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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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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Please enjoy this exhibit statement from the artist, Bailey Lonon: "The natural world has always been a massive point of inspiration and awe for me ever since I was a child. My whole life I hoped to bring that feeling to other people through art and education – these butterflies and moths are my first […]
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This class is designed to provide foundational drawing skills and inspire a sense of wonder and connection to the natural world. Any age can learn to draw. Marks on paper are all a drawing is. Marks can be made on paper by anyone. Despite this, not everyone takes the time to learn how to draw. […]
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Discover the versatility of colored pencil as a medium perfectly suited to rendering botanical subjects. This course begins with inspiration from artwork created by some of the world’s best colored pencil artists. We’ll explore the medium of professional-grade colored pencils, the characteristics of certain brands, the advantages of Faber-Castell polychromos pencils, and the interaction between […]
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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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Have you ever spent hours working on a drawing, carefully applying techniques like sketching, shading, or measuring proportions, yet the result still doesn’t come together the way you imagined? Most students assume the solution is to learn more techniques. But often what’s missing is something more fundamental: understanding how the drawing process itself works. Knowing […]
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The moth portraits depict moths native to central Virginia. I have seen each of them at my home near Charlottesville. I paint them large. It is intimate. Most people only see these night creatures as a flutter in headlights or at the porch light. There are at least ten times more moths than butterflies. Moths […]
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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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What if your garden could do more than look beautiful - what if it could actively protect your home, your soil, and your local waterways? Discover how your landscape can play a vital role in managing stormwater, reducing soil and pollution runoff, and strengthening soil health from the ground up. During this course, we’ll explore […]
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