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Workshop:

Ikebana inspired flower arranging
+ Still Life Drawing

Wednesday, August 21st

6pm - 9pm

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FEE: $70 ($65 for members)

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Flower arranging is for everyone! In celebration of Canadian Flowers Week, we invite you to participate in an evening of multi-disciplinary floral merriment. Participants will have the opportunity to flirt with the art of Japanese Ikebana inspired arranging - followed by an instructor led still life pastel drawing of their designs.

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In the pursuit of Ikebana (活け花), we use a brass Kenzan (or flower frog) to affix stems to the bottom of our vessels. Ikebana design reflects a deep reverence for the natural world and a minimalistic precision. Arrangements are a meditation on each floral element. By balancing their unique lines and form within a carefully considered negative space, every aspect is celebrated with intention.

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Together, participants will playfully delve into the expansive philosophy that bolsters this ancient practice. Each guest will leave with their own locally grown floral arrangement, vessel, brass Kenzan and pastel drawing.

 

This evening is hosted in conjunction with Grey Bruce Flower Growers, a collaboration between seven small-scale ecologically focused flower farmers based in Grey/Bruce and the surrounding region.

 

INSTRUCTOR/FACILITATOR: Madeline Haney (Ingénue) is a transdisciplinary artist gardener. Her growing practice pivots on cultivating unique varieties in order to artfully demonstrate the ephemerality of our natural world.

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When

August 21, 6pm – 9pm

Fee

$70 ($65 for members)

Ikebana Registration
Hours of Operation

Monday

Tuesday

*Wednesday

Thursday

Friday 

Saturday

Sunday

closed

closed

10 - 4

10 - 4

10 - 4

12 - 4

12 - 4

*NOTE: alternate Wednesdays we will open at 12 noon following our life-drawing sessions.

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upcoming life-drawing sessions:

February 5 & 19

March 5 & 19

April 2, 16 & 30

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Durham Art Gallery rests on the traditional land of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, which is represented by the communities of Saugeen First Nation and Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation. The Métis Nation of Ontario, whose history and people are also well represented in what are now known as Bruce and Grey Counties. 

 

We are committed to re-framing our responsibilities to land, history and community. We acknowledge that words are insufficient and that it is our responsibility to move beyond statements and workds as we continue to listen, learn and  uphold the critical importance of truth, reconciliation and reparation.  

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In line with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action, we are committed to the dismantling of anti-Indigenous racism and discriminatory practices against Indigenous People.

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We would like to acknowledge funding support from the Ontario Arts Council, an agency of the Government of Ontario.

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We would like to acknowledge program funding support from Heritage Canada, an agency of the Government of Canada.

We would like to acknowledge our community support from the following organizations:

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The Fallis Family

Lind Family Fund

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