(Hint: It’s More Than Just Drawing)
Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned botanical illustrator, our workshops are designed to nurture your skills with the support of fellow creatives and spark fresh ideas amidst the gorgeous outdoors, where you can let yourself relax and enjoy.
These immersive experiences blend creativity, connection, and exploration in some of the world’s most inspiring natural settings. Here are 6 reasons why you’ll want to register for our next in-person workshops:
1. Real Time Teaching and Frequent Feedback
2. All Skill Levels Welcome: From Aspiring to Advanced
3. Community: Learn Alongside Other Passionate Artists
4. Stunning Locations Sure to Inspire
5. A Mindful, Meditative Practice
6. Sustainable, Hands-On Inspiration
1. Real Time Teaching and Frequent Feedback
There’s something magical about being taught in real time, with an instructor guiding your hand (metaphorically, of course!) and offering instant feedback throughout your drawing process. Watching botanical drawing demonstrations unfold before your eyes—and trying the techniques yourself—is a powerful way to grow your skills quickly and confidently. Plus, our small-group setting means plenty of one-on-one guidance.
2. ALL Skill Levels Welcome: From Aspiring to Advanced
No matter where you are on your artistic journey, you’ll find a place here. Each workshop varies slightly in focus and intensity, so whether you’re dipping your toe into the world of botanical art or honing your established craft, you’ll be supported and challenged in equal measure.
3. Community: Learn Alongside Other Passionate Artists
Art is nice to make alone, but we find that it’s more fun when shared! Our workshops bring together nature lovers, art enthusiasts, and curious creatives who are just as enchanted by a patterned pinecone as you are. Expect laughter, shared inspiration, and instant connections. It’s the kind of creative camaraderie that only comes from making art together, in the same room.
4. Stunning Locations Sure to Inspire
Our workshops aren’t just about technique—they’re immersive experiences held in breathtaking places. Picture yourself sketching in the sun-drenched hills of Spain, beside fruiting trees in New York’s Catskill Mountains, or surrounded by tropical flora in Hawaii. These workshops are equal parts retreat, adventure, and creative recharge.
5. A Mindful, Meditative Practice
Botanical drawing isn’t purely for the sake of creating art that looks like plants–it’s about the personal journey of creating the art. The act of closely observing a bloom and translating its beauty onto paper can be profoundly calming. It’s a practice in presence, patience, and peace.
6. Sustainable, Hands-On Inspiration
In many of our workshops, you’ll gather plants right from the land—respectfully and sustainably. We translate that botanical inspiration into art in nature’s classroom–whether it’s an open-air, solar-powered pavilion, an indoor/outdoor classroom, or under a tree in the garden. It’s a grounded, full-circle creative process, and it’s deeply satisfying. You’ll just have to see for yourself!
Ready to Pack Your Sketchbook?
If you’re craving time in nature, guided creative instruction, and the joy of being surrounded by fellow nature and art lovers, our botanical illustration workshops are calling your name. Join us in paradise—whether that’s a verdant local farm, a tropical island, or a sunlit Spanish hillside—and watch your creativity bloom. Hope to see you at a workshop soon!
