Moving Water in Black and White

Moving Water in Black and White

CREATIVE ARTS CLASS WITH ONLINE AND ONSITE COMPONENTS
A black and white image of Italian inspired fountains in an outdoor garden.
Sue Hare

Dates & Prices

July 22–August 4, 2026


Fee: $149

Fee for Innovators, Gardens Preferred, and Gardens Premium Members: $134

Fee includes all-day admission to the Gardens on the day the class is onsite.


This class is intended as an adult learning experience.  Find out more about our Family Learning experiences.

Registrations may be cancelled up to two weeks before the event, and your registration fee, less a $30 processing fee, will be refunded. Please note that refunds are not available for programs moved to scheduled inclement weather dates.

To notify us of your cancellation, email us or call 610-388-5454.

Register by July 19, 2026

Gardens Preferred, Gardens Premium Members and Innovators save on Continuing Education Courses

A 10% discount on classes will be applied automatically at the time of checkout. 

Focusing on Longwood’s water features including fountains and lakes, explore how to capture the reflections and motion of water using the striking contrast of black and white. Start your experience with an online orientation led by expert photographer Michael Froio as he discusses techniques and important considerations for photographing moving water in black and white. Then, enjoy early, exclusive access to the Gardens for a morning photography session, capturing the flowing waters in our fountains, lakes, and more. Wrap up your experience by joining your classmates and Froio online to share and discuss your favorite shots.

Course Schedule

Online Orientation
Wednesday, July 22, 6:00–8:00 pm

Onsite Session
Saturday, July 25, 7:00–10:00 am

Online Review
Tuesday, August 4, 6:00–8:00 pm

Full course content includes both the online and the onsite components.

Location

Onsite at Longwood Gardens with additional online sessions.

This program will take place partially or entirely outdoors. Please dress for the weather and wear footwear suited for walking on uneven paths and through wet areas.

Instructor

Michael Froio

Michael Froio is a photographer and educator in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Much of his work focuses on understanding the built environment and how history creates a compelling narrative in photography. Froio's commissioned work includes architectural, railroad, and heavy industry documentation and research projects in various mediums, including large format film, digital stills, videos, and time-lapse photography. His work resides in noted collections, including the Library of Congress, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Woodmere Museum, and the Camden County Arts Bank collection.

Additional Info

Photos taken during photography classes at Longwood may not be sold for commercial uses.