Adult & Family Learning
Engaging classes and events for every interest!
Adult & Family Learning
Adult & Family Learning at the Dallas Arboretum offers engaging classes and events for every interest. From horticulture and crafting to cooking demonstrations, nutrition, and more, there’s always something new to discover and enjoy.
Cooking Demos
Dallas College Cooks
Every Monday
11am-12pm | A Tasteful Place
Chef Daniel Alvarenga, with Dallas College, creates healthy and delicious seasonal dishes your family will love to make and eat at home.
Garden Chef Series
Friday – Sunday
11am, 12pm, & 1pm
Join us in A Tasteful Place at the Tasting Pavilion for a 30-minute demo and tasting as our garden chef, Madison Larmeu crafts seasonal dishes highlighting garden fresh flavors. Watch, learn, and enjoy a delicious, flavorful bite!
Cooking Classes
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Learn More about Taste the book: Thai Food and Travel with Chef Nikky ![]()
Taste the book: Thai Food and Travel with Chef Nikky
Saturday, May 10 at –
Creative Arts Classes
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Learn More about Clay & Create ![]()
Clay & Create
Tuesday, April 15 at – -
Learn More about Sounds For Sculpture Concert ![]()
Sounds For Sculpture Concert
Tuesday, April 29 at – -
Learn More about The Blooming Centerpiece: Floral Design for the Table ![]()
The Blooming Centerpiece: Floral Design for the Table
Sunday, May 18 at – -
Learn More about Watercolor Basics: Painting Texas Wildflowers ![]()
Watercolor Basics: Painting Texas Wildflowers
Tuesday, May 27 at – -
Learn More about Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop ![]()
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop
Tuesday, June 24 at – -
Learn More about Acrylic Painting Basics: Inspired by Monet ![]()
Acrylic Painting Basics: Inspired by Monet
Tuesday, July 29 at – -
Learn More about Monoprinting and Collage Basics ![]()
Monoprinting and Collage Basics
Tuesday, August 26 at – -
Learn More about Candlemaking Basics ![]()
Candlemaking Basics
Tuesday, October 28 at – -
Learn More about Natural Dying Basics: Shibori ![]()
Natural Dying Basics: Shibori
Tuesday, November 18 at – -
Learn More about Watercolor Basics: Painting a Nature Scene ![]()
Located at A Tasteful Place
Explore watercolor in this friendly and relaxed beginner painting workshop.More Details about Watercolor Basics: Painting a Nature SceneWatercolor Basics: Painting a Nature Scene
Tuesday, December 16 at –
Cultivate Series
The Cultivate Series at the Dallas Arboretum is a vibrant collection of events designed to celebrate plants, community, and learning. Each event features a vendor market, beautiful garden views, live music, and engaging demos, creating a memorable atmosphere for all attendees.
Upcoming Series Events
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Learn More about Cactus Show and Sale ![]()
Cactus Show and Sale
Saturday, May 10 at – -
Learn More about The Tomato Jam ![]()
The Tomato Jam
Saturday, May 31 at – -
Learn More about House Plant Show & Sale ![]()
House Plant Show & Sale
Friday, July 11 at – -
Learn More about Pepper Palooza ![]()
Pepper Palooza
Saturday, August 9 at – -
Learn More about Java Fest ![]()
Java Fest
Sunday, September 28 at –
Recipes Resource
We keep an archive of recipes from A Tasteful Place cooking & nutrition demos, tastings and classes so that you may try your hand at the garden-to-table dishes in your own home.
A New Experience Each Week
As a member of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, experience unique seasonal events throughout the year and get access to members-only events.