Friends' events at Kew Gardens
As a Friend of Kew you can enjoy members-only events, such as our popular Garden Open Evenings each Summer. Friends also receive discounts on many of Kew's Adult Education courses as well as have the opportunity to meet the staff, see behind the scenes and preview exhibitions.
Many of our ticketed events help with raising much needed funds for Kew's work, such as conservation and the gardens.
Friends' event - Garden open mornings
Sun 02 June - Sun 07 July 2013, 8.30amEnjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Gardens before opening hours
Friends event - Garden open evenings
Thu 06 June - Thu 04 July 2013, 6.30-9.30pmEnjoy exclusive after-hours access to Kew Gardens this summer.
Talk - From maize to mungongo: Kew and food security in the 21st century
Thu 27 June 2013, 7pmSince the advent of intensive agriculture mankind has relied on fewer and fewer plant species for food. Using examples from around the world, this talk examines some key solutions being developed for long term food security.
Course - Aspects of botanical illustration
Mon 22 July - Fri 26 July 2013, 10.30am - 5.30pmA five day course suitable for beginners or more experienced artists, introducing a range of botanical illustration techniques.
Course - Bat evening
Thu 15 August 2013, 6.30pm - 9.30pmTake this opportunity to explore the fascinating hidden lives of our native bat species.
Course - Distance and detail: Drawing and painting plants
Mon 02 September - Fri 06 September 2013, 10.30am - 4.30pm dailyA five day course on botanical illustration for both beginners and experienced artists wanting to learn the basic techniques in this field
Course - Gardening for beginners
Wed 11 September 2013, 10.30am - 4.30pmA course designed for keen amateurs wanting to improve their knowledge of planting and the maintenance of plants in their garden.
Course - Late summer photography workshop
Sat 28 September 2013, 10am - 4.30pmJoin Clive Nichols, one of the world's leading garden and flower photographers, on a course devoted to outdoor practical photography.
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