Classes and Programs
Whether you’re a budding artist or photographer, or interested in what it takes to care for our feathered friends, the National Aviary offers exciting classes and programs to encourage, teach, and inspire!
Bird Photography Workshop
Sun., January 11 and 18 | 9 – 11 am | $299 per person
National Aviary General Admission Included | Register Here
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Bird Photography Workshop Details
Learn how to snap that picture-perfect wildlife shot! Focus on refining your bird photography skills with a two-part course taught by National Aviary Educator and Photographer Mike Faix, an accomplished nature photographer with years of experience photographing birds. Mike will guide you through the tips and tricks needed to snap evocative wildlife imagery.
All Bird Photography Workshop participants will practice portraiture with special visits from fan-favorite National Aviary Animal Ambassadors, like colorful macaws and stately birds of prey, and then put skills to the test in our dynamic habitats!
Open to participants 13 years or older; those under 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Designed for photographers with basic to intermediate skills.
Brushes & Birds: Toucan Tote!
Sat., January 17 | 10:30 am – 1 pm | Members $40; Non-Members $45
All materials and National Aviary General Admission Included | Register Here
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Brushes & Birds: Toucan Tote Details
For the FIRST-TIME EVER, participants will paint their design directly onto an eco-friendly tote bag!
Join Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas (mariasIdeas.com) for a creative, new-twist on our fan-favorite painting class. Designed for painters of all ages and abilities, follow Maria’s step-by-step instructions to paint a portrait of a well-loved National Aviary resident, like our resident Toco Toucans.
Brushes & Birds classes are open to participants 8 years and older. Those under 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult. No prior drawing skills required; a tracer will be provided!
Brushes & Birds: Flamingo Fountain!
Sun., March 1 | 10:30 am – 1 pm | Members: $40; Non-Members: $45
All materials and National Aviary General Admission Included | Register Here
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Brushes & Birds: Flamingo Fountain Details
Flamingoes…with an iconic Pittsburgh twist! Create your own fla-mazing work of art with Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas (mariasideas.com)!
Join Maria for a creative and colorful class in painting your own fine-feathered masterpiece. Designed for painters of all ages and abilities, follow Maria’s step-by-step instructions to paint a portrait of a well-loved National Aviary bird: a vibrantly pink flamingo (making it the best Flamingo Fest ever!).
Brushes & Birds classes are open to participants 8 years and older. Those under 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult. No prior drawing skills required; a tracer will be provided!
Falconry: The Sport of Kings
Sat., March 7, 2026 | 10 am – 12 pm | Members: $20; Non-Members: $25
National Aviary General Admission Included | Register Here
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Falconry: The Sport of Kings DetailsTravel back in time to learn about a sport that has been around for thousands of years: Falconry!Discover firsthand the mystique of this ancient practice from National Aviary Licensed Falconer, Cathy Schlott. Learn how humans and birds of prey work together to achieve a common goal and uncover its primitive history – from an overview of regulations to the considerations when selecting a species. PLUS meet an Aviary Animal Ambassador.
Open to participants 10 years or older. Those under 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Virtual Fun: Meet and Tweets!
Brighten your team’s day by having a special guest attend your next video meeting or virtual happy hour! You can schedule a surprise video drop-in with a penguin, parrot, or owl!
Learn More!Visit our FAQ section of our website for our cancellation policy. In cases of insufficient registration, the National Aviary reserves the right to cancel any program. Under these circumstances, you will receive a full refund.