Experience the arts and horticulture through engaging multigenerational programming. The Dixon offers something for everybody!
Introduce your little ones to the arts and nature with crafts, movement, and more.
Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:15AM
$8 | MEMBERS FREE
Mini Masters registration opens on Wednesday mornings at 8:00 AM.
If you receive a "Tickets will be available soon" message, this class is full. Check back next week!
Each week, participants will enjoy an art or horticulture project that sparks creativity and critical thinking.
Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:00PM
$8 | MEMBERS FREE
Kaleidoscope Club registration opens on Thursday mornings at 8am
Explore how flowers can transform into a work of art! Floral designer Kacie Cooper leads this hands-on workshop just for teens. Using fresh blooms and unexpected color combinations, participants will experiment with contrast, variety, and mood while learning the basics of floral arrangement.
Please note that cancellations must be made a minimum of 48 hours before the event start time to receive a full refund.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED | SPACE LIMITED | SUPPLIES INCLUDED
$20 | MEMBERS $15
Pop by the Dixon and enjoy art and garden activities designed for all ages!
Drop-In Program | FREE
The Dixon Gallery and Gardens and Girl Scouts Heart of the South have teamed up to make it easy to earn a variety of badges at the Daisy, Brownie, Junior, and Cadette levels. Your troop will have fun learning about subjects ranging from painting to gardening while enjoying everything the Dixon has to offer.
Girl Scouts Badge Workshops are at capacity for the 2025-2026 school year. Please fill out the form to be added to the waitlist. Thank you for your patience.
Get ready for a spring break adventure like no other. Spring Break Camp takes kids on a journey through the Dixon! Over a fun and sun-filled week, this camp will fuel curiosity through hands-on activities, experiments, games, and more.
Participants should bring a sack lunch and water bottle.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED | SPACE LIMITED
$175 | MEMBERS $150
Figure Drawing
Saturday, April 18, 1:30-3:30PM
Are you interested in learning how to draw the human body? In this workshop participants will strengthen their drawing skills with a focus on the human figure, using both a wooden mannequin and a live model.
$15 | MEMBERS $10
REGISTRATION REQUIRED | SPACE LIMITED | SUPPLIES INCLUDED
In June 2026, the Dixon Gallery and Gardens, in partnership with Memphis Shelby County Schools, will host its annual Dixon Art Camp, a free week-long program for students in the community. The goals of the program are to reach students in the Memphis Shelby County Schools through creative experiences in the arts and horticulture; to engage families with their neighborhood museum, making it accessible and familiar; and to inspire students for future careers.
En junio de 2026, el Dixon Gallery and Gardens, en asociación con las escuelas del Memphis Shelby County Schools, organizará su campamento de verano anual, un programa gratuito de una semana para estudiantes de la comunidad. Los objetivos del programa son: llegar a los estudiantes de las escuelas de Memphis Shelby County Schools a través de experiencias creativas en las artes y la horticultura; involucrar a las familias con el museo de su barrio, haciéndolo accesible y familiar; e inspirar a los estudiantes en sus futuras carreras.
Join us in the gardens for a hands-on activity for all ages! Learn something new about gardening and horticulture every month while getting your hands dirty.
Second Saturday of the month, 1:00 - 3:00PM
FREE
During the 2025-26 school year, the Dixon’s Teen Council played an integral role in shaping the museum’s programming. Council members collaborated to design programs, develop promotional materials, and help prepare and implement public events throughout the year.
In addition to these contributions, the teens worked together to create a collaborative work of art that reflects their shared ideas and creativity. The Dixon is excited to feature this artwork in the museum’s Interactive Gallery beginning in July 2026. Thank you to the dedicated members of the Dixon Teen Council! This annual program demonstrates the impact of teen leadership and gives youth the opportunity to shape the future of the Dixon.
Teen Council members meet one evening per month, September through May, to plan teen events, exhibitions, workshops, and more. Meeting days and times change annually.
As a Teen Council member, you can:
Family Scavenger Hunt
Looking for a challenge? Discover the Dixon with a fun scavenger hunt!
Toddler Tool Kit
Use this guide to explore colors and sounds in the Dixon gardens with your tiny tot!
