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Thu, May 16, 2024 6:00 pm
Wisconsin Butterflies Watercolor Class
In this class, you will learn how to paint four different types of butterflies found in the state of Wisconsin: a Monarch, a Giant Swallowtail, an Orange Sulphur, and a Red-Spotted Purple. During our 2 hour class, I will guide you step-by-step in painting this 5x7 inch painting. This class is perfect for beginners as your design is printed directly on your watercolor paper and all supplies are included. Learn to paint with professional, quality supplies!
Adults
At Olbrich
Sat, May 18, 2024 1:00 pm
Beginner Homebrew Workshop
Want to learn more about beer brewing? The Wine and Hop Shop's homebrewing classes can be the perfect place to learn! During this two hour beginner homebrewing class, we will brew a beer together while discussing the entire brewing process from brewing to bottling, the ingredients and equipment utilized in brewing, a little of the chemistry behind it, and any questions you may have.
Adults
At Olbrich
Mon, May 20, 2024 6:00 pm
Make your Own Bonsai Workshop (Monday)
The centuries-old art of bonsai is an exercise in patience, attention, and creativity. We will abbreviate the process by turning a container-grown nursery juniper into a living sculpture over the course of this class, with hands-on work on your very own tree. Bring a shallow 6-10” pot (or we’ll provide a plastic one) to take your tree home in, and gloves if you prefer.
Adults
At Olbrich
Tue, May 21, 2024 6:00 pm
Make your Own Bonsai Workshop (Tuesday)
The centuries-old art of bonsai is an exercise in patience, attention, and creativity. We will abbreviate the process by turning a container-grown nursery juniper into a living sculpture over the course of this class, with hands-on work on your very own tree. Bring a shallow 6-10” pot (or we’ll provide a plastic one) to take your tree home in, and gloves if you prefer.
Adults
At Olbrich
Wed, May 22, 2024 5:30 pm
Ornamental Container Design Workshop
Loved by small and large space gardeners alike, containers are a fabulous way to dress up your patio, deck, or balcony. In this presentation and workshop, you will learn how to plant containers with overflowing beauty and go home with one finished 16" ornamental container. Upon registration, please indicate whether you prefer sun or shade plants. All supplies provided. Please call 608-245-3648 if you would like to attend this class - there are still a few spaces available!
Adults
At Olbrich
Thu, May 23, 2024 5:30 pm
Virtual Lecture Series: My Greatest Design Lessons with Jay B. Sifford
A garden has the potential to speak to all our senses. Designer Jay Sifford believes that “a garden should be an immersive environment laced with magic, art and story, a place where people, plants and wildlife interact in meaningful ways, and a stage upon which people can live out the best versions of their lives.” Join us as Jay shares his personal discoveries from 20 years of garden design, plus lessons from other designers. Learn how to create a magical, immersive, and profound space. He will share tips on rhythm, lines, shapes, and light; creating theater using scrim; and the power of emotion. Sifford’s work has been featured in several books and publications including Fine Gardening, Southern Living, Country Gardens, Garden Design, and SouthPark Magazine. LUXlife magazine named him "North Carolina's Most Outstanding Landscape Designer” in 2021.
Adults
Virtual
Sun, Jun 2, 2024 9:00 am
Watercolor Spring Themes: Flowers, Birds and Insects
Enjoy a fun day painting spring themes with watercolors. Join us to practice both Eastern and Western watercolor techniques, such as, wet-in-wet, glaze, and dry brush, on a variety of Asian rice papers and to learn the calligraphy for each of the subjects: peony, iris, orchids, morning glories, plum blossoms, egrets with bamboo, small birds, frogs and dragonflies. A supply kit ($30) is available for purchase from your instructor, or you can bring your own supplies (email [email protected] for list).
Adults
At Olbrich
Tue, Jun 4, 2024 6:00 pm
"My Garden, My Daylight": Nature Poems by Jorie Graham (2-part class)
Jorie Graham is one of the most important poetic voices of the last fifty years, often noted for her long-line style, abundant presence of thought, and persistent reference to the natural world. In this class, we’ll take a look at differing perspectives on the ‘nature of nature’ in Graham’s poetry, and engage in a short session of freewriting to finish the class. This class is a 2-week series on Tuesdays June 4 and 11.
Adults
At Olbrich
Wed, Jun 5, 2024 6:00 pm
The Moonlight Garden: Creating a Space for Dusk and Beyond
Appreciate your garden from a whole new light — at night! Horticulturist and author of “White Gardens: Creating Magnificent Moonlit Spaces,” Nina Koziol will share how to fill your garden with fragrant white flowers, variegated foliage, native plants and other elements that you’ll enjoy at dusk and beyond. Then take a stroll through Olbrich's own Moonlit Meadow to see these concepts come to life.
Adults
At Olbrich
Thu, Jun 6, 2024 1:00 pm
Growing Edible Containers (virtual)
Want to grow your own food but feel limited in space? Join us to learn what containers to choose, how to ensure good soil, and how to maximize your space so you can celebrate abundant harvests in the city! Learn what crops to start now, how to succession sow seeds and keep your container garden healthy through the hot, dry summer days.
Adults
Virtual