Flower Pounding Workshop (Tataki-zomé)

Joing artist Jess Way for a hands-on introduction to the Japanese technique of ‘Tataki Zomé (flower pounding), a process of hammering flowers into paper and fabrics – using the plants that grow in the local area! Explore different compositions and experience the beautiful natural colours the plants can make. No experience needed- just bring your creativity and some enthusiasm! Jess will bring in flowers/ plants and all other materials, however participants are encouraged to bring flowers/plants from their own gardens to try out- it's a great way to make your fabrics and papers feel more personal to you. In a previous workshop one woman brought flowers from her garden (she was soon to move house) and created a beautiful artwork in memory of the flora and fauna she had grown there! Please note that we will be using light-weight hammers during the session, so the minimum age is 16 and accompanied by an adult.