
artoberVA: Branch Halloween Open House. Join us after dark on October 28, 2026.

A beginner-friendly introduction to Ikebana, the Japanese art of arranging flowers and branches, led by certified Ikebana teachers Elizabeth Biddle and Marty Jones. Each Sensei will demonstrate her school’s foundational style—Kado Sensho Ikenobo and Ohara—explaining how line, balance, depth and color shape an arrangement.

See Becoming through the eyes of Michelle LaRose & Ezie Junkala.
The atmosphere is grand and sophisticated, set within an impressive century-old Tudor Revival residence. The interior feels intimate yet refined, offering a sense of historical grandeur through its architecture and light-filled spaces.ambiance_potoo
Visitors highlight the museum as a gem, specifically noting the grandeur of the architecture and the detailed, helpful nature of the guided tours. The historical significance of the century-old home and the knowledgeable guides are frequently praised.reviews_potoo
This venue stands as Virginia’s only design museum, housed in a striking 1919 Tudor Revival home. The museum focuses on the intersection of design and culture, using the historic building itself as a backdrop for shifting perspectives.story_potoo