Come along to learn the skills and techniques you need to create your own nature journal. Sharpen your powers of observation and learn different ways to record your favourite patch of earth.

Botanical Artist Jennifer Duval-Smith will teach you this wonderful way to reconnect with nature and explore your own creativity with significant benefits for your physiological and mental health.

This workshop is suitable for all levels of artistic experience, from those who want to know where to start to somebody who is confident in their skills.

All essential materials are provided (pencils, paper, coloured pencils, erasers) however if you have favourite materials such as watercolour palettes, pigment pens or a sketchbook you’d like to start on then bring them along!

Booking: This workshop costs $95 per person and you can book your place here

This workshop is being run by the Auckland Botanic Gardens as part of the Holding Ground programme, a lovely wide variety of activities which you can check out here