Classes & Workshops
We offer a range of online learning opportunities from in-depth courses to casual tours.
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Upcoming Classes & Workshops
Asian-Inspired Garden Design
Starts October 28, 2021
4 online sessions. Learn and adapt components of traditional and interpretive Asian gardens.
Beginning Bonsai
June 3–December 1, 2021
Fully online. Learn the care and culture of bonsai, and how to design and maintain these sculptured treasures.
Leaving a Lasting Legacy
Starts November 3, 2021
Onsite and online. Learn the foundations of ecological restoration and then put theory into practice.
Putting Your Garden to Bed
November 10, 2021
Fully online. Take the steps necessary to get your garden ready for seasonal slumber.
Floral Spotlight: Contemporary Harvest
November 17, 2021
Fully online. Weave the colors and materials of the fall harvest into bold, contemporary designs.
Flavors from Fields and Forests
November 18, 2021
Longwood at the Creamery. Explore paw-paws and persimmons to mountain mint and sunchokes.
Wreath Workshop: Autumnal Abundance
November 22, 2021
Fully online. Create a grapevine wreath or centerpiece that captures autumn hues and scents.
The Artist Dives into the Archives: Cyclamen
December 1, 2021
Fully online. Dive into our botanical illustration collection and create your own work of art.
Elegant Garlands
December 1, 2021
Fully online. Explore the versatility of garland design and the beauty it can bring to your home.
Fire and Ice: Holiday Centerpiece
December 9, 2021
Fully online. Create a striking centerpiece that showcases the dramatic contrast of fire and ice.
Branches and Boughs
December 15, 2021
Fully online. Join Ikebana designer Brandon Forsht as he highlights the principles and techniques of the Sogetsu School of Ikebana.
Tis the Season for Odd Traditions
December 16, 2021
Longwood at the Creamery. Explore botanical inspirations behind unusual holiday traditions.
A Very Citrus Christmas: Holiday Cocktails
December 17, 2021
Fully online. Deliciously integrate locally grown citrus in your holiday cocktails and mocktails.
Introduction to Graphic Communications
Starts January 16, 2022
5 online sessions. Learn the standard tools and practices used to represent the landscape.
Floral Design Basics II
January 17–June 20, 2022
Fully online. Focus on contrast, proportion, scale, and more while building your floral design skillset.
Floral Design Basics
January 17–June 30, 2022
Fully online. Learn the skills you need to create beautiful floral arrangements in this self-paced course.
Floral Design Basics II
August 15, 2021–February 28, 2022
Fully online. Focus on contrast, proportion, scale, and more while building your floral design skillset.
Floral Spotlight: Philadelphia
January 19, 2022
Fully online. Explore how Philly impacted Pierre du Pont. See designs that recall the city’s glass structures.
A Touch of Hollywood
January 20, 2022
Fully online. Bring showstopping floral design right to your doorstep, courtesy of two stars of the floral world.
The Wild Garden, Designed
Starts January 20, 2022
Four online sessions. Learn how we might consider programming a garden for beauty and success.
Growing Dahlias: Early Spring Preparation
January 26, 2022
Fully online. Learn the best approaches for spring tuber care, proper nutrition, soil preparation and testing.
Photographing the Winter Garden
Starts January 28, 2022
Learn tips and tricks for capturing the best winter images while keeping your equipment safe and dry.
Floral Spotlight: French Formal Design
February 9, 2022
Fully online. Explore the du Ponts’ trips to France, and experience the influence of formal French garden design.
Landscape Design I
Starts February 16, 2022
Fully online. Learn about design processes, traditional landscape graphics, and sustainable landscapes.
Sketching for Designers
Starts February 24, 2022
5 online sessions. Develop a foundation in field sketching techniques, including line, tone, and color.
Diversify your Harvest: Exceptional Herbs and Unconventional Veggies
February 28, 2022
Fully online. Explore edible plants that can add interest to your garden and plate.
Understanding Plants
Starts March 22, 2022
Fully online. Gain an understanding of the botanical system of plant names and how the plant kingdom is organized.
Botanical Art Master Class
Starts March 1, 2022
2 online sessions. Enjoy a live, virtual watercolor demo with RBGE’s Botanical Illustration Deparment.
Make a Big Impact with Minimalistic Design
March 8, 2022
Fully online. Utilize fewer materials and create negative space for impactful arrangements.
Floral Spotlight: Illuminated Fountains
March 23, 2022
Fully online. Add the movement of water and dynamic color into floral design.
Creative Containers: Sunny Spring Plantings
April 2, 2022
Onsite. Visit our new nursery production greenhouse and explore what makes the perfect spring container.
