Paper Mache Workshop
Build your own creature inspired by the Days of Reverie exhibit in the Sturt Haaga Gallery. This hands-on workshop, led by visual artist Leslie K. Gray, will cover stress-free, introductory […]
$25 – $30
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Descanso Events
After-hours and daytime events with programs designed to connect garden visitors of all ages to nature. Join us for festivals, immersive installations, music, workshops, tours, and more.
Adults
Rock Garden Raking
Join us on Fridays in January as Jenny Flores, a gardener at Descanso Gardens, demonstrates rock garden raking in the Japanese Garden. Each demonstration will be followed by a Q […]
Included with admission or membership
Camellia Walking Tour
Click here for the February 16 Camellia Walking Tour Join Camellia Horticulturalist Arian Noorzai on a walking tour to learn about Descanso’s camellia collections and an introduction to rare and […]
Included with admission or membership
Plein Air Watercolor Class
This class is also offered on February 14, February 21, and February 28 Explore the beauty of the garden with a plein air watercolor class! Instructor Pete Morris leads a relaxing and beginner-friendly class. Students will receive a class supply list in confirmation email. $25 members, $30 non-members. Registration opens to members on January 6 […]
$25 – $30
Writing a Sense of Place
Led by Descanso Gardener Andrew Fleming, this workshop will include guidance on creative writing inspired by the natural world in our gardens. Meets at Mulberry Pond. No advance registration required, […]
Free with admission or membership
Botanic Boutique
Find the perfect gift for your loved ones just in time for Valentine’s Day! Enjoy a no-host bar and meet some of the area’s local artisans at Botanic Boutique, a […]
Included with admission or membership
Botanic Boutique
Find the perfect gift for your loved ones just in time for Valentine’s Day! Enjoy a no-host bar and meet some of the area’s local artisans at Botanic Boutique, a […]
Included with admission or membership
Plein Air Watercolor Class
Explore the beauty of the garden with a plein air watercolor class! Instructor Pete Morris leads a relaxing and beginner-friendly class. Students will receive a class supply list in confirmation […]
$25 – $30
Take a Poem, Leave a Poem
Poems about different kinds of love will adorn the sides of the Rose Garden Pavilion. Guests are invited to select one as a keepsake, and are also encouraged to write […]
Included with admission or membership
Mushroom Walk with Aaron Tupac
Join mycologist Aaron Tupac on a 90-minute guided mushroom walk in the gardens. Attendees will learn about ecology, native plants and fungi, fungi identification techniques, and best practices for mushrooming. […]
$15 – $20
Camellia Display
The Southern California Camellia Society presents a display of special, locally grown camellia blossoms. This annual show gets more spectacular every year, with eye-catching blooms of all shapes, sizes, and […]
Included with admission or membership
Take a Poem, Leave a Poem
Poems about different kinds of love will adorn the sides of the Rose Garden Pavilion. Guests are invited to select one as a keepsake, and are also encouraged to write […]
Included with admission or membership