Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

DIY FLOATING
Butterfly Ornaments

Create a stunning, one-of-a-kind holiday keepsake for the nature-lover in your life (or for yourself)! Join lepidopterist Clara Aus for a workshop focusing on handmade butterfly ornaments that capture the beauty of their unique patterns and delicate wings. Along the way, you’ll learn about butterfly life cycles, wing adaptations, and the fascinating natural history behind these amazing insects. Each participant will take home three handcrafted ornaments with butterfly wings appearing to float inside. Let’s make memories and get creative as we curate whimsical designs to share with friends and family. The butterfly specimens are ethically and sustainably sourced from our Butterflies Bloom Exhibit after they lived out their full natural life cycle. No experience is necessary and all materials will be provided.

Fees: Member $66, Non-Member $83

All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact [email protected] or call 804-262-9887 x328 and we will make our best effort to help.

Register Member $66

Register Non-Member $83

Date:
Sunday, December 13, 2026
Time:
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Event Details

All you need to bring with you is a positive attitude and something to write with! Clara will have a variety of butterfly species available, and they will be given out on a first come, first served basis when class starts.

Clara AusAbout the Instructor

Clara Aus is an insect expert and nature educator based in Richmond, VA. She is the Butterfly Exhibit Manager for Butterflies Bloom. She also teaches courses for adults at the Garden, with topics ranging from pollinator gardening, to medicinal plants, to butterfly pinning and display. Specializing in butterflies and moths, Clara combines her scientific knowledge and access to primary peer-reviewed research studies with easy to understand lessons and activities to inspire a deeper understanding of nature. Her goal is to help others observe and connect with nature so we can all do a better job of restoring and supporting the living world around us.

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