Different colors in the same object make it so exuberant that their appeal can easily catch the viewer's attention, hence the subtle shades and volume can often be bypassed or missed. Besides, the profusion of visual information is at times so overwhelming that the artist may get confused as to how to start. To clarify […]
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Explore the botanical structure and artistic potential of common food items from the produce aisle of a grocery store. The first session will focus on foods that come from the soil, i.e., modified roots or rootstocks. The second session will address fruits, definable as any food item that encloses seeds. Each session will include pertinent […]
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Experience a weekend of orchids with the Virginia Orchid Society Show and Sale, A Taste for Orchids Hundreds of Orchids on display and for sale, attend free lectures for beginners as well as experienced growers, people's choice award for best orchid display, orchid vendors and more. There is no cost to attend the sale and […]
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Find Out MoreJoin Holistic Wellness Educator Nitika Achalam as she discusses the legacy and history of herbalism traditions passed down from our ancestors and explores garden specimens to reveal their many purposes in this interactive class. Learn to create beneficial tea and a body soak using fresh and dried plants found in many gardens. Receive an explanation […]
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Join floral designer Betty Ann Galway as she guides you through how to create a European style design sure to turn your floral arrangement into a work of art. Learn a fiber work technique with water tubes that can be used to create a stand-alone design or elevate a contemporary one. Create and take home […]
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Join the Garden and our talented community partners for a celebration of artist Kristine Mays' Rich Soil. Events will take place throughout the Garden on March 8, and include a special story time, dance performances, live art, and more. All programming is included with Garden admission.
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Discover your artistic potential and ignite your passion for drawing with our Introduction to Basic Drawing workshop! Learn to turn a simple line into a three-dimensional drawing with pencil and paper, and embark on a journey of self-expression and artistic growth. Play with different mark-making techniques and learn how to integrate basic elements of art […]
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Mushrooms may be the most fascinating organisms on the planet. With over 2,189 types of edible mushrooms that grow around the world, there are so many unique varieties to explore. Join Will Nelson, gardener extraordinaire, in this class to learn how to cultivate your own gourmet and medicinal mushrooms at home. Whether you're a seasoned gardener […]
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Using watercolor paintings, experiments, and doodles, make unique and expressive notecards that you can give to loved ones or cherish as artistic keepsakes with artist Shelley Row. On the first workshop day we will play with watercolor techniques to hone your skills through experimentation, creating colorful practice pieces. On day two, we will use what […]
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