Join botanical artist Jennifer Duval-Smith for a workshop that will guide you to draw a beautiful botanical subject with clarity, accuracy, and confidence. You’ll explore simple yet powerful nature journaling prompts and learn accessible techniques for capturing natural detail, skills that will enrich any creative practice.
All materials are provided and no previous experience is needed. Whether you’re picking up a pencil for the first time or already comfortable with your craft, the techniques taught in this class will meet you where you are.
We begin in the elegantly restored Auckland Wintergardens before moving to a behind-the-scenes location at the Domain Nursery. There, you’ll have the opportunity to observe and record exquisite plant specimens specially curated for our group by the Wintergardens expert team.
Your workshop fee includes:
- A three-hour botanical art workshop with personalised guidance
- Morning tea and coffee
- All materials, including paper, pencils, clipboard, watercolour pencils and brushes
- A donation to Friends of the Domain in recognition of their generous support.
What is the Wintergardens Botanical Art Workshop Series? This workshop is part of an eight-part series running throughout 2026, each highlighting the remarkable work and plant collection of the Wintergardens. Class sizes are limited to 10 participants to ensure a rich and engaging experience.