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.

Dementia-Friendly Gardening Workshop

Wednesdays | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Designed for people living with dementia and their caregivers, please join us for this dementia-friendly gardening class. Come ready to get your hands dirty, learn from caring educators and volunteers. Please bring a water bottle and dress for the weather. Instructor: Educators, San Antonio Botanical Garden Fee: Free. […]
May 28
11:00 am12:30 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Drop-In Guided Tour: Reflections of Nature

Weekly on Fridays, March 14 – May 30, 2025 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Weekly on Thursdays in June | 9 – 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2025 | 9 – 10 a.m. Experience the magic of unique, large-scale murals in the Garden during this guided tour. This one-of-a-kind exhibition explores the relationships between […]
May 30
11:00 am12:00 pm

Garden Run Club

Saturdays, March 15 – June 28, 2025 | 7 – 8 a.m. Enjoy the morning while running through the Garden’s beautiful 38-acres! Participants will experience the Garden before public hours while following a marked one-mile route. All fitness levels are welcome and encouraged to bring their own water. Happy trails! Fee: Free with Garden admission […]
May 31
7:00 am8:00 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

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. […]
May 31
9:00 am10:00 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Artist of the Harvest

Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Have you ever noticed how beautiful produce is?! In the Culinary Garden, it isn’t hard to envision a regal leaf of chard or the fuzzy little orb of an apricot as the star of not only a plate but a canvas! This Saturday, we’re taking […]
May 31
10:00 am12:30 pm

Rainscaping and Rain Gardens

Rainscaping and Rain Gardens Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Cycles of flash floods and drought are hard for home gardens and the environment. Rainscapes can create gardens where plants thrive in changing weather. They also benefit wildlife and the local ecosystem with careful planning and plant placement. In this workshop, […]
May 31
11:00 am12:30 pm

Succulent Basics

Succulent Basics Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 1 – 2:30 p.m. Learn the art of caring for succulents, whether they are inside or outside. Learn how to keep them healthy and how to propagate these versatile plants. This class includes essential tips for soil preparation and maintenance. Get ready to dig and get dirty as […]
May 31
1:00 pm2:30 pm

Sketching in the Garden

First and third Wednesdays, April and May | 9 – 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 4 & 18 | 9 – 10:30 a.m. Explore the Garden through drawing. In this class, participants will focus on capturing the beauty of the San Antonio Botanical Garden through sketching. Emphasis will be on observing and drawing plant details like […]
Jun 04
9:00 am10:30 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Drop-In Guided Tour: Reflections of Nature

Weekly on Fridays, March 14 – May 30, 2025 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Weekly on Thursdays in June | 9 – 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2025 | 9 – 10 a.m. Experience the magic of unique, large-scale murals in the Garden during this guided tour. This one-of-a-kind exhibition explores the relationships between […]
Jun 05
9:00 am10:00 am

Visiting Chef: Louise Bly

Friday, June 6, 2025 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Amongst the Garden Team, there walks an employee so skilled and knowledgeable when it comes to cooking that the Culinary Team are a little bit nervous for their jobs. From home court, we’re welcoming our very own Louise Bly to teach us about everything crêpe! Louise […]
Jun 06
6:30 pm8:30 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Garden Run Club

Saturdays, March 15 – June 28, 2025 | 7 – 8 a.m. Enjoy the morning while running through the Garden’s beautiful 38-acres! Participants will experience the Garden before public hours while following a marked one-mile route. All fitness levels are welcome and encouraged to bring their own water. Happy trails! Fee: Free with Garden admission […]
Jun 07
7:00 am8:00 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

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. […]
Jun 07
9:00 am10:00 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX
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