Short courses

Learn something new in our Kew Gardens short courses (in person and online) and Wakehurst workshops.

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Explore Kew Gardens' courses

Enrich your spare time with our seasonal array of short courses & workshops, delivered with the specialist knowledge of trained experts.

  • New date added
    Camellia at Kew
    Short courses

    Gardening for beginners

    2 and 3 July 2024
  • Kitchen Garden
    Short courses

    Organic gardening

    28 May 2024
  • Oyster mushroom
    Short courses

    Grow your own mushrooms

    14 October 2024
What's on at Kew
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Online courses

Bring the experience of Kew to your home with exclusive online courses run by experts.

Discover our online courses

Wakehurst workshops

With our unique range of Wakehurst workshops, you can learn a brand new skill in just one day.

  • sold out
    Willow weaving workshop
    Short courses

    Willow weaving workshops

    Selected dates, 24 May to 19 July 2024
  • Willow deer making
    Short courses

    Willow deer making workshop

    Selected dates, 26 October to 17 November 2024
  • Wreath making
    Short courses

    Christmas wreath making workshop

    Selected dates, 28 November to 8 December 2024
What's on at Wakehurst*
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Continuing Professional Development

Our science department runs short courses aimed at equipping working professionals with specialised skills.

Continuing Professional Development at Kew

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

*Filter by 'Short courses' under 'Event type' to discover the fantastic range on offer.