International explorer Justin Fornal has led several expeditions to document vanishing textiles and dying techniques around the world. In this webinar, he shares treasured fabric samples from his personal collection. He also discusses in detail the history and techniques of Mixtec snail dying, Ugandan bark cloth production, Zapotec cochineal harvesting, Malian mud cloth painting, Romanian […]

Mentors and students work on certificate projects together in an informal setting in this Sunday Studio.  Open to BI certificate candidates only.

Enhance your understanding and appreciation of the Garden with one of these specialized walks featuring seasonal aspects of the collection, offered monthly except December, January, July, and August.  Come dressed for the weather and walking in the Garden. Our Garden continues to follow CDC recommendations and state guidelines for preventing the spread of COVID-19. Properly […]

Between the tall tree canopy and the herbaceous floor grows a myriad of shrubs that thrive in the varying light conditions of a forest. This middle layer is composed of plants that provide shelter and food for pollinators and mammals alike. About this series: learn about why and how to use native Virginia plants in […]

Express your inner artist with instructor Shelley Row and play for the pure joy of it all! Celebrating summer in bloom, this one-day workshop encourages you to discover and discern the colors and shapes in the garden. Learn to use non-traditional materials and basic watercolor techniques to interpret what you see in your own individual […]

Learn about why and how to use native Virginia plants in your landscape If you’ve heard that using native plants in your yard helps improve the environment for everyone, but are not sure why or how to do that, this series of webinars brings you up to speed on ways to turn your home garden […]

No matter how much or how little time we spend outdoors, we have an intrinsic connection to nature. The natural world informs our sense of place and identity, helping forge our connection with ourselves and the world. Join us for a morning of exploring the myriad ways nature intersects with our personal lives. We will write […]