Come see Tim Harper’s multimedia work this September! With a background including Design, Collage, and Found Object Sculpture, Tim has a keen interest in projects that occupy the space between science and art. He also creates public sculpture with his friend Matt Lively. His pieces started as daily drawing exercises. Each morning, Tim draws on […]
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What are ALEBRIJES? Alebrijes are brightly colored, fantastical creatures from Mexican folk art that often combine features from various animals—real and mythical—into a single, surreal form. Originating in the 1930s with artist Pedro Linares, who dreamt of strange hybrid beings while ill and later recreated them in papier-mâché, alebrijes are known for their vivid colors, […]
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Everyone loves birds so why not learn how to photograph them? It can be easier if you have a 200mm or longer lens but there are also tricks of the trade that can bring birds to you, even in your own back yard! Our first class will discuss bird photography and techniques used to capture […]
Find Out MoreThe 2026 biennial Botanical Illustration exhibit Seeing Nature features 35 botanical artworks in graphite, watercolor, colored pencil, and mixed media submitted by students, graduates, and instructors of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s Botanical Illustration Certificate Program. The title of this year’s exhibit refers to students’ practice of not merely looking at but truly observing and admiring […]
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This class is designed to provide foundational drawing skills and inspire a sense of wonder and connection to the natural world. Any age can learn to draw: marks on paper are all a drawing is, and marks can be made on paper by anyone. Despite this, not everyone takes the time to learn how to […]
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Storytime in the Garden will run every Friday and Saturday at 10 am, February through October in 2026. Please join us, rain or shine, to help build early and nature literacy by reading and singing with the littles in your world. A craft will follow. All ages and abilities welcome. Included in regular Garden admission; free […]
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Garden admission will be FREE on September 7th to celebrate the holiday. We're excited to be able to offer a day of relaxation and fun with over 50 acres of gardens, beautiful flowers, and our brand-new expanded gardens. The universally-accessible Klaus Family Tree House will be open for all to enjoy, as will Waterway splash pad in […]
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Alcohol inks are a relatively new fascination of painters and crafters. A vibrant, fast-drying medium, they are used to paint on non-porous surfaces such as glass, tile, or metal. The possibilities for experimentation are limitless. Experience the almost instantaneous magic of these inks on tile. Using florals and/or landscape views as inspiration, participants will create […]
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Baby Bugs Stay and Play is a new program for babies, toddlers and their grown-ups that will allow for brain building and the enjoyment of nature literacy. Meet other parents and caregivers while you watch your babies and toddlers play and socialize in a beautiful garden setting. Early literacy toys will be provided. We will […]
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Step beyond the Conservatory and tour the new Garden areas added as part of the Conservatory expansion. "Paths Around the Glass" is a guided outdoor tour that showcases the plants that can not only thrive in Richmond's climate, but are designed to provide food and shelter for insects and wildlife. You will discover the adaptive design techniques used to […]
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