Join instructor Kate Hugo Vernon for a cheerful, flower-packed class designed to celebrate motherhood in all its beautiful forms. You’ll learn simple floral design tips while creating a lush spring […]

The process of working with watercolor and ink on masa paper allows beginner and intermediate painters to create unique and beautiful finished works. Masa is a versatile Japanese paper which […]

This class is designed to provide foundational drawing skills and inspire a sense of wonder and connection to the natural world. Any age can learn to draw. Marks on paper […]

Have you been gifted a bonsai and—against all odds—managed to keep it alive, but now you’re wondering what to do next? Do you find yourself eyeing those bonsai at the […]

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

Growing vegetables is fun, easy and can transform your yard into a beautiful, delicious space. By growing your own, a vegetable gardener can delight in delicious varieties that will never […]

Learn techniques to make your Virginia garden a welcoming stop for hummingbirds all year long! Dive into practical advice for creating a hummingbird garden that offers a safe, supportive environment […]

Discover the versatility of colored pencil as a medium perfectly suited to rendering botanical subjects. This course begins with inspiration from artwork created by some of the world’s best colored […]

Enjoy a quiet early morning tour before the garden opens to look for wildlife and pollinators. Bring your camera! Return to the classroom for a lecture and discussion about how […]