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  • Arranging to a Prompt
    DESIGNING WITH INTENTION & IMAGINATION

    A big part of floral design is arranging to a space, a theme, or a color palette — but what if the inspiration began with a single unexpected prompt? In Arranging to a Prompt, participants will receive a creative cue — and translate it into a floral composition. The focus is not on replicating a […]

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  • Creating a Sense of Depth in Illustrations
    METHODS AND STRATEGIES

    Harmonious composition, precise outline, and accurate shading have immense importance as components of a great illustration. However, conveying a good sense of depth is not secondary at all. Every artist eventually faces the challenge of having to deal with the nuisance of a flat result – meaning lack of perspective or three-dimensionality. The solution might […]

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  • FROM GARDEN TO COLOR
    the Art and History of Botanical Dyeing

    Instructor Conner Parrish of Bloomistry will begin the morning with an engaging introduction to the ancient art of natural fabric dyeing, exploring humanity’s long-standing relationship with plants, pigments, and the natural world. Participants will learn about traditional dye practices, the environmental impact of modern dye industries, and simple ways they can make more sustainable choices […]

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  • Mediterranean Landscapes
    UNDER GLASS

    Join Clare Reines, Conservatory Horticulturist, in an immersive exploration of the Mediterranean climate and how it is recreated inside the Conservatory. The class will focus on how five diverse regions of the world share the same climate and how that informs plant selection, environmental factors, and plant care factors. Clare will walk through her design […]

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  • Butterflies Bloom
    BACKSTAGE PASS

    Step behind the scenes of the new Butterflies Bloom exhibit for an exclusive backstage tour. Join Butterfly Exhibit Manager, Clara Aus, for a look inside the exhibit to learn more about adult butterflies and then explore the back of house spaces to see how we care for butterflies at all life stages. Offered on select […]

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  • Botanical Illustration: Farmer's Market Finds
    IN COLORED PENCIL ON STONEHENGE KRAFT PAPER

    This three-day focus session explores Colored Pencil on Stonehenge Kraft paper – a perfect combo for rendering vibrant fruits and vegetables. Day One will include practice exercises to understand the nuances of colored pencil on Kraft paper. Days Two and Three will be focused on creating and completing an accurate and appealing composition. Fees: Member […]

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  • Beginning Botany
    LEARN THE PLANT FAMILIES EVERY VIRGINIAN SHOULD KNOW!

    Curious about the plants you see every day? This engaging introductory course makes botany accessible, practical, and fun. Join the Garden’s Vice President of Horticulture, Danny Cox, as you explore the ten most common plant families in Virginia—and learn how to recognize them anywhere you go. You’ll build the foundational skills that botanists use daily: […]

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  • Succulent Wine
    BOTTLE ARRANGEMENT

    Discover the art of living design in this Succulent Wine Bottle Centerpiece Workshop at the beautiful Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. In this hands-on course, participants will create a one-of-a-kind arrangement using a vintage wine bottle, hand-cut and prepared by Rusted Rabbitt Living Designs, transformed into a unique vessel for homegrown succulents. This experience blends artistry […]

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  • Tropical Landscapes
    UNDER GLASS

    Join Conservatory Horticulturist Clare Reines for an in-depth exploration of how tropical rainforest ecosystems are recreated inside the Conservatory. This class covers the structure and diversity of tropical environments and how environmental factors are carefully managed under glass. Clare will discuss her design process behind the Tropical Wing and maintenance strategies for tropical plants. The […]

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  • PATHS AROUND THE GLASS
    A TOUR OF RESILIENT BEAUTY
    JULY 21

    Step beyond the Conservatory and tour the new Garden areas added as part of the Conservatory expansion. "Paths Around the Glass" is a guided outdoor tour that showcases the plants that can not only thrive in Richmond's climate, but are designed to provide food and shelter for insects and wildlife. You will discover the adaptive design techniques used to […]

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