Painting Wintery Berries and Birds
WITH GOUACHE

Gouache, pronounced “goo-wash,” is a versatile paint that can be opaque like acrylics or translucent and reawakened with water like watercolors. In this intensive one-day workshop, students will learn the basics of painting with gouache and apply them to render wintery scenes with birds and berries, celebrating the plants and animals that call Lewis Ginter home, even in the cold months. In this class students will go from drawing to finalized painting as they learn the basic steps needed to work with gouache.

Fees: Member $67, Non-Member $80

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 $67

Register Non-Member $80

Date:
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Time:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Event Details

All materials provided. Students are welcome, but not required to, bring any paper, brushes, or gouache they’d like to work with (the instructor recommends against “acrylic gouache”). Lunch is on your own.

Meet the instructor

Grace Mae Huddleston (she/they) is a multi-media artist and educator based in Richmond, VA. She has taught for 10 years in community centers, schools, and universities. As an educator, Grace empowers adults and teens of all skill levels to deepen their connection to art making. Her teaching emphasizes skill building and creativity, and she loves it when students put personality into their creations! Grace primarily teaches all things 2D, including drawing, painting, and mixed media.

In her own art practice, Grace creates vibrant drawings, paintings, and textiles. Nature is her main inspiration, but art history, film, and comics also influence her artmaking. She has shown and published her art in contexts ranging from zines and academic journals, to cafes and formal concert halls, as well as galleries and museums. Grace is a recipient of the Russell Foundation Grant and the VCUarts Inclusive Grant.

Website: www.gracemaehuddleston.art
Instagram @by.gracemae

login or create an account

We have adapted a new Garden-wide system as of March 6, 2024. You will need to create or activate your account the first time you use the system.

manage my account
Adult Learning at the Garden

Browse all upcoming adult classes, tours and programs using our Programs By Date tool.

Browse Opportunities