Timed to honor the transition out of summer into fall and winter—from fun and ecstasy into a season of reflection, slowdown, and sometimes grief—this workshop invites participants to pause rather than rush through change. Against the backdrop of Gallery ATARAH's inaugural exhibition "Bright Ruin," where everlasting art meets the ephemeral nature of living flowers, you'll be guided to create personal arrangements with respect to texture, shape, and spatial balance. Tawhida and Atarah will also invite you to partake in the act of self-reflection and vulnerability while making your piece of art.
ABOUT TAWHIDA RAHMAN
Tawhida Rahman is a floral designer based in Queens, New York, whose practice explores the intersection of memory, identity, and natural beauty. Anar Studios—named after anar, the Bengali word for pomegranate, a jeweled fruit that symbolizes sentimentality, abundance, and raw beauty— approaches floral design as a form of storytelling, building dreamlike worlds that invite viewers into moments of thought provoking discovery. Her work draws from her own life experiences as well as her interest in art history and the world’s biodiversity. Exploring themes like family history, grief, transitions, and cultural heritage, she uses raw material to create works that feel suspended between reality and dream.
At 30 years old, Tawhida describes herself as being in her "second or third life," always asking: What's my next rebirth? This workshop at Gallery ATARAH marks a significant moment—her first time teaching a workshop, and a chance to share not just technical skill, but the vulnerable, transformative practice of creating something beautiful from life's inevitable decay.
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CONNECT WITH TAWHIDA
INSTAGRAM: @anar.studios
WEBSITE: www.anarstudiosny.com
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
WORKSHOP PHILOSOPHY
This workshop operates from a belief that creative practice and personal journey are inseparable—all the arts we practice are apprenticeship, and the big art is our life.
By artistically and conversationally reframing moments of decay and transition, we're practicing patience with materials that have their own limitations and expiration. We're building worlds around this living medium, engaging with it in a way that connects to our lives and lingers once you’ve left the workshop.
IMPORTANT DETAILS
DATE – Sunday November 16, 2025
TIME – 11 a.m.
LOCATION – 35 Meadow St. Brooklyn NY 11206
CAPACITY – 10 total / 5 open as of Nov. 7th
TICKETS – $150
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WHAT PARTICIPANTS WILL TAKE AWAY
Practical Skills
A foundational toolbox in floral design—understanding basics, building shape & texture, and creating compositions that feel intuitive
Accessible Techniques
Methods you can recreate at home when buying your own flowers, demystifying something curious into an everyday skill.
A Memorable Experience
An encounter that leaves a mark, the kind of workshop you'll describe to friends as something transformative, unique, worth talking about.
A Keepsake Photograph
A professional still life image of your arrangement captured by photographer Atarah Atkinson. Delivered via email within days of the workshop — a moment stopped in time, giving life to your arrangement forever.
Connection
Time spent in community with others who are also willing to explore, create, and be vulnerable in the soft way that trying something new requires.
Self Reflection
The opportunity to self reflect with our guided prompts and open dialog during the workshop. Walk away feeling more self connected and in-tune.
FAQ
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Email Gallery ATARAH at info@galleryatarah.com to reserve your ticket!
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Yes, there will be more floral workshops in the future if there is increasing demand for this type of event.
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Reach out via their contact form on their website at anarstudiosny.com/contact