Artisan Japanese Clay Flower Workshop: Hydrangea

Get crafty in this Japanese clay workshop in Bristol.


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9 hours total (over 3 dates) Location Bristol Class size 1 to 4 guests   £175 - £215 (£175 for BYO Tools & Clay; £215 for All-Inclusive (Clay and clay scissor included))

Transform professional-grade resin clay into a lifelike hydrangea arrangement in this 3-morning clay workshop series in Bristol.
Suitable for beginners, space is strictly limited to 2–4 participants to ensure a high-quality, personalised learning experience. You’ll work with premium Japanese resin-based air-dry clay—the ideal medium for crafting realistic floral sculptures and botanical art.
What to expect across the 3 sessions:
Session 1: Choose your custom flower colours, explore material properties, practise clay tinting, and shape delicate petals using specialised clay tools.
Session 2: Master realistic colouring techniques for your flowers and craft detailed leaves using leaf veining tools and stencils.
Session 3: Complete the leaf colouring and learn expert wiring, assembly, and arrangement techniques to bring your blooms together.
Pricing Options:
All-Inclusive: All clay, tools, wire, and stencils are provided for you to use during the workshop. You can bring the clay and clay scissors home to practise.
BYO Tools & Clay: A discounted rate for returning or experienced students who bring their own clay and tool kit.

Upcoming dates for Artisan Japanese Clay Flower Workshop: Hydrangea

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 6 Nov 2026, 8:32pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 15 Jan 2027 and 15 Jan 2027.

  • Fri 15 Jan 2027, 10am-1pm (then 12/2 (Friday); 5/3 (Friday))
What you'll get
3 mornings of expert, small-group tuition (2–4 participants max) in a supportive studio setting.
A completed, personalized realistic hydrangea flower and leaf arrangement crafted in your choice of colours.
All clay, colours, wiring, and specialized tool access (if selecting the All-Inclusive option).
For BYO option, you need to bring your own clay scissor and clay.
Insider techniques for Japanese resin clay sculpting, leaf veining, tinting, and floral wiring that you can apply to future projects.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Storage: A sealed plastic container to transport your delicate floral pieces safely between sessions. A paper bag or box to transport your finished products after each session.
Pot or Vase: A small vessel from home to house your finished arrangement (guidance on ideal size and style will be shared in Session 1).
Essentials: A small hand towel or tissues, plus an apron (or clothes you don't mind getting paint on).
Session repeats

After the first session, the next session is: 12/2 (Friday); 5/3 (Friday).

Location

39 High Street, Staple Hill, Bristol BS16 5HD

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Susan Cheung has been a certified instructor with the Japan Madoka Flower Design School since 2009. With over 20 years of experience, her work ranges from life-sized botanical art to high-detail miniatures showcased at the London Kensington Dollshouse Festival and the Miniatura.

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