TAIWAN: A WORLD OF ORCHIDS
Friday, August 9 through Sunday, August 11
Exhibition schedule varies; please check times below.
Enjoy a stunning display of orchids and a weekend filled with art and culture, in partnership with the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in New York (TECO-NY).
***While the event is free, Garden admission is to be paid at Garden entry. Admission April through October: Adults – $6, Seniors (age 62+) – $4, Students with ID – $4, Children (ages 4 to 12) – $2, Children (3 and under) – FREE, Members – FREE.
See below for events and programs related to Taiwan . Check back for more details!
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FLOWER POWER PARTY: ORCHID
Thursday, August 8, 6 to 8pm
Join QBG for our Flower Power Parties, a once-a-month celebration of culture, flowers, and food! On Orchid Night, we are celebrating orchids and Taiwanese culture. Get a sneak peek at the Taiwan: A World of Orchids exhibit as you enjoy food and alcoholic beverages available for purchase, and create botanical crafts inspired by the exquisite beauty of orchids. Stay tuned for more details.
ORCHID EXHIBITION
Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 9am to 5pm
Sunday, August 11, 9am to 4pm*
Included with Garden admission
Enjoy a stunning display of orchids and a weekend filled with art and culture, in partnership with the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in New York (TECO-NY).
Note: Free hours are suspended on Sunday, August 11.
$15 parking rate in effect Saturday and Sunday.
*On Sunday, August 11, the exhibit closes at 4pm to dress up for the Post-Exhibit Sale at 4:30pm.
ORCHID ART ACTIVITIES
Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11, 12 to 4pm
Included with Garden admission • Drop-in
Create botanical crafts inspired by the exquisite beauty of orchids.
EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP: ORCHIDS
Saturday, August 10, 11am to 1pm • $25 Member, $35 Non-Member (includes Garden admission)
Registration required: qbgorchidembroidery.eventbrite.com
Draw inspiration from current exhibit Taiwan: A World of Orchids and learn to embroider orchids onto fabric! Fiber artist, Soraya Navia (@sorayadesignsthings) will teach fundamental embroidery stitches and how to apply them to a customizable orchid pattern. Using needle and thread, students will complete a stitching sampler, learn tips and tricks, and embroider a frameable orchid plant. Beginners welcome; no experience necessary!
WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP: ORCHIDS
Saturday, August 10, 2 to 4pm • $20 Member, $30 Non-Member (includes Garden admission)
Registration required: qbgwatercolororchids2019.eventbrite.com
In this seasonal series of classes, learn the basic techniques of painting with watercolors with artist Chemin Hsiao. This class will use the Taiwan: A World of Orchids exhibit as inspiration.
POST-EXHIBIT ORCHID SALE
Sunday, August 11, 4:30 to 7pm ● Gift Shop ● While supplies last ● Prices vary
Take home one of the show’s beauties at our post-exhibit orchid show! The exhibit will close at 4pm to to dress up for the sale at 4:30pm!
Special thanks to Sponsors
Pauline Huang, QBG Board Chair
United Orchids