Sketching Wildflowers

Event Overview

'Sketching Wildflowers' is a botanical art workshop held at the Makino Botanical Garden in Kochi. Set in the botanical garden that honors the legacy of the great Japanese botanist Dr. Tomitaro Makino, this program invites you to capture the intricate details and beauty of plants through sketching and painting.

Highlights & How to Enjoy

In this workshop, you will experience the process of observing the shape, color, and texture of plants and translating them onto paper. Focus on the vitality and delicate details of live plants that photos and books often fail to fully capture. It is a meditative way to connect with the structural beauty of nature while practicing your sketching skills.

Date & Schedule

Date: July 26, 2026 (Sunday)

Venue & Access

Venue: Makino Botanical Garden

Located on Mt. Godaisan, the Makino Botanical Garden is famous for its diverse plant collections and exhibits inspired by the botanical illustrations of Dr. Tomitaro Makino.

Participation Tips

This is a quiet, focused program centered on observing and drawing. Enjoy the process of paying attention to small details like leaf shapes, flower structures, and stem textures. To prepare, you may want to visualize the specific plant characteristics you wish to capture.

What to Bring, Clothing & Etiquette

As the activity takes place within the botanical garden, comfortable clothing is recommended. Please check the official website for details regarding sketching tools, payment methods, and English language support.

• *Payment Methods**: Cash and credit cards are accepted (please confirm specific details on the day).
• *English Support**: Please refer to the official website for information regarding English-language assistance.
• *Reservations**: Advance booking may be required. Please confirm in advance.
• *Clothing**: We recommend comfortable clothing suitable for walking through the garden terrain.
• *Etiquette**: Please be extremely careful not to damage any plants while observing and sketching.