The Holden Experience
Admission is free with non-member class registration |
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| Learn more about Holden's instructors |
Complimentary Yoga in the Garden |
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| Date/Time | Thursday, March 1, 7:45pm |
| Date/Time | Friday, March 2, 11am |
| Location | Thayer Center |
| Cost | Free, but registratoin is required |
| Description | Curious about Yoga in the Garden but hesitant to commit to a class? Learn beginner-level poses and discover just how enjoyable yoga can be. All skill levels welcome. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat, pillow and blanket. |
| Class Code | HTW143 |
Yoga in the Garden |
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| Date | Session 1: Tuesdays, March 6 through April 10. |
| Session 2: Tuesdays, April 17 through May 22 | |
| Time | 9 - 10:30am |
| Location | Thayer Center |
| Instructor | Barbara Tercek, RYT |
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| Date | Session 1: Fridays, March 9 through April 13 |
| Session 2: Fridays, April 20 through May 25 | |
| Time | 9 - 10:30am |
| Location | Thayer Center |
| Instructor | Barbara Tercek, RYT |
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| Date | Session 1: Tuesdays, March 6 through April 10. |
| Session 2: Tuesdays, April 17 through May 22 | |
| Time | 5:15 - 6:45pm |
| Location | Thayer Center |
| Instructor | Judy Churchill, AYT, RYT, CYT |
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| Date | Session 1:Tuesdays, March 6 through April 10. |
| Session 2:Tuesdays, April 17 through May 22 | |
| Time | 7 - 8:30 pm |
| Location | Thayer Center |
| Instructor | Judy Churchill,AYT, RYT, CYT |
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| Date | Session 1: Thursdays, March 8 through April 12 |
| Session 2: Thursdays, April 19 through May 24 | |
| Time | 5:30 - 7pm |
| Location | Thayer Center |
| Instructor | Judy Churchill, AYT, RYT, CYT |
| Cost | $50 members/session , $65 nonmembers/session |
| Description | Need vitality, joy and stress relief? Try the mindful practice of Hatha Yoga. Become more centered and focused through breath work; cultivate flexibility, strength and deep relaxation. Held in the gardens, weather permitting, or at an indoor location with a garden view. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring a mat, pillow and your sense of inquisitiveness. Beginners to experts welcome. |
| Class Code | HTW123 |
Flowers and Foliage Watercolor Workshop |
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| Dates | Saturday, March 10 |
| Time | 9:30 - 4pm |
| Location | Reinberger Classroom |
| Instructor | Billie Richards, signature member of the Ohio, American and National Watercolor societies |
| Cost | $65 members, $80 nonmembers |
| Description | Greet spring in the garden beneath the bare canopy of awakening trees, where the first cold hearty blossoms of spring stir your creativity for this all-day watercolor workshop. Learn the basic fundamentals and explore more advanced techniques of watercolor painting. Beginners and intermediate students welcome. Drawing provided by the instructor. Supply list provided at time of registration. Bring a bag lunch. |
| Class Code | ART430 |
Senior Horticulture Group |
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| Sessions | 3 sessions |
| Date | Wednesdays, March 21, April 19 and May 17 |
| Time | 10am - noon |
| Location | Lantern Court |
| Instructor | Susan Swisher |
| Cost | $3 members, $5 nonmembers |
| Description | Older adults interested in plants, nature, good health and making new friends are encouraged to join this wellness group. Gatherings, scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month, offer discussion and a related activity. Light refreshments are served. |
| Class Code | HTW135 |
Wine and Cheese Night Hike |
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| Dates | Fridays, March 23, April 13 and May 11 |
| Time | March 23, 7 - 10pm; April 13 and May 11, 8 - 11pm |
| Location | Thayer Center |
| Instructor | Dan Donaldson |
| Cost | $25 members; $35 nonmembers |
| Description | Springtime is perfect for a guided night hike along Holden's diverse woodland trails – frogs singing, owls calling, and bats flying. Enjoy a variety of wines, non-alcoholic beverages, fresh fruit and gourmet cheeses after the hike. This is a rain or shine event so dress for the weather and wear appropriate hiking shoes These hikes fill quickly – prompt registration is suggested. Adults only. |
| Class Code | HIK124 |
Spring Highlight Tours |
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| Date | Saturdays and Sundays April - October |
| Time | 2 - 3:30 pm |
| Location | Corning Visitor Center |
| Instructor | Holden Guides |
| Cost | Free for members, with gate admission for nonmembers |
| Description | Enjoy a free guided walk among the many collections, gardens and natural areas while learning about Holden's history, mission and current programming. A perfect way to get to know Holden. Registration encouraged. |
| Class Code | HIK119 |
Potluck with your Pooch |
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| Date | March 24 or April 14 |
| Time | 5 - 7:30pm |
| Location | Shelter House |
| Cost | $3 members; $6 nonmembers |
| Description | Spring has sprung! Enjoy an early spring afternoon hike with your dog looking for spring wildflowers along the way. We will finish with a potluck dinner in the shelter house with a warm fire. Please bring a dish to share. Hot beverages provided. |
| Class Code | HIK725 |
Audubon Bird Walks |
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| Date | Sundays April 15, 22, 29 and May 6, 13 and 20 |
| Time | 7:30am |
| Location | Corning Visitor Center |
| Instructor | Haans Petruschke |
| Cost | Free - no need to register |
| Description | Held in conjunction with the Cleveland Audubon Society and other organizations, these early morning bird walks depart promptly at 7:30am from the Warren H. Corning Visitor Center. Bring binoculars and a field guide. |
Celebrate Spring Colors in Silk |
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| Date | Saturday, April 21 |
| Time | 9:30am - 4:30pm |
| Location | Corning Classroom |
| Instructor | Gunter Schwegler |
| Cost | $65/members; $80/nonmembers |
| Description | Capture the beauty and soft colors of spring skies, wildflowers and fresh foliage in shimmering hand-painted silk using a resist method and water-based dyes that flow like watercolor. Release your inner artist as you create two painted silks, either 12" x 60" or 26" square, while learning brush control, color mixing, shading and a bit of history. Advanced students can make one large silk. No experience necessary. Bring a brown bag lunch. |
| Class Code | ART366 |
Spring Landscape Watercolor Workshop |
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| Date | Saturday, May 5 |
| Time | 9:30am - 4pm |
| Instructor | Billie Richards |
| Location | Reinberger Classroom |
| Cost | $65 members, $80 nonmembers |
| Description | Learn the basic fundamentals and explore more advanced techniques of landscape painting during this workshop. The instructor will discuss tonal values, color and composition and then walk you through a step by step process to help you complete a finished watercolor painting. Beginners and intermediate students will have plenty of time to put their creativity to the test during this relaxed and fun class. Drawing provided by the instructor. Supply list provided at time of registration. Bring a bag lunch. |
| Class Code | ART431 |
A Photographer's Guide to Ohio Digital Photography Workshop |
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| Date | Saturday and Sunday, May 12 and 13 |
| Time | May 12, 8am-4:30pm; and May 13, 8:30am-4:30pm |
| Location | Reinberger Classroom |
| Instructor | Ian Adams |
| Cost | $150 members, $180 nonmembers |
| Description | Join photographer and writer Ian Adams, author of A Photographer's Guide to Ohio and 16 other photography books, for an in-depth, weekend workshop designed to help beginners and intermediate photographers take beautiful landscape and close-up photographs of Ohio’s most picturesque places with your digital point-and-shoot or SLR camera. You’ll learn the most important digital camera features and settings, how to optimize exposure and sharpness, the best lighting for scenic and close-up photography, and tips for finding and photographing Ohio’s best scenic vistas, natural areas, waterfalls, public gardens, historic barns and bridges, rural areas, landmark buildings and town murals. Join Adams for a photo shoot in the gardens and woodlands at Holden, a review/critique of your photos, and tips for fine-tuning and sharing your digital photos, using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. A detailed agenda is available at Ohio Digital Photography Workshop. |
| Class Code | ART372 |
