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Adult Education at Filoli
Classes

Something for everyone in our Adult Programs.

young flower arranger from family fun with flowersFlower arranging is fun for all ages! From “Family Fun with Flowers.”

What is better than to see a child engaged and having fun as they create their own unique masterpiece or discover why so many newts make Filoli their home? Children and their families can enjoy Filoli and its bountiful resources through interactive programming and hands–on learning designed just for them.

School Programs
Filoli serves thousands of school children and teachers each year through three curriculum-based programs. Scholarships and transportation funds are available to schools serving a high percentage of low-income families. For more information visit the Teachers and School Programs page.

Our students say it best . . .

“Fun and very easy directions to follow. Good ‘walk through’ steps!” From Family Fun with Flowers with Karen Flores and Marian VandenBosch.

“They let us paint. It was really fun. I can do really good impressionist style painting.” From Seasons of Landscapes, Art Discover Series spring 2011.

“I learned about different paint techniques and how to paint flowers. I made new friends and learned lots.” From Garden Studies, Art Discover Series spring 2011.

Classes, Walks and Talks

How to Register

Register on-line or download a registration form for these programs (PDF 172k).

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Refund Policy

Click here for our Education Programs Refund Policy.

wildlife drawing art class

Art Discovery Series:
For children ages 8 through 12

Dates: Please see dates listed under each class below.
Time: 10:00 am –12:30 pm
Instructor: Laura Garcia

Explore the many ways you can interpret what you see in your surroundings and have fun creating impressive works of art. Discover how to draw wildlife, make unique collages and watercolor masterpieces and draw flowers in the garden! These fun classes will open doors of discovery through insightful instruction and personal guidance.

Wildlife Drawing Saturday, February 11, 10:00 am–12:30 pm
Collages Saturday, March 10, 10:00 am–12:30 pm
Watercolor Wonders Saturday, April 21, 10:00 am–12:30 pm
Fantastic Flowers Saturday, May 19, 10:00 am–12:30 pm

Take them all or just one . . .

Fee for the series: $90 members; $115 non–members
Fee for just one: $25 members; $30 non–members
Fee is good for one child age 8 through 12. Their adult companion can enjoy a tranquil visit to the House and Garden, café and/or gift shop. Non–members: Fee includes same–day admission to Filoli for one adult.

racoon drawing by a young student

Wildlife Drawing

Saturday, February 11, 10:00 am–12:30 pm

Visit our nature museum, get up close to the wildlife of Filoli and learn how to draw animals.

Fee: $25 members; $30 non–members

brightly colored collage

Collages

Saturday, March 10, 10:00 am–12:30 pm

Create an expressive collage using a wide variety of fun objects.

Fee: $25 members; $30 non–members

watercolor by a young student

Watercolor Wonders

Saturday, April 21, 10:00 am–12:30 pm

Discover the many ways you can use watercolor to create a one-of-a-kind work of art.

Fee: $25 members; $30 non–members

brightly colored collage

Fantastic Flowers in the Garden

Saturday, May 19, 10:00 am–12:30 pm

Study flowers and the landscape by drawing in the garden. Then finish your piece by adding color.

Fee: $25 members; $30 non–members