updated on 11/3/21

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CLASSES / EVENTS

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 O Indicates online event.

 O  November 17: Floral Spotlight: Contemporary Harvest, 6-7:30pm. The last colors of the fall harvest deserve just as much attention as the peak of the summer bounty. Join Jerome Boodoo online as he weaves sticks, branches, rocks, vegetables, and more materials into bold, contemporary floral designs that will re-shape your take on autumnal flower arranging.Online class, $29/person and $26/members. See website for details and registration. LONG

 O  December 1: The Artist Dives into the Archives: Cyclamen, 1–3:30pm. Join artist Carol Gangemi online as she dives into Longwood’s archives and retrieves a cyclamen image to demonstrate watercolor technique. Follow along at home and paint your own cyclamen in the style of early botanical illustrators, just in time for the holiday season. Online class. More details and registration on website. $65/General and $59/members. LONG

 O  December 1: Elegant Garlands: New Spin on a Holiday Classic, 5–8pm. Looking to put a new, elegant spin on a traditional holiday garland design? Join Jane Godshalk AIFD as she demonstrates the versatility of garland design and the beauty it can bring to your home. Using hard goods and floral materials shipped directly to your home, follow along and craft your own masterpiece as Jane creates a flowing table design or a tall cascading arrangement using a thoughtful mix of pine cones, fresh greens, and accent flowers. Online class. More details and registration on website. $145/General and $131/members. LONG

 O  December 13: Floral Spotlight: Branches and Boughs Online Class, 6–7pm. During this online class, slow down and spend an evening with Ikebana designer and educator Brandon Forsht as he highlights the principles and techniques of the Sogetsu School of Ikebana while creating a wonderfully artistic seasonal design. Online class. More details and registration on website. $29/General and $26/members. LONG

 O  December 17: A Very Citrus Christmas: Holiday Cocktails, 6–8pm. The scents and flavors of citrus during the holidays evoke feelings of nostalgia for many. In this online offering, learn how to deliciously integrate the flavors of locally grown citrus in your holiday cocktails and mocktails. Join Linda Shanahan and Eric Vanderhyde from Barefoot Botanicals, Vivek and Seema Malik from Bhumi Growers, and Longwood educator and former bartender Matt Thomas as they mix up delicious herbal and citrus creations. Online class. More details and registration on website. $89/General and $80/members. LONG

 O  January 16–February 13: Introduction to Graphic Communications, 9-11am. Color rendering is a creative and dynamic device used to bring your landscape design to life. Learn the standard tools and practices used to represent the landscape in this informative online series. Online class. More details and registration on website. $129/General and $116/members. LONG