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Lunchtime Lecture: Tips from Chef Anne: Slow Cooker Cassoulet

Chef Anne Maury Haapala, Executive Chef at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, shares techniques and recipes for family-friendly menus.  She'll demonstrate how to use a slow cooker to make an easy cassoulet. Lunch included in class fee! Registration is closed for this event.

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A Day of (Digital SLR) Photography in the Garden

Join renowned local professional photographers for a day all about maximizing your skills.  There are demonstration opportunities, lectures, and displays about area photography clubs and services. Instructors include Gerry Bishop, Ken Conger, Bill and Linda Lane, Anthony Rumley, Bob Schamerhorn and Tom Veazey. Sessions for beginners and intermediate level photographers address proper exposure, solving common […]

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October Oddities

Refresh your “garden spirit” with displays and activities for all ages. Save Save

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Pen and Ink for Botanical Illustration

1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

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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Ginter in the Morning – October

Enhance your understanding and appreciation of the Garden with one of these specialized walks featuring seasonal aspects of the collection, offered monthly except January, July, and August.  Come dressed for the weather and walking in the Garden. Member $0 Non-Member $17

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Jacobean Embroidery: the Tree of Life

1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

Use simple stitches on hand-dyed linen to create this popular theme from the English Renaissance era. Yarns hand-dyed from plants are provided in a Renaissance-appropriate palette.  Perfect for a holiday gift or other occasion!  Instructor:  Anne McCahill This class is full.  Please call 804-262-9887 x320 to be placed on the waiting list.

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Thursday Yoga in the Garden: October-November Session

Learn yoga’s calming rhythms of breathing, movement, and posture 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 or inside Garden buildings, […]

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Evening Yoga in the Garden: October-November Session

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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T’ai Chi Five Elements Form: October Session

The Five Elements Form of T’ai Chi is filled with simple and gentle movements easily mastered in a short period of time. Students study the physical movements and philosophy of T’ai Chi as well as breathwork and meditation. Benefits include increased circulation, balance, and posture. Many find an increase in strength and flexibility and a […]

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