This two-day workshop invites students into a quiet dialogue between nature and art.

Combining the contemplative disciplines of ikebana, Japanese flower arranging and drawing, participants will explore how form, space, and line intersect across disciplines.

On Day 1, Guided by a qualified ikebana teacher Louise Worner, students will create a seasonal ikebana arrangement based on the principles of asymmetry, space, and line. Through the creation of their own still-life arrangements students will develop a deeper understanding of harmony through imbalance, and the importance and clarity of negative space.

On Day 2, artist, Teresa Oaxaca will lead students in translating their arrangements into drawing. The drawing is not just a record, but a continuation of the arrangement’s spirit. Charcoal and Sumi ink welcome.

See more of Louise Worner's works here: https://www.louiseworner.com/ and more of Teresa Oaxaca's works here: https://www.teresaoaxaca.com/