Educational Classes

  • NEW! Awesome Art! Sculpt! Design! Build! Paint! - Spring 2013 (Series Begins Apr. 23)

    When: 
    Tue, 5/21 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Location: 
    Classroom B

    Ages 9 – 13

    Tuesdays

    April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28

    $80 for members’ children / $90 for non-members’ children

    $10 materials fee per child (payable to instructor)

    Instructor: Art To Grow On Children’s Art Center, Inc.

    Join us for this awesome art class that introduces the Great Masters! From Frank Lloyd Wright to Van Gogh, to Andy Warhol to Monet, students will learn how to work with a variety of materials and take home a work of art each week. Imagination, creativity, and innovation are at the forefront of this great class. Come join the fun – a great way to enhance critical thinking, develop problem solving skills, and let that imagination soar! Class is limited to 16 participants.

  • Duplicate Bridge Class

    When: 
    Wed, 5/22 2:30pm - 5:00pm
    Location: 
    Frances Young Hall

    Every Wednesday

    $7 per class for all participants

    Instructor: Mark Anthony Sinagra

    Level: Intermediate

     

    Enjoy an afternoon at the Garden playing Bridge. You will play hands then turn them face up to discuss bidding, leads, declarer play, and defense. Light snacks and refreshments provided.

     

  • Tai Chi in the Garden - Spring 2013 Series 2 (Series Begins May 4)

    When: 
    Sat, 5/18 10:30am - 11:30am
    Location: 
    Koi Pond Patio

    Series 2

    Saturdays

    May 4, 11, 18, 25

    $25 members / $35 non-members

    Instructor: Master Wang Hui

    An ancient Chinese Technique emphasizing relaxation, balance, coordination, and agility, Tai Chi is a total system of exercises promoting circulation, flexibility, and inner strength, as well as mental and physical discipline. Living in California, Master Wang is an authentic Monk from The Shaolin Temple in China challenging the principles he was taught throughout his life. Practice Tai Chi to improve your health and rejuvenate your life! **Drop-ins on the day of the class are allowed and are $10 per class. Please register in the Gift Shop.

  • NEW! Awesome Art! Sculpt! Design! Build! Paint! - Spring 2013 (Series Begins Apr. 23)

    When: 
    Tue, 5/21 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Location: 
    Classroom B

    Ages 9 – 13

    Tuesdays

    April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28

    $80 for members’ children / $90 for non-members’ children

    $10 materials fee per child (payable to instructor)

    Instructor: Art To Grow On Children’s Art Center, Inc.

    Join us for this awesome art class that introduces the Great Masters! From Frank Lloyd Wright to Van Gogh, to Andy Warhol to Monet, students will learn how to work with a variety of materials and take home a work of art each week. Imagination, creativity, and innovation are at the forefront of this great class. Come join the fun – a great way to enhance critical thinking, develop problem solving skills, and let that imagination soar! Class is limited to 16 participants.

  • Basic Drawing - Spring 2013 (Series Begins Mar. 20)

    When: 
    Wed, 5/29 1:00pm - 4:00pm
    Location: 
    Classroom A

    Wednesdays

    March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, May 29, June 5, 12

    $50 members / $60 non-members

    Instructor: Nida Amin

    Learn to draw with basic techniques using several mediums including pencil, colored pencil, ink, charcoal, and pastel. You will learn extensive lessons in art theory and practice. Please bring a No. 2 pencil to the first class. A materials list will also be provided.

  • Duplicate Bridge Class

    When: 
    Wed, 5/22 2:30pm - 5:00pm
    Location: 
    Frances Young Hall

    Every Wednesday

    $7 per class for all participants

    Instructor: Mark Anthony Sinagra

    Level: Intermediate

     

    Enjoy an afternoon at the Garden playing Bridge. You will play hands then turn them face up to discuss bidding, leads, declarer play, and defense. Light snacks and refreshments provided.

     

  • Bird Lectures - Spring 2013 (Series Begins Apr. 3)

    When: 
    Wed, 5/29 7:00pm - 9:00pm
    Location: 
    Classroom A

    Wednesdays

    April 3, 17, May 8, 29

    $23 members / $33 non-members

    Instructors: Eric and Ann Brooks

    Have fun studying and identifying many of the species of birds found in Southern California. Class uses slides, videos, and printed materials. Discussions revolve around birding books, binoculars, and periodicals.

  • Fuchsias

    When: 
    Sat, 6/1 2:00pm - 3:30pm
    Location: 
    Classroom B

    Lecture included with paid Garden admission

    Speaker: Peter Olpe

    Peter Olpe will talk about the fuchsia flower history and culture in this interesting lecture. A slideshow accompaniment will provide some beautiful photos. Come learn about fuchsias, and then explore the only remaining public fuchsia garden in Los Angeles County.

  • Kids Club

    When: 
    Sun, 6/2 1:30pm - 2:30pm
    Location: 
    Koi Pond Patio

    Kids Club is a membership just for kids!  We spend an hour the first Sunday of each month from, 1:30pm to 2:30pm, discovering something nature related.  We do book readings, art projects, and so much more!  Kids Club runs from February through October.

  • Basic Drawing - Spring 2013 (Series Begins Mar. 20)

    When: 
    Wed, 5/29 1:00pm - 4:00pm
    Location: 
    Classroom A

    Wednesdays

    March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, May 29, June 5, 12

    $50 members / $60 non-members

    Instructor: Nida Amin

    Learn to draw with basic techniques using several mediums including pencil, colored pencil, ink, charcoal, and pastel. You will learn extensive lessons in art theory and practice. Please bring a No. 2 pencil to the first class. A materials list will also be provided.