There is great appeal in all black & white drawings, but although colors get suppressed, their tonal values can and should still be faithfully represented in botanical art. The result […]
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Attend a special talk with Kristine Mays, the artist behind the hit Rich Soil sculptural exhibit opening at the Garden on January 18. Ms. Mays will speak to the inspiration, […]
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Inspired by the movements and gestures of Alvin Ailey’s dance composition “Revelation,” artist Kristine Mays’ expression of the human form through wire pays honor to the ancestors — those that […]
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This course builds on the skills learned in intermediate graphite drawing for botanical illustration. Using shapes and basic pen and ink techniques, we explore the art of representing form with […]
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This course provides an in-depth overview of the tools and techniques used by botanists to identify woody plants to the species level using winter characteristics. Attendees are exposed to the […]
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Our conservatory is under major expansion and will close in March. Take this opportunity, with Garden Guide Julia Cothron, to explore favorite groups of plants including palms, bromeliads, ferns, orchids, […]
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Learn how to create the basic shapes and styles of floral designs—the building blocks for true creativity—with floral designer Mimi Cassick. This course will introduce you to techniques and styles […]
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This course is designed to introduce the student to the Ohara School of Ikebana, an approach rooted in classical Ikebana but with modern and naturalistic elements. The 19th century founder […]
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Included with Garden admission; free for members In need of seeds? Want to meet fellow seed lovers? Bring seeds or bulbs to share, exchange them for new and interesting seeds, […]
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Since the founding of America, African Americans have planted crops for themselves that have cultural importance, particularly in Virginia and the greater South. Join Debra Freeman, host and creator of […]
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