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Let your imagination take wing, using pressed flowers and botanical items to create your own unique piece.
Taught by "oshibana", or "painting with flowers”, artist Phyllis Hansen, you'll discover techniques for pressing and preserving natural materials and have fun exploring the many artistic possibilities Oshibana - Botanical Collage — McGroarty Arts Center
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$120.00
Age Group: Teen to Adult
Tuesdays, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Start Date: September 15, 2026
End Date: November 3, 2026
Instructor: Phyllis Hansen
Description: In Japanese, Oshibana means “painting with flowers”. Learn the art of making botanical collage with pressed, dried flowers and foliage. You’ll discover techniques for pressing and preserving natural materials and have fun exploring the many artistic possibilities. Materials will be supplied.
About the instructor: Phyllis Hansen, who has won international awards for her scenic, figural and graphic design pieces, feels every piece a student creates using Mother Earth’s beautiful elements is, by nature, a work of art. As an artist and a writer who loves deep-diving into the history of many things, including Oshibana, Phyllis will entertain you with resplendent images from around the world while helping you create your own.
Supplies List: We recommend bringing a pair of tweezers to class.
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