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Choose a subject and render it as realistically as possible. The class will address how to make shapes, add values, and how shadows can be used to define objects. If desired add pen and ink, colored pencil, watercolor, pastel, or a medium of your choice to colorize your drawing. Suitable for all skill levels, material list sent upon registration. Ages 16+. Instructor: Melissa Gannon
Member: $30
Non-Member: $35
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Paint the garden in watercolor. Learn to paint what you see and create beautiful watercolors. This class will concentrate on watercolor washes and mixing colors. We will also talk about composition. Suitable for all skill levels, 16+. Instructor Melissa Gannon
Member: $30
Non-member: $35
Breathe, move, and unwind in the serene beauty of Leach Botanical Garden. In partnership with Lighthouse Yoga PDX, this weekly outdoor yoga series invites you to explore a variety of styles—including the flowing movement of vinyasa, the breathwork and meditation of Kundalini, the steadiness of Hatha, and the deep relaxation of restorative yoga.
Each Tuesday evening, Lighthouse Yoga PDX’s friendly and compassionate instructors will guide you through a practice that blends gentle movement, mindful breath, meditation, and rest—all in harmony with nature’s rhythms. Rooted in community, these sessions offer a welcoming space to connect with yourself, others, and the world around you.
Learn more about Lighthouse Yoga PDX and our teaching team at www.lighthouseyogapdx.com and meet our instructors here.
We offer a sliding scale price for this series. Use code: YOGA for $4 off.
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Join Horticultural Director Adam Hart for an in-depth exploration of one of Oregon’s most beloved native plants: the trillium. With nearly 20 different varieties thriving in our garden, this is a rare opportunity to take a closer look at their unique structures, growth cycles, and cultural requirements. Adam will guide you through trillium propagation, including hands-on seed harvesting—so you can take a piece of the garden home with you. Don’t miss this chance to learn from an expert and deepen your appreciation for these woodland treasures.
Adam Hart is the Horticulture Director at Leach Botanical Garden. He has over 20 years of experience in public garden maintenance, including time at the Chicago Botanic Garden and Portland Japanese Garden. His passion lies in the intersection between highly aesthetic landscapes and thriving ecosystems, with a particular interest in educating the public on ways to achieve these goals.
