Events

Spend a spring Sunday sharpening your photography skills with Murphy’s Camera. Photographer Ayrica Bishop leads two hands-on workshops set among Yew Dell’s spring gardens. Photography Basics (10 a.m.–Noon) is perfect for beginners and hobbyists, covering light, composition, exposure and how to get the most from any camera — even your phone. Macro Garden Photography (1–3 […]

Join our team of horticulturists as they share tricks of the trade to preserve the bounty collected in our spring gardens. From pressing and hanging to drying and saving, you’ll learn how to preserve flowers, petals, leaves and entire blooms — techniques which can be used for wreaths, ornaments and other decor items. Attendees will […]

This hands-on workshop will help you understand both the art and science of rooting vegetative cuttings to produce new plants. You’ll learn correct technique, process and materials to help you propagate a wide diversity of plant types by cutting. You’ll choose from a variety of different species to take cuttings from and build a plug […]

Houseplants, herbs, annuals, perennials, and bulbs; there’s very little you can’t have fun with in your favorite planter. Join our team of horticulturists for a deep dive into crafting your very own summer annual container to take home and enjoy all season. Ticket includes all supplies. Our instructors are in high demand. Reserve your ticket […]

One of our most popular offerings each year – a party, a garden, and a big secret. You’ll come to Yew Dell, hop on a minibus and we’ll whisk you away to one of our favorite private gardens – and you won’t know where we’re going till we get there! Follow our garden staff for […]

Participants will be introduced to the traditional craft of paper quilling and explore the process of decorating with paper. No experience is needed! You’ll learn multiple quilling techniques and how to use special tools, then create your own butterfly and tulip designs and make a small paper sculpture to take home. Workshop is geared to […]

Join local botanical artist, Briahna Michalsky, for this informative, hands-on session on botanical dye processes. She will guide participants through the process of making watercolor inks from collected material, then we’ll have time to paint with dyes she cured in her studio. You will take home your custom artwork. No experience needed. Ticket includes all […]

Kick off the weekend with a one-of-a-kind craft cocktail experience led by Yew Dell’s Chef Mike where you’ll create cocktail syrups, bitters, floral craft ice, and more. We’ll harvest ingredients fresh from the gardens, shake cocktails, savor small bites, and enjoy the Gardens after hours. We’ll have take-home recipes to help you kill it the […]

Before we had access to Google and email, botanists created herbarium sheets to study and share plants. In this two-part workshop, discover the history, science, and art in creating herbarium sheets with Dr. Jeff Masters, Department of Biology at University of Louisville, and make an original piece of art based on flowers in your own […]

Our spring session quickly sold out, so we are offering a summer session. Join our team of horticulturists as they share tricks of the trade to preserve the bounty collected in our summer gardens. From pressing and hanging to drying and saving, you’ll learn how to preserve flowers, petals, leaves and entire blooms. Techniques which […]

Back by popular demand! Briahna Michalsky, a local botanical artist, returns for another session on botanical dye processes. She will guide participants through selecting botanicals, different placement techniques, and explain dye transfer methods such as hammering and steaming. Participants will each create a beautiful custom scarf to take home. Ticketing fees include all supplies. Our […]

Explore the biochemistry of bourbon making and the natural history of the grains that make it work. Then enjoy a tour and bourbon tasting with Kentucky Artisan Distillery Master Distiller, Jade Peterson. Ticket includes light bites. Our instructors are in high demand. Reserve your ticket now to hold your spot. Please keep in mind that […]