Photos on Wood Workshop

Photos on Wood Workshop

CREATIVE ARTS CLASS WITH ONLINE AND ONSITE COMPONENTS
A person inside a conservatory, taking photos of succulents.
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Dates & Prices

October 8-11, 2025


Fee: $139

Fee for Innovators, Gardens Preferred, and Gardens Premium Members: $125


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 October 2, 2025

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. 

Begin with an online orientation where you’ll learn about the materials needed to transfer photos onto wood, fabric, and canvas. We’ll discuss and compare the different transfer techniques, and what to expect while making your own image transfers. Then, join us for a full-day, hands-on workshop where you’ll prepare and transfer your own photo onto wood and fabric. You'll have instructor-led, step-by-step guidance throughout the entire process. This fun, unique crafting experience is perfect for beginners and creatives of all levels. Whether you want to keep your creation forever or gift it to a loved one, you’ll leave with a finished piece and the skills to make more at home! 

Course Schedule

Online Orientation
Wednesday, October 8, 6:00–7:00 pm

Onsite Session
Saturday, October 11, 9:00 am–4:00 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

Bob Gross

Having graduated with a degree in visual communications, Bob Gross has 40 years of experience as a professional designer, photographer, and instructor. He's conducted classes and workshops ranging from beginner photography to advanced computer imaging. Bob also served as an adjunct professor at Drexel University, where he taught a graduate course in biomedical photography. Bob loves creating images of nature, landscapes, and wildlife; but what really excites him is seeing a student's eyes light up when they say, "Wow, NOW I get it!”