Join us for a unique orchid resin workshop and an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Pixel + Petals, our annual orchid exhibition with the Garden’s conservatory horticulturists. Discover the art of preserving orchids in resin and learn about their care and cultivation. Participants will create stunning resin pieces to take home, inspired by the exhibition.

Meet Your Instructor: Liz Ives & Linda Snay

Liz Ives

Liz serves as the Registrar at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, where she is passionate about making art and arts education available to everyone. As a textile arts teacher with 25 years of experience in all types of education, from college lectures to private mentorship, Liz believes firmly that anyone can do art if they have a desire to try. Liz has a BFA from the Art Institute of Chicago in textile arts and an MA in history from Villanova University with a focus on material culture. She believes that learning about material culture, the things created and used in daily life, can teach us about the past and inform the present. In her personal life she enjoys sewing, weaving, spinning yarn, fashion history, quilting, natural dyeing, embroidery, and many other types of textile arts.

Linda Snay

Linda Snay was born in Connecticut and has always been drawn to the world of art.  She discovered watercolors at a young age and was encouraged by art teachers.  She studied art in college and went on to graduate from Eastern Connecticut State University with a BA, double major in Studio Art and Art History.  After moving to Massachusetts, her career led to positions in education in museums and art centers, and she is currently a teaching artist leading engaging art classes for both children and adults.  She works in various media, including watercolor, acrylic, oil, and pastel.  She is a member of Arts Worcester and participates regularly in exhibitions in Central Massachusetts.

$75.00 Member | $90.00 Adult (including admission to the Garden)

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• Please log in or create an account.  The “Log In/Create Account” button is in the bar at the top right of the page.
• Return to the class you wish to attend.
• If you have not already done so, you will need to scroll to the bottom of the page and add Attendees.  You will need to add yourself and anyone else you wish to register with.
• If you have already done this, the Attendees will be listed below and simply check the box next to the desired attendees. Make sure to choose the correct price category for each participant.  This can be found in the drop-down menu on the right-hand side of the screen, next to the name of the participant.
• If you require assistance, please contact the Registrar at 508-869-6111 x 174 or email registrar@nebg.org.
• Please note that we have recently changed our refund & cancelation policy.  We strongly encourage you to read the new policies. You will be prompted to agree to the policy to complete your order. You can read the complete policy here. 
• Email Confirmation will be sent from do_not_reply@versaiwebservices.com

Construction Update: The Winter Garden is currently under renovation to improve accessibility and will remain closed until Spring 2025. All other gardens remain open.