How to Make Holiday Preserves

Create your own holiday preserves in this interactive, in-person culinary arts class led by Amanda Newman of Spotted Horse Provisions. The session begins with a brief history of preserves and covers what makes a good preserve, the typical preserving process, and related techniques. Participants will make preserves to jar and take home for holiday recipes, pantry use, or gifting.

The class is designed as an adult learning experience and includes all-day admission to Longwood Gardens on the day of the class. It takes place in Grove Studio 104 and Grove Studio 105.

When: Sunday, November 15, 2026

Showtimes: 2:00–3:30 pm

Tickets: $75; $67 for Members and Innovators

Run time: 90 minutes

Instructor: Amanda Newman of Spotted Horse Provisions

Ages: Intended as an adult learning experience

Venue: Longwood Gardens

Location: Grove Studio 104 and Grove Studio 105

Admission: The class fee includes all-day admission to the Gardens on the day of the class.

Registration deadline: November 10, 2026

Cancellation policy: Registration may be canceled up to two weeks before the event for a refund of the registration fee minus a $30 processing fee. Cancellations can be requested by email or by calling 610-388-5454.

Note: The page’s related-events listing also shows this event as Sunday, November 11, 2026, but the main event details list Sunday, November 15, 2026.