Talk - The History of Florilegia

A Florilegium is an illustrated guide of a group of plants, often linked with a particular garden. In her talk Emma van Klaveren will delve into 400 years of history, introducing some of the fascinating groups of artists, the gardens they were associated with and the role that the Florilegia Societies have today.

Emma is a botanical artist and illustrator based in London. She has been painting professionally for twenty-five years and is a Fellow of The Society of Botanical Artists. She is a Painting Member of The Chelsea Physic Garden Florilegium Society, The Association of Botanical Artists and a member of the Munstead Wood Florilegium.

Non-members: £10 entry fee paid on door (cash only)

Members of Florilegium: free entry

Location: Dorothy Fox Education Centre, Sheffield Botanical Gardens, Thompson Road, S118RB

No booking required. Contact us for further information florilegiumsheffield@gmail.com