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Mindful Flow Yoga (8-week series)Join us for a mindful approach to moving withan awareness around body limitations in orderto practice safely and feel empowered in one’sown body. This series is suitable for all levels,including beginners who are new to yoga.Instructor: Surya Asija, Moksha Yoga andWellness LLCWednesdays, April 13-June 1, 5-6 p.m.Registration deadline: April 6 140 per personGentle Yoga (4-week series)Join us for a gentle yoga practice to releasestagnant energy and to reduce stress andtension. Your instructor will kindly guide youthrough poses concentrating on breath and afocused mind. Through meditation, you willlearn to bridge the mind and heart, allowingyou to feel lighter and brighter! This series issuitable for all levels, including beginners whoare new to yoga.Instructor: Megan Reed, Ivy EnergyMindful Flow Yoga, p. 9Tuesdays, May 3-24, 9:45-10:45 a.m.Registration deadline: April 26 60/ 48 memberThis class was simple andalso deep, with commonposes nevertheless leadingto uncommon feelings. Verywell paced, and the instructorgives care to making sure theposes are accessible to all.It was lovely to listen to birdsongs during class.Rejuvenate Yourself with Spring Tonics, p. 8– Mindful Flow Yogawith Surya AsijaGentle Yoga, p. 9olbrich.orgRegister online at olbrich.org/education 9

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Engage your senses, discover hidden talents, learn a new technique, and explorea more personal relationship with plants and nature. From gardening practices tousing nature as inspiration for the arts and do-it-yourself projects, Olbrich BotanicalGardens offers a broad range of classes and programs for adults. Led by expertsin their fields, our programs provide something for every interest and skill level.Visit Olbrich Botanical Gardens to explore the wonder of plants, gardening, andthe natural world. Space is imited. Register early and by the deadline.The Spice Box - Harissa Shrimp& Couscous2022 Garden TrendsJoin us for a virtual cook-along to create HarissaShrimp and Mediterranean Couscous! Yourinstructor will demonstrate techniques andguide you step-by-step as you create a deliciousmeal using fresh ingredients and fragrantspices. An ingredient list will be provided uponregistration so you can prepare to cook alongwith the class in your own kitchen.Instructor: Huma Siddiqui-Seitz, White JasmineStay on top of the newest garden trends for theupcoming year! Be the first to know about thenewest predicted trends for 2022 includinggardening techniques, color palettes, and newplant varieties to add into next year’s gardendesigns. Gain insight on the latest and greatestto keep your garden on trend! This virtuallecture is well-suited for beginners.Instructor: Avery Pronschinske, OlbrichBotanical GardensWednesday, January 12, 6-7:15 p.m.Thursday, January 20, 2-3:15 p.m.Hardscaping to Enhance YourGarden or LandscapeFrosty Birches with Alcohol InksRegistration deadline: January 5 36/ 29 memberHardscapes can improve the function of agarden space in terms of accessibility andwater management. Join us to learn how toseamlessly blend hardscapes of all kinds intoyour landscape to improve the function of yourgarden. A special emphasis will be placed onnatural hardscape materials harvested locallyin Wisconsin.Instructor: Sean Pratt,Ganshert Nursery and LandscapesThursday, January 13, 6-7:30 p.m.Registration deadline: January 6 15/ 12 memberHealthy HouseplantsHouseplants liven and rejuvenate indoorspaces, but how can we keep them thrivinglong-term? This virtual lecture will discussbasic houseplant care techniques includingwatering, repotting, and fertilizing. You willalso learn to identify common pests, how tobest manage pests, and explore a number ofhouseplant species suitable for any home.Instructor: Lisa Johnson,Dane County ExtensionRegistration deadline: January 13 18/ 14 memberCreating with alcohol inks is fun andsurprising! Learn techniques for using alcoholinks to create a scene of textured birch treesilluminated by a full moon. Your 9x12”painting will be matted to 11x14” final size,ready for framing. Ages 12 . All suppliesprovided; no experience necessary.Instructor: Beth Kluth, Ink Art by Beth KluthSaturday, January 22, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Registration deadline: January 12 96/ 77 memberA Year in the GardenTime travel through each month of the yearand get an in-depth look at the maintenance,design, research, and everyday inner workingsof Olbrich Botanical Gardens. What do wegardeners do in the winter anyway?! Start theyear off with an overview of what’s to come;this class will be filled with recommendations,tips, and tricks for all seasons!Instructor: Katey Pratt, Olbrich Botanical GardensTuesday, January 25, 6-7:30 p.m.Registration deadline: January 18 20/ 16 memberFriday, January 14, 6-8 p.m.Registration deadline: January 6 22/ 18 memberolbrich.orgRegister online at olbrich.org/education 11

Cast Iron Art:Clay Mold Design WorkshopJoin us for a unique opportunity to make yourown incredibly detailed cast iron art using softoil clay! Learn creative techniques for buildinga unique 7x7 inch cast iron relief sculpturemold. Discover how to form dynamic texturesonto the clay during the design and modelmaking process. Once your clay sculpting iscomplete, FeLion Studios will create a sandmold around your design in preparation foryour artwork to be cast into iron at our big ironpour event on the Great Lawn on February 19!All supplies provided.Instructor: Alisa Toninato, FeLion StudiosFriday, January 28, 4:30-8:30 p.m.Registration deadline: January 19 82 per personSaturday, January 29, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.Registration deadline: January 19 82 per personWashi Gourd OrnamentsCreate beautiful gourd ornaments as a uniqueelement to your décor. Using small egg gourds,handmade papers, and fabrics, you will learnan exquisite technique that can be masteredby anyone. Bring your own scissors: all othersupplies will be provided.Instructor: Deb Ready, The Adorned GourdSaturday, January 29, 1-4 p.m.Registration deadline: January 19 63/ 50 memberAbstract Landscapes with Alcohol InksLearn techniques for using alcohol inks to createthree different landscapes: a rolling hillside,moonlit mountains, and an ocean sunrise.Creating with alcohol inks is fun and surprising.You will create three paintings and then matthem to an 8x10” final size ready for framing. Allsupplies provided; no experience necessary.Instructor: Beth Kluth, Ink Art by Beth KluthSunday, January 30, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Registration deadline: January 20 96/ 77 memberLet’s Be Salt Wise!All the salt that we apply to pavement, put inour water softener, and apply in fertilizer endsup in our water and Wisconsin freshwater isgetting salty. Starkweather Creek is one ofover 40 waterbodies in the state with chlorideconcentrations that are harmful to aquaticlife. The City of Madison and dozens oflocal private companies are working to stopover-salting. Learn more about what’s beingdone and how you can help protect our lakes,streams, and drinking water.Instructor: Allison Madison, Wisconsin Salt WiseTuesday, February 1, 6-7:30 p.m.Registration deadline: January 25 15/ 12 memberManaging Moths: Lymantria disparGypsy moths are an unfortunate threat to ourtrees and landscapes. This virtual lecture willguide you through identifying the pest anddetermining if your plants are being impacted bythese moths. We will also discuss effective actionsyou can take at your own home to lessen theireffect. This lecture is best suited for beginners.Instructor: McKinzie Myszka,Tree Health ManagementWednesday, February 2, 6-7:15 p.m.Registration deadline: January 26 15/ 12 memberWeather BasicsJoin us to explore a critical topic for those whowork, play, or explore outdoors! All levels ofinterest from outdoor professionals, to stormspotters, to casual sky watchers are invited toparticipate. We will discuss the workings ofour atmosphere as it relates to basic physicalconcepts of energy and motion.Instructor: Robert McClureMonday, February 7, 6-8 p.m.Registration deadline: January 31 15/ 12 memberBotanical Embroidery CompositionsThis embroidery workshop will focus onbotanical compositions using both traditionaland experimental embroidery techniques.Learn how to draw from observation, createyour own inspired compositions, and bringyour design alive through stitching.Instructor: Patrizia Ferreira, Textile ArtistTuesdays, February 8-March 1, 1-3 p.m.Registration deadline: February 1 100/ 80 member12 Olbrich Botanical GardensJanuary-May 2022

Common Butterflies of Wisconsin –SwallowtailsEver wish you could identify the butterfliesvisiting your backyard? Come explore Wisconsinswallowtail butterflies – one of the seven nativefamilies to Wisconsin. We will begin our journeyby reviewing butterfly basics and then focusspecifically on the swallowtail family. Prepareto learn identification tricks for butterflies andcaterpillars, observe fascinating swallowtailhabits, and attract them to your garden. Thislecture is well-suited for beginners.Instructor: Samara Eisner,Olbrich Botanical GardensWednesday, February 9, 6-7 p.m.Registration deadline: February 2 18/ 14 memberManaging Moths: Lymantria dispar, p. 12Structure to Seedheads - WinterInterest from Large to SmallLet’s be honest, Wisconsin winters can feellong at times. Recapture your appreciation ofthe season by taking a virtual tour of OlbrichBotanical Gardens during the colder months.We’ll explore the perfect plants to add activityand interest during the gray days ahead. Fromstrong structure to seedheads for our featheredfriends, this lecture will leave you adding a fewmore plants to your spring plant orders!Instructor: Katey Pratt, Olbrich Botanical GardensThursday, February 10, 6-7:30 p.m.Registration deadline: February 3 20/ 16 memberScratch Tile WorkshopEngage in learning creative approaches andvarious techniques to carving your sand moldfor a beautifully unique iron relief casting.A demonstration with Q&A afterwards willprovide you with the insight and some helpfultips for carving your design in preparationfor the annual FeLion Studios iron pour heldat Olbrich Botanical Gardens on Saturday,February 19. Ages 16 & up.Instructor: Alisa Toninato, FeLion StudiosWeather Basics, p. 12Tuesday, February 15, 6-8 p.m.Registration Deadline: February 8 64 per personBotanical Embroidery Compositions, p. 12olbrich.orgRegister online at olbrich.org/education 13

Secret Ingredients to Olbrich’sAnnual ContainersThis virtual presentation will give you the insidescoop on how Olbrich’s horticulturists createtheir amazing seasonal container plant displays!Follow along through each season of containersas the aspects of design, color palette, andingredients are discussed. “Recipes” describingeach container will be included.Instructor: Avery Pronschinske, OlbrichBotanical GardensThursday, February 17, 6-7:15 p.m.Registration deadline: February 10 18/ 14 memberBotanical Prints on a Gel PlateJoin us to create beautifully layered botanicalprints! You will use a variety of grasses andleaves to create prints with acrylic paint on gelplates. Artists of any skill level will be amazedat the designs they can create. Ages 12 . Allsupplies are provided.Instructor: Beth Kluth, Ink Art by Beth KluthMonday, February 21, 6-9 p.m.Registration deadline: February 14 96/ 77 memberFantastic Ferns andHow to Grow ThemMixed Media BouquetExplore several techniques to compose yourown 9x12” bouquet with printed collage paper,alcohol ink, and acrylic paint. Artists of anyskill level will find inspiration here whetherthey seek close guidance or space to explore.Ages 12 . All supplies are provided.Instructor: Beth Kluth, Ink Art by Beth KluthSunday, February 27, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Registration deadline: February 17 96/ 77 memberUnderstanding Severe WeatherWhat conditions lead to severe weather? Howdo atmospheric ingredients create weatherevents? Join us to learn the basics of instability,shear, atmospheric capping, and vorticity.You will leave with an understanding of howthunderstorms function and how they producetornados, hail, and strong winds. WeatherBasics is suggested, but not required.Instructor: Robert McClureMonday, February 28, 6-8 p.m.Registration deadline: February 21 15/ 12 memberThe Ultimate Caterpillar GardenFerns are an ancient plant lineage with manycontemporary garden uses. We will discuss thebiology and culture of this large and variedgroup and how to use and care for them in yourown garden.Instructor: Dan Schuknecht, OlbrichBotanical GardensTo attract butterflies and moths, you needhost plants for their caterpillars. In this seedstarting seminar you will learn how to attract avariety of butterflies (monarchs, swallowtails,buckeyes) and moths (white lined sphinx,hummingbird) with their respective host plants.You will take home three windowsill flats andat least ten varieties of host plants.Instructor: Dan Unruh, Backyard GardenerWednesday, February 23, 6-7:30 p.m.Thursday, March 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Beginning Chair CaningTextile Patterns in thestyle of MolasRegistration deadline: February 16 20/ 16 memberHave you ever wondered how a caned chairseat is made? Explore the caning processthrough a guided 7-step method of hand caninga wooden trivet using natural strand cane.You will learn about various types of caning,different types of caning materials, and how tocare for caned furniture. This workshop is bestsuited for beginners.Instructor: Mary Jo HarrisSaturday, February 26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Registration deadline: February 16 108 per person14 Olbrich Botanical GardensRegistration deadline: February 24 63/ 50 memberJoin us to learn about traditional Molas-styletextiles, then create your own stitched artworkin this engaging virtual workshop. Learn how towork with negative and positive shapes as youcreate a unique design of your own througha guided process of forming patterns usingapplique and reverse applique. This workshopis best suited for advanced artists or peoplewith embroidery and stitching experience.Instructor: Patrizia Ferreira, Textile ArtistMondays, March 7-21, 1-3 p.m.Registration deadline: February 28 100/ 80 memberJanuary-May 2022

Gardener's BootcampThinking about gardening and not sure whereto start? You’re not alone! Whether you havegardened for years or never picked up a trowel,this class will benefit you and your landscape.Your instructors will share years of horticultureexperience with you as they touch on basicplant biology, demystify fertilizing, talk currentgardening trends, and offer tips for purchasingplants. Together we will discuss commonmistakes, Olbrich tricks, and must-have gardentools (hint there are not many).Instructor: Samara Eisner and Sam Malone,Olbrich Botanical GardensTuesday, March 8, 6-8 p.m.Registration deadline: March 1 33/ 27 memberRecycling Garden Debris: Functionaland Funky Ways to Conserve OrganicMatter for a Healthier GardenRecycling your own garden debris – fallenleaves, logs and branches, and overwinteredperennial clippings – is a great way to nurturea healthy garden ecosystem. Keeping organicmatter onsite fosters the development offungal and invertebrate communities to buildsoil and creates habitat for birds and insects,while saving labor and resources involved withmaterial hauling. Just in time to plan for yourspring garden cleanup, Olbrich horticulturistErin Presley will outline easy and attractiveways to save and re-incorporate your garden’sprecious organic matter!Instructor: Erin Presley,Olbrich Botanical GardensThursday, March 10, 6-8 p.m.Registration deadline: March 3 20/ 16 memberAbstract Florals with Alcohol InksCreate three different abstract florals usingalcohol inks. You will learn different techniquesto guide and mix the inks, and we will mat allthree paintings to 8x10”, so you will leave withthree works of art ready for framing. Great forbeginners, but those experienced with alcoholinks will be sure to pick up new tips andtechniques. Ages 12 . All supplies are provided.Instructor: Beth Kluth, Ink Art by Beth KluthSaturday, March 12, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Registration deadline: March 2 96/ 77 memberThe Spice Box - TandooriMeatballs & MoreJoin us for a virtual cook-along to createMeatballs, Matar Pulao, and Spinach Pakoras!Your instructor will demonstrate techniques andguide you step-by-step as you create a deliciousmeal using fresh ingredients and fragrantspices. An ingredient list will be provided uponregistration so you can prepare to cook alongwith the class in your own kitchen.Instructor: Huma Siddiqui-Seitz, White JasmineThursday, March 17, 6-7:15 p.m.Registration deadline: March 10 36/ 29 memberDrainage Improvements AroundYour HouseProper drainage around your home is essential.Join us to learn how to eliminate standing waterand negative pitch towards your foundation.Strategies such as adding soil, using drain tileand rubber membrane, extending downspouts,understanding Wisconsin building codes,building rain gardens, and correcting retainingwalls will be discussed.Instructor: David Polich, A.L. Ltd. LandscapingSaturday, March 19, 6-7:30 p.m.Registration deadline: March 9 15/ 12 memberEggshell Mosaic GourdsLearn how to use ordinary eggshells to createa beautiful textured gourd bowl or vase. Youwill complete your uniquely designed projectduring class and bring it home the same day.All supplies are provided.Instructor: Deb Ready, The Adorned GourdSunday, March 20, 1-4 p.m.Registration deadline: March 10 63/ 50 memberI’ve taken a lot of art classes,and this instructor was moreorganized and better preparedthan any other instructor I’vehad. It’s a fun medium. Theunpredictability of the inksmeans you have to let go ofperfectionism which makes itrelaxing and fun.– Participant of Abstract Landscapeswith Alcohol Inks with Beth Klutholbrich.orgRegister online at olb

meditative exercise and art of Tai Chi Chuan. This class offers standing, moving, and seated practices rooted within the Chinese tradition of Tai Chi and Chi Kung for the enrichment of body, mind, and spirit. All skill levels welcome. Instructor: Jody Curley, M.A., Master . Certified Instructor. Mondays, January 24-February 28, 6-7 p.m.