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INTRODUCTION TO THE
OHARA SCHOOL OF IKEBANA

This course is designed to introduce the student to the Ohara School of Ikebana, an approach rooted in classical Ikebana but with modern and naturalistic elements. The 19th century founder […]

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The History of
THE BLACK GARDEN

Since the founding of America, African Americans have planted crops for themselves that have cultural importance, particularly in Virginia and the greater South. Join Debra Freeman, host and creator of […]

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COLORED PENCIL II

Develop your skills as we explore more advanced layering and blending, effects of various solvents, and substrates, and the creation of texture and atmospheric effects. In particular, you will practice […]

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Tricks with
STICKS

Join floral designer Betty Ann Galway as she teaches you how to add architectural interest to your floral designs. Learn tricks with sticks, creating a wooden armature that can be […]

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THE CONSERVATORY
BEYOND ITS TIMELESS BEAUTY

Our conservatory is under major expansion and will close in March.  Take this opportunity, with Garden Guide Julia Cothron, to explore favorite groups of plants including palms, bromeliads, ferns, orchids, […]

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Meditative Botanical
DRAWING

Channel your creativity and find your bliss in this workshop with local artist Dana DuMont. Use nature as your inspiration to design complex, imaginative images with repeated organic lines and […]

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EXPLORING
Cacao & Chocolate

In the lead up to Valentine’s Day, join horticulture section leader Jayton Howard to learn about all things chocolate. Explore what is cacao and where does it come from? When […]

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How to Grow and Prune
ROSES

Growing roses should not be intimidating. In this course you will learn the ins and outs of caring for and pruning roses. Begin in the Cochrane Rose Garden where Peggy […]

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Arranging
FOR THE ALTAR

Designer David Pippin helps you learn how to design and execute exciting arrangements for religious settings that are also appropriate and inexpensive. After demonstrating various formats, David helps you create […]

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