Drawing Butterflies with Pen & Ink

Sat Mar 07 2026 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm UTC-05:00

Toronto Botanical Garden | Toronto

Toronto Botanical Garden
Publisher/HostToronto Botanical Garden
Drawing Butterflies with Pen & Ink
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Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of creating beautiful butterfly art using pen and ink, where creativity takes flight!
About this Event

In this workshop you’ll be drawing mounted Butterfly specimens up close where you can see every detail. Your instructor will lead you through every stage of the process with group demonstrations and individual attention. Beginners welcome.

The following art materials will be provided:

1 sheet of Fine Art Paper

1 Japanese Drawing Pencil

1 Black Fineliner Pen

Optional materials to bring:

A basic set of colour pencils

Saturday, March 7 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Registration: Public $75, TBG Members $65 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

About Alan Li

Alan Li is an artist focused on nature. He supports conservation efforts through the sale of his artwork and is active in volunteering. Alan believes drawing can open people’s eyes to the planet’s diversity and show them that it matters. Alan grew up near the Niagara Escarpment and spent much of his childhood exploring the cliffs and forests. Those early encounters with nature have influenced both the direction of his life and the choice of subjects for his art. He currently pursues his own projects, teaches workshops, and collaborates with grassroots environmental groups.

www.alanlidrawings.com



Join Toronto Botanical Garden

Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member !



Additional Program Information
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  • For more information on accessibility at the garden please review our Accessibility Features webpage. If you have any accessibility requirements during your program please email [email protected].
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Canada

Tickets

CAD 79.73 to CAD 91.77

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