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PROGRAMS

• Art
• Beekeeping
• Container Gardening
• Edwards Lectures
• Floral Design
• Gardening
• Garden Design
• History
• Nature
• Nature Month at the ROM
• Photography
• Soil and Urban Trees Conference
• Summer Tour
• Taste of the Garden
• Tour the Wide World of Gardens
• Travelling Gardener
• Urban
  Vegetable Gardening
• Wellness

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

• Floral Design
• Garden Design
• Landscape Design

EVENTS

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• Family Events
• Special Events

Botanical Art for Beginners
Leslie Staple
This introductory course covers the basic skills needed to capture seasonal flowers through drawing exercises and finishing with watercolours. No prior painting experience necessary. Progress at your own pace with Leslie’s guidance and encouragement. All levels welcome. You will receive a materials list at the first class.

[PG11F12] Thursdays, September 22 through December 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (10 sessions; no class on November 10)
[PG12W01] Thursdays, January 12 through March 15, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (10 sessions)
Public $320; members $280

Brushes with Serenity Friends in Our Gardens
[PG11F05] Moira Mudie
Flowers, birds and other visitors in the garden will be the inspiration for these classes. Using bamboo brushes, ink and watercolours on rice paper you will capture the spirit of nature. No experience necessary. If materials needed, please indicate when registering.

Mondays, September 12 through October 24,
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (6 sessions; no class on October 10)
Public $170; members $150

Botanical Art with Coloured Pencils: The Fall Harvest
[PG11F21] Nellie Sue Potter
Think coloured pencils are only for kids? Think again! Create beautiful botanical art using the new breed of high-quality coloured pencils. Learn key techniques of application and layering as you translate the rich colours of the fall harvest into works of art. A materials list will be sent upon registration. Previous drawing experience required.

Tuesdays, October 25 through November 29, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (6 sessions)
Public $190; members $170