Celebrate the journey of over 40 years of growth for Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, beginning in 1984 and leading up to the opening of our latest expansion on May 23, 2026. Archival images of construction and newly planted gardens offer a visual journey that sparks reflection and conversation about the vision for the Garden, the […]
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Please visit the Kelly Education Center Community Art Gallery to appreciate Bon Air Artist’s Association’s latest Annual Juried Members Show. At 52 years old, the organization beams with pride to boast its second oldest art club status in the Richmond Metropolitan area. As a 501©3 enthusiastic group of artists, some professional, internationally recognized, or just […]
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Experiment with water-based media including liquid watercolor, water-soluble pastels, black Lyra crayons, pens, and pencils on a variety of surfaces such as handmade paper, rice paper, and vintage book pages. Along the way, we’ll practice layering, blending, and mark-making, while also touching on basic drawing skills and composition. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced […]
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Watercolor begins not with painting, but with learning the language of color. This intensive foundation course builds on the visual concepts introduced in Botanical Drawing II concerning how to interpret light and value through color. Students will learn to read paint labels, identify pigment numbers, and understand how individual pigments interact — skills essential for […]
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This class has been cancelled. 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 […]
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Baby Bugs Stay and Play is a new program for babies, toddlers and their grown-ups that will allow for brain building and the enjoyment of nature literacy. Meet other parents and caregivers while you watch your babies and toddlers play and socialize in a beautiful garden setting. Early literacy toys will be provided. We will […]
Find Out MoreThe 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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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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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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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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