Join local mixologist Beth Dixon, known in the RVA culinary industry for her shrubs and high acid cocktails, as she demonstrates how to make two stellar spring shrubs. Using cold and hot methods, Beth demonstrates how to create strawberry-rhubarb and blueberry-ginger shrubs which she’ll then utilize in use to pair with spirits for some exciting […]
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Enhance your understanding and appreciation of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden with this specialized garden walk featuring seasonal aspects of the collection. Come dressed for the weather and walking in the Garden.
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In this studio intensive you'll discover why paper is one of the most important tools a botanical artist has at their disposal. Learn how to test and evaluate paper using simple fool-proof techniques, why all paper is not created equal, and how selecting paper suited to your chosen medium determines your success as an artist. […]
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Practice 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 have a blanket, yoga mat, water and appropriate comfortable clothing. Sessions are in person either in the Garden or in a classroom with […]
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Join others to experience the grace and beauty of movement meditation through the 5 Elements Form of T'ai Chi. Learn Qigong exercises to build strength, foster mobility, and increase balance. Classes take place in the garden or inside garden buildings depending on weather. Wear weather appropriate clothing and bring water. This is a continuing, multi level class, […]
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Visit the newly restored Glen Stream on a guided tour with a volunteer Garden Guide. Hear about the planning process, and why it was important to refurbish. If you toured the Glen in December before restoration, revisit it now for its startling transformation! This tour is currently full, but space is available in the overflow […]
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Visit the newly restored Glen Stream on a guided tour with a volunteer Garden Guide. Hear about the planning process, and why it was important to refurbish. If you toured the Glen in December before restoration, revisit it now for its startling transformation! All images: before restoration.
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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 […]
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Enhance your understanding and appreciation of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden with this specialized garden walk featuring seasonal aspects of the collection. Come dressed for the weather and walking in the Garden.
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Use this class to improve your use of tone in watercolors. We'll practice in the morning on basic shapes--ball, stick, bowl--and transfer what was learned to white flowers in the afternoon. Proficiency with basic washes is required. Instructor provides plant material. Prerequisite: Color Mixing Our Garden continues to follow CDC recommendations and state guidelines for […]
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