Short courses
Learn something new in our Kew Gardens courses and Wakehurst workshops.
Explore Kew Gardens' gardening courses
Explore our seasonal array of gardening short courses & workshops, delivered by the specialist experts.
Short courses
Modern calligraphy workshop
Learn the art of modern calligraphy in this 2 hour workshop, perfect for all experience levels.
27 March 2026
Short courses
Plant Propagation
Learn how to propagate a wide range of plants, from vegetables to house plants.
31 March 2026
Short courses
Botanical sketchbook study: Intermediate
Deepen your skills as a botanical artist with this three-day course
8 April to 10 April 2026
Explore Kew Gardens' botanical art courses
Discover introductions to botanical art, along with intermediate courses to take your skills to the next level, all led by expert artists.
Short courses
Botanical sketchbook study: Intermediate
Deepen your skills as a botanical artist with this three-day course
8 April to 10 April 2026
Short courses
Flower drawing and dissection: Intermediate
Master the fundamentals of structure and form in botanical art.
14 to 15 May 2026
Short courses
Fungi: Drawing & Painting Mushrooms
Identify, draw and paint fungi in a two-day botanical art course.
8 to 9 October 2026
Wakehurst workshops
With our unique range of Wakehurst workshops, you can learn a brand new skill in just one day.
Accessible | Wellbeing | Included with entry
Sow and Grow gardening workshops
Join us for our monthly hands-on gardening workshops.
Selected dates, March to November 2026
Short courses | Tours and talks | Wellbeing
Create a wildflower meadow
Craft your own wildflower meadow in this immersive summer workshop.
4 July 2026
Get in touch
For more information on our short courses please contact us:
For Kew Gardens short courses
Email: shortcourses@kew.org
For Wakehurst workshops
Email: wakehurst@kew.org
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