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  • Tucson Botanical Gardens: Painting the Desert Garden – A 2-part Cold Wax and Oil Workshop

    Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ, United States

    This series is Tuesday, 11/17 & Thursday, 11/19 You will not be able to sign up for the following classes in this series separately. This two-day immersive workshop invites participants to engage directly with the unique flora and atmosphere of the Tucson Botanical Gardens, using photography as a starting point for creating a single expressive...

    $80 – $100
  • Tucson Botanical Gardens: Watercolor Desert Blooms

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    Cactus flowers are fun, colorful and diverse. In this class we will explore techniques to draw and paint these beautiful desert plants. From their lovely desert greens to their bright and dramatic flowers, we will capture desert blooms with watercolor. Supplies: paper, pen, pencil, eraser, watercolor kit, paint brush, water, paper towel Ages 18+

    $29 – $36
  • Tucson Botanical Gardens: 2026 Fall Ikebana Festival

    Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Our annual Fall Ikebana Festival returns to Yume Japanese Gardens! Ikebana is the traditional Japanese art of floral arrangement, in which flowers, branches, and other natural materials are thoughtfully arranged to express elegance, balance, and the character of the season. During the festival, admire a stunning display of floral compositions created by talented ikebana artists...

    Free with Admission
  • Tucson Botanical Gardens: 2026 Fall Ikebana Festival

    Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Our annual Fall Ikebana Festival returns to Yume Japanese Gardens! Ikebana is the traditional Japanese art of floral arrangement, in which flowers, branches, and other natural materials are thoughtfully arranged to express elegance, balance, and the character of the season. During the festival, admire a stunning display of floral compositions created by talented ikebana artists...

    Free with Admission
  • Tucson Botanical Gardens: Feathered Family Portrait – Hawks and Eagles

    Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Hawks, eagles, and kites rank high on the list of many birders. They symbolize wilderness and power. In this installment of the Feathered Family Portrait series, we explore the world’s hawks and eagles, looking into their diversity and natural history. Ages 18+

    $29 – $36
  • Tucson Botanical Gardens: Sip & Settle – An Herbal Tea and Garden Meditation

    Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ, United States

    What lessons do herbs have for humans? Join us on an ethnobotanical tour around Tucson Botanical Gardens, learning about the medicinal properties of herbs. Featuring professional herbalist/acupuncturist and owner of Tucson Herb Store, Amanda Brown, we will use all of our senses to explore one mystery plant medicine in particular and learn about its many...

    $25