Short courses
Learn something new in our Kew Gardens courses and Wakehurst workshops.
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Explore Kew Gardens' courses
Explore our seasonal array of short courses & workshops, delivered by the specialist experts.
Short courses
Botanical Amigurumi Crochet Workshop
Learn how to create an amigurumi crochet character, bringing to life a much-loved plant or flower.
22 July 2026
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Organic gardening
Learn how to make your garden more environmentally friendly.
16 October 2026
Short courses
Right plant, right place
Learn how to choose the perfect plants for your garden.
23 October 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
Fundamentals of botanical illustration
Learn the basics of botanical illustration from a professional artist.
21 to 25 September 2026 or 30 November to 4 December 2026
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Short courses
Botanical pen and ink: Beginners
Join our course to learn the methods of pen and ink drawing from a professional botanical artist
28 to 30 September
Short courses
Botanical pen and ink: Intermediate
Join this course to learn pen and ink drawing techniques from a professional botanical artist.
2 to 4 November 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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