Studio Sessions provide dedicated time for students to strengthen their botanical illustration skills in a supportive, practice-focused environment. Each session includes an instructional focus—such as value, form, composition, or digital reproduction—alongside ample time for individualized guidance and hands-on work. Studios are open to all Botanical Illustration Certificate students and serve as a bridge between structured […]

Discover the art of blending the best of both worlds in this hands-on floral design workshop. Using a thoughtfully curated mix of fresh flowers, foliage, and dried botanical treasures, you'll create a textural arrangement that celebrates the richness of the fall season. Learn design techniques for combining contrasting materials, extending the life of your creations, […]

Guided by instructor Kate Hugo Vernon, participants will explore essential floral design techniques for successfully creating structure, color harmony, and composition, all while crafting a piece that's perfect for a Thanksgiving celebration - whether as a show-stopping focal point, a thoughtful hostess gift, or simply a symbol of gratitude. Fees: Member $85, Non-Member $106 All […]

Create a one-of-a-kind dried flower wreath to showcase your creativity and add seasonal flair to your early winter or holiday decor, all while supporting a local flower farm. Designer Conner Parrish Founder & CEO of Bloomistry will guide you in using dried flower material from the farm to create a base wreath on a grapevine […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]