Cheyenne Botanic Gardens

What Lies Beneath
2025-04-01 10:00 - 2025-05-31 17:00 (America/Denver) | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
In their intriguing collaboration, “What Lies Beneath,” Tara Pappas and Nancy Marlatt delve into the hidden depths of art and storytelling. Pappas and Marlatt, known for their vibrant and imaginative mixed media artwork, complement one other’s compelling narratives, creating a multifaceted exploration of the unseen layers beneath the surface of everyday life. This collaboration offers a unique blend of visual and literary art that encourages viewers and readers to look beyond the obvious and appreciate the complexity of what lies beneath. Their work is a testament to the power of collaboration in uncovering new perspectives and enriching the audience’s experience.

This display is open free and open to the public Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Guided Garden Ramble 2025
2025-04-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Take a casual tour of the grounds with Director Scott Aker. We’ll discover interesting plant facts while taking in the first blooms of early spring.

At precisely 10:00 AM, we will gather in front of the Shane Smith Grand Conservatory. It is necessary to pre-register. The price is $10.00 and there are no refunds available.

Ring/Trinket Terra Cotta Resin and Ocean Ephemera Dish
2025-04-05 10:00 - 12:30 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Come paint and decorate a 3” terra cotta ring tray with ocean ephemera and UV-activated Resin. We will use UV resin, masks, non-latex gloves, and acrylic paints. The actual ocean ephemera will differ from the photo. Please do not attend if you have allergies to these materials. This workshop is best suited for teens and adults, but parents are always welcome to bring their children as partners.

If there are less than 8 participants the workshop will be canceled and you will be notified via email.

Parent-child combos are welcome to participate. However, any participants needing hand-over-hand assistance or supervision must have a caregiver present.

Workshops are nonrefundable.

When: April 5th

Where: Cheyenne Botanic Gardens

When: 10 AM to 12:30 PM

A Zentangle© Garden
2025-04-12 10:30 - 13:00 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Join us as we learn to draw botanical tangles and use them to create our very own garden-inspired canvas pencil case! This class is for all levels of tangler’s-beginner and advanced students alike will enjoy the process. All materials will be provided and are yours to keep. Class size is limited so we hope you’ll sign up soon. The cost is $25.00 per person.

Holi
2025-04-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Celebrate the coming of spring with Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors! Come learn about Holi through stories, dancing, and of course, colors!The event is free and open to the public.THIS EVENT STARTS PROMPTLY AT 1:00PM at the Paul Smith Children’s Village.

Please NO DOGS in the Children’s Village during this event.In the case of rain or snow, the event will be moved to April 19

"Mixed Media Painting Workshop: Seasonal Bears"
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:30 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Inspired by Tara Pappas’ “Rooted” bear paintings, workshop participants will use mixed media painting and collage techniques to create their own “Rooted” paintings, inspired by their favorite season. This workshop is open to children and adults.

This workshop is $25.00 and pre-registration is required. No refunds or exchanges.

Turtle Mania!
2025-05-03 10:30 - 12:30 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 South Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Celebrate World Turtle Day with us as we create a unique and fun piece of Zentangle© Inspired Art. You will need to bring a few coins to class a quarter, nickel, and dime. All other materials will be provided for your use. No Zentangle experience is necessary. You’ll learn a variety of tangle patterns and design a Zendala tile (round) that even our friends Yutle and Squritle will approve of!

Class size is limited so sign up fast! The cost is $25.00 per person.

All sales are final, with no refunds.

Pollinators by James Overstreet
2025-06-03 10:00 - 2025-08-03 17:00 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
During my artist residency with the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, I created a series of paintings celebrating the vital role of pollinators. From insects to mammals and their role in sustaining life on Earth. Inspired by the theme of pollinators, my work explores their diversity and importance through vibrant, expressive imagery. The exhibition is designed as an interactive scavenger hunt within the Botanic Garden’s conservatory, inviting visitors to discover each piece while learning about pollinators and the plants they support. This playful, educational experience encourages curiosity, connection, and a deeper appreciation for the natural world.

Painting, Planting & Creating with James Overstreet 2025
2025-06-05 18:00 - 20:30 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Join me for a fun and creative painting workshop where we’ll hand-paint terra cotta pots with our own unique designs! I’ll guide participants through the process, offering tips and inspiration as we bring color and personality to each pot. Once the painting is complete, we’ll finish by planting something special in our new creations. This workshop is open to all ages and perfect for families. No experience needed, just come ready to paint, plant, and enjoy!

This workshop will be held in the classroom of the Shane Smith Grand Conservatory.

Preregistration is required, and all sales are final. No refunds.

Arboretum Plant Sale 2025
2025-06-07 10:00 - 13:30 | High Plains Arboretum
Trees, shrubs, and fruits that have been tested in the Arboretum will be available for purchase, including some that were developed specifically for Cheyenne.

The plant sale will open to members of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens from 10 a.m. to noon and the plant sale will be open to the public from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The High Plains Arboretum is located at 8601 Hildreth Road. All proceeds from the sale benefit the Arboretum. Questions should be directed to Jessica Friis at jfriis@cheyennecity.org.

Spring Flowers and Picnic at the High Plains Arboretum
2025-06-09 10:00 - 12:00 | High Plains Arboretum
We will walk through the Arboretum as Horticulturist Jessica Friis points out the spring-blooming trees and shrubs, and end with a picnic in the lath house. NO tables are available, so please bring a chair or blanket. Bring your own lunch, dessert is provided.

Please wear hiking boots or tennis shoes. Pathways cannot be seen during this hike through dense grass. It is advised for those who are accustomed to uneven terrain.

Meet at 8601 Hildreth Road, the High Plains Arboretum’s lath house.

NARGS Conference - CLOSED
2025-06-12 08:00 - 2025-06-16 17:00 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Peaks and Prairies

NARGS is coming to Cheyenne, Wyoming in 2025! Mark your calendar for your Wyoming adventure from June 12 to June 16, 2025.

Why Wyoming? Cheyenne is near the interface of the High Plains and the alpine wonderland of the Front Range, Laramie Range, and Snowy Range. Cheyenne’s elevation of 6,068 feet above sea level gives it a great climate for rock garden plants. Intense sunlight, clear skies, and low humidity allow us to grow alpine plants that languish in warmer, more humid environments. We can even grow some alpine plants that our friends in Denver cannot grow just 100 miles to the south and 1000 feet lower in elevation.

Cheyenne is easy to get to because of its location near the center of the continent. Denver International Airport is just two hours away. Rent a car and plan to spend some time before or after the conference exploring Wyoming and adjacent states.

You’ll be able to spend time at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens looking at the new Crevice Garden in full bloom, and you’ll see our beautiful parking lot island beds planted with a wide range of water-wise plants. The crevice garden is full of surprises—plants previously not considered hardy in Cheyenne have withstood temperatures as low as -25°F and a sudden temperature drop from 43°F to 3°F in just thirty minutes. It’s truly an international garden where plants from South Africa harmonize with Wyoming natives and European plants found in the Alps grow alongside plants from the Northern Rockies. Crevice garden plants are beautifully adapted to wind, which averages 13 mph in Cheyenne, and easily withstand the hailstorms we experience every year.

For a full schedule of speakers, events, and field trips, visit https://www.nargs.org/system/files/2024-12/Cheyenne%20rev.pdf.

Limited to 200 registrants.

Cost $495.00; you must be a NARGS member.

Your choice of one of the optional carpool outings on Monday, June 16 may be booked separately at

https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/cheyenne-botanic-gardens/nargs-june-16th-optional-tour

https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/cheyenne-botanic-gardens/nargs-june-16th-optional-tour-161-mile-journey-chalk-mountain-1653554719

https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/cheyenne-botanic-gardens/nargs-june-16th-optional-tour-snowy-range

for a separate fee of $30.00 that covers your lunch and a fuel stipend for those who are driving vehicles and who are willing to transport registrants. Each of these optional tours are limited to 30 participants and you must be registered for the full conference prior to registering for a Monday tour.

Payment is by credit card or debit card at the time of registration and you will receive email confirmation. Payment and confirmation will be handled through TicketLeap. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact Brandi Bingham at 307-637-6458 or bbingham@cheyennecity.org.

Registration is online only (no paper registration).

Important Dates

February 3, 2025: Registration opens at 8:00 AM Mountain time

May 12, 2025: Last day to register without a surcharge; thereafter registration will be $525.00

May 12, 2025: Last day to cancel registration with full refund less a $50 fee.

North American Rock Garden Society - N.A.R.G.S - CLOSED
2025-06-12 09:00 - 2025-06-16 17:00 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Peaks and Prairies

NARGS is coming to Cheyenne, Wyoming in 2025! Mark your calendar for your Wyoming adventure from June 12 to June 16, 2025.

Little America’s rooms are sold out. We recommend booking your tickets for NARGS and your hotels immediately due to other conferences that are in Cheyenne at the same time. This is a list of hotels we recommend that are close to Little America Hotel: My Place Hotel, TownPlace Suites, Microtel, Day’s Inn, Candlewood Suites, Holiday Inn, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Everhome Suites Cheyenne. There are two departure areas for the buses. Busses will depart Lincoln Way & Cutler Road at 7:45 a.m. sharp. Busses will depart Little America at 8:00 a.m. sharp.

Why Wyoming? Cheyenne is near the interface of the High Plains and the alpine wonderland of the Front Range, Laramie Range, and Snowy Range. Cheyenne’s elevation of 6,068 feet above sea level gives it a great climate for rock garden plants. Intense sunlight, clear skies, and low humidity allow us to grow alpine plants that languish in warmer, more humid environments. We can even grow some alpine plants that our friends in Denver cannot grow just 100 miles to the south and 1000 feet lower in elevation.

Cheyenne is easy to get to because of its location near the center of the continent. Denver International Airport is just two hours away. Rent a car and plan to spend some time before or after the conference exploring Wyoming and adjacent states.

You’ll be able to spend time at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens looking at the new Crevice Garden in full bloom, and you’ll see our beautiful parking lot island beds planted with a wide range of water-wise plants. The crevice garden is full of surprises—plants previously not considered hardy in Cheyenne have withstood temperatures as low as -25°F and a sudden temperature drop from 43°F to 3°F in just thirty minutes. It’s truly an international garden where plants from South Africa harmonize with Wyoming natives and European plants found in the Alps grow alongside plants from the Northern Rockies. Crevice garden plants are beautifully adapted to wind, which averages 13 mph in Cheyenne, and easily withstand the hailstorms we experience every year.

For a full schedule of speakers, events, and field trips, visit https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:43491d91-2ae0-443e-ba76-78d7e33e861f

Limited to 200 registrants.

Cost $495.00; you must be a NARGS member.

Your choice of one of the optional carpool outings on Monday, June 16 may be booked separately at

https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/cheyenne-botanic-gardens/nargs-june-16th-optional-tour

https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/cheyenne-botanic-gardens/nargs-june-16th-optional-tour-161-mile-journey-chalk-mountain-1653554719

https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/cheyenne-botanic-gardens/nargs-june-16th-optional-tour-snowy-range

for a separate fee of $30.00 that covers your lunch and a fuel stipend for those who are driving vehicles and who are willing to transport registrants. Each of these optional tours are limited to 30 participants and you must be registered for the full conference prior to registering for a Monday tour.

Payment is by credit card or debit card at the time of registration and you will receive email confirmation. Payment and confirmation will be handled through TicketLeap. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact Brandi Bingham at 307-637-6458 or bbingham@cheyennecity.org.

Registration is online only (no paper registration).

Important Dates

February 3, 2025: Registration opens at 8:00 AM Mountain time

May 12, 2025: Last day to register without a surcharge; thereafter registration will be $525.00

May 12, 2025: Last day to cancel registration with full refund less a $50 fee.

Plant Sale
2025-06-13 10:00 - 2025-06-15 17:00 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Join the Botanic Gardens and an array of vendors on June 13 and June 14 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., and June 15 from Noon to 5 pm., for an exceptional perennial plant sale. This event features a diverse selection of cold-hardy and hail-resistant perennials, perfect for enhancing your crevice or rock garden’s resilience and beauty. You’ll find a variety of plants suited to withstand challenging weather conditions. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore unique species, gain expert gardening advice, and connect with fellow plant enthusiasts.

Tough Trees for Wyoming and Picnic Walk at the High Plains Arboretum
2025-07-07 10:00 - 12:00 | High Plains Arboretum
We will walk through the arboretum, where Jessica Friis points out the trees and shrubs that have thrived for decades in Cheyenne’s climate with little to no irrigation and care. We will end with a picnic in the lath house. No tables are available, so please bring a chair or blanket. Bring your own lunch; dessert will be provided. Meet at the High Plains Arboretum lath house, 8601 Hildreth Road.

All sales are final, with no refunds.

2025 Bonsai Show
2025-07-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Experience the art of bonsai at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens in partnership with the Cheyenne Bonsai Society on July 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event presents a unique opportunity to explore the captivating world of bonsai, where you can discover the diverse types and styles of these miniature trees.

WYO GIVES 2025
2025-07-16 04:30 - 12:00 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
WyoGives is here! We’re participating for the sixth year in a row – this time to raise money to build the Education, Agriculture, and Trial Garden, a hub for backyard gardening exploration, learning, and innovation.

The Education, Agriculture, and Trial Garden will be a place of learning, experimentation, and GROWING! The EAT Garden is a community concept that will act as a demonstration and teaching garden for visitors interested in backyard gardening for crops, as well as ornamentals. It will act as a trial garden so that Southeast Wyoming can be at the cutting edge of testing and cultivating ornamental and crop varieties specifically suited for our unique climate and weather. And it will act as a community hub for gathering, sharing, and growing what nourishes us most – friendship and food! We envision growing crops, not just for demonstration, education, and trial, but to help address food insecurity in our community. All crops grown will be donated to organizations working to end food insecurity in Laramie County and Wyoming. Help us build this resource to benefit everyone!

The Friends of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens was established in 1993 to advocate for and support the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens. We represent the private side of our critical public-private partnership with the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens. Our work supports capital construction, special projects, the gardens volunteer program, and staff development.

Art Meets Nature with James Overstreet - Canceled
2025-07-19 10:30 - 13:30 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Join us on July 19 at 11:30 AM for a unique, hands-on workshop where nature meets creativity! We’ll begin with a guided nature walk, exploring the environment of the Botanic Gardens. Then, using an array of plants, leaves, and sticks, we’ll create stunning nature-inspired artwork. With only 25 spots available, this intimate event promises a personalized and enriching experience. The fee is $30 per person—reserve your spot today and reconnect with the outdoors in a truly artistic way! All materials are provided. Please wear something comfortable that you don’t mind paint getting on.

2025 Grow A Little Extra
2025-07-31 10:00 - 2025-10-30 16:00 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Do you have extra vegetables from your garden or the farmer’s market? Peas don’t throw them out! Bring them to the Gardens Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm and we will pass them to Cent$ible Nutrition Program and the Wyoming Hunger Initiative. These programs help feed our community!

This program runs until there are no vegetables to harvest from the crop. When you arrive, please make your way to the office on the second floor, and the staff will be happy to assist you.

Wyoming Wildflowers by Ryan Goeken
2025-08-04 10:00 - 2025-09-29 17:00 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S Lions Park Dr, CHEYENNE, 82001, United States
Based in Laramie, Wyoming, Ryan Goeken is an illustrator of the natural world, using pen and watercolor to describe the beauty of Wyoming. Ryan studied biology and ecology during his undergraduate degree and also holds a master’s in sustainable agriculture. Many years of study and work in the working landscapes of Iowa, the Philippines, and now Wyoming have taught him to see the intricacies and interactions hiding in plain sight in the natural world. He especially loves illustrating wildflowers, exploring the specificities of their anatomies and their habitats. In seeking and finding the small things, he hopes to help train his own eyes and the eyes of others to seek and perceive the beauty and importance of all things.

Ryan’s exhibit can be seen on the second-floor landing, and prints and originals can be purchased through the Tilted Tulip Gift Shop located in Shane Smith’s Grand Conservatory, Tuesday through Friday, 10 am to 5 pm

3rd Annual Friends of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens Mini Golf Tournament
2025-08-17 13:00 - 18:00 | Wyoming
The Friends of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens is hosting its 3rd Annual Miniature Golf Tournament, and we want you to be there! This year, proceeds will go toward building the Education, Agriculture, and Trial (EAT) Garden – our community’s hub for learning, experimenting, and educating on backyard crop and ornamental gardening. Your fun afternoon can help us build trial beds, a grape arbor, a cutting garden, and much more!

This year’s tournament features an adult division and a kids’ division (ages 10-16 years). Grab a friend and register to play in a twosome! Adult twosome registration is $100/team. Kids’ twosome are $50/team. We’ll have refreshments, raffles, and a great time! Registration is limited to 36 teams so don’t delay!

1:00 pm Team check-in, warm-up, and refreshments at the CBG

2:30 pm Shotgun start at the Putt Hutt in Lions Park

4:00 pm Awards, raffle drawings, and more refreshments at the CBG

Adult twosome team registration: $100

Kids twosome team registration: $50

Must pre-register. Tournament is limited to 36 twosomes.

Botanical Arts & Illustration
2025-08-23 10:30 - 12:30 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Learn how to illustrate a lily using a waterproof fineliner pen and glazing watercolor techniques. Instructed by artist Ryan Goeken from Laramie, WY on Saturday, August 23, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM, located in the classroom of the Shane Smith Grand Conservatory building.

This class is $30 per person and includes a $5 donation to the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens education programs.

Wyoming Public Media's Photo Contest Traveling Display
2025-09-05 10:00 - 2025-09-26 17:00 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
The Cheyenne Botanic Garden is proud to host 14 framed photographs from photographers across Wyoming. This display is free of charge and open to the public from September 5, 2025, through September 26, 2025, during open hours. Located on the second-floor gallery.

The photograph featured on our website is by Kathleen (Kathy) Milks. Title Summer Nights with Bottle Calf.

How to Press Flowers & Frame: Two Part Workshop
2025-09-13 09:30 - 11:30 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
This workshop is a two-part workshop. Part 1 will take place on Saturday, September 13, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Part two will be Saturday, September 27, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. This workshop is $30.00 and includes parts one and two in the price. All materials are provided, and preregistration is required. Space is open to 15 people.

Harvesting and Pressing Flowers Part 1: Welcome to our Harvesting and Pressing Flowers Workshop! This hands-on experience is perfect for anyone interested in learning the art of flower pressing, whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills. In this workshop, you’ll discover which flowers and plants are ideal for pressing and get practical experience using a flower press. With the supervision of staff, you will cut your flowers from our garden and press them in a take-home press.

Pressed Flowers and Framing Part 2: Welcome back to Part 2 of our Pressed Flower Workshop! In this class, Horticulturist Danika Lesniak will guide you in how to gently remove your plants from the flower press and creatively arrange them into frames that can be displayed in your home!

Introduction to Zentangle©
2025-09-13 10:30 - 13:00 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Join us as we learn and practice the Zentangle Method of drawing. It’s easy-to-learn, relaxing, and a fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns we call “Tangles.” This method has been described as “Brain-Yoga” and you may find that as you draw you will enjoy increased focus, creativity, self-confidence and an overall well-being.

Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. This class is located in the Shane Smith Grand Conservatory building from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm, and all materials are provided.

Flowering Picking at the Children's Village SOLD OUT
2025-09-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Join us September 13 at 1:00 PM for a harvest of Paul Smith Children’s Village flowers that you can take home. Bouquets will be arranged in Glass Mason Jars by you. A $5 fee and preregistration is required.

Heirlooms & Blooms
2025-09-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Get a jump start on your holiday shopping!Join us for an expanded indoor/outdoor market at the beautiful Cheyenne Botanic Gardens.

This one day event will take place September 20th from 9am-4pm and will feature a variety of regionally handcrafted gifts from artists and craftsmen.You will find everything from home décor, woodworking, art and jewelry, baked goods, apparel, pottery, and so much more!!Make it an outing for the whole family, enjoy some delicious food from our food vendors, and visit the Paul Smith Children’s village with the kids.Admission is free, so come see the lush surroundings of the Gardens as you enjoy a unique shopping experience!

VENDORS – Please email or call Sheena Munoz at bgevents@cheyennecity.org – 307-637-6458.This is the only way to get an application.

Irresistible Iris Illustration - SOLD OUT
2025-09-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Discover how to create an illustration of Iris using a waterproof fine liner pen and glazing watercolor techniques. Instructed by artist Ryan Goeken from Laramie, WY on Thursday, September 25, 6:00 PM– 8:00 PM, located in the classroom of the Shane Smith Grand Conservatory building.

This class is $30 per person and includes a $5 donation to the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens education programs. All materials are included.

Painting with Pastels by Barbara Wolf
2025-09-27 10:30 - 12:30 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Learn how to create your own landscapes with Barbra Wolf using pastels. You can use the photos we give as inspiration, or you can bring your own pictures.

Painting with Pastels will take place in the Shane Smith Grand Conservatory classroom on Saturday, September 27, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Twenty people can sign up for this workshop, and all necessary materials will be provided. A good time is assured, but pre-registration is necessary. Registration is $30 per person and includes a $5 donation to the Gardens.

ABOUT BARBRA J WOLF

The ability to create art and work with various mediums has allowed me to develop more skills and to look at the beauty around me with a fresh perspective and appreciation. I have worked with acrylics, oils, watercolor, and clay as well as with pastels, with which I have painted since 2003.

Pastels are unique not only in the range of pigments available but also in their forgiving quality. It’s not unusual for me to work with five or six pastel colors to achieve the hue and tone I wish to express. It’s working with various colors that helps me make a statement or evoke a feeling in my paintings. I also enjoy the fact that these pastels can stand the test of time and not lose any of their vibrance.

I have studied with many artists with a variety of mediums everywhere I’ve lived. In learning various techniques and styles, I’ve been able to find my own “voice” in painting. My art has been in galleries in Michigan, Washington state, California and here in Wyoming.

I feel at home with pastels and enjoy sharing my art with others. Much of my art deals with landscapes, but I also enjoy painting flowers and people. In this class, I will mostly be working with landscapes unless someone wants to try some other subject.

2025 Bonsai Workshop - SOLD OUT
2025-10-04 10:30 - 12:30 | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
Learn how to make bonsai from the Cheyenne Bonsai Club and our Interior Operations Coordinator, Eric Roadifer. You will receive instructions on how to pot, style, and maintain a tropical bonsai tree that can be kept in your house throughout the year. You will be able to care for your bonsai tree for many years to come with this training.

All supplies are included in the $60 fee per person for this course. It is necessary to pre-register.
