ONLY LEAVES
Creative Freedom Through Limitation
 
Working with fewer materials often leads to deeper insight. In Leaves Only, we focus on one material only: leaves. No flowers, no fillers, no distractions. Just leaves, and the many design possibilities they hold.
 
By limiting ourselves, we sharpen our eye.  Leaves reveal structure clearly and invite you to work with volume, color and movement in a subtle, thoughtful way. This approach helps you train your perception and develop confidence in making deliberate design choices.
 
What You’ll Learn
How leaves can function as a complete design language
Ways to build volume without heaviness through layering and direction
How contrast between light and dark green creates movement and rhythm
How small adjustments affect balance and clarity
How working with limitation strengthens your design eye
 
This workshop is ideal for anyone who wants to deepen their practice in an accessible and practical way. The insights you gain will not only apply to leaf arrangements, but to all future work.
Reserve your spot today.
 
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.