Discover Évora’s Botanical Art: A Hands-On Herbarium Workshop Experience
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be able to comfortably walk mild uneven terrain and spend several hours engaged in artistic activities.
Overview
Experience Évora like never before with a six-hour herbarium workshop set on a working farm. Learn plant identification, create botanical illustrations using four unique techniques, and enjoy a garden lunch that connects you to Portuguese flavors.
Herbarium – Full Illustration Workshop
Starting at €185 | 6 Hours | Parties of 2 to 6 | Évora
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About This Adventure
Join a captivating 6-hour workshop at Évoran, where you'll explore a farm, learn to collect and identify plants, and create your own herbarium. Unleash your creativity with four unique illustration techniques, including watercolor and cyanotype. Enjoy a delightful lunch in the aromatic garden and take home your personalized herbarium.
Rates
**Adult & Child ** €185 Ages 08 & Older
Young Child: Free Ages 07 & Younger
Minimum party of 2 required to book
Duration
6 Hours
Location
Évora
About
A unique and very enriching experience is what we provide with this workshop of how to create your herbarium. During the tour, you will get to know the plants produced on the farm, learn how to collect and identify them and create your own herbarium.
Based on this collection, you will develop four illustrations, using four different materials and techniques – watercolor, drawing, printing and cyanotype.
All necessary basic materials, such as paper, paints, pencils and brushes, will be provided. Nevertheless, you can bring your own material if you feel more comfortable.
Includes
- Arrival to the farm and welcome by the producer
- Guided tour of the farm
- Herbarium – Illustration workshop
- Lunch will take place in our aromatic garden, and you will taste some of the recipes from the book Sal Verde.
Each participants will take home their started herbarium and the knowledge to develop it upon in the future.
NOTE
After booking we will send all the details of the reservation, as well as the location and the contact of the farmer.
If you wish to propose another day or time for the experience, send us a message and we will do our best to reschedule, or we can include one more experience for all day.
Adventure Tips
Bring comfortable shoes
Wear sturdy, comfortable shoes for walking around the farm’s varied terrain.
Protect yourself from the sun
Apply sunscreen and wear a hat since the farm’s outdoor areas offer limited shade.
Bring personal art supplies
While basic materials are provided, bringing your favorite pencils or brushes can enhance your creative process.
Arrange transportation in advance
Transportation to the farm isn’t included; plan private transit or reach out for transfer options post-booking.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- European goldfinch
- Iberian green frog
History
Évora’s region boasts a legacy of sustainable farming dating back centuries, reflected in the traditional planting methods preserved at this farm.
Conservation
The farm practices organic cultivation and educates visitors on local plant preservation to support ecological balance in the region.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable walking shoes
Necessary for navigating farm paths during the plant collection portion.
Hat and sunscreen
Protects against strong midday sun in the open outdoor spaces.
summer specific
Water bottle
Staying hydrated is important throughout the six-hour workshop.
Personal art supplies
Bring favorite pencils or paints to personalize your illustration experience.