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 2 Certificate,
& Garden Design Certificate
7 Tuesdays:
May 21 – July 2
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Also includes Garden Walks
6 Saturdays:
May 25 – June 29
8 – 10 a.m.
Botany 1
Ornamental Plant Materials Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 1 Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 2 Certificate,
& Garden Design Certificate
6 Tuesdays & 4 Thursdays:
June 4 – July 9
6:30 – 9 p.m.
(no class July 4)
or
5 Mondays & 5 Wednesdays:
September 9 – October 16
6:30 – 9 p.m.
(no class October 2 & October 14)
More Conifers
4 Thursdays:
June 6 – 27
6 – 8 p.m.
Also includes Garden Walks
3 Sundays:
June 9 - 23
9 – 11 a.m.
Ground Covers and Vines
7 Tuesdays:
July 16 – August 27
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Also includes Garden Walks
6 Saturdays:
July 20 – August 24
8 – 10 a.m.
Deciduous Trees
7 Tuesdays:
September 17 – November 5, 2024
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
(no class October 8)
Also includes Garden Walks
Meet at Visitor Center
6 Saturdays:
September 21 – November 2
9 – 11 a.m.
(no class October 12)
Professional Gardener
Level 1 Certificate
Small Flowering Trees
Ornamental Plant Materials Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 1 Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 2 Certificate,
& Garden Design Certificate
7 Tuesdays:
May 21 – July 2
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Also includes Garden Walks
6 Saturdays:
May 25 – June 29
8 – 10 a.m.
Botany 1
Ornamental Plant Materials Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 1 Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 2 Certificate,
& Garden Design Certificate
6 Tuesdays & 4 Thursdays:
June 4 – July 9
6:30 – 9 p.m.
(no class July 4)
or
5 Mondays & 5 Wednesdays:
September 9 – October 16
6:30 – 9 p.m.
(no class October 2 & October 14)
Ground Covers and Vines
7 Tuesdays:
July 16 – August 27
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Also includes Garden Walks
6 Saturdays:
July 20 – August 24
8 – 10 a.m.
Soil Basics, Intensive Session
3 Saturdays:
September 7, 14 & 28
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
(no class September 21)
Deciduous Trees
7 Tuesdays:
September 17 – November 5, 2024
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
(no class October 8)
Also includes Garden Walks
Meet at Visitor Center
6 Saturdays:
September 21 – November 2
9 – 11 a.m.
(no class October 12)
Gardening Techniques: Session A
5 Thursdays:
September 26 – October 31
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (online)
(no class October 3)
and
6 Sundays:
September 29 – November 3
10 a.m. – noon (Classroom 5)
Please note that the Sunday, October 6, 2024, class session is from 9 a.m. to noon
Professional Gardener
Level 2 Certificate
Botany 2
Professional Gardener Level 2 Certificate
& Garden Design Certificate
6 Mondays & 6 Wednesdays:
May 13 – June 26
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
(no class May 27 & June 19)
Small Flowering Trees
Ornamental Plant Materials Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 1 Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 2 Certificate,
& Garden Design Certificate
7 Tuesdays:
May 21 – July 2
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Also includes Garden Walks
6 Saturdays:
May 25 – June 29
8 – 10 a.m.
Botany 1
Ornamental Plant Materials Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 1 Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 2 Certificate,
& Garden Design Certificate
6 Tuesdays & 4 Thursdays:
June 4 – July 9
6:30 – 9 p.m.
(no class July 4)
or
5 Mondays & 5 Wednesdays:
September 9 – October 16
6:30 – 9 p.m.
(no class October 2 & October 14)
Hardscape Basics
Online and On-site Hybrid
Professional Gardener Level 2
& Garden Design Certificate
Online 9 Thursdays:
June 20 – August 22
6:30 – 9 p.m. &
On-site 2 Saturdays:
June 29 & August 3
2 – 5 p.m.
(no class July 4)
Plant Health 2
6 Mondays & 6 Wednesdays:
July 15 – August 21
6 – 8 p.m.
Rain date: August 26, 6 – 8 p.m.
Ground Covers and Vines
7 Tuesdays:
July 16 – August 27
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Also includes Garden Walks
6 Saturdays:
July 20 – August 24
8 – 10 a.m.
Soil Basics, Intensive Session
3 Saturdays:
September 7, 14 & 28
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
(no class September 21)
Deciduous Trees
7 Tuesdays:
September 17 – November 5, 2024
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
(no class October 8)
Also includes Garden Walks
Meet at Visitor Center
6 Saturdays:
September 21 – November 2
9 – 11 a.m.
(no class October 12)
Gardening Techniques: Session A
5 Thursdays:
September 26 – October 31
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (online)
(no class October 3)
and
6 Sundays:
September 29 – November 3
10 a.m. – noon (Classroom 5)
Please note that the Sunday, October 6, 2024, class session is from 9 a.m. to noon
Garden Design
Certificate
Perennial Plant Combinations: Online
Garden Design Certificate
Saturday, May 4
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Botany 2
Professional Gardener Level 2 Certificate
& Garden Design Certificate
6 Mondays & 6 Wednesdays:
May 13 – June 26
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
(no class May 27 & June 19)
Small Flowering Trees
Ornamental Plant Materials Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 1 Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 2 Certificate,
& Garden Design Certificate
7 Tuesdays:
May 21 – July 2
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Also includes Garden Walks
6 Saturdays:
May 25 – June 29
8 – 10 a.m.
Maximizing Texture in the Garden: Online
Garden Design Certificate
Thursday, May 23
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Botany 1
Ornamental Plant Materials Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 1 Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 2 Certificate,
& Garden Design Certificate
6 Tuesdays & 4 Thursdays:
June 4 – July 9
6:30 – 9 p.m.
(no class July 4)
or
5 Mondays & 5 Wednesdays:
September 9 – October 16
6:30 – 9 p.m.
(no class October 2 & October 14)
Hardscape Basics
Online and On-site Hybrid
Professional Gardener Level 2
& Garden Design Certificate
Online 9 Thursdays:
June 20 – August 22
6:30 – 9 p.m. &
On-site 2 Saturdays:
June 29 & August 3
2 – 5 p.m.
(no class July 4)
Plant Health 2
6 Mondays & 6 Wednesdays:
July 15 – August 21
6 – 8 p.m.
Rain date: August 26, 6 – 8 p.m.
Ground Covers and Vines
7 Tuesdays:
July 16 – August 27
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Also includes Garden Walks
6 Saturdays:
July 20 – August 24
8 – 10 a.m.
Soil Basics, Intensive Session
3 Saturdays:
September 7, 14 & 28
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
(no class September 21)
Deciduous Trees
7 Tuesdays:
September 17 – November 5, 2024
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
(no class October 8)
Also includes Garden Walks
Meet at Visitor Center
6 Saturdays:
September 21 – November 2
9 – 11 a.m.
(no class October 12)
Gardening Techniques: Session A
5 Thursdays:
September 26 – October 31
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (online)
(no class October 3)
and
6 Sundays:
September 29 – November 3
10 a.m. – noon (Classroom 5)
Please note that the Sunday, October 6, 2024, class session is from 9 a.m. to noon