Talks and courses at Kew Gardens

Browse our upcoming talks and courses, from photography, to botanic and botany for beginners.

Photo of Dr Paul Smith, Head of Kew's Seed Conservation Department

Talk - Kew and food security in the 21st century

Thu 27 June 2013, 7pm

Come along to hear Head of Kew's Seed Conservation Department, Dr Paul Smith, explain how Kew is developing solutions to long-term global food security using the full range of the world's edible plants.


Course: Aspects of botanical illustration

Course - Aspects of botanical illustration

Mon 22 July - Fri 26 July 2013, 10.30am - 5.30pm

A five day course suitable for beginners or more experienced artists, introducing a range of botanical illustration techniques.


Botanical Illustration

Course - Distance and detail: Drawing and painting plants

Mon 02 September - Fri 06 September 2013, 10.30am - 4.30pm daily

A five day course on botanical illustration for both beginners and experienced artists wanting to learn the basic techniques in this field


Photo of colourful flowers at Kew Gardens

Course - Gardening for beginners

Wed 11 September 2013, 10.30am - 4.30pm

A course designed for keen amateurs wanting to improve their knowledge of planting and the maintenance of plants in their garden.


Photo of morning light through autumn leaves

Course - Early morning photography

Sat 14 September 2013, 7.30am - 11am

Don't miss this rare opportunity to photograph the beauty of the Gardens in early morning light.


Photo of the Kew Pagoda vista in autumn

Course - Late summer photography workshop

Sat 28 September 2013, 10am - 4.30pm

Join Clive Nichols, one of the world's leading garden and flower photographers, on a course devoted to outdoor practical photography.


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