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November 2024
Patti Smith: A Book of Days
On view November 9, 2024 – August 31, 2025 Historic Spanish Point campus, Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Selby Gardens is excited to collaborate with Artist-in-Residence Patti Smith on this upcoming exhibition at the Historic Spanish Point campus. The exhibition will feature a selection of photographs taken by the famed poet and musician that […]
February 2025
Little Sprouts Club
Little Sprouts Club is a family-guided interactive program designed for preschoolers and their caregivers to stimulate curiosity and build a lifelong love of nature. Created to engage young ones aged 2-5, Little Sprouts Club sessions feature hands-on activities and experiences to engage the young and the young at heart in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. […]
Yoga in the Gardens
Treat yourself to a peaceful mind/body yoga experience at the beautiful Selby Garden Downtown Sarasota campus. This class will focus on alignment, breathing techniques, and relaxation. Open to all skill levels. Must be age 18 or older. Recommended supplies: water bottle, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable clothes, towel, or yoga mat. Please arrive at the Welcome Center […]
Family Saturday
Calling all kids (and kids at heart)! Spend Saturday morning enjoying fun art and nature activities at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota Campus! Held once a month January through May, Family Saturdays offer artistic activities for children in the great outdoors. Find us in the Ann Goldstein Children’s Rainforest Garden, where budding artists will […]
Kokedama with Young Choe
Kokedama is a style of Japanese bonsai. Loosely translated, ‘koke’ means moss and ‘dama’ means ball. The idea has its origins in Japan where Kokedama are very popular. The historical Japanese form of kokedama had miniature sculptured bonsai trees displayed on handmade pottery or pieces of driftwood. In this class you will create a more modern kokedama, with an […]
Garden Music Series – Dirk Quinn Band
Dirk Quinn is the guitarist for the jazz/funk band that coincidentally bears his name. Based out of Philadelphia, the group travels extensively throughout the US and Canada. Utilizing over a decade of steady performing, they’ve developed a unique and sincere style – one that appeals to a wide variety of music listeners with fans ranging […]
Introduction to Acrylic Painting en Plein Air
Water-based acrylics are a wonderful medium for landscape painting in the open air! Painters of all levels can fall in love with these portable, fast-drying, and easy-to-clean-up alternatives to oils. This class is designed for beginners and anyone looking to further their skills in creating art with acrylics. You will learn about color mixing, complementary […]
FUNdamentals of Watercolor
Instructor: Bianca Selket of Art on Fire, LLC This 101 of Watercolor is for anyone! Taught in beginner-friendly style and designed to give you the confidence to approach watercolor, whether you aspire to paint portraits, objects, or en plein air. In this class, we’ll focus on flora and have fun in the process. General admission […]
Living Plant Portraits with Young Choe
Perfect for lovers of both art and plants, Living Plant Portraits are unique pieces of framed art that will brighten your workspace or elevate your gallery wall with 3-dimensional natural beauty. In this class, you will create your own miniature vertical garden with the instructor, who provides easy to follow, step by step instructions. About […]
Floral Design Evening with Tailored Twig
Floral Design at Selby Gardens is a hands-on date for you and your friends. Learn how to design gorgeous, custom flower arrangements as we partner with local floral gurus to bring you a night of wine and luscious design. Our instructors will provide a flattering selection of flowers and guide you through the construction of […]
Yoga in the Gardens
Treat yourself to a peaceful mind/body yoga experience at the beautiful Selby Garden Downtown Sarasota campus. This class will focus on alignment, breathing techniques, and relaxation. Open to all skill levels. Must be age 18 or older. Recommended supplies: water bottle, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable clothes, towel, or yoga mat. Please arrive at the Welcome Center […]
Steinwachs Family Plant Research Center Tour
Join us on select Wednesday afternoons for an exclusive tour of the Steinwachs Family Plant Research Center (PRC). This new state-of-the-art facility combines the best of traditional and cutting-edge science. Discover Selby Gardens’ outstanding preserved and library collections, and the green technology and innovative sustainability features throughout the facility helping to make Selby Gardens a pioneering […]
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