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Apr

6

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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CLASSES & CAMPS: CHILD

Spring Break: Wake Up Spring | April 6

Learn about our friendly pollinators, native Mason bees.

Ages
4 and 5
Instructor
Jennifer Gilmore
Cost
Members $30 | Non-Members $40

Apr

6

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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CLASSES & CAMPS: CHILD

Spring Break: Seed Paper Power! | April 6

Learn how to make unique handmade seed papers—papers that embed flower seeds in the process!

Ages
6-9
Instructor
Mary Ann Schneider
Cost
Members $30 | Non-Members $40

Apr

8

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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CLASSES & CAMPS: CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Think Spring: Gardens of Art

Families: Enjoy creating whimsical recycled item artwork for your garden!

Ages
Families with children ages 6-8
Instructor
Jean Barber, Meijer Gardens
Cost
Members $45 per family members | Non-Members $55 per family nonmembers

Apr 10, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Night of the Butterflies | Family Parties

These events feature access to the Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies are Blooming exhibition.

Replica of Lena Meijer's home

Apr 12, 2023 at 10:30 AM

Farm Garden Springtime Walks

Walks for preschoolers and their families.

Fee Information
Included with admission

Apr

12

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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CLASSES & CAMPS: ADULT

Filled

Drawing for Botanical Illustration

Learn observational drawing skills including measured drawing and value in this two-session class designed for beginners.

Instructor
Marlene Boonstra
Cost
Members $70 | Non-Members $80

Apr

12

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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CLASSES & CAMPS: ADULT

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The Science and Culture of Coffee: Seed to Cup

Although many of us consume our fair share of coffee, some of us know little about the science and history behind this psychoactive drink.

Instructor
Thomas Bultman, PhD, Hope College
Cost
Members $30 | Non-Members $40

Apr

12

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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CLASSES & CAMPS: ADULT

Filled

Fused Glass Mirror | April 12

Using fusible art glasses, participants will create a mosaic 8”x10” frame that will be used to encase a mirror.

Instructor
Gloria Badiner
Cost
Members $80 | Non-Members $90

Apr

13

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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CLASSES & CAMPS: ADULT

Filled

Suminagashi Paper Marbling

Suminagashi or “floating ink” is the Japanese art of suspending ink in water to create beautiful marbled patterns for printmaking.

Instructor
Kathy Forzley
Cost
Members $60 | Non-Members $70

Apr

13

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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CLASSES & CAMPS: ADULT

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Fused Glass Mirror | April 13

Using fusible art glasses, participants will create a mosaic 8”x10” frame that will be used to encase a mirror.

Instructor
Gloria Badiner
Cost
Members $80 | Non-Members $90
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