Spring classes + workshops for Huntsville adults — learn something new in the Rocket City

Whether you’re cultivating your green thumb in gardening, tapping into your artistic flair in art classes or mastering the culinary arts, Huntsville has a little something for everyone who’s looking to learn.

Check out our guide to upcoming classes and workshops taking place this spring that are sure to elevate your experience in the Rocket City this season!

Gardening

Master Gardeners of North Alabama, Inc. and Huntsville Botanical Garden have an array of classes and workshops where you can harness your gardening skills and learn from the best of the best. Browse what each organization has to offer below.

• Pruning Shrubs + Trees: March 19, Madison Public Library, 10:30AM — Register now.
• Backyard Composting: March 30, Huntsville Botanical Garden, 10AM — Register now.
• Gardening 101: Beginning Gardening Series: April 18, 25 + May 2, Huntsville Botanical Garden, 6PM — Register now.
• Creating a Beautiful Pollinator-Friendly Cottage Garden: April 18, Madison Public Library, 10:30AM — Registration has not opened yet.
• 10 Easy Ways to Kill Roses…NOT: May 21, Huntsville Main Library, 1PM — Registration has not opened yet.

Art

Huntsville Museum of Art has several classes and a workshop lined up for the season. The Vessel Community Ceramic Studio is also holding a class on teapot-making, led by local artist Rebecca Palacio. Be sure to browse the frequent painting classes at Pinot’s Palette where you can bring a pop of spring color back home with you.

• Art from the HeART: March 11-May 20, Optimist Recreation Center, 9AM — Registration is FREE.
• Stained Glass Sun Catchers!: March 23, Huntsville Museum of Art, 10AM — Register now.
• Ceramics: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23 + 30, Huntsville Museum of Art, 6PM — Register now.
• Watercolor Sketching: Still Life: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23 + 30, Huntsville Museum of Art, 6PM — Register now.
• Oil Painting Techniques: Landscapes: March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24 + May 1, Huntsville Museum of Art, 10AM — Register now.
• Wet Felted Flowers: March 27, April 3 + 10, Huntsville Museum of Art, 10AM — Register now.
• Watercolor Sketching: Landscapes: March 28, April 4, 18, 25, May 2 + 9, Huntsville Museum of Art, 6PM — Register now.
• Ceramics: Handbuilding + Wheel Throwing: March 28, April 4, 18, 25, May 2, 9 + 16, Huntsville Museum of Art, 6PM — Register now.
• Drawing in Pencil + Charcoal: April 4, 18, 25, May 2, 9 + 16, Huntsville Museum of Art, 10AM — Register now.
• Watercolor: April 5, 19, May 3 + 10, Huntsville Museum of Art, 10AM — Register now.
• Teapot Workshop: April 19, The Vessel Community Ceramic Studio, 5:30PM — Register now.
• Watercolor: Creating Captivating Landscape Paintings: April 20, May 4, 11 + 18, Huntsville Museum of Art, 10AM — Register now.
• 2024 Master Artist Workshop with Michael Story: April 11-14, 9AM, Huntsville Museum of Art — Register now.

Cooking

Did you know The Boot Pizzeria hosts cooking classes? You can also check out Rafael’s Table and Dogwood & Magnolia Bakery in Mooresville for a variety of other fun events.

• Home Remedies Class: March 19, The Boot Pizzeria, 5:30PM — $65 per person.
• Dine Like a Royal: Happy Easter: March 23, Rafael’s Table, 10AM — Register now.
• Easter Bunny Minicake Class: March 23 + 30, Dogwood + Magnolia Bakery, 10AM — Register now.
• Hands-on Pasta Class: March 23, The Boot Pizzeria, 12PM — $59 per person.
• Focaccia + Zuppa Toscana: March 26, Rafael’s Table, 5:30PM — Register now.
• Easter Eggstravaganza: March 30, Rafael’s Table, 2PM — Register now.
• Dr. Dre’s Drink Class: April 6, The Boot Pizzeria, 3PM — $60 per person.

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