Are you curious to know what really goes into creating Gardenfest at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and especially how the themed light forms are created? Join Garden Guide, Anita Waters, to hear how each year’s theme is interpreted through their layout within the Garden. Then take a guided tour around the Garden to see this […]
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This three-session studio intensive is a deep dive into color relationships — observing, interpreting, and marking with greater fluidity than you've allowed yourself before. Working with graphite, watercolor washes, and colored pencil, you'll slow down and study the nuances of hue, value, and light that everyday looking skips past entirely. Color asks more of the […]
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Create a unique holiday wreath to elevate your seasonal decor! Designer David Pippin will guide you in using common evergreens to create a base wreath on a straw form. You'll add a variety of beautiful accent greens cut from the Garden's collections and various festive decorations. We'll have cookies, hot cider and hot chocolate available […]
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Create a unique holiday wreath to elevate your seasonal decor! Designer David Pippin will guide you in using common evergreens to create a base wreath on a straw form. You'll add a variety of beautiful accent greens cut from the Garden's collections and various festive decorations. We'll have cookies, hot cider and hot chocolate available […]
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From wreaths to swags to tree decorations, you'll find amazing examples of how you can use preserved flowers, leaves and fruit to create a "natural holiday décor." Volunteers from the Dried Decor Team collect materials all year and preserve them using a variety of techniques. Each year, the interior designs change, so every display will […]
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Wow your friends and family with a gorgeous, long-lasting, festive holiday centerpiece created under the expert guidance of local designer, David Pippin. Learn how to incorporate evergreens from the garden as well as the local floral shop as the base for a long-lasting centerpiece. After working with the greenery, participants will choose from cones, berries, […]
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Wow your friends and family with a gorgeous, long-lasting, festive holiday centerpiece created under the expert guidance of local designer, David Pippin. Learn how to incorporate evergreens from the garden as well as the local floral shop as the base for a long-lasting centerpiece. After working with the greenery, participants will choose from cones, berries, […]
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‘Tis the evergreen season: Holly, Pine, Juniper, Magnolia… In this one-day “intensive”, choose your subject(s) and create a “plant portrait” to frame or scan for commercially produced holiday cards – or draw/paint directly on blank greeting cards. Add a handwritten greeting as desired. Fees: Member $66, Non-Member $83 All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration […]
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Join Conservatory Horticulturist Clare Reines for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn to craft your own winter-inspired incense using natural ingredients. Explore the science and rich history of incense making while working with aromatic resins, herbs, spices, oils, and woods to create a custom blend that captures the scents of the holiday season. From evocative […]
Find Out MoreLove receiving plants as gifts? Even better—love sharing your own? In this workshop-style course, you’ll learn simple and effective propagation methods to grow and share your favorite plants with others. We’ll create a succulent propagation wreath, build a take-home propagation station, and explore easy techniques for growing new plants. Leave inspired and ready to share […]
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