Workshops & Classes

Things To Do in Buffalo, NY

Cut Flower Gardening Class at the Botanical Gardens
Thu Mar 26th

Cut Flower Gardening Class at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Learn how to grow your own beautiful, blooming cut flower garden in this fun and informative class! We’ll walk you through everything from choosing the perfect garden spot and prepping your soil, to picking the right plants and designing a layout that fits your space and style. You’ll learn how to start… >>

Mythical Terrariums: Kids Workshop at the Botanical Gardens
Sat Apr 11th

Mythical Terrariums: Kids Workshop at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Create your own miniature magical world in this fun workshop for kids! This workshop includes all materials needed to build a tropical terrarium complete with mythical dragons and unicorns. Kids will learn about how terrariums work, how to create an enclosed ecosystem, how to care for their tropical… >>

Spring Linocut Workshop at the Botanical Gardens
Sat Apr 18th

Spring Linocut Workshop at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Step into the world of printmaking with our Spring Linocut Workshop designed especially for beginners! This welcoming, hands-on workshop will introduce you to the basics of linocut printmaking, guiding you through each step of the process to create your own beautiful prints. This session will guide… >>

Make your Mark: Textile Art Series at the Botanical Gardens
Thu Apr 23rd

Make your Mark: Textile Art Series at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Calling all quilters, scrapbookers, collage artists, embroiderers and all-around explorers, this workshop is for you! Learn a variety of printing methods and then explore layering methods and motifs to create your own unique fabric samples. Printing methods include: mono printing; screen printing; block… >>

Terrarium Workshop at the Botanical Gardens
Sat Apr 25th

Terrarium Workshop at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Discover the joy of bringing nature indoors with our hands-on Terrarium Workshop for adults! Perfect for beginners and plant lovers alike, this immersive session will guide you through designing and building your very own glass-encased ecosystem. During the workshop, you’ll discover, the fundamentals… >>

Beautiful Bouquet: Paper Quilling Workshop
Sat May 2nd

Beautiful Bouquet: Paper Quilling Workshop

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Create a bouquet that never wilts! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the art of paper quilling: rolling, shaping, and assembling colorful paper strips into elegant floral designs. With step by step guidance, you’ll craft a custom bouquet of quilled flowers, choosing your own colors, styles, and… >>

Frame Loom Weaving Workshop: Textile Art Series at the Botanical Gardens
Thu May 7th

Frame Loom Weaving Workshop: Textile Art Series at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Discover an ancient craft that has become increasingly popular among contemporary artists and hobbyists. In this workshop, you will learn how to set-up a frame loom, weave, change the color of your yarn, create patterns, and add texture to your weaving. The Frame Loom Weaving Workshop and the rest of… >>

Mother's Day Floral Arrangement Workshop at the Botanical Gardens
Sat May 9th

Mother's Day Floral Arrangement Workshop at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a beautiful, hands-on experience! Whether you’re bringing your mom, gifting the workshop to someone special, or creating a unique display from the heart, this floral arrangement class is the perfect way to mark the occasion. In this fun and relaxing workshop, you’ll learn… >>

Herb Container Garden Workshop at the Botanical Gardens
Sat May 16th

Herb Container Garden Workshop at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Join us in preparing for summer by planting your very own Herb Container Garden. During this hands-on workshop, plant your very own beautiful herb container garden while discussing some of the many uses these plants have. Learn how to properly harvest your herbs and some fun recipes too! All materials… >>

Embroidery 101 Workshop: Textile Art Series at the Botanical Gardens
Thu May 21st

Embroidery 101 Workshop: Textile Art Series at the Botanical Gardens

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Begin your embroidery practice with an overview of the materials, setup, and basic stitches that are integral to almost every project you will undertake. Your instructor will guide you step by step through the creation of a colorful sampler—designed with space for you to finish at home while reinforcing… >>