A butterfly alone can create an exquisite painting, but when added to a botanical work it not only enhances the image, it can also inform the viewer of the role the butterfly plays in some of the intricate interdependencies of nature. This class is full. Click on the registration links below to add yourself to […]
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Primarily associated with scientific illustration because of its ease for reproduction in books and scientific journals, pen and ink is a valuable tool for the botanical artist. Instructor Lorraine Brevig helps you build and expand on your previous experiences with drawing and rendering in graphite. Become familiar with and practice the use of conventional dipping pens […]
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Bees & Botanicals Wine Dinner - May 16, 2018 Meriwether Godsey at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in partnership with Beautiful RVA is proud to present “Wine Like You Mean It.” This wine dinner series is designed to showcase the important work that Ginter Urban Gardeners are doing in our community to support local non-profits. (Scroll […]
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Learn yoga’s calming rhythms of breathing, movement, and posture during this evening offering in a tranquil Garden setting. Small class sizes enable instructor Jacqueline Gooding to offer individual pointers and address multiple levels of experience. Please bring a blanket, yoga mat, water and appropriate layered clothing for the season. Classes take place in the Garden […]
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Explore a rotating display of the art form of Japanese flower arrangement from the four schools of Ikebana: Ikenobo, Ohara, Sogetsu, and Ichiyo. Location: Lora M. Robins Library Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday – Sunday, 1 – 4 p.m.
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Playing off the ever-trending “modern farmhouse” craze, these two sessions explore arranging with the muted gray foliage of mulleins and eucalyptus intermingled with textural greens and seasonal garden flowers in both vegetative and naturalistic mass styles. Demonstration and discussion explores the marriage of these materials and designs with appropriate aged metal, rustic wood and pottery […]
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Friday, June 8, 2018, 6 - 11 p.m. Live music, dancing, food and drink in a gorgeous garden setting -- it doesn't get much better than this! Take advantage of the perfect June weather this Friday and enjoy an evening with international flair exploring Asia, Latin America and India. Wine, beer and sake tasting; a DJ […]
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David Pippin uses everything BUT flowers: foliage, sticks, fruits, veggies, berries, to create great summer looks and spark new ways of looking at the contents of your back borders and veggie bin. Includes lecture/demonstration and a buffet lunch.
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Meriwether Godsey at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in partnership with Beautiful RVA is proud to present “Wine Like You Mean It.” This wine dinner series is designed to showcase the important work that Ginter Urban Gardeners are doing in our community to support local non-profits. (Scroll down for the complete series of dates). Reservations and […]
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Container gardens help you maximize small spaces and they’re easy maintain! Garden designer Beth Burrell shows you how to plan your container garden, from soil mixes and planting techniques to design tips and succession planting for seasonal color. Then create your own container garden under Beth's guidance. Soil and plant material provided, students bring a […]
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