Tuesday, January 20, 6 to 8 p.m.  |  Acrylic Painting: Desert Sunset Cacti
Let nature inspire your creativity in this desert-inspired acrylic painting class at Lauritzen Gardens. Guided by instructor Ariel Shearer, you'll explore color, movement, and form to create your own sunset scene. With step-by-step techniques, you'll layer brushstrokes to capture the warmth, depth, and beauty of the desert at dusk. All skill levels welcome—no prior experience needed! Designed for ages 16 and up. All supplies are provided. Pre-registration is required at a least one week in advance of the course. Cost: $35  |  Garden members receive 20% off.

Friday, February 20, 6 to 8 p.m. |  Impasto Painting: Bird's Nest
In this hands-on acrylic class, you’ll create a striking canvas painting using the impasto technique, building thick, expressive layers of paint to bring a bird’s nest to life. All skill levels welcome—no prior experience needed! Designed for ages 16 and up. All supplies are provided. Pre-registration is required at a least one week in advance of the course. Instructed by Stephanie Wolcott.
Cost: $55  |  Garden members receive 20% off. 

Thursday, February 24, 6 to 8 p.m. |  Acrylic Painting: Highland Cow
Let your creativity roam in this acrylic painting class at Lauritzen Gardens. Guided by instructor Ariel Shearer, you'll explore color, movement, and form to create a charming portrait of a Highland cow. With step-by-step techniques, you'll layer brushstrokes to capture the cow's distinctive shaggy coat, gentle expression, and warm personality. All skill levels welcome—no prior experience needed! Designed for ages 16 and up. All supplies are provided. Pre-registration is required at a least one week in advance of the course.
Cost: $35  |  Garden members receive 20% off. 

Thursday, March 24, 6 to 8 p.m. |  Acrylic Painting: Highland Cow
Let your creativity roam in this acrylic painting class at Lauritzen Gardens. Guided by instructor Ariel Shearer, you'll explore color, movement, and form to create a charming portrait of a Highland cow. With step-by-step techniques, you'll layer brushstrokes to capture the cow's distinctive shaggy coat, gentle expression, and warm personality. All skill levels welcome—no prior experience needed! Designed for ages 16 and up. All supplies are provided. Pre-registration is required at a least one week in advance of the course.
Cost: $35  |  Garden members receive 20% off. 

Thursday, April 28, 6 to 8 p.m. |  Acrylic Painting: Highland Cow
Let your creativity roam in this acrylic painting class at Lauritzen Gardens. Guided by instructor Ariel Shearer, you'll explore color, movement, and form to create a charming portrait of a Highland cow. With step-by-step techniques, you'll layer brushstrokes to capture the cow's distinctive shaggy coat, gentle expression, and warm personality. All skill levels welcome—no prior experience needed! Designed for ages 16 and up. All supplies are provided. Pre-registration is required at a least one week in advance of the course.
Cost: $35  |  Garden members receive 20% off. 

Thursday, May 26, 6 to 8 p.m. |  Acrylic Painting: Highland Cow
Let your creativity roam in this acrylic painting class at Lauritzen Gardens. Guided by instructor Ariel Shearer, you'll explore color, movement, and form to create a charming portrait of a Highland cow. With step-by-step techniques, you'll layer brushstrokes to capture the cow's distinctive shaggy coat, gentle expression, and warm personality. All skill levels welcome—no prior experience needed! Designed for ages 16 and up. All supplies are provided. Pre-registration is required at a least one week in advance of the course.
Cost: $35  |  Garden members receive 20% off. 

Friday, May 29, 6 to 8 p.m. |  Mixed Media Botanical Art Collages
Get ready to cut, layer, and play in this mixed media art collage class! Create a vibrant floral collage painting on canvas using paper, paint, and botanical elements. You’ll learn how to make your own paper, explore both traditional and contemporary collage techniques, and experiment with natural materials to add texture, depth, and personality to your artwork. This class is perfect for creative exploration and artistic fun—no prior experience needed. Instructed by Stephanie Wolcott.
Cost: $55  |  Garden members receive 20% off.