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EARTHEN ECHOES - Pottery X Ikebana Workshop
We were delighted to host the ‘Earthen Echoes’ pottery x ikebana workshop in collaboration with Vessel Retreats. This three-part workshop took place on 21 September, 28 September and 6 October 2024, offering participants a unique opportunity to engage in the tactile and meditative process of pottery while exploring the profound connections between clay, ikebana, and the natural world.
During the first two Saturdays, participants were guided by the talented ceramist and artist Freya Bramble-Carter from Vessel Retreats. Together, they crafted their own handmade pottery vessels using a variety of techniques, from hand-building to glazing, at the Vessel Retreats studio.
On the final day, participants brought their beautiful ceramic vases to Ensō House for a freestyle ikebana arrangement workshop guided by Wai from Ensō House. Here, they learned the principles of Sogetsu Ikebana and discovered how materials interact with their unique vessels to create a harmonious connection, deepening their appreciation of both art forms.
Ceramic Artist
Freya Bramble-Carter
Freya is a ceramics artist based in London, creating work with a strong connection to the natural world. Freya has been working with clay since she was a child, firing pots in her father’s studio from a young age. Her father, Chris Bramble, has been a ceramics artists and teacher for over 30 years, and they now share a studio space in Kingsgate Workshops, London. Before studying fine art at Chelsea College of Arts Freya learned the craft of clay under her father’s guidance, and then through teaching, but enjoys the process of ‘unlearning’ the rules when it comes to making her own pieces. Having always felt a strong physical connection to the clay she works with, Freya believes in creating pieces with soul, that inspire and become a source of energy in the home. Freya’s work ranges from fine homewares including plates and bowls to sculptural pieces for the home and garden. Freya also teaches regular classes from her workshop. Check out Freya's Clay Club for details of the classes on offer and to book.
Ikebana Artist
Wai Yan Sze
Wai is a certified ikebana teacher with the Sogetsu School of Ikebana. She is known for her dedication to this Japanese art of flower arranging, and her work harmonizes ikebana's seasonal beauty and natural elegance with a contemporary design approach, enabling her to create arrangements that transcend the traditional boundaries of floral art.
As a former tutor at London Flower School and based in London, Wai brings together Eastern and Western influences in her work, inspiring a profound appreciation of simplicity and the subtle power of natural forms.
Photography: Wing Cheng
