Science Illustration Workshop

Illustration and photo by Madison Mayfield
Illustration and photo by Madison Mayfield

Date & Time

Saturday, December 12, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

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Tickets

$95 per person

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4303 Memorial Way NE
Seattle, WA, United States

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drawing birds in a scientific illustration class
Photo: Madison Mayfield

Fascinated by the intersection of science and art? Spend a day learning all about the field of scientific illustration! In this workshop, you'll receive a hands-on introduction to scientific illustration skills, practice observational drawing, explore the topic of visual science communication, and walk away with supplies to begin your own science-art practice! Open to artists of all skill-levels.

Supplies for this class are included in registration.


portrait of madison mayfield holding up a board displaying an illustrationAbout the Instructor

Madison Mayfield is a natural history artist, taxidermist, educator, & museum professional based in Seattle, WA. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology: Ecology, Evolution & Conservation as well as a certificate in Natural History Illustration from the University of Washington. For years, Madison has been creating science art as a freelance illustrator. She has also spent several years working as an art educator in museum spaces, teaching scientific illustration workshops at the Field Museum, the National Museum of Scotland, the California Academy of Sciences, and the Puget Sound Museum, and she is passionate about introducing anyone and everyone to the world of science illustration and nature journaling. Her own personal art practice is driven by her work in museum collections and often focuses on birds as specimens.