About SwiftPeak Botanics
SwiftPeak Botanics began as a weekend ritual among friends: hiking fast to catch mountain light, then slowing down to study wild blooms. Our name nods to that rhythm — swift peaks, quiet petals. We now share this craft through workshops and thoughtfully sourced tools.
We believe in conservation-first crafting. We teach foraging ethics, encourage garden-grown material, and select materials that are reusable and archival. Every class balances technique with design so you can create art that lasts.
Mission
To make botanical art accessible while protecting the habitats that inspire it.
Approach
We teach stable methods, prioritize archival outcomes, and offer pathways from beginner to advanced practice.
Sourcing
Cedar and beech presses, linen straps, and cotton rag papers — selected for low impact and long life.
Our Team
Rowan Hart — Founder & Lead Instructor
Botanical educator with a decade of teaching studio craft and plant morphology. Designs curriculum from field study to framing.
Lena Duarte — Materials Specialist
Sources FSC wood, cotton papers, and natural adhesives, and tests longevity under lightfastness standards.
Kai Mercer — Community Coordinator
Organizes seasonal workshops and partnerships with local gardens and schools.