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  • A Study of Form, Light, and Observational Wonder

    Drawing Tulips
    A STUDY OF FORM, LIGHT, AND OBSERVATIONAL WONDER

    NEW DESCRIPTION! Celebrate spring by drawing tulips from life in a relaxed, experimental workshop. Using simple warm-ups, sketches, and line, students will study tulip structure and proportion while building stronger observation skills and confidence in translating observation into marks on paper. Students will also explore how light, shadow, and tonal drawing shape the tulip’s form. […]

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  • Wooden Mushroom Succulent Arrangement

    Wooden Mushroom
    SUCCULENT ARRANGEMENT

    Create a unique piece of living art! In this course, you’ll learn all about succulents and their hands-off maintenance for indoor growing. A handmade wooden mushroom sculpture will be the home for a nest of moss that continues an assortment of homegrown succulents. You’ll choose from a wide variety of rare succulent species, as well […]

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  • Blooming Success: How to Tend and Harvest a Cutting Garden

    BLOOMING SUCCESS
    How to Tend and Harvest a Cutting Garden

    Learn how to care for a flourishing cutting garden from seedling to vase. Former flower farmer Conner Parrish with Bloomistry will teach proven techniques for watering, fertilizing, staking, and pruning to keep your flowers blooming all season. Discover the best times and methods to harvest blooms for longer vase life and continuous flowering. You’ll also […]

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  • Propagating Plants 101

    Propagating Plants
    101

    Let's discover all the exciting ways there are to propagate plants! In this course students will learn about the different kinds of propagation and when they are best used. Not only will you get a hands-on opportunity to practice new propagation methods in the Garden, but you will also take home a piece of the […]

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  • Beneficial Bugs
    AND GARDEN PESTS

    Insects play an essential role in the garden ecosystem — but they’re often misunderstood. Join insect expert Clara Aus for an engaging exploration of beneficial bugs and garden pests. In this hands-on course, you’ll learn how to identify common pests and discover sustainable, effective strategies for managing infestations without disrupting the natural balance of the […]

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  • Sogetsu Ikebana:
    BASIC FLORAL ARRANGING

    The art of Ikebana Floral Arrangement has been practiced for more than 600 years. There are hundreds of schools, many of which were established and reached the western world in the early part of the twentieth century. The Sogetsu School was established in 1926. Although the school has a very structured training course, the course's […]

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  • SEASONAL GARDEN TOUR
    APRIL 16

    Enhance your understanding and appreciation of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden with this specialized garden tour featuring seasonal aspects of the collection, offered monthly except December, January, July and August. Come dressed for the weather and touring the Garden. ALL TOURS ARE NOW OFFERED AS DROP-IN ONLY AND DO NOT REQUIRE REGISTRATION. THIS TOUR IS FIRST […]

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  • Hand-Tied 2 Ways

    LOCALLY GROWN
    HAND-TIED BOUQUETS

    Learn the step-by-step process of creating a free-flowing, organic-style bouquet, paying special attention to shape and movement. Design your bouquet using the best locally grown blooms and foliage available. Svetlana will share helpful tips and tricks on flower handling and care, choosing a color palette, and creating a well-rounded design. You'll leave this class with […]

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