Discover the serene world of Suminagashi, the ancient Japanese art of marbling. In this meditative workshop, you’ll float inks on water to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind marbled artworks, all while connecting with the calming rhythms of nature. Facilitated by Karolina Slup (Buoyant Press).
What to Expect
Expect a peaceful, reflective experience where you’ll learn the intricate process of floating inks and transferring delicate patterns onto paper. You’ll be guided through each step, exploring the art’s rich history and its connection to impermanence and nature’s flow.
What You’ll Learn
The principles of Suminagashi and its historical roots in 12th-century Japan
Techniques for floating ink on water and tips for creating various marbled patterns
How to connect with the meditative aspects of this art form
Eco-friendly practices
What's Included
All materials for marbling (inks, paper, tools)
Expert guidance from artist Karolina Slup
A peaceful, creative environment to explore and create
Price includes entrance to explore our gardens and exhibition ‘Into the Seeds of Time’ with artist Vivienne Schandinsky
It’s advised to wear clothes that you do not mind getting messy.. Aprons will be provided.
Who Can Take Part?
Open to anyone curious about art, mindfulness, or Japanese culture. No prior experience is necessary.
This workshop will have a maximum of 13 participants
About the host:
Karolina Slup is a creative producer and founder of Buoyant Press, exploring the themes of wellbeing and human connection with the natural world through art, design, and publishing. In 2024, she led workshops for women affected by the health gender gap and directed an ecology-focused project blending craft with technology on the Isle of Mull, Scotland.
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About OmVed Gardens:
OmVed Gardens is a garden, exhibition, events, and learning space in North London dedicated to exploring the connections between food, ecology and creativity for health and climate resilience. We are on a mission to inspire ecological awareness and action, and deepen our understanding of interconnectedness with the natural world.
As a registered Community Interest Company, all our activities prioritise social and ecological objectives. Whether collaborating with chefs, creatives, gardeners, or schools, OmVed Gardens is a hub for education, connection, and action. We aim to inspire individuals and communities to reimagine their role in building a healthier, more resilient world.
We work to increase biodiversity - of species, seeds, food systems, and participation, through regenerative gardening, seed saving, habitat creation, and ecological education. Our space serves as a living example of how urban areas can be transformed into thriving ecosystems that support both human and non-human communities.
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Subsidised Tickets We encourage young people to take part in the group. Participants aged 16-25 can receive a 50% discount on the sessions. To apply, please email events@omvedgardens.com with the event name and a copy of your ID. Discounts are subject to availability.
Refund Policy: Tickets are non-refundable, except in cases where a waiting list exists for the session. If the event is sold out, a refund may be considered if requested up to 10 days prior to the session date. Please write to us for any refund inquiries.
