Building on the concepts introduced in Color mixing, students learn how to create basic shapes by using flat and graded washes to portray light and shadow. Through the painting of spheres and cylinders and a small botanical painting, students will gain experience controlling water, pigments, and brushes to create simple forms. Furthermore, students can expect […]
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Included with regular Garden admission, free for members. Location: Community Art Gallery in the Kelly Education Center Our current exhibit is HABITATS. In keeping with the mission of the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, our work celebrates the diversity of the natural world, especially the variety of shelters that nature provides for all species. Please enjoy […]
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Modern botanical art goes well beyond depicting plants accurately. In this one-day intensive, learn how botanical artists are creating modern masterpieces and how you can broaden your own style beyond accurate renderings to engage the viewer. We'll review composition principles relevant to botanical art, explore master artist works, and discuss the ways in which those […]
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Create a stunning holiday tablescape that will last through the holiday season. Join floral designer Betty Ann Galway, AIFD, as she guides you in creating your own unique table design. She'll cover floral design principles, the basics of tablescape design, and the elements that make an arrangement pleasing to the eye. Learn tips and tricks […]
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Are you curious to know what really goes into creating Gardenfest at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and especially how the themed light forms are created? Join Garden Guide, Bob Lincoln on an excursion to the basement of the Kelly Education Center to see how and where the magic happens. View pictures of the forms in various stages of development and hear how […]
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Learn about the life under your feet in this three-part series. In this class, instructor Karin Stretchko discusses soil pH and the many factors affecting it within soil chemistry, plant nutrition, and the nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium cycles, including fertilization and how to read fertilizer labels. Parts 1 and 2 examined the physical properties of […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Join us for a creative and cozy workshop where we'll transform dried flowers into beautiful, nature-inspired ornaments! Using wooden embroidery hoops as our canvas, you'll learn to thread and arrange an array of dried botanicals to create stunning, personalized decorations perfect for the holiday season. You will also have the opportunity to create a stuffed […]
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From wreaths to swags to tree decorations, you'll find amazing examples of how you can use preserved flowers, leaves and fruit to create a "natural holiday décor." Join Garden Guide Julia Cothron to learn how volunteers collect items all year and preserve them using a variety of techniques. Every year, the interior designs change, so […]
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