The textures and colors of the winter landscape lend themselves to the refined line and minimalism of Asian-style floral design. Instructor Laura Anne Brooks shows you how to blend material from the winter garden with florist materials. All floral materials provided. Students bring sharp floral snips, and two kenzan (floral frogs).
Find Out MoreDavid Pippin looks to the winter garden for a surprising selection of color, line, and texture with which to design, highlighted with a thoughtful selection of floral materials. Includes lecture/demonstration and a buffet lunch.
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If you love a perfectly crafted flower bouquet handpicked and brought in straight from the garden, you'll appreciate our next art show: a cultivated collection of finely-loved flowers nurtured and transformed into drawings, paintings, and photographs. "Wallflowers " is a collection of art that starts in the garden and transforms into beautiful wallhangings from Laura Flournoy.
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More than sauerkraut and sausages, German cooking encompasses delectable aromas, delicious flavors and Gemütlichkeit (warmth, coziness and cheer). Learn about the delights of classic German cuisine with Executive Chef Anne Maury Haapala as she demonstrates how home chefs can create regional favorites at home, like from-scratch spaetzle, beef rouladen and more. Demonstration is followed by […]
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Miniatures, or miniature arrangements, bring their own set of challenges to floral design. Instructor David Pippin helps you understand how scale and proportion are affected by the surrounding space and container for the arrangement, and how to choose flowers appropriate for these tiny delights. Bring your own containers and spend some time in a whole […]
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Please check back for additional opportunities from Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden for teachers to learn best practices for incorporating nature-based education into their curriculum. This event is canceled.
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With many people concerned about the carbon footprint of commercially produced flowers or simply trying to save money, there is growing interest in cutting gardens. Lewis Ginter horticulturist Laurie McMinn discusses how to plan and design a cutting garden that is attractive, colorful, fragrant, and useful! This morning class is full. An afternoon session has […]
Find Out MoreIt's a fact, beekeeping can be tough on new beekeepers. No matter how dedicated you are or how nice the equipment you purchased, things can still go wrong. If you are new to beekeeping and struggling just a bit, this class is for you! Discuss what new beekeepers do right, what they don't do correctly […]
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With many people concerned about the carbon footprint of commercially produced flowers or simply trying to save money, there is growing interest in cutting gardens. Lewis Ginter horticulturist Laurie McMinn discusses how to plan and design a cutting garden that is attractive, colorful, fragrant, and useful!
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Learn the best methods for classic soups and stews with Executive Chef Anne Maury Haapala as she demonstrates three different staples and options for easy variations depending on what you have at hand. Anne will also showcase some easy “soup sides” that can help transform your soup night into a special event. The hour and […]
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