Join artist Eileen Seitz for a two-day watercolor course at The Kampong in Miami. Paint from nature's vibrant colors while immersing yourself in one of Florida’s most unique botanical gardens.
Join artist Eileen Seitz for a two-day watercolor course at The Kampong in Miami. Paint from nature's vibrant colors while immersing yourself in one of Florida’s most unique botanical gardens.
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Operated by The Kampong - National Tropical Botanical Gardens · Miami, Florida
easy.
2–3 hours per session.
Basic mobility required; suitable for most adults comfortable walking short distances outdoors.
Yes, all required materials are provided, but you may bring your own if preferred.
No, the course welcomes all skill levels, including beginners.
The class accommodates up to 15 participants to ensure personal attention.
Most of the course takes place outdoors in the garden, weather permitting.
Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing with sun and insect protection are recommended.
While some bus routes serve the area, most visitors find car or rideshare transportation more convenient.
The Kampong was established in the 1920s by Dr. David Fairchild to introduce tropical plants to the U.S.
The garden focuses on preserving rare tropical species and educating visitors about biodiversity.
The Kampong — part of the National Tropical Botanical Gardens — is a historic tropical garden located in Miami, Florida on the shores of Biscayne Bay. The site preserves the Fairchild-Sweeney House and showcases the legacy of plant explorer David Fairchild through extensive exotic fruit trees, rare tropical species, and curated collections. Visitors can choose docent-led guided tours that highlight the estate’s history and plant collections, or self-guided tours that allow leisurely exploration with a provided map. The Kampong hosts a rotating schedule of hands-on workshops and classes set in the garden landscape. Offerings include cyanotype printing for fabric, community indigo dip workshops teaching Shibori resist dyeing, edible gardening programming presented with UF/IFAS (recommended for ages 12 and up), watercolor courses led by local artist Eileen Seitz, and all-levels yoga with Sam Reynolds. Forest bathing sessions guided by neuroscientist Karina Del Punta focus on sensory practices grounded in science; evening Moonrise Forest Bathing is offered under the full moon. Several specialty experiences such as macrophotography, ikebana, functional movement, and seasonal events invite creative engagement with plants and place. Cyanotype workshops note limited spaces to encourage advance booking. The Kampong combines plant conservation, education, and cultural programming on a historic estate, offering both structured interpretation and independent discovery for visitors interested in botany, art, sustainability, and Miami’s tropical landscape. Public programs emphasize hands-on learning, conservation-minded practices, seasonal plant highlights, and the site supports research, education, and community engagement for residents and visitors from Miami and beyond, with year-round programming and volunteer opportunities available.
Book with The Kampong - National Tropical Botanical Gardens