Pressed flower art is a timeless craft that captures and preserves the natural beauty of real blossoms. Fresh flowers are carefully pressed and dried to maintain their delicate shapes and vibrant colors. Once preserved, these flowers become artistic materials for creative expression, allowing the fleeting beauty of nature to last far beyond its natural lifespan.

The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. (KCCDC) is pleased to partner with Director Jae Eun Byun of JUB Cultural Center to host this special K-Culture Talk and pressed flower craft workshop featuring blossoms of the Korean national flower, mugunghwa (무궁화), or rose of sharon, an important symbol of Korean national identity and culture.

Mugunghwa flower crafts come in various forms, including framed art, cards, bookmarks, and decorations. In this workshop, participants will create a pressed mugunghwa flower framed art work.

Participation in this special program requires a non-refundable materials fee of $10 paid to JUB Cultural Center.

K-Culture Talk: Mugunghwa Pressed Flower Craft Workshop
Friday, September 12, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C

Workshop Overview

• ●Learn the techniques to press and preserve fresh flowers

• ●Create your own framed artwork with a unique, personal design

• ●Learn to make meaningful pieces for keepsakes or gifts

About Instructor Jae Eun Byun

• ●Director, JUB Korean Cultural Arts Center

• ●Certified pressed flower instructor

• ●Pressed flower workshop guest instructor at Fairfax High School

• ●Artwork exhibited at the Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. and Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art

How to Participate

Registration is first-come, first-served. To participate, please first register for the event via eventbrite and staff will email instructions on how to submit the required $10 materials fee to JUB Cultural Center (Zelle or Venmo required).

Click HERE to RSVP!

Pressed Flower Making Process

• 1.Select Materials
  Choose fresh flowers or leaves in good condition. Avoid flowers that are too thick or contain too much moisture.
  
  

• 2. Prepare the Flowers
  Trim unnecessary parts of petals or stems. Cut thicker flowers in half to prevent discoloration.
  
  

• 3. Pressing
  Place flowers evenly between blotting paper or special pressed-flower paper. Apply steady pressure using a flower press or heavy board.
  
  

• 4.Drying
  Leave flowers in a cool, dry place for about two weeks. Replace the paper occasionally to prevent mold and preserve colors.
   

• 5.Inspection
  Carefully remove dried flowers and check their shape and color. Handle gently to avoid breakage.
  
  

• 6.Creating Artwork
  Arrange pressed flowers into frames, cards, bookmarks, or decorative pieces, enhanced with background paper or other design elements.