KENNETT SQUARE, PA — As the holiday season approaches, Longwood Gardens is offering an enriching array of holiday-themed Continuing Education classes, inviting arts and crafts enthusiasts to immerse themselves in creative pursuits. These classes, set in the newly opened Studios at The Grove, part of the Longwood Reimagined initiative, provide a state-of-the-art environment conducive to learning and creativity.
Kicking off the season, on November 9, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., is the “Holiday Cooking with Herbs” class. Under the guidance of Chef Charles Ziccardi, participants will explore the use of herbs to enhance festive culinary creations. The fee for this class is $89.
For those interested in woodworking, the “Wave Hill Chair Workshop” on November 16, 2024, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., offers a hands-on experience in crafting a garden chair with expert Dan Bernarcik. This workshop is priced at $300.
Card-making enthusiasts can unleash their creativity on November 21, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with the “Handmade Holiday Cards” class, where attendees will design botanical-themed cards for $109.
The “Plantology on Tap” event on November 21, 2024, at Longwood at the Creamery, begins at 5:00 p.m. with a lecture at 6:00 p.m., offering insights into the creation of A Longwood Christmas display. The fee for this enchanting session is $29.
On November 22, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the “Needle Felt Ornaments” class provides an introduction to needle felting with artists Sara Renzulli and Marsha Minutella, for a fee of $99.
For those with a flair for design, “Holiday Tablescape Design” on December 3, 2024, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., led by Marie Danielle Vil-Young, offers techniques for creating stunning table settings. This session is priced at $179.
At Longwood at the Creamery, the “Holiday Village Workshop: Peppermint Twist” on December 8, 2024, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., invites participants to create whimsical floral designs for $139.
The “Traditional Wreath Workshop,” scheduled for December 12, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., allows attendees to craft festive wreaths with Shannon Toal AIFD, for a fee of $139.
For mixology enthusiasts, the “Holiday Cocktails” class on December 12, 2024, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., explores seasonal drink-making with Bluestem Botanicals and bartender Drew Tolbert. The cost is $129.
Finally, on December 17, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the “Mini Green Wall Workshop” offers an opportunity to create and maintain a framed garden with Lauren Jenkins, priced at $129.
Concluding the season, “Elegant and Elevated Holiday Designs” on December 21, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., led by Jane Godshalk, offers the creation of sophisticated floral arrangements for $169.
These classes represent a unique opportunity for arts and crafts enthusiasts to hone their skills and embrace the spirit of the season at Longwood Gardens. Find out more at Longwoodgardens.org.
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