BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bham Now - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bhamnow.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bham Now REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T140000 DTSTAMP:20260522T230036 CREATED:20250530T050504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T004003Z UID:10081918-1752152400-1752156000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Creating a Moon Garden DESCRIPTION:#image-595 + picture img {\n –focal-point: 50% 50%;\n } \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n | \n \n \n\n\n\n\nAlabama Advanced Master Gardener Dianna Fortner invites you to the enchanting world of nighttime gardening and outlines the process for creating a moon garden from plant selection to creating and executing a garden plan. Characterized by white flowers\, silver foliage\, and fragrant plants\, moon gardens create a magical\, ethereal atmosphere that serves as a sanctuary from the searing heat of summer and the busyness of the day. \nLocation:  Hodges Room \n\n\n \n \nBecome a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect\, nurture\, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\nBecome a member\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/creating-a-moon-garden/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Create,Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/moonflower-i91amh.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T140000 DTSTAMP:20260522T230036 CREATED:20250528T050004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T002502Z UID:10081886-1750770000-1750773600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Hydrangeas for a Southern Garden DESCRIPTION:#image-595 + picture img {\n –focal-point: 50% 50%;\n } \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n | \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDavid Doggett\, advanced master gardener and current president of the Alabama Hydrangea Society\, will introduce you to the defining characteristics and pros/cons of the five main classes of hydrangeas we typically see in Southern gardens. You will learn about the effects of climate change on plant selection and which plants your pollinator population prefers. \nLocation:  First Floor Conference Room \n\n\n \n \nBecome a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect\, nurture\, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\nbecome a member\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/hydrangeas-for-a-southern-garden/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/atul-vinayak-QB7hQtyUdyU-unsplash-1-xLhObi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T100000 DTSTAMP:20260522T230036 CREATED:20250530T050003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T055504Z UID:10081917-1750233600-1750240800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Field Journaling With Friends DESCRIPTION:#image-595 + picture img {\n –focal-point: 50% 50%;\n } \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n | \n \n \n\n\n\n\nJoin teaching artist and naturalist Melissa Shultz Jones for our early morning field journaling series. Each month\, you are invited to explore a different aspect of plant life in the Gardens and a new watercolor technique. You can sign up for any number of workshops\, but sign up early\, as group sizes will be intentionally small. Participants will provide their own journal. Watercolors and pencils are provided. Bottled water\, hat\, and sunglasses are recommended. \nLocation:  Meet at the Gardens’ entrance in Blount Plaza \n\n\n \n \nBecome a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect\, nurture\, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\nbecome a member\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/field-journaling-with-friends/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Create,Education + Library,Fun,Restore,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Field-Journaling-z19DTI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T120000 DTSTAMP:20260522T230036 CREATED:20250505T193646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T193646Z UID:10080673-1746871200-1746878400@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Sense & Response - Nature Drawing Workshop DESCRIPTION:As the contemporary art world witnesses an exciting revival in drawing directly from nature\, come join the movement with local interdisciplinary artist Annie Kammerer Butrus as she leads a creativity workshop in this timeless practice. \nThe workshop will begin in the field with Butrus teaching her methods for shadow tracing and blind contour drawing. These exercises focus on the physicality of light as well as intentional studying. While the workshop will include technical guidance\, no technical ability or proficiency is required. The final goal? For each artist to leave with a greater confidence in their ability to visually capture their unique reactions to the natural world. \nEach workshop participant will be provided with a small wire-bound sketchbook\, pencil\, and a Sakura micron pen that they can keep for their own practice. \nAnnie Kammerer Butrus (b. Evanston\, Illinois) is an award-winning artist with an M.F.A. in Painting and Printmaking from the University of Notre Dame and a B.A. from Wellesley College\, where she studied architecture\, landscape architecture and studio art. She exhibits her work in major cities\, galleries and academic institutions. Realized primarily through painting\, Butrus’ artistic practice focuses on the intersection of science\, landscape\, and memory. Her interest lies in how mapping shapes our idea of place and belonging\, how to document change and time\, and how often the source of our interaction with nature is from the inside looking out. Her process employs many series of latex resist and layers of opaque and translucent acrylic paint\, applied in succession to create lines and boundaries. Labor intensive\, the resist application records the act of painting\, allows complete control of the painted surface and then\, once removed\, transforms the painting over and over\, creating positive and negative voids. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/sense-response-nature-drawing-workshop/ LOCATION:Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve\, 1214 81st Street South\, Birmingham\, AL\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Art,Nature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Nature-Drawing-with-Annie-Butrus-for-website-1.png GEO:33.5595505;-86.7074459 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve 1214 81st Street South Birmingham AL United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1214 81st Street South:geo:-86.7074459,33.5595505 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T110000 DTSTAMP:20260522T230036 CREATED:20250310T233505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T041019Z UID:10078804-1746784800-1746788400@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Alabama Biodiversity Walk DESCRIPTION:#image-595 + picture img {\n –focal-point: 50% 50%;\n } \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n | \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDiscover our state’s rich biodiversity as Senior Horticulturist Keith Turney guides you through an exploration of various ecosystems where unique plant communities thrive in the Gardens. We will meet at the entrance to the Gardens in Blount Plaza. This hour-and-a-half walk covers uneven terrain and involves slight changes in elevation. \nLocation: Blount Plaza \n\n\n \n \nBecome a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect\, nurture\, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\nBecome a member\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/alabama-biodiversity-walk/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Restore,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Alabama-Biodiversity-Walk-mdKMO5.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T140000 DTSTAMP:20260522T230036 CREATED:20250421T204411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T204411Z UID:10080564-1746277200-1746280800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Dowsing Through Time: A Brief History DESCRIPTION:I will start by defining what dowsing is and\, sometimes more importantly\, what it is not. \nThen\, we will compare dowsing to divination and ask whether they are the same. We will discuss the misconception: is it water witching or works of evil? \nI will share highlights of over 8\,000 years of dowsing history\, from its earliest beginnings in cave drawings to its more modern-day references in mining and the military. \nI will cover some books and publications in which dowsing has been described or alluded to since antiquity\, plus some thoughts on some contemporary ones. \nIn closing\, we will look at some present-day applications of dowsing that dowsers use to help them locate things. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/dowsing-through-time-a-brief-history/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Dowsing.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T150000 DTSTAMP:20260522T230036 CREATED:20250317T233855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T233855Z UID:10079016-1746270000-1746284400@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Wagging Tales Festival 2025 DESCRIPTION:Trussville Public Library’s new animal adoption festival is making its debut! On Saturday\, May 3rd\, we’re inviting 3 local shelters and rescues to bring some of their best companions to the library to find a forever home. Outside the library\, we’ll have adoptable dogs available for meeting and playing with! Inside the library\, we’ll have a relaxing adoptable cat room! We’ll also be hosting free library programs throughout the day\, a “Flea” Market with local vendors\, food trucks\, an author event with poet Charles Ghigna\, and more! URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/wagging-tales-festival-2025/ LOCATION:Trussville Public Library\, 201 Parkway Dr\, Trussville\, AL\, 35173\, US CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Craft Class,Education + Library,Family Festival,Family Friendly Programs,Festival,Food Trucks,Fun Outside,Meet & Greet,Poetry,Teens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/WT-Event-Banner-Bham-Now.png GEO:33.6270292;-86.6045498 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Trussville Public Library 201 Parkway Dr Trussville AL 35173 US;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=201 Parkway Dr:geo:-86.6045498,33.6270292 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T120000 DTSTAMP:20260522T230036 CREATED:20250414T231145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T231145Z UID:10080441-1745663400-1745668800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Golden Acrylics & Williamsburg Oils: Expert Insights with Alex R. Bailey DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 26\, 2025.\n10:30 AM to 12 PM\, OR 2 PM to 3:30 PM.\n$10\, includes FREE sample.\nLimited to 12 People. \nJoin industry icon Alex R. Bailey\, who brings over 40 years of expertise in art supplies\, as he shares his in-depth knowledge of Golden Artist Acrylics and Williamsburg Artist Oils. \nDiscover the unique qualities of Golden Artist Acrylics by exploring differences in viscosity\, pigmentation\, and workability. Gain hands-on experience as you work with these exceptional products under expert guidance. \nNext\, dive into the world of Williamsburg Artist Oil Colors\, where you’ll learn about the nuances of their distinctive color grinds. Experience firsthand what makes Williamsburg Oils unlike any other oil paint on the market. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/golden-acrylics-williamsburg-oils-expert-insights-with-alex-r-bailey/ LOCATION:Forstall Art Center\, 215 20th Street N\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Art,Craft Class,Downtown ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Alex-Bailey-April-26-Demo-Image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Forstall Art Center":MAILTO:contact@forstallart.com GEO:33.5160263;-86.8063616 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Forstall Art Center 215 20th Street N Birmingham AL 35203 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=215 20th Street N:geo:-86.8063616,33.5160263 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T190000 DTSTAMP:20260522T230036 CREATED:20250402T191057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T191057Z UID:10079603-1744653600-1744657200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Psychic Protection & Cutting Cords DESCRIPTION:In the first section\, I will be talking about energetic hygiene practices. \nEspecially with COVID and all of the pandemic stress. Think of it like hand sanitizer for the spirit! I will cover two of my daily routines I do as a House Healer that anyone can do. We will cover psychic protection to start the day and cutting cords to finish the day. \nPsychic protection puts up an energetic shield between you and others while cutting cords will regain the energy you have sent out throughout the day. \nIn the last part of the class\, I will crank up the energy and bring my healing team in to minister to you. I will set the stage for the most beneficial energy you have ever felt\, flooding your body with light and love. \nWe will finish with a restful Shavasana! You will leave clean and refreshed. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/psychic-protection-cutting-cords/ LOCATION:Pinson Public Library\, 4410 Main St\, Pinson\, AL\, 35126\, US CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Health and Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Untitled-1.jpg GEO:33.6920101;-86.6816278 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Pinson Public Library 4410 Main St Pinson AL 35126 US;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4410 Main St:geo:-86.6816278,33.6920101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T190000 DTSTAMP:20260522T230036 CREATED:20250402T191127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T191127Z UID:10079595-1744306200-1744311600@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Hands-On OKTO Demo – Create Your Own Mini Masterpiece! DESCRIPTION:OKTO Sensory Art kits are recommended by art therapists as a great tool for relaxation\, calming\, reducing anxiety\, and improving focus. Join us for an interactive OKTO Air-Dry Clay demo\, where you’ll get to craft your own miniature piece of art! With OKTO’s smooth\, lightweight\, and easy-to-mold clay\, you’ll learn fun techniques to shape\, sculpt\, and bring tiny details to life—no baking required! You can even make a 3D custom Mother’s Day Card. \nThursday\, April 10\nAt Forstall Art Center\n5:30 PM to 7 PM\n$10\, includes all supplies\nLimited to 12 people \nWhether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist\, this hands-on session is the perfect way to experiment\, create\, and take home your own handcrafted mini artwork. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/hands-on-okto-demo-create-your-own-mini-masterpiece/ LOCATION:Forstall Art Center\, 215 20th Street N\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Arts,Downtown ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/image-5-crop.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Forstall Art Center":MAILTO:contact@forstallart.com GEO:33.5160263;-86.8063616 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Forstall Art Center 215 20th Street N Birmingham AL 35203 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=215 20th Street N:geo:-86.8063616,33.5160263 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T120000 DTSTAMP:20260522T230036 CREATED:20250304T230004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T000510Z UID:10078340-1743505200-1743508800@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:A Beginner’s Guide to Creating A Flower Bed DESCRIPTION:#image-595 + picture img {\n –focal-point: 50% 50%;\n } \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n | \n \n \n\n\n\n\nFilled with perennials\, annuals\, and blooming shrubs\, a flower garden adds color and dimension to your landscape—and provides an inviting habitat for essential pollinators like birds and butterflies. But if your garden is covered in lawn\, you might wonder how to start a flower garden. Join gardening expert Bethany O’Rear as she discusses the basics of making a flower bed\, from picking a location and selecting plants to putting flowers in the ground. \nLocation: Adventure Classroom \n\n\n \n \nBecome a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect\, nurture\, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\nbecome a member\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/a-beginners-guide-to-creating-a-flower-bed/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Garden ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/BBG_GYC_July2021_200-1-8IaDrK.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T130000 DTSTAMP:20260522T230036 CREATED:20250227T222504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T235504Z UID:10078243-1742990400-1742994000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Spring Wildflower Walk DESCRIPTION:#image-595 + picture img {\n –focal-point: 50% 50%;\n } \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n | \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDive deep into some of the intriguing spring-time wildflowers and other showy ephemeral plants in the Kaul Wildflower Garden with Senior Horticulturist Keith Turney. On this stroll through the garden\, you will learn about the unique groups of plants that give visual interest and provide important food and habitats for wildlife in early spring. \n\n\n \n \nBecome a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our mission to protect\, nurture\, and share the wonders of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Thank you for your support! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\nbecome a member\n\n\n\nCancellation & Refund Policy\nRefunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions\, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons\, we will issue a full refund. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/spring-wildflower-walk/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Education + Library,Fun,Garden,Restore,Study ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Spring-Wildflower-Walk-JN67Ah.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T160000 DTSTAMP:20260522T230036 CREATED:20250213T171733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T171733Z UID:10076147-1742637600-1742659200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Experimenting with Watercolor and Acrylic with Marcia Hodges DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 22\, 2025\n10 AM to 4 PM\n$150\, supplies needed\, lunch included.\nLimited to 8 Students \nIn this watercolor and acrylic class\, we will use a variety of materials including papers\, fabric\, and paint to create a unique piece of art. The goal of the class is to encourage the student to experiment and push boundaries to enhance their work. The materials used can be canvas and acrylics or paper and watercolor with the addition of pencils\, crayons and papers. The student will be exposed to several techniques that can be used in the process. This course is open to seasoned artists and beginners as well. It is an intuitive process that encourages creativity and learning to paint with freedom. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/experimenting-with-watercolor-and-acrylic-with-marcia-hodges/ LOCATION:Forstall Art Center\, 215 20th Street N\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Art,Craft Class,Downtown,Paint Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/mixed-media-fish.jpg GEO:33.5160263;-86.8063616 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Forstall Art Center 215 20th Street N Birmingham AL 35203 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=215 20th Street N:geo:-86.8063616,33.5160263 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T140000 DTSTAMP:20260522T230036 CREATED:20250206T195453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T195453Z UID:10075504-1742637600-1742652000@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:The Art of Woodburning: Exploring Pyrography with Katie Mae Adams DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the meditative practice of woodburning\, where heat meets artistry to create intricate\, timeless designs. In this workshop\, we’ll explore pyrography—the art of drawing with fire—as a means of expression\, connection\, and creativity. \nThis hands-on experience will guide you through: \nUnderstanding the pyrography tools and how to use them with precision and control.\nExploring various techniques such as shading\, line work\, and texture to bring depth and dimension to your designs.\nLearning how to transfer your own ideas and inspirations onto wood with fluidity and ease.\nDiscovering the unique properties of different woods and how they influence the final artwork.\nWood will be provided\, but you are also invited to bring your own wooden objects—whether it’s a turned bowl\, small wooden carpentry items\, or a piece with personal significance—to imbue it with your own artistic vision. \nBy the end of the workshop\, you will have created a one-of-a-kind pyrographic piece that reflects your creative journey. No previous experience is required\, just an open mind to explore the simple act of drawing with fire. \nThis workshop is taught by Katie Mae Adams\, a local Alabama artist specializing in functional objects and sculpture. Adams holds a Bachelor of Arts from Western Kentucky University and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Alabama\, Tuscaloosa\, where she currently teaches as an adjunct instructor while also running her own fine arts business full time. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/the-art-of-woodburning-exploring-pyrography-with-katie-mae-adams/ LOCATION:Space One Eleven Arts Center\, 2409 2nd Avenue North\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Art,Arts,Downtown ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20231208_155358-scaled.jpg GEO:33.5180313;-86.8001815 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Space One Eleven Arts Center 2409 2nd Avenue North Birmingham AL 35203 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2409 2nd Avenue North:geo:-86.8001815,33.5180313 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T140000 DTSTAMP:20260522T230036 CREATED:20250317T233942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T233942Z UID:10078816-1742043600-1742047200@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Dowsing Through Time: A Brief History of Dowsing DESCRIPTION:I will start by defining what dowsing is and\, sometimes more importantly\, what it is not. \nThen\, we will compare dowsing to divination and ask whether they are the same. We will discuss the misconception: is it water witching or works of evil? \nI will share highlights of over 8\,000 years of dowsing history\, from its earliest beginnings in cave drawings to its more modern-day references in mining and the military. \nI will cover some books and publications in which dowsing has been described or alluded to since antiquity\, plus some thoughts on some contemporary ones. \nIn closing\, we will look at some present-day applications of dowsing that dowsers use to help them locate things. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/dowsing-through-time-a-brief-history-of-dowsing/ CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Dowsing.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T160000 DTSTAMP:20260522T230036 CREATED:20250213T171728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T171728Z UID:10076148-1742032800-1742054400@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:The Creative Landscape with David Nichols DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 15\, 2025\n10 AM to 4 PM\n$150\, supplies needed \nLearn the most important factors for creating a successful painting. Experience the process of putting those factors to work. Let yourself be creative. We will examine the necessary elements of abstract landscape design and translate that to a beautiful painting. We will create striking images of real or imagined places. David will demonstrate his process and guide you as you create artwork with renewed vision. Demonstrations will be in oil but students can paint in oil or acrylic. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/the-creative-landscape-with-david-nichols-4/ LOCATION:Forstall Art Center\, 215 20th Street N\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Art,Downtown,Paint Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2024-image-2.jpg GEO:33.5160263;-86.8063616 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Forstall Art Center 215 20th Street N Birmingham AL 35203 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=215 20th Street N:geo:-86.8063616,33.5160263 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T163000 DTSTAMP:20260522T230036 CREATED:20250206T195459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T195459Z UID:10075503-1741428000-1741451400@bhamnow.com SUMMARY:Porcelain Vessels Workshop with John Oles DESCRIPTION:In this hands-on workshop\, we will explore ways of working with porcelain to create functional and sculptural forms using techniques such as altering\, darting\, faceting\, and slip decorating to take advantage of properties inherent to the material. \nOur focus will be based on the vessel\, though not always in the context of the functional pot\, with an emphasis on creating forms that enhance daily life by showing off the unique characteristics of porcelain such as surface\, color\, fluidity and translucency. The teaching artist will provide a selection of glazes for students to choose from. The finished pieces will be glazed and fired in a cone 10 reduction atmosphere. \nThis is a great introduction to working with porcelain for students who have always been curious about it or those who wish to expand their vocabulary of techniques and skillset. Because of the nature of the material\, it is recommended that students come with some prior clay experience and be able to throw a 2.5lb-3lb. bowl or cylinder. \nThis workshop is taught by John Oles. John Oles was born in Wrentham\, Massachusetts\, and holds a BFA in Ceramics from the University of Massachusetts (1998) and an MFA from Tulane University (2008) in New Orleans\, Louisiana. John taught ceramics at Loyola University from 2008-2013. Currently\, John is Associate Professor of Ceramics at Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville\, AL. URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/porcelain-vessels-workshop-with-john-oles/ LOCATION:Space One Eleven Arts Center\, 2409 2nd Avenue North\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Art,Arts,Downtown ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_0477-crop.jpg GEO:33.5180313;-86.8001815 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Space One Eleven Arts Center 2409 2nd Avenue North Birmingham AL 35203 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2409 2nd Avenue North:geo:-86.8001815,33.5180313 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR