Capture the beauty of Longwood’s historic Main Conservatory during this four-hour plein air painting experience and enjoy exclusive access on a day our Gardens are closed to other guests.
Pierre S. du Pont, the founder of Longwood Gardens, first opened the historic Main Conservatory to the public in 1921. Since then, Longwood’s gardens under glass have become world-renowned for their beauty and incredible diversity. Explore the incredible indoor plantings of the East and Main Conservatories and use your watercolors, easel, and tools to create a beautiful depiction of your favorite plants—all while gaining expert guidance when you need it.
New to plein air painting? This class begins with an optional pre-recorded orientation covering all you need to know to create a stunning piece.
Location
Conservatory District
Instructor
Diana Heitzman
Diana Heitzman is an artist who is active in botanical painting. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, and studied at Temple University in Rome, Italy. Post-graduation, Heitzman studied graphic design and advertising at Moore College of Art in Philadelphia and worked as an art director. Heitzman has taught in Cape May County as well as Mt Cuba Center and Center of the Creative Arts in Delaware. She has shown her work in several galleries and completed multiple commissions, including the Wilmington Flower Market Poster. For the past 20 years she has exhibited and sold her paintings at the annual Philadelphia Flower Show. She is a member of the American Society of Botanical Artists and the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators.
