Adult Classes
Adult Classes and Activities
No matter your interests, the San Antonio Botanical Garden is sure to offer a class that intrigues you. Bring out your artistic side with classes in photography or botanical soap making. Within the gardening offerings, you can learn how to design a landscape that supports wildlife or conserves water. Imagine doing yoga surrounded by the beauty of nature. And with the classes available in the culinary track, enjoy a make-your-own-pizza night for the whole family, or impress your friends by learning to make your own jelly and wine.
CPE Courses: A portion of the adult classes offered by the San Antonio Botanical Garden provide Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. Opportunities vary throughout the year — please see the calendar for specific classes that qualify.
Culinary Classes
The Zachry Foundation Culinary Garden and CHEF Teaching Kitchen offers a garden-to-table experience that deepens the connections between gardening, plant-based cooking, and cuisines from around the world.
Upcoming Adult Classes
Read the Garden’s Registration and Cancellation Policies for information about member discounts, refunds, and more.
Chef’s Drop-In Cooking Demo
Stop by the CHEF Teaching Kitchen to meet Mark Weaver, our new Director of Culinary Programs. Enjoy tasty bites cooked up by Chef Mark and Chef Erik Perales, Culinary Programs Coordinator. Bites are inspired by whatever the garden provides that day! Fee: Free with admission or membership. Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. – […]
Chair Yoga with Lara
Begin your weekend with a gentle chair yoga class in our indoor classroom. This class focuses on gentle movements, breathing techniques, and meditation to promote flexibility, strength, balance, and stress reduction. Bring a water bottle and enjoy a relaxing session taught by Lara Ortiz. This class is suitable for all levels and is ideal for […]
Beginning Watercolor with Lulu
Join artist Jackie McKissack, “Lulu”, in a beginner’s course in the art of watercolor. Participants will each receive a kit with a test sheet, a watercolor brush, paint samples and pre-sketched watercolor paper to work through in the class. Ages 13+ Born and raised in Canada, Lulu is a lifelong, self-taught watercolor artist who is […]
Forest Bathing in the Garden
Immerse yourself in nature’s embrace at our Forest Bathing event, inspired by the Japanese practice of slowing down our nervous senses and absorbing the healing power of nature. Experience a guided meditation aligning your senses with the outdoors, engage in nature connection invitations, and forage fresh leaves or flowers from culinary garden to brew a […]
Chef’s Drop-In Cooking Demo
Stop by the CHEF Teaching Kitchen to meet Mark Weaver, our new Director of Culinary Programs. Enjoy tasty bites cooked up by Chef Mark and Chef Erik Perales, Culinary Programs Coordinator. Bites are inspired by whatever the garden provides that day! Fee: Free with admission or membership. Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. – […]
Morning Flow with Krystal
Start off your Saturday with a stretch flow yoga class in the Garden! Bring your own mat and enjoy a rejuvenating session taught by Krystal Richmond. This class is suitable for all experience levels to enjoy. Ages 13+. Instructor: Krystal Richmond, owner of Flowing with Krystal Fee: Free with Garden admission and membership. Limited space. […]
The Art of Dumplings
Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 12 – 1:30 p.m. We’re back with a fan favorite, dumplings! There’s no better time to make more morsels of meaty magic than a chilly January afternoon! This time around, we’re doing Pork and Chicken dumplings 2 ways, boiled with a spicy drizzle and in a miso soup, so come […]
Beginning Knitting
Sunday, January 18, 2026 | 1 – 3 p.m. At your knit’s end with this cold weather? Come warm up at the Garden in this beginning knitting class. You will learn the knit stitch, how to make fringe, and begin your first scarf. Needles and yarn will be provided and can be taken home to […]
Art and History of Terrariums
Wednesday, January 21 | 10 – 11:30 a.m. Discover the art and history of terrarium building through this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn the importance of terrariums, design their own to take home, and take a short tour of the Lucile Halsell Conservatory pavilions. This class is recommended for adults. Instructor: Ben Charlton Jones, Education Coordinator […]
Digging into Texas Soil
Friday, January 23, 2026 | 1 – 2:30 p.m. Frustrated with failed plantings? It might be your soil. Join Bexar County Master Gardener, Bill Swantner, in a lecture-style “walk” across Bexar County to learn about different soil types and what they need to grow plants well. Fee: $25 ($20 member). Registration closes when class is […]
Chair Yoga with Lara
Begin your weekend with a gentle chair yoga class in our indoor classroom. This class focuses on gentle movements, breathing techniques, and meditation to promote flexibility, strength, balance, and stress reduction. Bring a water bottle and enjoy a relaxing session taught by Lara Ortiz. This class is suitable for all levels and is ideal for […]
Cactus Basics
Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 12 – 1 p.m. Diversify your gardening skills in the wonderful world of cacti. From identifying different species to growing them at home, expand your knowledge of these prickly wonders in this one-hour lecture. Instructor: Justin Wood, Landscape Designer Fee: $25 ($20 member). Registration closes when class is filled.
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