Public Programming & Events
8/26 - 8/27 Ikebana Making and Drawing Workshop with Louise Worner and Teresa Oaxaca
Wed, Aug 26
|Washington Studio School
Learn how to combine ikebana and drawing in this two-day workshop as a contemplation on the boundary between nature and art. This 2-day workshop is from 5-8PM on the 26th and 27th.
Time & Location
Aug 26, 2026, 5:00 PM – Aug 27, 2026, 8:00 PM
Washington Studio School, 2129 S St NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
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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 - 5-8PM, 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 - 5-8 PM, 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/