Botanical Illustration Sunday Studio: May
Mentors and students work on certificate projects together in an informal setting. Open to BI certificate candidates only.
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$25
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
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Intermediate Botany
This course provides an in-depth overview of the tools and techniques used by botanists to identify plants to the species level, with a strong emphasis on family characteristics. Attendees are exposed to concepts in plant classification, nomenclature, habitat, distribution, and of course, vegetative and reproductive characteristics – all of which can be used to help […]
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$192 – $231
Level 2: Five Elements Form T’ai Chi
In this follow-up workshop students will learn to expand their practice of the Five Elements Form or T'ai Chi by studying the currents of Chi with in the movement form, integrating the breath and refining the subtleties of the form. Benefits include increased circulation, balance, and posture. Many find an increase in strength and flexibility […]
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$75 – $88
Botany for Botanical Artists Workshop: Ferns and Mosses
Explore the delicate forms of the ferns and mosses. The morning session will focus on the basic biology of these interesting plants. Study and draw a diversity of plant parts under the guidance of a botanist. Afternoons are devoted to graphite illustrations of plants related to the morning’s discussion. Emphasis is placed on observation, accurate […]
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$80 – $106
Brian Korte: Botanical Mosaics with LEGO® Bricks
Piece by piece, artist Brian Korte of Brickworkz LLC creates elaborate worlds with his mosaics made from LEGO® bricks. Come view a display of his mosaic art in Ginter Gallery II in the Kelly Education Center.
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LEGO® User Group (LUG) Train Show
In an exciting three-day event, the Garden is hosting LEGO User Groups (LUGs) from Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania, Richmond, VA and Hampton Roads, VA. These creative clubs will display electric trains, landscapes and scenery -- all built from LEGO bricks.
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Yoga in the Garden: May 31-July 12 Session
Learn yoga’s calming rhythms of breathing, movement, and posture in a tranquil Garden setting. Small class sizes enable instructor Jacqueline Gooding to offer individual pointers and address multiple levels of experience. Please bring a blanket, yoga mat, water and appropriate layered clothing for the season. Classes take place in the Garden or inside Garden buildings, […]
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$75 – $153
Themed Walk: Visiting Special Trees: June
If our landmark trees could talk they would tell you many tales. Volunteer Garden Guides enjoy speaking for them about their bark, flowers, roots, and even knees. Tour lasts 1.5 hours and visits many parts of the site including some areas of uneven ground. Member $0 Non-Member $17
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$17
Techniques for Watercolor: Mixing Greens, Painting Leaves
See how light falling on leaves reveals structure, form, and texture. Use the paints in your palette to make nature’s greens. Explore warm and cool colors to find just the right mix. Make four small, detailed leaf paintings on watercolor paper. Member $190 Non-Member $242
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$190 – $242
Thursday Yoga in the Garden: June-July Session
Learn yoga’s calming rhythms of breathing, movement, and posture in a tranquil Garden setting. Small class sizes enable instructor Jacqueline Gooding to offer individual pointers and address multiple levels of experience. Please bring a blanket, yoga mat, water and appropriate layered clothing for the season. Classes take place in the Garden or inside Garden buildings, […]
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$75 – $153