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A Most Elegant Madness: Orchids, Art and Fashion in the Victorian Age

Saturday, January 23, 8:00 AM Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
A Most Elegant Madness: Orchids, Art and Fashion in the Victorian Age
Saturday, January 23, 2027 | 1–2 pm Instructor: Amber Oudsema, Meijer Gardens Discover the Victorian obsession with tropical orchids which inspired exquisite art, extravagant fashion, and daring—sometimes deadly—expeditions. Join Curator of Art Interpretation and Engagement Amber Oudsema for a fascinating exploration of Orchidelirium, an era when the pursuit of these coveted blooms reached fever pitch and the worlds of art, fashion, and adventure collided in extraordinary ways. $20 | Members of Meijer Gardens receive 10% off This class is recommended for 16+.