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SUMMARY:Sketch Club in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:What: A casual sketch club experience with oversight from Derek Norman\, botanical arts instructor\nWhen: Friday afternoons\, 2-4pm*\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom OR at Magnolia Hill Studio\nCost: FREE for MBG Members\, regular admission for nonmembers. (Benefits of membership) (Join Now!) \n*The sketch club generally meets on Friday afternoons\, subject to availability of space. Contact the office at 251.342.0555 to verify hours of activity on specific dates. \n \n-=-The drawings and paintings shown here are by recent members of the Gardens Sketch Club and botanical art students of the MBG. They serve as examples of what can be achieved by those with none or very little previous experience drawing and painting. \nWe invite you to visit the Garden’s Sketch Club and to enjoy the therapeutic rewards of learning to draw and drawing to learn! Learn how art can transform and enrich your life plus enhance your physical and mental well-being. \nWe meet each Friday afternoon in an open studio where we usually work\, study\, draw and paint. We exchange information relevant to the business of botanical art\, art in general and to the consideration of individual botanical art concerns. \nJoin the MBG Sketch Club. – a whole new world of infinite possibilities! -=- \n-Derek Norman\, Educator\, Designer\, Artist\, Author\, Curator & sometime Writer. 5th October 2024 \nJoin Derek and several of his Botanical Arts students for an enjoyable afternoon of sketching the collections of MBG.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sketch-club-in-the-gardens/2025-02-21/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Qi Gong and Tai Chi
DESCRIPTION:What: An introductory multi-session Qi Gong and Tai Chi course \nWhen:  Tues and Fri mornings\, 9 am- 10 am. 2025 Series begins February 4th. Please note\, however: All sessions are beginner-friendly! \nWhere: Outdoor sites at Mobile Botanical Gardens\nInstructor Alla Zakharova\nCost: $56 – 8 sessions (students receive a punch card) \nSign Up Now! \nIntroduction to Qi Gong and Tai Chi:\nQi Gong and Tai Chi are closely related practices of traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts\, respectively. \nQi Gong is a holistic mind-body practice. The name can be translated as “Gathering life energy” or “Making life energy work.” Tai Chi is a self-defense system\, and this requires greater emphasis on physical form and discipline. \nThis course introduces the ancient concept of Chi/Qi\, the life force that underlies the practices of Qi Gong and Tai Chi. As we learn and practice the movements designed to cultivate Qi energy\, we will explore the idea of Yin and Yang\, the five elements of Chi/Qi\, and the basic concepts of harmony and balance in the ancient Chinese philosophy. \nThis course focuses primarily on basic breathing techniques and movement practices to improve concentration\, balance\, and overall health. We will employ visualization and meditation. Of course\, these practices help us to achieve relaxation\, reduce stress\, and aid the natural healing processes of the body. \nThe class setting at the Mobile Botanical Gardens is ideal for Qi Gong and Tai Chi routines! This is because their slow\, gentle motions are patterned after movements found in nature. The selected exercises can and should be practiced independently at home. And they are suitable for any level of physical fitness. Alla will share printed materials and online resources to assist you with independent practice. \nAbout our Instructor: Alla Zakharova is a retired academic. She has four advanced degrees in education\, linguistics\, and instructional design. And she has been practicing Tai Chi for the last twenty years. She studied Tai Chi 24 and 42 open hand forms\, fan\, sword and cane routines with Louisa Martin and Mart Burrow. \nCome enjoy your Tuesday and Friday mornings at the Gardens and grow your personal development with these wonderful disciplines!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/introduction-to-qi-gong-and-tai-chi-fall-session-i/2025-02-21/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T100000
DTSTAMP:20260517T101218
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Qi Gong and Tai Chi
DESCRIPTION:What: An introductory multi-session Qi Gong and Tai Chi course \nWhen:  Tues and Fri mornings\, 9 am- 10 am. 2025 Series begins February 4th. Please note\, however: All sessions are beginner-friendly! \nWhere: Outdoor sites at Mobile Botanical Gardens\nInstructor Alla Zakharova\nCost: $56 – 8 sessions (students receive a punch card) \nSign Up Now! \nIntroduction to Qi Gong and Tai Chi:\nQi Gong and Tai Chi are closely related practices of traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts\, respectively. \nQi Gong is a holistic mind-body practice. The name can be translated as “Gathering life energy” or “Making life energy work.” Tai Chi is a self-defense system\, and this requires greater emphasis on physical form and discipline. \nThis course introduces the ancient concept of Chi/Qi\, the life force that underlies the practices of Qi Gong and Tai Chi. As we learn and practice the movements designed to cultivate Qi energy\, we will explore the idea of Yin and Yang\, the five elements of Chi/Qi\, and the basic concepts of harmony and balance in the ancient Chinese philosophy. \nThis course focuses primarily on basic breathing techniques and movement practices to improve concentration\, balance\, and overall health. We will employ visualization and meditation. Of course\, these practices help us to achieve relaxation\, reduce stress\, and aid the natural healing processes of the body. \nThe class setting at the Mobile Botanical Gardens is ideal for Qi Gong and Tai Chi routines! This is because their slow\, gentle motions are patterned after movements found in nature. The selected exercises can and should be practiced independently at home. And they are suitable for any level of physical fitness. Alla will share printed materials and online resources to assist you with independent practice. \nAbout our Instructor: Alla Zakharova is a retired academic. She has four advanced degrees in education\, linguistics\, and instructional design. And she has been practicing Tai Chi for the last twenty years. She studied Tai Chi 24 and 42 open hand forms\, fan\, sword and cane routines with Louisa Martin and Mart Burrow. \nCome enjoy your Tuesday and Friday mornings at the Gardens and grow your personal development with these wonderful disciplines!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/introduction-to-qi-gong-and-tai-chi-fall-session-i/2025-02-18/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T101218
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SUMMARY:MBG Docent Training Class
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2025 MBG Docent Training Class! \nGET INVOLVED!  KNOW YOUR GARDENS!\nHave you ever thought you would like to spend more time at your Mobile Botanical Gardens; to know more about the collections and special\, unique garden ‘rooms’?  Do you get a kick out of seeing the excitement of a child  exploring the wonders of nature; learning to grow their own food?  Do you enjoy interacting with really  interested and curious adults and young people.  Are you a retired teacher and miss teaching?  Are you more of an organizer or a ‘techy’?  Please consider becoming an Education Docent at the Botanical Gardens.  Training classes for new docents begin in February. \nNEW MBG Docent TRAINING AND ORIENTATION\n2025 \nFebruary 4\, 11\, 18 & 25; 8:30-12:00am \nClasses and activities will take place at the Mobile Botanical Gardens\, in the Larkins Classroom\, at Magnolia Hill outdoor classroom and throughout the Gardens.  Participants are expected to attend all sessions.  A training manual and reference handouts will be provided.  Participants will become familiar with the various garden collections\, the facilities and regular program offerings through guided walks and activities. \nFollow-up opportunities will include observing field trips and assisting with activities led by experienced docents.  Participation in these opportunities is encouraged for experience and is voluntary on an ’as available’ basis. \nCONTACT:  Sara Habel  shabel@mbgardens.org \nSample Volunteer Opportunities\nTales and Trails – Children’s literacy and garden activity program \nVeggie Kids – Saturday morning kids gardening series (fall and spring series) \nFamily Fun Days – periodic Saturday activity programs for family groups \nPlant Sales – Spring and Fall; prepare and post educational signage.  Assist customers if comfortable. \nNatureBLAST!  – week long summer program for students rising third grade through fifth. \nField Trips (all ages) – Lead or assist with guided nature walks or garden related activities. \nFirst Fridays  and other Guest Seminars and Workshops – assist speaker and staff with setup and cleanup and to welcome and guide guests. \nCataloging and strengthening the gardening reference and lending libraries at MBG. \nLearning to research and prepare public interpretive plant information signs for the grounds and plant sales. \nAssisting to map and compile GPS referenced database of MBG plant collections.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/mbg-docent-training-class/2025-02-18/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T101218
CREATED:20241121T162406Z
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SUMMARY:Onions and a Japanese Knot Bag in 3 Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Onions? Japanese Knot Bag? What? This class is designed as an introduction to natural dying and surface decoration. Artisan and educator extraordinaire\, Jan Johnson\, will lead students in creating a unique and usable piece of art in the form of a handy bag! Class will take place over 3 Saturday sessions: February 1st\, February 8th and February 15th\, 2025\, at 10:00 am. \nREGISTER AND PAY HERE \n*Class is $25 for MBG Members and $35 for not-yet members. \nSession 1\, February 1\, 2025: Using a dye vat of those crunchy onion skins\, we will dye reclaimed bed sheets golden brown. \nSession 2\, February 8\, 2025: Students will cut the pattern for a Japanese Knot Bag. Using fabric paint and an onion as a stamp\, we will create surface decoration. \nSession 3\, February 15\, 2025: The knot bag will already be partially assembled and students will clip the sewn seams\, sew the bag and lining together\, learn to turn the bag\, pin and baste the handles. Jan will then sew the handles to complete the project. \n*Final session may run longer and will include snacks as there will be some waiting as the bags are sewn. \nStudents will receive a handout that will guide them in onion skin dyeing at home. Suggested books will be included\, a copy of the pattern\, link to You tube video showing assembly.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/onions-and-a-japanese-knot-bag-in-3-sessions/2025-02-15/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T101218
CREATED:20221114T213018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T185157Z
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SUMMARY:Sketch Club in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:What: A casual sketch club experience with oversight from Derek Norman\, botanical arts instructor\nWhen: Friday afternoons\, 2-4pm*\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom OR at Magnolia Hill Studio\nCost: FREE for MBG Members\, regular admission for nonmembers. (Benefits of membership) (Join Now!) \n*The sketch club generally meets on Friday afternoons\, subject to availability of space. Contact the office at 251.342.0555 to verify hours of activity on specific dates. \n \n-=-The drawings and paintings shown here are by recent members of the Gardens Sketch Club and botanical art students of the MBG. They serve as examples of what can be achieved by those with none or very little previous experience drawing and painting. \nWe invite you to visit the Garden’s Sketch Club and to enjoy the therapeutic rewards of learning to draw and drawing to learn! Learn how art can transform and enrich your life plus enhance your physical and mental well-being. \nWe meet each Friday afternoon in an open studio where we usually work\, study\, draw and paint. We exchange information relevant to the business of botanical art\, art in general and to the consideration of individual botanical art concerns. \nJoin the MBG Sketch Club. – a whole new world of infinite possibilities! -=- \n-Derek Norman\, Educator\, Designer\, Artist\, Author\, Curator & sometime Writer. 5th October 2024 \nJoin Derek and several of his Botanical Arts students for an enjoyable afternoon of sketching the collections of MBG.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sketch-club-in-the-gardens/2025-02-14/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T101218
CREATED:20250107T161025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T184754Z
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SUMMARY:Walk N' Talk: Camellias with Seth Allen
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a walking tour as MBG Horticulturalist\, Seth Allen\, shares an introduction to growing camellias\, the Queen of winter flowers! Besides touching on care and culture\, Seth will share details about the camellias that MBG will offer during Spring Plant Sale. If the weather is cooperative\, he will also lead a tour of the K. Sawada Winter Garden here at MBG\, which is one of only six Camellia Gardens of Excellence formally recognized by the International Camellia Society in North America. Don’t miss this event\, which is FREE for MBG members and with the cost of admission for not-yet members. Registration not required but RSVP’s by emailing Sara at: shabel@mbgardens.org or by calling our office (251-342-0555). \nDiscover the benefits of membership and join MBG\nor purchase admission online now.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/first-friday-february-mbg-camellias-with-seth-allen/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T100000
DTSTAMP:20260517T101218
CREATED:20240829T180417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T165034Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Qi Gong and Tai Chi
DESCRIPTION:What: An introductory multi-session Qi Gong and Tai Chi course \nWhen:  Tues and Fri mornings\, 9 am- 10 am. 2025 Series begins February 4th. Please note\, however: All sessions are beginner-friendly! \nWhere: Outdoor sites at Mobile Botanical Gardens\nInstructor Alla Zakharova\nCost: $56 – 8 sessions (students receive a punch card) \nSign Up Now! \nIntroduction to Qi Gong and Tai Chi:\nQi Gong and Tai Chi are closely related practices of traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts\, respectively. \nQi Gong is a holistic mind-body practice. The name can be translated as “Gathering life energy” or “Making life energy work.” Tai Chi is a self-defense system\, and this requires greater emphasis on physical form and discipline. \nThis course introduces the ancient concept of Chi/Qi\, the life force that underlies the practices of Qi Gong and Tai Chi. As we learn and practice the movements designed to cultivate Qi energy\, we will explore the idea of Yin and Yang\, the five elements of Chi/Qi\, and the basic concepts of harmony and balance in the ancient Chinese philosophy. \nThis course focuses primarily on basic breathing techniques and movement practices to improve concentration\, balance\, and overall health. We will employ visualization and meditation. Of course\, these practices help us to achieve relaxation\, reduce stress\, and aid the natural healing processes of the body. \nThe class setting at the Mobile Botanical Gardens is ideal for Qi Gong and Tai Chi routines! This is because their slow\, gentle motions are patterned after movements found in nature. The selected exercises can and should be practiced independently at home. And they are suitable for any level of physical fitness. Alla will share printed materials and online resources to assist you with independent practice. \nAbout our Instructor: Alla Zakharova is a retired academic. She has four advanced degrees in education\, linguistics\, and instructional design. And she has been practicing Tai Chi for the last twenty years. She studied Tai Chi 24 and 42 open hand forms\, fan\, sword and cane routines with Louisa Martin and Mart Burrow. \nCome enjoy your Tuesday and Friday mornings at the Gardens and grow your personal development with these wonderful disciplines!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/introduction-to-qi-gong-and-tai-chi-fall-session-i/2025-02-14/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T100000
DTSTAMP:20260517T101218
CREATED:20240829T180417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T165034Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Qi Gong and Tai Chi
DESCRIPTION:What: An introductory multi-session Qi Gong and Tai Chi course \nWhen:  Tues and Fri mornings\, 9 am- 10 am. 2025 Series begins February 4th. Please note\, however: All sessions are beginner-friendly! \nWhere: Outdoor sites at Mobile Botanical Gardens\nInstructor Alla Zakharova\nCost: $56 – 8 sessions (students receive a punch card) \nSign Up Now! \nIntroduction to Qi Gong and Tai Chi:\nQi Gong and Tai Chi are closely related practices of traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts\, respectively. \nQi Gong is a holistic mind-body practice. The name can be translated as “Gathering life energy” or “Making life energy work.” Tai Chi is a self-defense system\, and this requires greater emphasis on physical form and discipline. \nThis course introduces the ancient concept of Chi/Qi\, the life force that underlies the practices of Qi Gong and Tai Chi. As we learn and practice the movements designed to cultivate Qi energy\, we will explore the idea of Yin and Yang\, the five elements of Chi/Qi\, and the basic concepts of harmony and balance in the ancient Chinese philosophy. \nThis course focuses primarily on basic breathing techniques and movement practices to improve concentration\, balance\, and overall health. We will employ visualization and meditation. Of course\, these practices help us to achieve relaxation\, reduce stress\, and aid the natural healing processes of the body. \nThe class setting at the Mobile Botanical Gardens is ideal for Qi Gong and Tai Chi routines! This is because their slow\, gentle motions are patterned after movements found in nature. The selected exercises can and should be practiced independently at home. And they are suitable for any level of physical fitness. Alla will share printed materials and online resources to assist you with independent practice. \nAbout our Instructor: Alla Zakharova is a retired academic. She has four advanced degrees in education\, linguistics\, and instructional design. And she has been practicing Tai Chi for the last twenty years. She studied Tai Chi 24 and 42 open hand forms\, fan\, sword and cane routines with Louisa Martin and Mart Burrow. \nCome enjoy your Tuesday and Friday mornings at the Gardens and grow your personal development with these wonderful disciplines!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/introduction-to-qi-gong-and-tai-chi-fall-session-i/2025-02-11/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T101218
CREATED:20250113T163029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T164742Z
UID:10005267-1739262600-1739275200@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:MBG Docent Training Class
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2025 MBG Docent Training Class! \nGET INVOLVED!  KNOW YOUR GARDENS!\nHave you ever thought you would like to spend more time at your Mobile Botanical Gardens; to know more about the collections and special\, unique garden ‘rooms’?  Do you get a kick out of seeing the excitement of a child  exploring the wonders of nature; learning to grow their own food?  Do you enjoy interacting with really  interested and curious adults and young people.  Are you a retired teacher and miss teaching?  Are you more of an organizer or a ‘techy’?  Please consider becoming an Education Docent at the Botanical Gardens.  Training classes for new docents begin in February. \nNEW MBG Docent TRAINING AND ORIENTATION\n2025 \nFebruary 4\, 11\, 18 & 25; 8:30-12:00am \nClasses and activities will take place at the Mobile Botanical Gardens\, in the Larkins Classroom\, at Magnolia Hill outdoor classroom and throughout the Gardens.  Participants are expected to attend all sessions.  A training manual and reference handouts will be provided.  Participants will become familiar with the various garden collections\, the facilities and regular program offerings through guided walks and activities. \nFollow-up opportunities will include observing field trips and assisting with activities led by experienced docents.  Participation in these opportunities is encouraged for experience and is voluntary on an ’as available’ basis. \nCONTACT:  Sara Habel  shabel@mbgardens.org \nSample Volunteer Opportunities\nTales and Trails – Children’s literacy and garden activity program \nVeggie Kids – Saturday morning kids gardening series (fall and spring series) \nFamily Fun Days – periodic Saturday activity programs for family groups \nPlant Sales – Spring and Fall; prepare and post educational signage.  Assist customers if comfortable. \nNatureBLAST!  – week long summer program for students rising third grade through fifth. \nField Trips (all ages) – Lead or assist with guided nature walks or garden related activities. \nFirst Fridays  and other Guest Seminars and Workshops – assist speaker and staff with setup and cleanup and to welcome and guide guests. \nCataloging and strengthening the gardening reference and lending libraries at MBG. \nLearning to research and prepare public interpretive plant information signs for the grounds and plant sales. \nAssisting to map and compile GPS referenced database of MBG plant collections.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/mbg-docent-training-class/2025-02-11/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T113000
DTSTAMP:20260517T101218
CREATED:20241121T162406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250202T102720Z
UID:10005282-1739008800-1739014200@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Onions and a Japanese Knot Bag in 3 Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Onions? Japanese Knot Bag? What? This class is designed as an introduction to natural dying and surface decoration. Artisan and educator extraordinaire\, Jan Johnson\, will lead students in creating a unique and usable piece of art in the form of a handy bag! Class will take place over 3 Saturday sessions: February 1st\, February 8th and February 15th\, 2025\, at 10:00 am. \nREGISTER AND PAY HERE \n*Class is $25 for MBG Members and $35 for not-yet members. \nSession 1\, February 1\, 2025: Using a dye vat of those crunchy onion skins\, we will dye reclaimed bed sheets golden brown. \nSession 2\, February 8\, 2025: Students will cut the pattern for a Japanese Knot Bag. Using fabric paint and an onion as a stamp\, we will create surface decoration. \nSession 3\, February 15\, 2025: The knot bag will already be partially assembled and students will clip the sewn seams\, sew the bag and lining together\, learn to turn the bag\, pin and baste the handles. Jan will then sew the handles to complete the project. \n*Final session may run longer and will include snacks as there will be some waiting as the bags are sewn. \nStudents will receive a handout that will guide them in onion skin dyeing at home. Suggested books will be included\, a copy of the pattern\, link to You tube video showing assembly.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/onions-and-a-japanese-knot-bag-in-3-sessions/2025-02-08/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T101218
CREATED:20221114T213018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T185157Z
UID:10003651-1738936800-1738944000@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Sketch Club in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:What: A casual sketch club experience with oversight from Derek Norman\, botanical arts instructor\nWhen: Friday afternoons\, 2-4pm*\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom OR at Magnolia Hill Studio\nCost: FREE for MBG Members\, regular admission for nonmembers. (Benefits of membership) (Join Now!) \n*The sketch club generally meets on Friday afternoons\, subject to availability of space. Contact the office at 251.342.0555 to verify hours of activity on specific dates. \n \n-=-The drawings and paintings shown here are by recent members of the Gardens Sketch Club and botanical art students of the MBG. They serve as examples of what can be achieved by those with none or very little previous experience drawing and painting. \nWe invite you to visit the Garden’s Sketch Club and to enjoy the therapeutic rewards of learning to draw and drawing to learn! Learn how art can transform and enrich your life plus enhance your physical and mental well-being. \nWe meet each Friday afternoon in an open studio where we usually work\, study\, draw and paint. We exchange information relevant to the business of botanical art\, art in general and to the consideration of individual botanical art concerns. \nJoin the MBG Sketch Club. – a whole new world of infinite possibilities! -=- \n-Derek Norman\, Educator\, Designer\, Artist\, Author\, Curator & sometime Writer. 5th October 2024 \nJoin Derek and several of his Botanical Arts students for an enjoyable afternoon of sketching the collections of MBG.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sketch-club-in-the-gardens/2025-02-07/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T101218
CREATED:20221114T201749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T162257Z
UID:10005058-1738922400-1738933200@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Pen and Ink Drawing: Botanical Art #4
DESCRIPTION:Learning to Draw in Pen and Ink\nDrawing in pen & ink is a daunting task for many but the rewards are highly satisfying! \nFridays\, January 24- February 28\, 2025\n10am – 1pm \nMembers $125 / Non-members $150  \n(Discover the benefits of membership and Join Now)!\n \nRegister and Pay. \nJoin us for a 6-week class focusing on traditional technique. Students will work to create drawings of scenes from the Gardens. \nFrom Instructor\, Derek Norman: \nThis studio class is designed for beginning and intermediate students. (And for those who wish to take their skills to a higher level). It is devoted to the practice of classic pen and ink technique as it relates to botanical drawing and composition. Learn to draw with pen in both black & white and color inks. And learn the fundamentals of sound linear and tonal concepts of plant perspective\, value\, depth\, dimension and design. While working on a variety of different hot and cold press papers\, students are encouraged to work using both a crow quill (dip pen) and a technical drawing pen. \nAlso study current and historical examples of classic botanical pen and ink drawings in conjunction with on-going class exercises. \nBotanical Art – discovering a whole new world of possibilities! \nInstructor Derek Norman. \nArtist\, Botanical Artist\, Educator\, Author & sometime Writer.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/pen-and-ink-drawing-botanical-art-4/2025-02-07/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens’ Larkins Classroom\, 5151 Museum Dr\, Mobile\, AL\, 36608\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250207T100000
DTSTAMP:20260517T101218
CREATED:20240829T180417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T165034Z
UID:10005156-1738918800-1738922400@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Qi Gong and Tai Chi
DESCRIPTION:What: An introductory multi-session Qi Gong and Tai Chi course \nWhen:  Tues and Fri mornings\, 9 am- 10 am. 2025 Series begins February 4th. Please note\, however: All sessions are beginner-friendly! \nWhere: Outdoor sites at Mobile Botanical Gardens\nInstructor Alla Zakharova\nCost: $56 – 8 sessions (students receive a punch card) \nSign Up Now! \nIntroduction to Qi Gong and Tai Chi:\nQi Gong and Tai Chi are closely related practices of traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts\, respectively. \nQi Gong is a holistic mind-body practice. The name can be translated as “Gathering life energy” or “Making life energy work.” Tai Chi is a self-defense system\, and this requires greater emphasis on physical form and discipline. \nThis course introduces the ancient concept of Chi/Qi\, the life force that underlies the practices of Qi Gong and Tai Chi. As we learn and practice the movements designed to cultivate Qi energy\, we will explore the idea of Yin and Yang\, the five elements of Chi/Qi\, and the basic concepts of harmony and balance in the ancient Chinese philosophy. \nThis course focuses primarily on basic breathing techniques and movement practices to improve concentration\, balance\, and overall health. We will employ visualization and meditation. Of course\, these practices help us to achieve relaxation\, reduce stress\, and aid the natural healing processes of the body. \nThe class setting at the Mobile Botanical Gardens is ideal for Qi Gong and Tai Chi routines! This is because their slow\, gentle motions are patterned after movements found in nature. The selected exercises can and should be practiced independently at home. And they are suitable for any level of physical fitness. Alla will share printed materials and online resources to assist you with independent practice. \nAbout our Instructor: Alla Zakharova is a retired academic. She has four advanced degrees in education\, linguistics\, and instructional design. And she has been practicing Tai Chi for the last twenty years. She studied Tai Chi 24 and 42 open hand forms\, fan\, sword and cane routines with Louisa Martin and Mart Burrow. \nCome enjoy your Tuesday and Friday mornings at the Gardens and grow your personal development with these wonderful disciplines!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/introduction-to-qi-gong-and-tai-chi-fall-session-i/2025-02-07/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T113000
DTSTAMP:20260517T101218
CREATED:20241230T174314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T162338Z
UID:10004524-1738837800-1738841400@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Preschool Storytime: Tales and Trails in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Tales and Trails in the Gardens Preschool Storytime Returns!\nTales and Trails preschool storytime returns to Mobile Botanical Gardens thanks to the generous support of the Lilian S. Woolford Charitable Trust. \nJoin us on Thursday mornings beginning at 10:30 am in various locations throughout MBG’s 106 acres to enjoy preschool storytime together. MBG Docents will read aloud specially selected stories and lead nature-based activities perfect for preschoolers. Parents and children alike will learn and have fun in our gorgeous garden setting. \nTales and Trails in the Gardens Fall 2025 dates: \nSeptember 25 – Trees ‘If I Were a Tree’ by Dar Hosta \nOctober 2 – Full Moon – ‘Hello\, Harvest Moon’ by Ralph Fletcher \nOctober 9 – Apples – ‘The Apple Pie Tree’ by Zoe Hall \nOctober 16 – Seeds – ‘Planting the Wild Garden’ by Kathryn Galbraith \nOctober 23 – Pumpkins – ‘Pumpkin Jack’ by Will Hubbell \nOctober 30 – Halloween – ‘The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything’ by Linda Williams \nTales and Trails in the Gardens is FREE for MBG members (Membership Benefits) (Join MBG Now) or with regular admission. But registration is required; register for Tales and Trails here.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/preschool-storytime-tales-and-trails-in-the-gardens/2025-02-06/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250204T100000
DTSTAMP:20260517T101218
CREATED:20240829T180417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T165034Z
UID:10003081-1738659600-1738663200@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Qi Gong and Tai Chi
DESCRIPTION:What: An introductory multi-session Qi Gong and Tai Chi course \nWhen:  Tues and Fri mornings\, 9 am- 10 am. 2025 Series begins February 4th. Please note\, however: All sessions are beginner-friendly! \nWhere: Outdoor sites at Mobile Botanical Gardens\nInstructor Alla Zakharova\nCost: $56 – 8 sessions (students receive a punch card) \nSign Up Now! \nIntroduction to Qi Gong and Tai Chi:\nQi Gong and Tai Chi are closely related practices of traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts\, respectively. \nQi Gong is a holistic mind-body practice. The name can be translated as “Gathering life energy” or “Making life energy work.” Tai Chi is a self-defense system\, and this requires greater emphasis on physical form and discipline. \nThis course introduces the ancient concept of Chi/Qi\, the life force that underlies the practices of Qi Gong and Tai Chi. As we learn and practice the movements designed to cultivate Qi energy\, we will explore the idea of Yin and Yang\, the five elements of Chi/Qi\, and the basic concepts of harmony and balance in the ancient Chinese philosophy. \nThis course focuses primarily on basic breathing techniques and movement practices to improve concentration\, balance\, and overall health. We will employ visualization and meditation. Of course\, these practices help us to achieve relaxation\, reduce stress\, and aid the natural healing processes of the body. \nThe class setting at the Mobile Botanical Gardens is ideal for Qi Gong and Tai Chi routines! This is because their slow\, gentle motions are patterned after movements found in nature. The selected exercises can and should be practiced independently at home. And they are suitable for any level of physical fitness. Alla will share printed materials and online resources to assist you with independent practice. \nAbout our Instructor: Alla Zakharova is a retired academic. She has four advanced degrees in education\, linguistics\, and instructional design. And she has been practicing Tai Chi for the last twenty years. She studied Tai Chi 24 and 42 open hand forms\, fan\, sword and cane routines with Louisa Martin and Mart Burrow. \nCome enjoy your Tuesday and Friday mornings at the Gardens and grow your personal development with these wonderful disciplines!
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/introduction-to-qi-gong-and-tai-chi-fall-session-i/2025-02-04/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250204T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T101218
CREATED:20250113T163029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T164742Z
UID:10005100-1738657800-1738670400@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:MBG Docent Training Class
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2025 MBG Docent Training Class! \nGET INVOLVED!  KNOW YOUR GARDENS!\nHave you ever thought you would like to spend more time at your Mobile Botanical Gardens; to know more about the collections and special\, unique garden ‘rooms’?  Do you get a kick out of seeing the excitement of a child  exploring the wonders of nature; learning to grow their own food?  Do you enjoy interacting with really  interested and curious adults and young people.  Are you a retired teacher and miss teaching?  Are you more of an organizer or a ‘techy’?  Please consider becoming an Education Docent at the Botanical Gardens.  Training classes for new docents begin in February. \nNEW MBG Docent TRAINING AND ORIENTATION\n2025 \nFebruary 4\, 11\, 18 & 25; 8:30-12:00am \nClasses and activities will take place at the Mobile Botanical Gardens\, in the Larkins Classroom\, at Magnolia Hill outdoor classroom and throughout the Gardens.  Participants are expected to attend all sessions.  A training manual and reference handouts will be provided.  Participants will become familiar with the various garden collections\, the facilities and regular program offerings through guided walks and activities. \nFollow-up opportunities will include observing field trips and assisting with activities led by experienced docents.  Participation in these opportunities is encouraged for experience and is voluntary on an ’as available’ basis. \nCONTACT:  Sara Habel  shabel@mbgardens.org \nSample Volunteer Opportunities\nTales and Trails – Children’s literacy and garden activity program \nVeggie Kids – Saturday morning kids gardening series (fall and spring series) \nFamily Fun Days – periodic Saturday activity programs for family groups \nPlant Sales – Spring and Fall; prepare and post educational signage.  Assist customers if comfortable. \nNatureBLAST!  – week long summer program for students rising third grade through fifth. \nField Trips (all ages) – Lead or assist with guided nature walks or garden related activities. \nFirst Fridays  and other Guest Seminars and Workshops – assist speaker and staff with setup and cleanup and to welcome and guide guests. \nCataloging and strengthening the gardening reference and lending libraries at MBG. \nLearning to research and prepare public interpretive plant information signs for the grounds and plant sales. \nAssisting to map and compile GPS referenced database of MBG plant collections.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/mbg-docent-training-class/2025-02-04/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T113000
DTSTAMP:20260517T101218
CREATED:20241121T162406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250202T102720Z
UID:10004174-1738404000-1738409400@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Onions and a Japanese Knot Bag in 3 Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Onions? Japanese Knot Bag? What? This class is designed as an introduction to natural dying and surface decoration. Artisan and educator extraordinaire\, Jan Johnson\, will lead students in creating a unique and usable piece of art in the form of a handy bag! Class will take place over 3 Saturday sessions: February 1st\, February 8th and February 15th\, 2025\, at 10:00 am. \nREGISTER AND PAY HERE \n*Class is $25 for MBG Members and $35 for not-yet members. \nSession 1\, February 1\, 2025: Using a dye vat of those crunchy onion skins\, we will dye reclaimed bed sheets golden brown. \nSession 2\, February 8\, 2025: Students will cut the pattern for a Japanese Knot Bag. Using fabric paint and an onion as a stamp\, we will create surface decoration. \nSession 3\, February 15\, 2025: The knot bag will already be partially assembled and students will clip the sewn seams\, sew the bag and lining together\, learn to turn the bag\, pin and baste the handles. Jan will then sew the handles to complete the project. \n*Final session may run longer and will include snacks as there will be some waiting as the bags are sewn. \nStudents will receive a handout that will guide them in onion skin dyeing at home. Suggested books will be included\, a copy of the pattern\, link to You tube video showing assembly.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/onions-and-a-japanese-knot-bag-in-3-sessions/2025-02-01/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T101218
CREATED:20221114T213018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T185157Z
UID:10003650-1738332000-1738339200@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Sketch Club in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:What: A casual sketch club experience with oversight from Derek Norman\, botanical arts instructor\nWhen: Friday afternoons\, 2-4pm*\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom OR at Magnolia Hill Studio\nCost: FREE for MBG Members\, regular admission for nonmembers. (Benefits of membership) (Join Now!) \n*The sketch club generally meets on Friday afternoons\, subject to availability of space. Contact the office at 251.342.0555 to verify hours of activity on specific dates. \n \n-=-The drawings and paintings shown here are by recent members of the Gardens Sketch Club and botanical art students of the MBG. They serve as examples of what can be achieved by those with none or very little previous experience drawing and painting. \nWe invite you to visit the Garden’s Sketch Club and to enjoy the therapeutic rewards of learning to draw and drawing to learn! Learn how art can transform and enrich your life plus enhance your physical and mental well-being. \nWe meet each Friday afternoon in an open studio where we usually work\, study\, draw and paint. We exchange information relevant to the business of botanical art\, art in general and to the consideration of individual botanical art concerns. \nJoin the MBG Sketch Club. – a whole new world of infinite possibilities! -=- \n-Derek Norman\, Educator\, Designer\, Artist\, Author\, Curator & sometime Writer. 5th October 2024 \nJoin Derek and several of his Botanical Arts students for an enjoyable afternoon of sketching the collections of MBG.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sketch-club-in-the-gardens/2025-01-31/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T101218
CREATED:20221114T201749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T162257Z
UID:10005057-1738317600-1738328400@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Pen and Ink Drawing: Botanical Art #4
DESCRIPTION:Learning to Draw in Pen and Ink\nDrawing in pen & ink is a daunting task for many but the rewards are highly satisfying! \nFridays\, January 24- February 28\, 2025\n10am – 1pm \nMembers $125 / Non-members $150  \n(Discover the benefits of membership and Join Now)!\n \nRegister and Pay. \nJoin us for a 6-week class focusing on traditional technique. Students will work to create drawings of scenes from the Gardens. \nFrom Instructor\, Derek Norman: \nThis studio class is designed for beginning and intermediate students. (And for those who wish to take their skills to a higher level). It is devoted to the practice of classic pen and ink technique as it relates to botanical drawing and composition. Learn to draw with pen in both black & white and color inks. And learn the fundamentals of sound linear and tonal concepts of plant perspective\, value\, depth\, dimension and design. While working on a variety of different hot and cold press papers\, students are encouraged to work using both a crow quill (dip pen) and a technical drawing pen. \nAlso study current and historical examples of classic botanical pen and ink drawings in conjunction with on-going class exercises. \nBotanical Art – discovering a whole new world of possibilities! \nInstructor Derek Norman. \nArtist\, Botanical Artist\, Educator\, Author & sometime Writer.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/pen-and-ink-drawing-botanical-art-4/2025-01-31/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens’ Larkins Classroom\, 5151 Museum Dr\, Mobile\, AL\, 36608\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T101218
CREATED:20250107T153924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T154027Z
UID:10005055-1738260000-1738263600@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:USA Biology Lecture Series: What is in Our Waters? A Closer Look at the Pondweed Family in the Southeastern US
DESCRIPTION:USA Biology Lecture Series - Talk 1 WIP
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/usa-biology-lecture-series-what-is-in-our-waters-a-closer-look-at-the-pondweed-family-in-the-southeastern-us/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens’ Larkins Classroom\, 5151 Museum Dr\, Mobile\, AL\, 36608\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T101218
CREATED:20221114T213018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T185157Z
UID:10003649-1737727200-1737734400@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Sketch Club in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:What: A casual sketch club experience with oversight from Derek Norman\, botanical arts instructor\nWhen: Friday afternoons\, 2-4pm*\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom OR at Magnolia Hill Studio\nCost: FREE for MBG Members\, regular admission for nonmembers. (Benefits of membership) (Join Now!) \n*The sketch club generally meets on Friday afternoons\, subject to availability of space. Contact the office at 251.342.0555 to verify hours of activity on specific dates. \n \n-=-The drawings and paintings shown here are by recent members of the Gardens Sketch Club and botanical art students of the MBG. They serve as examples of what can be achieved by those with none or very little previous experience drawing and painting. \nWe invite you to visit the Garden’s Sketch Club and to enjoy the therapeutic rewards of learning to draw and drawing to learn! Learn how art can transform and enrich your life plus enhance your physical and mental well-being. \nWe meet each Friday afternoon in an open studio where we usually work\, study\, draw and paint. We exchange information relevant to the business of botanical art\, art in general and to the consideration of individual botanical art concerns. \nJoin the MBG Sketch Club. – a whole new world of infinite possibilities! -=- \n-Derek Norman\, Educator\, Designer\, Artist\, Author\, Curator & sometime Writer. 5th October 2024 \nJoin Derek and several of his Botanical Arts students for an enjoyable afternoon of sketching the collections of MBG.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sketch-club-in-the-gardens/2025-01-24/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T101218
CREATED:20221114T201749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T162257Z
UID:10002606-1737712800-1737723600@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Pen and Ink Drawing: Botanical Art #4
DESCRIPTION:Learning to Draw in Pen and Ink\nDrawing in pen & ink is a daunting task for many but the rewards are highly satisfying! \nFridays\, January 24- February 28\, 2025\n10am – 1pm \nMembers $125 / Non-members $150  \n(Discover the benefits of membership and Join Now)!\n \nRegister and Pay. \nJoin us for a 6-week class focusing on traditional technique. Students will work to create drawings of scenes from the Gardens. \nFrom Instructor\, Derek Norman: \nThis studio class is designed for beginning and intermediate students. (And for those who wish to take their skills to a higher level). It is devoted to the practice of classic pen and ink technique as it relates to botanical drawing and composition. Learn to draw with pen in both black & white and color inks. And learn the fundamentals of sound linear and tonal concepts of plant perspective\, value\, depth\, dimension and design. While working on a variety of different hot and cold press papers\, students are encouraged to work using both a crow quill (dip pen) and a technical drawing pen. \nAlso study current and historical examples of classic botanical pen and ink drawings in conjunction with on-going class exercises. \nBotanical Art – discovering a whole new world of possibilities! \nInstructor Derek Norman. \nArtist\, Botanical Artist\, Educator\, Author & sometime Writer.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/pen-and-ink-drawing-botanical-art-4/2025-01-24/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens’ Larkins Classroom\, 5151 Museum Dr\, Mobile\, AL\, 36608\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T101218
CREATED:20221114T213018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T185157Z
UID:10003648-1737122400-1737129600@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Sketch Club in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:What: A casual sketch club experience with oversight from Derek Norman\, botanical arts instructor\nWhen: Friday afternoons\, 2-4pm*\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom OR at Magnolia Hill Studio\nCost: FREE for MBG Members\, regular admission for nonmembers. (Benefits of membership) (Join Now!) \n*The sketch club generally meets on Friday afternoons\, subject to availability of space. Contact the office at 251.342.0555 to verify hours of activity on specific dates. \n \n-=-The drawings and paintings shown here are by recent members of the Gardens Sketch Club and botanical art students of the MBG. They serve as examples of what can be achieved by those with none or very little previous experience drawing and painting. \nWe invite you to visit the Garden’s Sketch Club and to enjoy the therapeutic rewards of learning to draw and drawing to learn! Learn how art can transform and enrich your life plus enhance your physical and mental well-being. \nWe meet each Friday afternoon in an open studio where we usually work\, study\, draw and paint. We exchange information relevant to the business of botanical art\, art in general and to the consideration of individual botanical art concerns. \nJoin the MBG Sketch Club. – a whole new world of infinite possibilities! -=- \n-Derek Norman\, Educator\, Designer\, Artist\, Author\, Curator & sometime Writer. 5th October 2024 \nJoin Derek and several of his Botanical Arts students for an enjoyable afternoon of sketching the collections of MBG.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sketch-club-in-the-gardens/2025-01-17/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T101218
CREATED:20241115T190839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T174813Z
UID:10004173-1737108000-1737115200@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Beekeeping: History and Culture
DESCRIPTION:Bees and Keepers: History and Culture of Beekeeping and the Human/Honeybee Relationship\nHumans have been beekeeping for the bees’ delicious honey for thousands of years. But our relationship goes so much deeper and further back than that. From 8\,000 year old cave paintings and ancient stories\, religious texts and cultural traditions to today’s industrial farming practices\, honeybees have remained a constant source of food and reverence for us throughout our history together. \nIn this class/presentation we will discover how our relationship with these tiny helpers has evolved over the eons from pilfering to farming\, how ingrained they are in many aspects of human life and how we can move forward together for our common good. We will also discuss how beekeeping practices have developed and vary across the globe and how vastly different honey from different sources can be and have a honey tasting! \nPlease join us for this interesting and informative event. Free for MBG members or with the cost of admission. Registration required; email shabel@mbgardens.org to register your seat.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/beekeeping-history-and-culture/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T101218
CREATED:20221114T213018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T185157Z
UID:10003647-1736517600-1736524800@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Sketch Club in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:What: A casual sketch club experience with oversight from Derek Norman\, botanical arts instructor\nWhen: Friday afternoons\, 2-4pm*\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom OR at Magnolia Hill Studio\nCost: FREE for MBG Members\, regular admission for nonmembers. (Benefits of membership) (Join Now!) \n*The sketch club generally meets on Friday afternoons\, subject to availability of space. Contact the office at 251.342.0555 to verify hours of activity on specific dates. \n \n-=-The drawings and paintings shown here are by recent members of the Gardens Sketch Club and botanical art students of the MBG. They serve as examples of what can be achieved by those with none or very little previous experience drawing and painting. \nWe invite you to visit the Garden’s Sketch Club and to enjoy the therapeutic rewards of learning to draw and drawing to learn! Learn how art can transform and enrich your life plus enhance your physical and mental well-being. \nWe meet each Friday afternoon in an open studio where we usually work\, study\, draw and paint. We exchange information relevant to the business of botanical art\, art in general and to the consideration of individual botanical art concerns. \nJoin the MBG Sketch Club. – a whole new world of infinite possibilities! -=- \n-Derek Norman\, Educator\, Designer\, Artist\, Author\, Curator & sometime Writer. 5th October 2024 \nJoin Derek and several of his Botanical Arts students for an enjoyable afternoon of sketching the collections of MBG.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sketch-club-in-the-gardens/2025-01-10/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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UID:10003646-1735912800-1735920000@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Sketch Club in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:What: A casual sketch club experience with oversight from Derek Norman\, botanical arts instructor\nWhen: Friday afternoons\, 2-4pm*\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom OR at Magnolia Hill Studio\nCost: FREE for MBG Members\, regular admission for nonmembers. (Benefits of membership) (Join Now!) \n*The sketch club generally meets on Friday afternoons\, subject to availability of space. Contact the office at 251.342.0555 to verify hours of activity on specific dates. \n \n-=-The drawings and paintings shown here are by recent members of the Gardens Sketch Club and botanical art students of the MBG. They serve as examples of what can be achieved by those with none or very little previous experience drawing and painting. \nWe invite you to visit the Garden’s Sketch Club and to enjoy the therapeutic rewards of learning to draw and drawing to learn! Learn how art can transform and enrich your life plus enhance your physical and mental well-being. \nWe meet each Friday afternoon in an open studio where we usually work\, study\, draw and paint. We exchange information relevant to the business of botanical art\, art in general and to the consideration of individual botanical art concerns. \nJoin the MBG Sketch Club. – a whole new world of infinite possibilities! -=- \n-Derek Norman\, Educator\, Designer\, Artist\, Author\, Curator & sometime Writer. 5th October 2024 \nJoin Derek and several of his Botanical Arts students for an enjoyable afternoon of sketching the collections of MBG.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sketch-club-in-the-gardens/2025-01-03/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T101218
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SUMMARY:Botanical Art #3: Learning How to Paint in Watercolor
DESCRIPTION:Botanical Art Class III:\nLearning How to Paint in Watercolor – with Derek Norman\nHow to surprise yourself and amaze your friends!\nA Six-Week Course on the Art of Botanical Painting with Watercolor: Fridays* 10am – 1pm \nFirst class: Nov 8\, 2024 \nSecond class: Nov 15\, 2024 \nThird class: Nov 22\, 2024 \nFourth class: Dec 13\, 2024 \nFifth class: Dec 20\, 2024 \nSixth class: Jan 03\, 2025 \nMembers: $125 (MBG will refund $25 after purchase)\nNonmembers: $150 \nRegister and Pay\nWORKING WITH WATERCOLOR\nThis class is an excellent introduction to the botanical art of painting in\nwatercolor using the Six-Color-Palette.\nHere is an opportunity to develop and further refine your understanding\nof basic color\, color mixing and sound color selection through a step-bystep\napproach. Learn to paint wet-on-wet\, wet-on-dry and how to apply a\n“glaze”\, a “wash” and classic English “dry-brush”. Students will progress\nto working with botanical specimens as they build confidence and proficiency. \nSupplies List (PDF) \nAbout our Instructor –\nDerek was born and educated in England before he moved to the States. His graphic works\, paintings\, drawings and botanical works have been exhibited in Europe and America. He has won Gold and Silver Gilt Medals at the Royal Horticultural Society in London and he is represented in many private and permanent collections including the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation\, Pittsburgh\, the Library of Congress\, the British Museum and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Florilegium Society. \n(Link to Botanical Art #2: The Art of Colored Pencil).
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/watercolor-painting-botanical-art-3/2025-01-03/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens’ Larkins Classroom\, 5151 Museum Dr\, Mobile\, AL\, 36608\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241227T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T101218
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UID:10003645-1735308000-1735315200@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Sketch Club in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:What: A casual sketch club experience with oversight from Derek Norman\, botanical arts instructor\nWhen: Friday afternoons\, 2-4pm*\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom OR at Magnolia Hill Studio\nCost: FREE for MBG Members\, regular admission for nonmembers. (Benefits of membership) (Join Now!) \n*The sketch club generally meets on Friday afternoons\, subject to availability of space. Contact the office at 251.342.0555 to verify hours of activity on specific dates. \n \n-=-The drawings and paintings shown here are by recent members of the Gardens Sketch Club and botanical art students of the MBG. They serve as examples of what can be achieved by those with none or very little previous experience drawing and painting. \nWe invite you to visit the Garden’s Sketch Club and to enjoy the therapeutic rewards of learning to draw and drawing to learn! Learn how art can transform and enrich your life plus enhance your physical and mental well-being. \nWe meet each Friday afternoon in an open studio where we usually work\, study\, draw and paint. We exchange information relevant to the business of botanical art\, art in general and to the consideration of individual botanical art concerns. \nJoin the MBG Sketch Club. – a whole new world of infinite possibilities! -=- \n-Derek Norman\, Educator\, Designer\, Artist\, Author\, Curator & sometime Writer. 5th October 2024 \nJoin Derek and several of his Botanical Arts students for an enjoyable afternoon of sketching the collections of MBG.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sketch-club-in-the-gardens/2024-12-27/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241220T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241220T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T101218
CREATED:20221114T213018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T185157Z
UID:10003644-1734703200-1734710400@mobilebotanicalgardens.org
SUMMARY:Sketch Club in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:What: A casual sketch club experience with oversight from Derek Norman\, botanical arts instructor\nWhen: Friday afternoons\, 2-4pm*\nWhere: The Larkins Classroom OR at Magnolia Hill Studio\nCost: FREE for MBG Members\, regular admission for nonmembers. (Benefits of membership) (Join Now!) \n*The sketch club generally meets on Friday afternoons\, subject to availability of space. Contact the office at 251.342.0555 to verify hours of activity on specific dates. \n \n-=-The drawings and paintings shown here are by recent members of the Gardens Sketch Club and botanical art students of the MBG. They serve as examples of what can be achieved by those with none or very little previous experience drawing and painting. \nWe invite you to visit the Garden’s Sketch Club and to enjoy the therapeutic rewards of learning to draw and drawing to learn! Learn how art can transform and enrich your life plus enhance your physical and mental well-being. \nWe meet each Friday afternoon in an open studio where we usually work\, study\, draw and paint. We exchange information relevant to the business of botanical art\, art in general and to the consideration of individual botanical art concerns. \nJoin the MBG Sketch Club. – a whole new world of infinite possibilities! -=- \n-Derek Norman\, Educator\, Designer\, Artist\, Author\, Curator & sometime Writer. 5th October 2024 \nJoin Derek and several of his Botanical Arts students for an enjoyable afternoon of sketching the collections of MBG.
URL:https://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/event/sketch-club-in-the-gardens/2024-12-20/
LOCATION:Mobile Botanical Gardens\, 5151 MUSEUM DR\, MOBILE\, AL\, 36608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botanical Art
ORGANIZER;CN="Mobile Botanical Gardens":MAILTO:mbg2@bellsouth.net
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