Learn how to create the basic shapes and styles of floral designs—the building blocks for true creativity—with floral designer Mimi Cassick. This course will introduce you to techniques and styles commonly used by professionals. Learn preparation techniques, how to create basic shapes and how to prepare flowers for long-lasting arrangements. Through step-by-step instructions, students will […]

You’ve built a strong foundation in Botanical Drawing I, learning to see, structure, and create form using only line. Now, it’s time to expand your understanding of depth and dimension by exploring light, shadow, and value. This course takes the next step in your artistic journey, sharpening your ability to see subtle shifts in light […]

Although no longer considered formally to be members of the plant kingdom, fungi make fascinating subjects for botanical illustrators. The class opens with a session to help you understand the structure of these distinctive organisms through lecture and observation under the guidance of botanist John Hayden. Descriptive morphological terms and scientific names are discussed and […]

Join Conservatory Horticulturist Clare Reines for a hands-on workshop where you'll craft your own autumn-inspired incense using natural ingredients. Explore the science and rich history of incense making while learning how to blend resins, herbs, oils, and woods into a custom fragrance that captures the warmth and character of the season. Leave with your own […]

No Space? No Problem. Fall is for planting - prepare for your spring display today! Join Lauren Hwang-Finkelman, Living Collections Manager at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, to learn how to build a layered container display of spring-blooming bulbs that will flower for weeks. Begin with a discussion of the cultivation requirements of traditional springtime flowering […]

Explore the incredible diversity of tropical fruit trees now growing in our new conservatory spaces! Discover how and why we developed this unique collection, and learn the fascinating stories behind these plants. You’ll also have the opportunity to taste a variety of tropical fruits you may never have experienced before. Come ready to explore, learn, […]

Studio Sessions provide dedicated time for students to strengthen their botanical illustration skills in a supportive, practice-focused environment. Each session includes an instructional focus—such as value, form, composition, or digital reproduction—alongside ample time for individualized guidance and hands-on work. Studios are open to all Botanical Illustration Certificate students and serve as a bridge between structured […]

Working with a combination of drawing inks, watercolors and acrylics over charcoal, tape, oil pastel, graphite and wax, we will use varied tools to layer media and create small richly colored floral still lifes on Bristol board and watercolor papers. As we develop imagery that reflects each artist’s vision of a selection of garden botanicals, […]

Capture the rich colors and textures of an autumn sunset in this hands-on floral design workshop. Using a curated mix of fresh blooms, seasonal foliage, and grasses, you'll learn how to create depth, movement, and color harmony in a lush centerpiece inspired by nature's most dramatic evening skies. Perfect for beginners and experienced designers alike, […]