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Soul for Soil

“Soul for Soil” is an artistic exploration of the profound, historical, and spiritual connection between African American culture and the natural world. This exhibit delves into the deep-rooted relationship with the earth—one that is both ancestral and contemporary, shaped by resilience, creativity, and renewal. Through the lens of spring, a season of rebirth and transformation, […]

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Garden Ink: A Staff Tattoo Showcase

Ladybug tattoo by Taylor Booth of Yellow Bird Tattoo Garden Ink brings together the stories behind the tattoos that adorn our staff members. In a city like Richmond—one of the most tattooed in America—this showcase celebrates the powerful connection between tattoo art and our community. Each tattoo is a unique expression of self, whether botanical, […]

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SEASONAL GARDEN TOUR
FEBRUARY 18

Enhance your understanding and appreciation of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden with this specialized garden tour featuring seasonal aspects of the collection, offered monthly except December, January, July and August. Come dressed for the weather and touring the Garden. Fees: Member $0, Non-Member $22 All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required. […]

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BASIC FLORAL DESIGN
PART 2

In this course, participants will explore the elements and principles of design and floral techniques such as focal area, grouping and basing with floral designer Mimi Cassick. In each step-by-step class, you will create designs including an asymmetrical design, a contemporary spray, a crescent-shaped design, a horizontal centerpiece and a naturalistic landscape design. This course's […]

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Botanical Art History
BECOMING PART OF AN ENDURING TRADITION

Explore the beautiful and intriguing history of botanical art! Join us for this 3-hour session, designed for art lovers and current and prospective Botanical Illustration certificate students. Learn about what it means to become a part of the enduring tradition of botanical art and illustration. Discover Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden's library collections and archival resources, […]

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Produce Aisle Botany
FOR BOTANICAL ILLLUSTRATION

Explore the botanical structure and artistic potential of common food items from the produce aisle of a grocery store. The first session will focus on foods that come from the soil, i.e., modified roots or rootstocks. The second session will address fruits, definable as any food item that encloses seeds. Each session will include pertinent […]

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INTRODUCTION TO
Basic Drawing

Discover your artistic potential and ignite your passion for drawing with our Introduction to Basic Drawing workshop! Learn to turn a simple line into a three-dimensional drawing with pencil and paper, and embark on a journey of self-expression and artistic growth. Play with different mark-making techniques and learn how to integrate basic elements of art […]

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BIRDING
FOR BEGINNERS

Want to learn more about birding? Join Barb and Buz Sawyer, both birdwatchers since childhood, for a fun-filled and informative morning exploring this enjoyable hobby. We’ll talk about where to go, what to take, which birds are likely to be seen at which time, how to identify birds and how to help birds with conservation […]

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