FUNDAMENTALS OF
GRAPHITE SHADING
4 Wednesdays: May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024
5:30 – 8:45 p.m.
VIRTUAL
This virtual course led by renowned international artist Rogério Lupo aims to provide all the theoretical and practical tools necessary for beginners to initiate their practice and for intermediate students to improve their skills in graphite shading. We start from a basic understanding of the very mechanics of how graphite works, as well as the importance of the texture of the paper and the sharpness of the pencil, and how these aspects influence our intended result. We also address different ways to hold the pencil and the variety of motions used to produce the shading. From that understanding, we expand our objectives and practice the visual apprehension of tonal values seen in nature in order to represent them accurately, by aiming for the simplest approach. Once we master visual comprehension, our hands will follow and begin to practice how to faithfully represent what we see with all its delicate nuances and subtle shifts.
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YOGA, LIVE MUSIC & MEDITATION
Thursday, May 9, 2024
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Mark your calendars for a special golden hour yoga practice, live music, and meditation experience outside in the Garden (weather-permitting) with yoga instructor and singer-songwriter Erin Provencher. Come as you are. Move and breathe, then rest and receive in community. “Every single thing in your life heals and blossoms when you rest.” – Jaiya John
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DRIFTWOOD CENTERPIECE
Saturday, May 11, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Create a beautiful succulent driftwood centerpiece with Melissa Tebbenhoff of Rusted Rabbitt in Williamsburg. Each participant will choose from a variety of different driftwood pieces from our very own VA shorelines. Then, you will be guided on selecting the succulents to build your arrangement. Several techniques will be demonstrated on how to create this unusual centerpiece. The class concludes with in depth details on how to maintain your creation as well as succulent care.
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PRINTING
2 Saturdays: May 11, 18, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
In this two-day workshop, explore the Linocut printmaking process. Making a Linocut involves carving an image into a linoleum block. With guidance from instructor Michelle Israel, artist and Director of Exhibitions at the Garden, we will start by sketching, drawing, and creating a nature-inspired design that will be transferred onto the linoleum. Then, we will practice carving the design to find the raised (uncarved) areas. This part of the design will be inked and then printed. You’ll have two linoleum blocks to practice with and one to create your final Linocut with. All your creations will be yours to take home.
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TALK AND WALK
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
As part of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s strategic plan, we are committed to implementing environmental best practices in our organization. Come join Garden Guide Susie Austin for a talk about the many ways we practice sustainability here at the Garden including conserving water, planting native species and recycling. Then enjoy a walk around the Garden to see some of our current efforts at work and discuss how some of these could be adopted for use in your home garden. Meets in Classroom 2 of the Kelly Education Center followed by a walk in the Garden.
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BORDEAUX (INSPIRED) BLENDS
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
In 2022 and 2023, we tasted 60+ gems from the four corners of Virginia wine country. Through those bottles, we discovered the terroir, varietals, styles and stories in our own backyard. For 2024, we’re expanding perspective to explore the noble wines of our global neighbors. Via 6 wines per class, we’ll wend around the world with stops in hemispheres north, south, east and west as we delve into regions that fascinate as historic wonders, up-and-comers or far-flung curiosities. Paired with each glass, enjoy thoughtful small plates from Executive Chef Jared Serr themed to the region and wine.
Join us for an evening of flights, bites and edutainment from renowned sommelier and author Jason Tesauro. Known by many names – Claret, red blend, Meritage – the Bordeaux blend and its offshoots define a pinnacle of the winemaker’s craft: blending. We’ll explore six wines that share a common thread of grape varieties, but differ in their origins, terroir, production, and style. If you love racy and lacy reds that showcase Mother Nature’s power and the winemaker’s art, this is the class for you.
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We believe that all adults in our community should have access to plant-based, nature-focused learning opportunities. Each season, we offer adult classes with several pricing tiers to enable you to register at the amount you’re able to pay.
A Garden for All
We are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact [email protected] or call 804-262-9887 x328 and we will make our best effort to help.
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