🔻MA THE INVISIBLE BEAUTY OF IKEBANA🔻
LEARN TO DESIGN EMPTINESS
The Challenge of Emptiness in Ikebana
Even experienced ikebanists often struggle with creating effective Ma (間)—the intentional use of negative space:
• Too much Ma? Your arrangement may feel disconnected or empty.
• Too little Ma? The design loses its sense of movement and breathability.
Finding the right balance demands a deep understanding of spatial relationships.
Rising to the Challenge of Ma
In this workshop, we’ll explore how to consciously design Ma in your arrangements, rather than leaving it to chance. You'll learn:
• How to determine where to create Ma based on the movement of your materials.
• Techniques to shape space
• How different containers affect the perception of space.
• Practical exercises to train your eye and refine your sense of Ma.
Why Join This Workshop?
• Gain a deeper understanding of Ma as an active design element.
• Transform the way you approach space in your arrangements.
• Elevate your compositions to a more refined artistic level.
Mastering Ma means seeing emptiness as presence, not absence—and using it to create impact.
Join us and take your ikebana to the next level.
How does it work?
Interactive Workshop Schedule:
Zoom Session 1 (90 minutes): Participate in a demonstration that covers techniques, materials, and sources of inspiration. You'll receive an assignment and access to an online platform where session recordings and additional workshop content are available. If you cannot attend the live session, the recording will be accessible for later viewing.
Assignment Week: Dedicate a week to create your arrangement. Interact with Ilse and fellow participants via the online platform.
Zoom Session 2 (90 minutes): A week following the first session, Ilse will provide life feedback on your arrangement. To accommodate various schedules, three commenting sessions are available at:
- 10:00 AM CEST
- 15:00 PM CEST
- 17:00 PM CEST
You will receive the Zoom link to all three, and you can choose the session that fits your schedule. During the commenting session you participate in, Ilse will give personalized commentary on your work. All sessions will be recorded, and you will have access to these recordings for one-month post-workshop, ensuring you can revisit the insights and feedback at your convenience.