Still Life Days: Open Studio for Drawing, Painting, and Sculpting
2026-01-29 11:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Huntsville Art Supply | Studio 269 | Stephanie Weaver
Join us for Still Life Days on Thursdays from 11 AM to 7 PM! Unleash your creativity in a relaxed, non-instructed open studio session, perfect for artists of all levels. Pick your 3 hour slot, bring your own supplies to draw, paint, or sculpt a beautifully curated still life setup, refreshed each session by one of the many artists at Lowe Mill!
We provide easels, tables, and chairs for your comfort.

When: Thursdays, 11 AM–7 PM
What to Bring: Your favorite art supplies (e.g., oil paints, pencils, clay)
What’s Provided: Still life setup, easels, tables, and chairs
Cost: $10
Who’s Welcome: Artists of all skill levels looking to practice and create in a supportive environment
This is not an instructed class – this is your time to book for yourself, to relax, be in a creative environment and find your inner voice that has been dying to create!

Perfect for honing your skills, experimenting with new techniques, or just enjoying a time and space for creative freedom. Come paint, draw, or sculpt with us—your masterpiece awaits!

Houseplants 101
2026-01-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL, 35805, United States
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This class is for the absolute houseplant novice as well as successful outdoor gardeners who dabble with houseplants and ﬁnd limited success. There is a houseplant that will work for every person, the trick is to discover which ones work best for you and your environment. We will consider why certain plants tend to be more diﬃcult and ways to remedy challenging houseplant situations. Usual challenges within our homes will be addressed (hello kittens & air vents!) and solutions will be discussed. We will examine the most commonly found houseplants as well as some exciting easy care rare plants.
There will be an in-depth presentation of various soils and additives, along with a repotting chat and demonstration. Each participant will leave the class with a basic knowledge of houseplant care as well as speciﬁc solutions to become a conﬁdent houseplant keeper.
Capacity is limited, so reserve your spot today!
Additional Information: This class will take place in person at Huntsville Botanical Garden. Location information will be provided via email to registrants, the week of the class.

Class Registration

Garden Members*
$35

Non-Members
$60

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About Your Instructor
Holly Hinton is the proprietor of Cope Plant Shoppe. In addition to running her retail shop, she presents workshops and lectures with a focus on houseplants. Cope launched ﬁve years ago with the purpose of community building and the desire to learn more about houseplants. Many plants have perished and thrived throughout this journey and Holly’s passion for houseplants has grown in wonderful ways.
One year ago Holly moved to Huntsville from the Nashville area with her husband and three children. The family also includes a chinchilla named Michael, three dogs, Amya the cat, several praying mantises, and a slew of tropical ﬁsh and miniature shrimp. In addition to collecting houseplants, Holly enjoys crocheting Japanese Amigurumi stuﬀed animals, and reading British design magazines. She is a nearly life long vegetarian and loves to shop for vintage housewares and furniture almost as much as she loves cake.

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Botanical Bookworms: Feathers and Fables
2026-02-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL, 35805, United States
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Thursday, January 22
Saturday, February 7

3-Session Bundle*

*See full program lineup below.

About Botanical Bookworms
Join us for a gathering of book lovers, nature enthusiasts, and curious minds! Botanical Bookworms offers a unique blend of engaging book discussions, enriching educational experiences, and guided walks through the Garden. Each meeting features nature-themed books across a variety of genres that spark meaningful conversation and deeper connections to the natural world. Whether you’ve read one or all of the selected titles, you’re welcome to join.

Feathers and Fables
Take flight with this bird-themed collection, where fact and fiction meet on the wing. These books explore the wonder of birds through scientific discovery and imaginative storytelling-from the intricate ways birds communicate, to the history of feathers in human culture.
Books Included in This Session:

The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan
Crow Talk by Eileen Garvin
The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century by Kirk. W. Johnson

Meeting Dates:
Choose the date that works best for you—each meeting includes a chance to win fun door prizes!

Thursday, January 22, 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm
Saturday, January 24, 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm – Due to weather, this session has been rescheduled to February 7.

Meeting Agenda

10:00–10:20 | Welcome & Introductions
10:20–11:00 | Guided Garden Tour or Guest Speaker
11:00–11:50 | Book Discussion
11:50–12:00 | Wrap-Up & Upcoming Announcements

Program Sessions
Planning to attend all sessions? Save by purchasing a 3-session bundle! (See pricing below)

Nature’s Clues: September 11 & 13, 2025
Stories and Science of Trees: November 13 & 15, 2025
Feathers and Fables: January 22 & 24, 2026

Program Pricing

Pricing
Per Session
3-Session Bundle

Garden Members*
$20
$50

Non-Members (Includes Garden Admission for the day)
$40
$110

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Master Class: Writing & Publishing with Georgina Cross
2026-02-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment
Are you writing a book? Would you like to get published? Join my Master Class where I’ll share everything I’ve learned as a bestselling author– the good, the bad, the promising. I’ll include my tips for writing, including developing better characters, deepening your plots, plus how to finish that first draft, land an agent, and what to expect when your book launches into the world. It’s everything I wish I would have known when I first got started and now l’m sharing those lessons with you.
Claim your spot here via EventBrite –> https://bit.ly/GeorginaCrossMasterClass
Tickets are now available. Seats are limited so please register soon to claim your spot. I look forward to writing and publishing with you!

Birding for Fun & Research
2026-02-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL, 35805, United States
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Join birding expert Herb Lewis to learn about birding and the Great Backyard Bird Count. You will learn about the importance of the Great Backyard Bird Count and how you can enjoy participating in it yourself, regardless of your birding experience! This program will include an indoor presentation and a walk in the garden (weather permitting).
What to Bring: (recommended but not required) a smartphone, binoculars, and warm clothing for walking outside in the Garden
Capacity is limited, so reserve your spot today!

Program Registration

Garden Member*
$25

Non-Member
$45

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About Your Program Instructor
Since retiring in 2004, Herb Lewis has dedicated himself to landscaping, birding, and photography. Over the past 21 years, he has channeled his knowledge and experience into creating a natural wildlife habitat within his own backyard garden to attract native and migrating birds. Herb is an Honorary Master Gardener, serving as an instructor for Master Gardener classes covering three counties, and he has provided workshops for the annual Alabama Audubon Mountain Workshop. Herb and his wife Terry sponsored and helped develop the Lewis Birding Trail at the Huntsville Botanical Garden, where he also serves as a volunteer docent.

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Hypertufa Class
2026-02-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL, 35805, United States
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Let’s put on some gloves and get our hands dirty! Hypertufa pots are fun and easy to make creating unique containers for your home garden. These containers are composed of Portland cement, perlite, peat moss and water which looks like concrete, but is very lightweight.
The best way to learn is hands-on! In this class you’ll be making a flower pot(s) to take home learning the step by step process to making hypertufa pots. This hobby is addictive, so once you start, you won’t want to stop! You’ll take home directions, care instructions, and creative ideas to further your garden experience.
Capacity is limited, so reserve your spot today!
Additional Information: This class will take place in-person at the Huntsville Botanical Garden in an indoor space. Please come prepared to get messy!

Wear old clothes
Avoid wearing jewelry
Bring heavy-duty dishwashing gloves

Class Registration

Garden Members*
$60

Non-Members
$110

*Become a Garden Member and enjoy exclusive discounts, special programs, and more—plus free daily admission and reciprocal benefits at over 380 gardens nationwide!

About Your Instructor
Rebecca Turk has been teaching hypertufa classes for more than a decade and loved adding new unique containers to her home landscape. Rebecca holds a Master of Science degree in Horticulture from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from Stephen F. Austin State University. She discovered her passion for public horticulture and teaching through her mom and her various employments at the SFA Mast Arboretum, “Nacogdoches Naturally” Education Program, Missouri Botanical Garden, JC Raulston Arboretum, and Moore Farms Botanical Garden.
At Huntsville Botanical Garden, she serves as the Vice President of Learning and Public Engagement. She has a strong passion for educating the community, leadership, public horticulture, and sharing her love for the outdoors while teaching. She and her husband Christopher love their shared interest of horticulture and enjoy every moment outside with their sweet daughters Emilia and Ila.

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