The 2026 biennial Botanical Illustration exhibit Seeing Nature features 35 botanical artworks in graphite, watercolor, colored pencil, and mixed media submitted by students, graduates, and instructors of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s Botanical Illustration Certificate Program. The title of this year’s exhibit refers to students’ practice of not merely looking at but truly observing and admiring […]
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Come see Tim Harper’s multimedia work this September! With a background including Design, Collage, and Found Object Sculpture, Tim has a keen interest in projects that occupy the space between science and art. He also creates public sculpture with his friend Matt Lively. His pieces started as daily drawing exercises. Each morning, Tim draws on […]
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Learn how to create the basic shapes and styles of floral designs—the building blocks for true creativity—with floral designer Mimi Cassick. This course will introduce you to techniques and styles commonly used by professionals. Learn preparation techniques, how to create basic shapes and how to prepare flowers for long-lasting arrangements. Through step-by-step instructions, students will […]
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Nevada Tribble is an interdisciplinary fiber artist who finds inspiration by seeking solace in nature. Her work is a sensory experience of color and texture, often featuring layered combinations of weaving, sewing, and handmade paper. Nevada lives in Elkins, West Virginia, where the beauty and biodiversity of the Appalachian mountain landscape provide plenty of inspiration […]
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You’ve built a strong foundation in Botanical Drawing I, learning to see, structure, and create form using only line. Now, it’s time to expand your understanding of depth and dimension by exploring light, shadow, and value. This course takes the next step in your artistic journey, sharpening your ability to see subtle shifts in light […]
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Experience the almost instant magic, the infinite possibilities and surprises of alcohol inks over three class sessions. Inspired by the images and colors of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, participants will use a variety of techniques to create several small, painted tiles suitable for hanging and gifting. For those who have painted on tiles with Shelley […]
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Join former flower farmer Conner Parrish of Bloomistry for a hands-on workshop focused on growing and storing beautiful dahlias year after year. Participants will learn proper harvesting techniques for longer vase life and continuous blooms, as well as how to dig, divide, label, and store dahlia tubers through the winter for successful replanting in spring. […]
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What is Migration? Why do birds migrate? Where do they go? How do they know how to get there? Some birds fly nearly 2500 miles nonstop to their winter homes! Some fly at altitudes over 20,000 feet! How do we know this? Barb and Buz Sawyer have been birders for decades and have asked these […]
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Storytime in the Garden will run every Friday and Saturday at 10 am, February through October in 2026. Please join us, rain or shine, to help build early and nature literacy by reading and singing with the littles in your world. A craft will follow. All ages and abilities welcome. Included in regular Garden admission; free […]
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Although no longer considered formally to be members of the plant kingdom, fungi make fascinating subjects for botanical illustrators. The class opens with a session to help you understand the structure of these distinctive organisms through lecture and observation under the guidance of botanist John Hayden. Descriptive morphological terms and scientific names are discussed and […]
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