Sketching with Sami: The Sounds of Flower Piano
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Join science illustrator Sami Chang in the Botanical Garden for a field sketching workshop while enjoying the rich plant life. Open to all skill levels! — Saturday, September 12, 2026 10am-12:30pm San Francisco Botanical Garden — Meet at Main Gate About the Program Materials not included. Please refer to materials list and be prepared to bring these supplies to the workshop. If you’re a beginner who wants to learn about field sketching or an advanced illustrator who wants a reason to explore the Gardens of Golden Gate Park, join science illustrator Sami Chang as she explores the San Francisco Botanical Garden. Y ou will learn some tips and tricks on how to get accurate sketches and try your hand at different methods of field sketching. This is a great opportunity to explore — or simply sit and enjoy — all of the natural beauty the gardens have to offer. As the flower pianos are out, there will be a plethora of sounds being created while combining with the natural sounds of the birds and the wind through the trees that the gardens already have. Through this field sketch class, we will explore what these sounds may look on paper using colors, shapes, and patterns. Materials list: Sketchbook (mandatory) Pencils (mandatory) Micron pens Watercolor palette Water brushes or paintbrushes and water Tomboy markers Color pencils Collapsible or camping chair — Gardens of Golden Gate Park Members may attend this event at a 20% discount. Contact membership@gggp.org to receive the Member Di
