Explore, discover, and enrich your life

Adult classes and workshops at Waterfront Botanical Gardens brings together our staff and local experts from across Louisville and Kentuckiana. Through Adult Education, we are excited to share knowledge and enthusiasm. Whether you’re trying a new hobby or digging deeper into plants and nature, we welcome lifelong learners and hope to provide ways to keep you learning no matter your age and ability.

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Wanda Peck, Director of Education

wpeck@waterfrontgardens.org

 

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We strive to educate, inspire, and enhance appreciation of the relationship between plant life and a healthy environment.

Adult classes and workshops often explore:

  • Horticulture and Gardening
  • Art and Design
  • Science and Environment
  • Health and Wellness
  • Nature Photography
  • City and Waterway History

Upcoming Class/Workshop

Fresh Greens Holiday Swag Workshop

Event Date: November 26 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: Francis Newman Alden Learning Center

Tuesday, November 26 · 5:30pm to 7:00pm Frances Newman Alden Learning Center in the Leslie Building $65  | $52 per WBG Members What’s more festive than an elegant arrangement of evergreen boughs and berries …

Holiday Culinary Lesson: Garlic and Herb Cheese SnowBall-Man

Event Date: December 7 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Location: Francis Newman Alden Learning Center

Saturday, December 7 · 12:00 to 1:30pm Frances Newman Alden Learning Center, in the Ellen T. Leslie Building $42 | $35 WBG members Join Chef Nikkia Rhodes for a class on how to …

Merry Monday: Christmastime Cocktails

Event Date: December 9 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: Francis Newman Alden Learning Center

Monday, December 9 · 6:00 to 7:00pm Frances Newman Alden Learning Center, in the Ellen T. Leslie Building $34 | $29 WBG members Learn to create great holiday drinks with seasonal botanicals that …

Ceramic Christmas Tree Workshop

Event Date: December 10 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: Francis Newman Alden Learning Center

Tuesday, December 10 · 6:00 to 8:00pm Frances Newman Alden Learning Center, in the Ellen T. Leslie Building $59 | $47 WBG members Join Hannah Johnston in creating a unique ceramic christmas tree …

Our adult offerings require advance registration and are open to both WBG members and the general public. Adult Education students must be at least 16 years of age. Students ages 16 – 17 must have an adult register and attend with them. Programs that involve alcohol tastings/beverages are 21+ only. Waterfront Botanical Gardens, Inc. does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age (over 40), disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.