At the Calgary Zoo and Botanical Gardens

“I have learned that what I have not drawn, I have never really seen – and that when I start drawing an ordinary thing, I realize how extraordinary it is – a sheer miracle.” Frederick Franck The Zen of Seeing

Over the past 20 years, Botanical Illustration has been experiencing a remarkable renaissance as a widely accepted and collectible art form. The need to conform to botanical accuracy in plant portraiture remains a vital part of contemporary works. The Calgary Zoo’s gardens, with the new ENMAX Conservatory classroom, offer a perfect venue for this wonderful integration of science and art. Whether you are a newcomer to botany and art or an experienced artist with a passion for plants, these new classes have something to interest you.