The Aaron Education Center at the Bellevue Botanical Garden

Taught by Erin Cox from Field and Forest Crafts. Create a one-of-a-kind woven covering for a glass vessel for your home—or to give as a gift. Come explore some of the flexible leaves and stems that grow in our gardens as we weave. We will start by creating a simple starburst willow bark base and work our way up, adding subtle colors and textures. We’ll play with different bark strips for contrast. Each student’s finished vessel will be unique! $80.50...

Taught by Erin Cox from Field and Forest Crafts. Come make a willow hanging basket - a quintessentially British design. Whether you use it in your kitchen to hold garlic, put it out for the birds with suet balls, or tuck a potted plant inside, it’s adorable. Try your hand at a locking wale, randing, figure eight weave, an eye knot, and adding a simple handle. So many willow skills in one project! $80.50 BBGS members/$115 non-members

Taught by Jeanne Hansen. Step into a quiet, sensory-rich experience where art and presence meet in the Bellevue Botanical Garden. Slow down, wander the gardens, and reconnect with the subtle beauty of the natural world through painting fall leaves. Gather fallen leaves that speak to you—not for their perfection, but for their texture, color, shape, and the quiet stories they carry. Learn painting techniques that can be applied to a variety of subjects while reflecting on patterns in nature, embracing...

Taught by Jo Anne Iaciofano. Grab your mat, kick off your shoes, and join this Pilates-inspired class to improve body movement, core strength, and muscle control. This beginner friendly class, using mind-body connection and breath, will take you through a series of exercises with an emphasis on technique and fluidity. We will focus on those areas most stressed during gardening by using your core to power the muscles, increasing your energy and endurance. All levels welcome. Wear comfortable clothing and...

Taught by Deborah Wilk. Celebrate the autumn equinox with a restorative forest bathing experience as day and night come into perfect balance. As we walk slowly from the upper flower-filled garden to the more forested areas, we will renew our connection to the natural world, noticing the cooler air, breathing deep the scent of fallen leaves, and basking in the changing colors as we transition towards autumn. Awaken your senses and ground yourself in the Earth’s comforting rhythms, soothing mind,...

Explore your creativity with Adult Education Program Manager Anne Dziok. In this workshop we will be carving three different eraser stamps that we will use to create personalized greeting cards. No experience necessary, but some dexterity is helpful. Please inquire if you would like to attend but need accommodation. You will go home with your stamps, stamp pad, and newly created cards. All materials provided. $35 BBGS Member/$50 Non-Member. Sorry, this class is full. Email us to be added to...