Beginning with a traditional African American plate, this presentation will focus on eight plants important to African American cuisine: rice, corn, peanuts, okra, watermelon, chili peppers, leafy greens, and sweet potatoes. Using traditional stories, illustrations, and history, Dr. Harris will discuss their connections to and importance in African American history and culture. Online webinar conducted […]

Enhance your understanding and appreciation of the Garden with this specialized garden walk featuring seasonal aspects of the collection. Walks are offered monthly except January, July, and August.  Come dressed for the weather and walking in the Garden.

Join the Rose Garden horticulturist, Laurie McMinn, for this introduction to rose gardening. Learn best practices for pruning and spend time in the Rose Garden for hands-on demonstrations. Laurie also discusses region-specific rose gardening and highlights some new, successful cultivars. Our Garden continues to follow CDC recommendations and state guidelines for preventing the spread of […]

Enhance your understanding and appreciation of the Garden with this specialized garden walk featuring seasonal aspects of the collection. Walks are offered monthly except January, July, and August.  Come dressed for the weather and walking in the Garden.

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 instant magic of these inks on tile. Using florals as inspiration, participants will create colorful, abstracted […]

Mentors and students work on certificate projects together in an informal setting.  Open to BI certificate candidates only. Our Garden continues to follow CDC recommendations and state guidelines for preventing the spread of COVID-19. Properly worn masks are required for indoor class participants regardless of vaccination status. Non-vaccinated participants are also required to wear masks […]

Use this class to improve your use of tone in graphite drawings.  We'll practice in the morning on basic shapes--ball, stick, bowl--and in the afternoon transfer what was learned to white flowers.  Instructor provides plant material. Our Garden continues to follow CDC recommendations and state guidelines for preventing the spread of COVID-19. Properly worn masks […]

Williamsburg-based botanical artist Juliet Kirby leads this four-day watercolor workshop for advanced botanical artists and certificate students working on their final portfolio. Participants bring a plant of their own choosing. This course continues to emphasize composition, accuracy, and direction of light. Our Garden continues to follow CDC recommendations and state guidelines for preventing the spread […]

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 instant magic of these inks on tile. Using florals as inspiration, participants will create colorful, abstracted […]

Bring spring inside! Create an evocative, garden-y arrangement with David Pippin as your guide. Learn what materials could be included that would unfold leaves or blooms over the life of the design. Some limited materials cut from the Garden's collection are available. Our Garden continues to follow CDC recommendations and state guidelines for preventing the […]