Everything starts with the soil! Find out how to build your soil for fall gardening with instructor Karin Stretchko, Agriculture Specialist at J. Sargent Reynolds Community College. We'll learn the characteristics of basic soil types and how to analyze your own soils, including amendment techniques, drainage and more. A guided walk through the Garden will […]

Discover the power of provenance during Reservoir’s Whiskey Nosing and Tasting Masterclass! Reservoir’s Director of Distillery Education will touch on everything from aromas and flavors to farmers and forests, ultimately answering the question, "What does Virginia taste like?" Learn to create the perfect Old-Fashioned and Whiskey Sour cocktails showcasing Reservoir's Hunter & Scott Rye and […]

Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! Put yourself in a wintry mood a bit early. We'll use basic watercolor applications and a few tricks to create a peaceful evergreen forest in the snow using photographs from the Garden for inspiration. The workshop will include basic drawing instruction, watercolor practice and a final […]

Alcohol inks are a vibrant, fast-drying medium used to paint on non-porous surfaces such as glass, plastic, tile, or metal. The possibilities for experimentation are limitless! Experience the almost instant magic of these inks on tile. Using florals and landscapes as inspiration, we'll create colorful, abstracted tiles. No painting expertise or alcohol ink experience is […]

Students start each class painting with warm-up exercises designed to advance students' brush skills and focus on art's key elements (line, shape, form, etc.). Wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry and dry brush painting techniques will be practiced through creative play. The afternoon is spent integrating morning concepts into paintings. Throughout class, students will practice techniques for producing clean, […]

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 […]