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Oriental gardens can be beautiful, serene places, where spirituality can be embodied in plants and the natural surrounds. These gardens reflect nature on a small scale. Symbolism is a very important part of the design.The basis of this garden design philosophy is that all energy in the universe is reflected in all the natural elements found around us. Water, stone and plants are popular features in Oriental Gardens and are historically used in these designs to reflect the philosophy. There is often an element of the mystical, for example, tightly winding stone paths can be used to confuse ‘malicious spirits’ that may follow an unwary traveller.
Japanese gardens are very meditative and include ‘value voids’ and spaces between garden elements like water, feature plants and trees, and structures. There are many different expressions in Japanese gardens; dry raked pebbles that imitate mountains and water movement, richly planted tea gardens and gently flowing water features. Colour is used in a very measured way in Japanese gardens
We will discuss techniques of gardening include clipping and topiary, wiring to shape and wooden supports, all done to enhance the wellbeing and longevity of the plants.
In this one-day workshop you will explore:
differences between Japanese and Chinese Garden design
how an Australian resource pallet can be used to represent the philosophies as accurately as possible
what artistic and practical elements you can use in your garden to create a oriental garden
Collaborative delivery approach
The Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium of South Australia is proud to deliver a suite of courses in collaboration with Footprint Ink.
Footprint Ink are a passionate team of award-winning professionals with unique and transdisciplinary expertise. With experience in landscape architecture, design, education, community engagement and the arts, Footprint Ink works with a soft ecological footprint, offering long term solutions with minimal impact on resources and maximum benefit for all.
Find out about this series of collaborative workshops at botanicgardens.sa.gov.au and download a brochure.
Workshop presenter: Arbel Zhao
Arbel established his landscape architecture career in China with specialist skills in commercial and large residential projects. With Australian qualifications and experience, Arbel brings a unique cultural perspective to inspire local landscapes. Arbel lecturers in Australia and China in areas of Landscape Design and Architecture.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Adelaide Botanic Garden, The Goodman Building, Adelaide, Australia
Tickets
AUD 0.00 to AUD 180.00