Sketching with Sami: Wildlife

Saturday, June 6, 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. You 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. 

In this workshop, you will sketch the variety of wildlife found at the San Francisco Botanical Garden’s waterfowl pond. From the fish that swim in the water to the ducks that perch on the rocks, the pond is a great place to spot animals in and around plants. You will learn how to sketch gestures quickly, as animals tend to move fast.

Materials list:

• Sketchbook (mandatory)
• Pencils (mandatory)
• Micron pens
• Watercolor palette
• Water brushes or paintbrushes and water
• Tomboy markers
• Color pencils
• Collapsible or camping chair

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Gardens of Golden Gate Park Members may attend this event at a 20% discount. Contact membership@gggp.org to receive the Member Discount Code, then enter the Member Discount Code in the “Promo Code” field when checking out. Discount codes do not apply to the “Pay What You Will” price level.  

Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.