Certificate Programs
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
English Watercolor Techniques
Botanical Arts Certificate
6 Mondays:
October 27 – December 8
6 – 9 p.m.
No class November 17
Close-Focus Pastel | Online
Botanical Arts Certificate
5 Saturdays:
November 1 – December 6
9 a.m. – noon
No class November 29
A Non-Traditional Approach to Watercolor | Online
Botanical Arts Certificate
5 Wednesdays:
November 12 – December 17
6 – 9 p.m.
No class November 26
Colored Pencil on Film | Online
Botanical Arts Certificate
3 Sundays:
November 30 – December 14
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Holiday Botanical Art in Colored Pencil | Online
Botanical Arts Certificate
3 Tuesdays:
December 2 – 16
6 – 9 p.m.
Photography
Certificate
History of Photography | Abstracts 2 | Online The History and Projects of Insight
Photography Certificate
6 Wednesdays:
October 8 – November 12
1 – 3:30 p.m.
Macro Photography in Autumn
Photography Certificate
4 Thursdays:
October 9 – 30
9 a.m. – noon
Beginning Digital Photography
Photography Certificate
4 Saturdays:
October 11 – November 1
9 a.m. – noon
Nature and Landscape Portfolio A
Photography Certificate
6 Saturdays:
October 25 – December 6
1 – 4 p.m.
No class November 29
Black and White Photography
Photography Certificate
5 Sundays:
October 26 – November 23
noon – 3 p.m.
Night Photography | Painting with Light
Photography Certificate
4 Mondays:
November 3 – December 1
6 – 9 p.m.
No Class November 24
Autumn Photography at Volo Bog
Photography Certificate
Thursday, November 6
9 a.m. — 3 p.m.
Intermediate Digital Photography
Photography Certificate
4 Saturdays:
November 8 – December 6
9 a.m. – noon
No class November 29
Unleash Your Creativity in Photography
Photography Certificate
5 Saturdays:
November 8 – December 13
1 – 4 p.m.
No class November 29
Ornamental Plant
Materials Certificate
Plant Propagation Techniques
2 Sundays:
October 26 & December 7
12:30 – 3:30 p.m. and
2 Sundays:
February 1 & April 19
12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Pruning for Professionals
Certificate Ornamental Plant Materials
Thursday, November 6
9:30 a.m. — 3 p.m.
Vertical Gardening | Online
Ornamental Plant Materials Certificate
Tuesday, November 18
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Native Ground Covers | Online
Ornamental Plant Materials Certificate
Tuesday, December 2
6 – 8 p.m.
Professional Gardener
Level 1 Certificate
Professional Gardener
Level 2 Certificate
Garden Design
Certificate
The Art of Planting Design
Garden Design Certificate
3 Wednesdays:
October 15 – 29
6 – 8 p.m.
Botany 2
Professional Gardener Level 2 Certificate and
Garden Design Certificate
6 Mondays & 6 Wednesdays:
November 3 – December 17
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
No class November 24 & 26
The Business of Gardening and Landscaping
Certificate Garden Design
Saturday, November 8
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Native Plant Landscape Design | Online
Garden Design Certificate
Saturday, December 6
9 – 11 a.m.