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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MAKE A SPLASH BEFORE SUMMER SLIPS AWAY! Join us for The Last Splash, a special Flowers After 5 celebrating one last evening of fun in the Waterway before it closes for the season. Bring the kids and soak up the warm evening temps with one more trip through the splash pad. Then dry off and […]
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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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Want to learn more about birding? Join Barb and Buz Sawyer, birdwatchers since childhood, for a fun-filled and informative morning exploring this enjoyable hobby. We’ll talk about where to go, what to bring with you, which birds are likely to be seen at which time, how to identify birds, and how to help birds with […]
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Elevate your mocktail game with a splash of herbal magic! During this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore the art of crafting flavorful, health-supportive beverages using garden-fresh herbs and botanicals. Join educational and clinical herbalist Nitika Achalam as we dive into the world of herbal elixirs, shrubs, and syrups, learning how to blend medicinal ingredients, adaptogens, and […]
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Discover practical strategies for creating beautiful, adaptable gardens that thrive in the face of changing environmental conditions. In this class, students will learn how to apply sustainable design principles to create landscapes that can withstand challenges such as extreme weather, invasive pests, and shifting climate patterns. We'll explore drought-tolerant plant selection, tools for evaluating your […]
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