Botanical Paint & Print

Aspiring artists and nature enthusiasts explore the mechanics of printmaking at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. The morning workshop instructs participants in capturing the intricate details of local flora using direct botanical paint and print techniques. Working on the downtown Sarasota campus, students learn to apply pigments to leaves, fronds, and floral specimens, pressing them onto paper to reveal their complex natural textures. The hands-on studio session merges scientific observation with creative expression, yielding unique, nature-derived artwork directly sourced from the garden's lush environment.