STRATA-003 | Brutalist Ikebana Still Life Workshop
Description
Strata-003 reinterprets still life through a contemporary material language, bringing organic forms into dialogue with industrial objects, raw textures and sculptural structure.
Moving beyond the conventions of traditional still life, participants are invited to work as both artist and curator, selecting and assembling their own compositions from seasonal florals, branches and a considered collection of sculptural materials. Each arrangement becomes an exercise in proportion, tension and spatial balance, where botanical gesture meets weight, mass and form.
Drawing from the principles of ikebana and structural design, the workshop focuses on texture, scale, negative space and intentional composition. Rather than prescribing a single outcome, Strata-003 encourages experimentation and individual interpretation through both arrangement and drawing.
No previous experience is required. The workshop is open to anyone interested in drawing, contemporary floral practice, raw materiality and composition.
Each 2-hour workshop includes:
An introduction to still life drawing, structural design and ikebana
A guided demonstration in arrangement and composition
Hands-on composition and drawing
Individual feedback and shared reflection
Light refreshments in an intimate studio setting
Your completed composition to take home
Itinerary
Welcome & Arrivals (10 mins)
Please arrive 10 minutes early. Enjoy light refreshments, meet the group and settle into the studio.
Introduction (10 mins)
A short introduction to still life drawing, structural design and the philosophy of ikebana, exploring form, balance, line and space.
Demonstration (15 mins)
A guided demonstration exploring composition, arrangement and drawing techniques.
Object Selection + Warm Up (15 mins
Mindfully select from curated flowers, branches and sculptural objects, considering line, movement, negative space and contrast. Followed by a brief technical overview and low-pressure rapid sketching exercise.
Drawing Flow (45 mins)
A deep-focus drawing session with direct, one-on-one facilitation as participants develop and draw their main compositions.
Stretch & Break (10 mins)
A short pause to rest, reset and observe, with space for casual conversation and reflection.
Drawing Flow (20 mins)
Return to your composition for a final focused drawing session, refining form, proportion and detail with individual guidance.
Closing & Photos (10 mins)
Photo opportunity with your drawing and composition, followed by final reflections, wrap-up and thank you.
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