Classes

Click "More Information" on each class for fees, instructors and online registration.

Email registrar@atlantabotanicalgarden.org to receive a registration form or call the class registration line at 404.876.5859 ext 2555.

Class Refund Policy
Full refunds are granted if requested at least five days in advance. Registrants requesting refunds less than five days in advance receive credit toward future classes. Credits must be used within 12 months.

The classes at the Atlanta Botanical Garden offer as much variety as the plants in the collections.

Adult classes range from the artistic, like floral design and watercolor painting, to hands-on practical gardening workshops.

Many noted environmental and horticultural experts hold lectures at the Garden throughout the year.

Hydrangeas

Wednesday, May 22
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

From mop heads to lace caps, this class introduces gardeners to the tremendous variety of hydrangeas. Planted properly, hydrangeas can be a lovely addition to a water-wise garden.
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An Evening With Eddie

Wednesday, May 22
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Enjoy a lively evening in the Outdoor Kitchen with James Beard Award nominated restaurateur, Chef Eddie Hernandez of Taqueria del Sol. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to taste his creative dishes featuring fresh vegetables and herbs from the Edible Garden. Mingle, sip, taste and relish in a fabulous evening with Eddie. More Information

Intermediate Colored Pencil

Tuesdays, April 30 - May 28
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. OR 6 - 9 p.m.

This class offers the rich and varied colors, shapes and forms of the tropical world. Drawings are large in scale, emphasizing contours and select focal points of concentrated color and detail. Students use Prismacolor watercolor pencils as well as wax pencils. More Information

Fresh Plates Series

Third Wednesdays OR Fourth Tuesdays, May - October
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Chefs from Atlanta’s favorite neighborhood restaurants provide the rare opportunity to learn how they create their signature dishes. Enjoy a fun evening in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen dining, sipping, and chatting as the chef prepares a four-part small plate menu of dishes you know and love! More Information

Well-Seasoned Chef Series

First, Second OR Third Tuesdays, May - October
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Join Atlanta’s finest farm-to-table chefs for an intimate culinary experience in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen. Learn from the best as these astonishing chefs prepare a four-part tasting menu with food freshly-harvested from the Edible Garden.
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Curb Appeal

Thursday, June 6
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

With the real estate marked on the incline, it’s time to get your front yard in top selling shape. Learn insider real estate advice along with landscaping tips to make the most of your home’s appearance. More Information

Drawing Orchids

Drawing in Black and White

Tuesdays, June 11 - July 9
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. OR 6 - 9 p.m.

Orchids are intriguingly complex, with infinite shapes and patterns. A simplified approach, using black and white media (graphite pencil, charcoal, pen, and markers), aids in exploring and drawing orchids.
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Succulent Dish Gardening

Saturday, June 15
10 a.m. - noon

Looking for an easy way to bring the natural world into your home? Learn the basics of succulent gardening while creating your own tabletop succulent dish garden. More Information

Seasonal Wine Pairing

Wednesday, June 26
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Join an engaging evening with dynamic food and wine pairings. Nibble on a menu of seasonal light bites prepared by a chef from Holeman & Finch Public House, and taste an assortment of six wines carefully selected by a sommelier from H & F Bottle Shop. Explore the various flavor profiles and come away more confident in your ability to select complimentary pairings. More Information

Tai Chi in the Garden

Saturdays, July 13 - September 14
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

The Garden is a beautiful and relaxing place to begin your weekend. Learn this ancient Chinese exercise form, designed to increase flexibility and balance. Cultivate your mental focus and physical strength in an enchanting garden setting. More Information

Preserving & Pickling

Saturday, July 13
3 - 5 p.m.

Preserve the flavors of summer in a jar. Discover the time-honored tools and techniques of home canning and pickling. Walk away with canning confidence, countless ideas, preserved tomatoes and a jar of pickles! More Information

Good Food With Julia

Sunday, July 14
3 - 5 p.m.

Prepare wholesome and delicious dishes featuring seasonal ingredients with Chef Julia LeRoy in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen. Learn how to plan balanced meals with an emphasis on whole foods. More Information

Drawing Orchids

Colored Pencil

Tuesdays, July 16 - August 13
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. OR 6 - 9 p.m.

Explore the exquisite and varied colorations of the Orchid family. Students start by drawing from color reproductions of orchids for color studies, then move on to work from live orchid stems. More Information

Turn Red Clay Into Soil

Tuesday, July 23
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

The secret to any successful garden is good soil. While it may not be a glamorous topic, soil preparation is the key task for any gardener. Learn how to select the appropriate soil amendments and fertilizers needed to maintain good garden soil. Take this class before you condemn another plant to a short life in poor soil! More Information

Shade Gardening

Thursday, August 1
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

If you have a shaded yard and think your choices are limited, you're in for a big surprise! Learn about fantastic understory trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plant choices, including many seldom-used selections. The class focuses on plants that work well in combination for a shade garden that looks like a healthy plant community. More Information

Autumn Veggie Garden

Planning Ahead

Thursday, August 22
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

In Georgia, you can have a beautiful and productive vegetable garden well past the summer harvest of tomatoes and squash. All it takes is a bit of planning, and this class teaches you how. More Information

Autumn Veggie Seeds

Getting Started

Saturday, August 24
9:30 a.m. - noon

Growing vegetables from seed can be a fun and empowering experience. Learn seed sowing and transplanting techniques, as well as after-care tips, for cool weather annuals, herbs and vegetables. Students take home seeds started for a complete autumn garden. More Information

Drawing Trees

Tuesdays, August 27 - September 24
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. OR 6 - 9 p.m.

Celebrate trees by learning to draw them with pencil, pen, marker and charcoal. With the focus on trees native to Georgia, students draw leaves and branches, tree trunks and bark, tree bases and roots, and tree structures and shapes. Join this fun and life-affirming art class. More Information