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Zooming in on Post-Colonialism in Art
Explore the artwork of two world renowned Black artists who address themes of post-colonialism, racial identity, and environmentalism.

Downtown Mural Walk - Guided Day Trip
Join Curator of Arts Education, Amber Oudsema, on a guided walking tour of the murals of downtown Grand Rapids.

Spring Foraging - Guided Day Trip
Meet Maggie Conklin ND, Maven of Heirloom Academy and owner of LadyHawk Nutrition in Douglas, at the Outdoor Discovery Center in Holland, MI to learn about the abundance of “wild foods” in Southwest Michigan.
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Classes & Camps: Adult
Butterfly Photography - April 18 - Rescheduled Date
Learn techniques for creating fantastic butterfly photos.
Instructor
Cost
- Members $30
- Non-Members $40
Ikebana-Inspired Spring Floral Arrangement
Create a unique floral arrangement based on principles of ikebana, the Japanese art of floral design.
Instructor
Cost
- Members $55
- Non-Members $65
The Most Reliable Perennials for Shady Gardens*
Learn to select and care for the best shade-loving perennials.
Instructor
Cost
- Members $30
- Non-Members $40
Natural Dyes
Join Megan Williams of Adventure Textiles to discover the art and science behind achieving natural colors.
Instructor
Cost
- Members $55
- Non-Members $65
Fabulous Perennials for Sunny Gardens*
Discover perennials with long-lasting blooms, dazzling colors and fabulous foliage.
Instructor
Cost
- Members $30
- Non-Members $40
Garden Tools 101
Join Meijer Gardens Lead Horticulturalist, Ian Warnock, for an interactive workshop to identify and practice using the tools you’ll need for all your gardening projects this year!
Instructor
Cost
- Members $30
- Non-Members $40
Orchid Success
Learn the simple steps that will ensure success with orchids.
Instructor
Cost
- Members $25
- Non-Members $35
The Journey from Agave to Tequila
Learn more about blue agave and the journey it makes to become tequila.
Ages
Instructor
Cost
- Members $40
- Non-Members $50
Cherry Blossom Prismacolor Pencils
Capture the unique beauty of cherry blossoms in a work of art.
Instructor
Cost
- Members $55
- Non-Members $65
Bring Your Own Tree Workshop
Bring one or two bonsai and work on styling or refining your trees with expert guidance.
Instructor
Cost
- Members $50
- Non-Members $60