The Flora Conservation Department at Kadoorie Farm and Botanical Garden(KFBG) has been dedicated to the conservation and education of Hong Kong's native plants for many years. Through garden displays and diverse activities, plant enthusiasts can appreciate the unique beauty of local flora without having to trek through mountains and streams. Coinciding with the botanical art exhibition ‘Impressions, Expressions – feeling & depicting nature’, KFBG is offering special limited workshops that allow the public to gain deeper insights into the wonders of plant taxonomy and scientific illustration of Hong Kong native plants
Botanical scientific illustration serves as a bridge connecting science and art. Plant line drawings, in particular, are essential elements in Floras and scientific literature. Creating a botanical scientific illustration requires both solid botanical knowledge and artistic techniques.
This workshop combines plant taxonomy with artistic creation, guiding participants to explore the dual world of scientific illustration – from rigorous pen-and-ink line drawings to vibrant watercolour renderings – experiencing the interweaving of plant science and aesthetics.
| Introduction to Botanical Illustration: Watercolor Class A | Introduction to Botanical Illustration: Pen & ink Class B |
Content | - What is Botanical Illustration - Understanding how watercolor are applied to botanical illustrations - Understanding plant structures - Drawing botanical illustrations by using watercolor
| - Scientific Illustration of Hong Kong Native Plant - Understanding how line drawings are applied to plant taxonomy - Understanding plant structures - Drawing botanical line illustration |
Date | 8 November 2025 (Saturday) | 9 November 2025 (Sunday) |
Time | 10:00am - 4:00pm (1-hour lunch break) | 10:00am - 4:00pm (1-hour lunch break) |
Fee | HK$680 *Includes KFBG admission fee, programme fee and art materials | HK$680 *Includes KFBG admission fee, programme fee and art materials |
Remarks | Participants who enrol and complete both Workshop A and Workshop B will receive a certificate upon completion | |
Target Audience
Aged 16 and above
Capacity
15 - 22 people
Note
Please bring your own lunch or enjoy a delicious vegetarian lunch at the farm for an additional cost.
Payment is not refundable after acceptance, unless the workshop is cancelled by KFBG due to inclement weather, under-enrolment or any other reason.
