From onsite offerings at one of the great gardens of the world, to expanded online experiences that bring world-class instruction right to you, our opportunities to learn—and have fun—abound.
Whether you’re looking to explore a new hobby, sharpen your skills, expand your horizons, connect with others, or dive deeper with our certificate programs, look to learning at Longwood.
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Conservation & Stewardship
Conservation & Stewardship
Led by experts in ecology, land management, and sustainable design—and grounded in the latest research—these offerings explore topics like water management, wildlife support, sustainable garden practices, and more. Whether you're managing a large property or cultivating a backyard habitat, you'll learn how to apply best practices to your own landscape.
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Creative Arts
Creative Arts
Unleash your creativity and let the beauty of our Gardens inspire you. Our creative arts workshops are open to all experience levels and offer hands-on instruction from accomplished artists across a variety of media. Whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or honing your craft, there's something here to spark your imagination.
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Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts
Create new dishes, explore new flavors, and discover new ways to bring the garden to your table during our one-of-a-kind tastings and hands-on culinary experiences—complete with inspiration from 1906 and expert instruction from Longwood chefs and staff.
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Floral Design
Floral Design
From playful seasonal workshops to inspiring masterclasses—and even a comprehensive Floral Design Certificate program—our floral design offerings invite you to explore the art and science of working with flowers. Join one of the Northeast’s most respected and innovative floral design programs, with hands-on opportunities for all skill levels to learn, create, and grow.
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Gardening & Horticulture
Gardening & Horticulture
Whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your expertise, our gardening workshops, courses, and Gardening Certificate program offer inspiring opportunities to grow your skills. Learn directly from our experts—right here in one of the great gardens of the world—and enrich your understanding of plants and how we care for and connect with them.
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Landscape Design
Landscape Design
Whether you're looking to grasp the fundamentals of great garden design, enhance your own landscape, or pursue our comprehensive Landscape Design Certificate, our courses offer the knowledge and inspiration to bring your vision to life. Explore design principles, planting strategies, and more—all guided by experienced professionals.
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Well-Being
Well-Being
Reconnect with nature—and yourself—through our expert-led wellness offerings. From yoga and meditation to nature therapy and mindfulness practices, each session is designed to nurture your well-being in the inspiring setting of our Gardens. Discover the restorative power of nature, and find balance in every season.
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Longwood @ The Creamery
Longwood @ The Creamery
We’ve proudly teamed up with The Creamery of Kennett Square to offer engaging horticultural experiences in a spirited community space.
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Conferences & Lectures
Conferences & Lectures
Step into a world of ideas, innovation, and inspiration as we bring together brilliant minds, fresh perspectives, and groundbreaking insights during these engaging opportunities.
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View All Classes
View All Classes
Explore all of our Continuing Education classes and workshops.