Adult Classes
Adult Classes and Activities
No matter your interests, the San Antonio Botanical Garden is sure to offer a class that intrigues you. Bring out your artistic side with classes in photography or botanical soap making. Within the gardening offerings, you can learn how to design a landscape that supports wildlife or conserves water. Imagine doing yoga surrounded by the beauty of nature. And with the classes available in the culinary track, enjoy a make-your-own-pizza night for the whole family, or impress your friends by learning to make your own jelly and wine.
CPE Courses: A portion of the adult classes offered by the San Antonio Botanical Garden provide Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. Opportunities vary throughout the year — please see the calendar for specific classes that qualify.
Culinary Classes
The Zachry Foundation Culinary Garden and CHEF Teaching Kitchen offers a garden-to-table experience that deepens the connections between gardening, plant-based cooking, and cuisines from around the world.
Upcoming Adult Classes
Read the Garden’s Registration and Cancellation Policies for information about member discounts, refunds, and more.
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden
Weekly on Fridays, January – February | 10 – 11 a.m. Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Fee: Free with admission and Garden membership. Instructor: Anthony Sierra, Conservation Educator, San Antonio Botanical Garden
Meditation in the Garden
Second and Fourth Saturdays January 25 – May 24 | 10 – 11 a.m Practice presence in nature through this secular, guided meditation session. Learn to calm the mind and relax the body to promote a healthier, more productive life. All levels are welcome; participants are welcome to bring their own cushions to sit on; […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas Native Grass Walk
Saturdays, January 11 – February 22, 2025| 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Unearth the grand world of Texas native grasses and learn how to properly identify them. On our walk through the Garden and the Texas Hill Country Trail you will learn the many benefits of planting native grasses in your home garden to conserve […]
The Art of Worms
Saturday, January 25, 2025| 1 – 2:30 p.m. Dig into the underground world of vermiculture and discover how worms can be your garden’s best friends. Throughout this hands-on class we’ll cover the basics of composting with worms to using worms in your soil at home, from setting up a worm bin to harvesting the rich […]
Nature Journaling and Mini-Forest Bathing
Ignite your curiosity at our Forest Bathing and Nature Journaling event. Start with a guided nature journaling session, awakening your inner scientist and artist by observing and documenting the intricate details of the surrounding natural world. Learn how this practice enhances mindfulness, improves observation skills, and deepens connections to nature. Then unwind with a mini […]
Beginning Watercolor with Lulu
Join artist Jackie McKissack, “Lulu”, in a beginner’s course in the art of watercolor. Participants will each receive a kit with a test sheet, a watercolor brush, paint samples and pre-sketched watercolor paper to work through in the class. Ages 13+ Born and raised in Canada, Lulu is a lifelong, self-taught watercolor artist who is […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden
Weekly on Fridays, January – February | 10 – 11 a.m. Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Fee: Free with admission and Garden membership. Instructor: Anthony Sierra, Conservation Educator, San Antonio Botanical Garden
Visiting Chef/Brewmaster: Wild Barley with Yeast Fermentation
Friday, January 31, 2025 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. Have you ever wondered about the art of fermentation? How does it work? How DOES it do that?! Come and join the Brewmasters from local award-winning brewery Wild Barley to learn about yeast’s magical powers, sample beers, and make biscuits and sausage gravy with garden herbs. This lecture-based […]
Morning Flow with Krystal
Start off your Saturday with a stretch flow yoga class in the Garden! Bring your own mat and enjoy a rejuvenating session taught by Krystal Richmond. This class is suitable for all experience levels to enjoy. Ages 13+. Instructor: Krystal Richmond, owner of Flowing with Krystal Fee: Free with Garden admission and membership. Limited space. […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas Native Grass Walk
Saturdays, January 11 – February 22, 2025| 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Unearth the grand world of Texas native grasses and learn how to properly identify them. On our walk through the Garden and the Texas Hill Country Trail you will learn the many benefits of planting native grasses in your home garden to conserve […]
Kokedama Workshop
February 1, 2025| 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Japanese art of Kokedama – an elegant way to display plants by creating moss-covered hanging arrangements. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to craft their own Kokedama resulting in a beautiful, living art piece to take home. Before or after this class, participants are welcome to enjoy […]
Drop-In Guided Tour: Orchids
Weekly on Wednesdays in February | 1 – 2 p.m. Weekly on Saturdays in February | 1 – 2 p.m. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of orchids, where you’ll uncover the unique adaptations, ecological roles, and diverse beauty in one of the largest plant families on Earth. From their intricate pollination strategies to their […]
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