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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Spend the evening at the Garden enjoying a light snack and drink while creating your very own pumpkin stack painting under the step by step guidance of local Virginia artist […]

Nature is always speaking—you just have to slow down and listen. Whether you live in a city, suburb, or countryside, there’s a world of beauty waiting to be noticed. Nature […]

Botanical illustrators need to be well versed in the intricacies of plant form. Morning sessions help you learn to understand the structure of flowering plants and to study and draw […]

We’ll unravel the proper answer to this age-old question by describing the 13 distinct botanical divisions that comprise the genus Narcissus. Traditional harbingers of spring, daffodils are among the easiest […]

Step into the vibrant world of the Gesneriaceae family- a diverse group of plants known for their beautiful blooms, unique foliage, and fascinating growth habits. In this class, we will […]

Celebrate the uniqueness of the owl butterfly (Caligo spp.), known for its striking owl eye mimicry, in this hands-on workshop with lepidopterist and Butterfly Exhibit Manager, Clara Aus. We’ll cover […]