Chicago Botanic Garden

Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden

Class Schedule 2008

June

Class Schedule:    Jan > Feb > Mar > Apr > May > Jun > Jul > Aug > Sep > Oct > Nov > Dec

THIS MONTH: Voices of the Land. (E) Geography, climate, glaciation and fire came together to create the marvelously diverse physical and biological landscapes that constitute the Chicago region: prairies, woodlands, marshes, rivers and lakes. In the three centuries since the arrival of Europeans, the land and its creatures have changed markedly; so have the attitudes of the people who live here. With music, readings and slides, this presentation tells that story of change thorough the words of those who were here: visitors, settlers, naturalists, hunters, poets, journalists and others.

Sunday, June 1, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Alsdorf Auditorium. (FREE)

WORKSHOP SERIES: Willow Furniture Workshops with Bim Willow. (E) Furniture crafted of bent willow is a form of early American folk art. Their simple yet elegant lines graced the front porches of America until the 1930s, when modern furniture moved in. Master furniture maker Bim Willow has resurrected this craft, and will share with you how to create your own piece of rustic willow art. Join him for this hands-on workshop, learn the basics of willow-working, and leave with a completed project. Students are required to bring a small hammer (8 oz. is best) and pruning shears. All other materials are supplied. Select from one of the projects listed below; sizes are estimated. Bring a sack lunch (the beverage will be provided).

Saturday, June 7, McGinley Pavilion (Cost varies with workshop selected below.)

B = Beginner   I = Intermediate   A = Advanced   P = Professional   E = Everyone!

1

Joel Greenberg: Voices of the Land (E) Free Public Lecture

Summer Garden Maintenance (B)

Nature-inspired Clay Serving Bowl Workshop (E)

2

Calligraphy and Floral Illustration (E)

3

Plant Selection and Design Principles for Stunning Shorelines (P, A)

Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar of Modena: The Culinary Dynamic Duo (E)

4

Shrub Pruning for Homeowners (E)

5

Giving Your Yard a Professional Look (E)

Nature-inspired Clay Serving Bowl Workshop (E)

Watercolor Pencil and Brush (B, I)

Cooking Class: Chinese Spicy Dishes (E)

Summer Baking: Decorative Techniques (E)

7

Roses for the Chicago Region (B)

Vertical Wall Garden Workshop (E)

Willow Furniture Workshops with Bim Willow (E)

Willow Workshop 1: Garden Bench

Willow Workshop 2: Garden Accessories

Willow Workshop 3: Ladderback Chair with Birdhouse

Willow Workshop 4: Historical Bent Willow Chair

Willow Workshop 5: Three-piece Garden Arbor

Willow Workshop 6: Historical Bent Willow Loveseat

A Classic Summer Scene at Mettawa Manor (E)

8

Herb Gardening for Beginners (B)

Advanced Graphics (A)

9

Gardening Greener (E)

10

"Know Maintenance" Perennial Gardens (E)

Sushi-making Workshop (E)

11

Summer Containers at the Garden (E) w/Terra Cotta Container

Summer Containers at the Garden (E) w/Liner

Botany for Botanical Artists (B)

Jewelry Workshop (E)

Basic Fish Grilling (E)

12

Summer Containers at the Garden (E) w/Terra Cotta Container

Summer Containers at the Garden (E) w/Liner

Summer Baking: Crisps and Cobblers (E)

13

Rock Gardens for the Beginner (B)

14

Gardening in Containers (E)

Gardening Techniques: Session D (I)

Dwarf Conifers: Small in Size, Not Stature (E)

Pen and Ink 2 (I)

16

Inspired by Nature: Plantings of the Lurie Garden (E)

17

Survey of Plant Disorders (I)

Dwarf Conifer Garden Design Walk & Talk (E)

Renaissance Painting Techniques (E)

18

H2O-ing (E)

The Name Game (B)

19

Succulent Wreath (E)

21

Wild World of Weeds (B)

Recognizing Sedges in the Field (A)

25

Part II: Planting Your English Garden Trough (E)

Petite Gardens (E)

Basic Landscape and Macro Photography Techniques (I)

28

The ABCs of Trees (B)

New Home, New Yard (E)

Herbal Marinade and Meat Rub Workshop (E)

Herbal Salad Dressing Workshop (E)