Education Courses

Introduction to horticuture

An introductory informal course designed for those who want to know more about what is happening in their garden and how to improve it. No gardening experience necessary.

Make a Herbarium Specimen

This hands-on workshop demonstrates the skills requires to produce professional specimens. This is the format in which dried plant specimens are preserved as a reference collection.

Instuments from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

Join us to experience and learn about their music, their instruments, their plants and their balanced relationship with the natural world. Plus there will also be an opportunity to make your own instruments.

Your Garden in Spring

As buds are bursting and the garden reawakens, spring is one of the busiest times in the garden for the plants and the gardener. Find out how to keep on top of all this activity.

Celebrate Spring - "Easter Floristry"

Make a beautiful Easter wreath and simple table decoration to celebrate Spring. Learn tips and techniques for making best use of plant materials of the season. Taught by Ginger Franklin.

Digital Plant Photography II

A one-day advanced course, suitable for those who have attended Digital Plant Photography I or who have experience of using a high-end digital camera. The course will look at how to use the features of these cameras to get the best quality photographs.

Pilates for Beginners

Help prevent or ease your gardening back pain with this gentle exercise class. Pilates is a form of exercise that improves posture, prevents back pain and strengthens core muscles.

Artists Studio Days

This unique artists studio space is made available to any artist who wishes to have access to a quiet painting space within the stunning Botanic Gardens. Some plant material will be available if organised in advance. Self led overseen by class monitors.

Simple Art of Meditation

This one-day workshop is designed for all those interested in working with the mind in a clear and relaxed way. Where better to do this than within the calming ambience of the Botanics.

Beginning Botanical Illustration

This class introduces students to techniques in botanical painting. Students will develop drawing skills, learn to use watercolours and pen and ink eff ectively and create work inspired by fresh material from the Garden.

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