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La Calavera Catrina
2025-10-31 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-01 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-02 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-03 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-04 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-05 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-06 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-07 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) and 2 more dates | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
On display from August 17 through November 8
Discover the rich history and iconography of La Catrina, one of the most recognizable figures of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), through eight larger-than-life skeleton sculptures by Los Angeles artist Ricardo Soltero. An elegant female skeleton and an icon of Mexican heritage, La Catrina approaches death not through sadness, but as a colorful celebration of life. See these colorful and joyful works, with accompanying signage in both English and Spanish.
About the Artist: Born in Nayarit, Mexico, Ricardo Soltero is the set designer for the largest Día de los Muertos celebration in the United States, which takes place annually at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles. Both a sculptor and a costume designer, Soltero’s projects include works and design for Semblanza Latinoamericana dance and music festival, Metropolitan Fashion Week, UNICEF’s annual gala and the Autry Museum in Los Angeles, CA.
Exhibition organized by Denver Botanic Gardens
Included with paid garden admission. Free for garden members.

Observational Drawing Class
2026-02-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-19 10:00 - 12:00
Reduce stress and practice bringing attention to the present moment through observational drawing. This class, led by Chelsea Herman, invites participants to explore drawing as a mindfulness practice with a primary focus on using line, shape, light, shadow, volume, and form to notice the world (in this case, the plant world) in new ways.
Designed for beginning and experienced artists alike.
All supplies provided.
Pre-registration is required at least one week in advance.
Course Fee: $35 | Garden members receive 20% off.
Happens on the following Dates:
Feb 22, 2026, 10:00am to 12:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Apr 19, 2026, 10:00am to 12:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)

Botanical Illustration: Language of Flowers
2026-02-24 18:00 - 2026-02-26 20:00
Two sessions (February 24 and 26). Take a trip into the Victorian era as we explore the popular book Language of Flowers to discover deeper meanings behind specific blooms and adapt these to make our own floral illustrations full of meaning.
Open to all experience levels, the class provides materials for you to borrow but students may bring extra materials such as pencils, erasers, sketchbooks, and other preferred items.
Pre-registration is required at least one week in advance of the first session. Instructed by Camille Werther.
Workshop fee: $65 | Garden members receive 20% off.
Happens on the following Dates:
Feb 24, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Feb 26, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)

Botanical Illustration: Botanical Sketchbooks
2026-04-28 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-28 18:00 - 2026-04-30 20:00
This class takes place over two sessions. Are you looking for new ways to arrange your drawings of plants and flowers on the page? Join us as we look at examples and try new arrangements as we sketch in Lauritzen Gardens. Open to all experience levels, the class provides materials for you to borrow but students may bring extra materials such as pencils, erasers, sketchbooks, and other preferred items.
Pre-registration is required at least one week in advance of the first session.
Workshop fee: $65 | Garden members receive 20% off.

Botanical Illustration: Botanical Sketchbooks
2026-05-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-26 18:00 - 2026-05-28 20:00
These classes take place over two sessions. In this sketching class, we will focus on using sparkle and gold. We’ll look at historical examples of plant illustrations on a gold background and play with ways to liven up a sketchbook using different materials to provide sparkle. Open to all experience levels, the class provides materials for you to borrow but students may bring extra materials such as pencils, erasers, sketchbooks, and other preferred items.
Pre-registration is required at least one week in advance of the first session.
Workshop fee: $65 | Garden members receive 20% off.
DATE & TIME
Happens on the following Dates:
May 26, 2026
May 28, 2026
