8525 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218

Adult & Family Learning

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.


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 Fitness Spring Series: Lagree Pilates

Experience the perfect blend of strength, flexibility, and mindfulness in our spring outdoor pilates fitness series! The series will be every Sunday starting March 2 through April 6!

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Cooking Classes

  • Learn More about Chef Rose & Her “Minions” Teach Cakes

    Chef Rose & Her “Minions” Teach Cakes

    Saturday, March 8 at
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Creative Arts Classes

  • Learn More about Cube Art with Emily Herrera

    Cube Art with Emily Herrera

    Tuesday, February 25 at
  • Learn More about Spring Wrapped Bouquet with Lizzie Bee’s

    Spring Wrapped Bouquet with Lizzie Bee’s

    Saturday, March 22 at
  • Learn More about Glass in Bloom: Spring Tree Glass Creation

    Glass in Bloom: Spring Tree Glass Creation

    Tuesday, March 25 at
  • Learn More about Watercolor Basics: Painting Texas Wildflowers

    Watercolor Basics: Painting Texas Wildflowers

    Tuesday, May 27 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

    Friday, November 28 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 Scene

    Watercolor Basics: Painting a Nature Scene

    Tuesday, December 16 at
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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.

See the Recipes

Hands preparing fresh ingredients over a cutting board

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.