Adult Classes

Whether your interest is in art, gardening, or history, Edison Ford classes and workshops offer adults the opportunity to innovate, create and discover their passion.

Monthly Garden Talks

October 13, 2018: Orchids
December 8, 2018: Succulents & Cactus
January 12, 2019: Easy to Grow Cut Flowers
March 9, 2019: Vines that Thrive
April 13, 2019: Roses in Southwest Florida
May 11, 2019: Orchid Techniques
June, 8, 2019: Flowering Trees
July 13, 2019: Fragrant Plants
August 10, 2019: Bromeliads

Edison Ford horticultural staff instruct participants on a variety of topics relating to gardening in Southwest Florida.

Talks begin at 10 a.m. and attendees receive 20% off Edison Ford Garden Shoppe purchases.

Cost: Edison Ford Members $10; non-members $15. Registration is not required.

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Hypertufa Edison Orb Classes

December 8 and 15, 2018, 9:30am – 11:30am: Join retired art teacher Jim Hopton to create a one-of-a-kind living garden sculpture using Hypertufa, a mixture of Portland cement, peat moss, vermiculite, perlite, and water! This two part-class is limited to ten participants. You will need to bring rubber kitchen gloves; all other supplies are provided.

Cost: Edison Ford Members $40; non-members $45. Registration is required.

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Garden Grandeur with Marie Dyer

November 3, 2018, January 5, March 2, 2019, 9:30am – 2:30pm.

In this impressionistic workshop, participants will use acrylics to paint botanicals from the Edison Ford gardens! Students of all levels are welcome.

$90 for Edison Ford Members, $100 for non-members. Registration is required. All materials are provided.

Silk Scarf Painting with Marie Dyer

November 17, December 29, 2018 January 19, February 16, March 16, April 20, 2019 from 9:30am – 2:30pm.

A variety of techniques will inspire painters of all levels to create their own one-of-a-kind scarf to wear or display as art!

$90 for Edison Ford Members, $100 for non-members. Registration is required. All materials are provided.

Landscape Painting with Marie Dyer

December 1, 2018, February 2, April 6, 2019 from 9:30am – 2:30pm.

Spend the day overlooking the water in the River Pavilion while painting a beautiful landscape using acrylic paint!

$90 for Edison Ford Members, $100 for non-members. Registration is required. All materials are provided.

Beginning Botanical Drawing with Megan Kissinger

January 12, February 23, and March 23, 2019 from 1 – 4pm.

This student-oriented class is suited to any skill level! Everyone will learn as the botanicals in bloom change from month to month. Take a single class or the entire series.

$40 for Edison Ford Members, $60 for non-members. Registration is required. Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch.

Meditative Zen Drawing with Megan Kissinger

March 30, 2019 from 1 – 4pm.

No experience is needed in this creative class! Students will be inspired by nature as the stroll through the gardens of Edison Ford.

$40 for Edison Ford Members, $60 for non-members. Registration is required. Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch.

Adult Classes

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