December 2024
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 […]
January 2025
Introduction to Oil Painting en Plein Air
Oil paints can be a more complex yet stunning medium to work with when painting alla-prima (wet–on–wet techniques) in the open air! Artists’ oil colors are made by mixing dry pigments with linseed oil, meaning oil paints dry slowly. With oils you can enjoy the luxury of being able to tweak, soften, and blend your […]
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 […]
Nibbles in Nature: Have a Brew-tea-ful Day!
Celebrate the seasons and foods from Florida at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ Historic Spanish Point campus! In this family-friendly program, children and their grown-ups will sample local foods and drinks as they discover the history, science and stories surrounding them. Geared for elementary school age children (ages 6-10). September 28: Show Me the Honey! September […]
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 […]
The Elixir of Nature – Wood: The Generosity of Trees
Location: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ Historic Spanish Point Campus Class Fee: Members $65.00, Non-Members $80.00 Facilitator: Rachel Schaeffer Wolfe, StoryAlchemy.org Connection with nature helps us access our life force energy and transform old narratives of self-doubt, criticism, anxiety, and overwhelm. It boosts our mental resilience, helps us recalibrate, and reduces stress. On the beautiful grounds […]
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 […]
Series 3: Painting in the Gardens en Plein Air
Series Dates: January 8, 15 & 22 – 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Class Fee for the 3-class series: $125 members/ $145 non-members Drop-ins for individual class dates $45 members/ $55 non-members (available at the Welcome Center if space is available) Instructor: Maggie Bosco Become more in tune with your surroundings at Selby Gardens by learning […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Elixir of Nature – Water: The Gentle Life-Giving Flow
Location: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ Historic Spanish Point Campus Class Fee: Members $65.00, Non-Members $80.00 Facilitator: Rachel Schaeffer Wolfe, StoryAlchemy.org Connection with nature helps us access our life force energy and transform old narratives of self-doubt, criticism, anxiety, and overwhelm. It boosts our mental resilience, helps us recalibrate, and reduces stress. On the beautiful grounds […]
Tranquil Tuesdays
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for all members of our community. Tranquil Tuesday is a private, sensory-friendly, after-hours Selby Gardens experience, designed with neuro-inclusivity in mind. The Gardens will remain open for an extra hour to offer quiet exploration of our grounds — without the crowds or noise. During this event, neurodivergent […]
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