Artisan Japanese Clay Flower Workshop: Sweet Peas and Carnations

Get crafty in this Japanese clay workshop in Bristol.



5 hours 45 mins Class size 1 to 6 guests       £95 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Settle In -- Everything Provided!

Settle in - Everything Provided

Get ready to create! Japanese clay and floral wires are the main materials you'll be using -- all provided for you during the lesson.


Make your sweet peas

Make Your Sweet Peas

You'll use a stencil to make the first layer of petal, in your personalised colour! Next, you'll glue it to the floral wire.


Shape your Flower

Shape Your Flower

You will create the second layer of the petal. Then, you will shape a curve along the edge.


Finish the Flower

Finish the Flower

You will attach the first layer of petal to the second layer. Then, you will do the similar step for the third layer.


Make your carnation

Make Your Carnation

You will construct the flower by attaching petal by petal.


Receptacle and leaves (carnation)

Receptacle and Leaves (carnation)

You will make the receptacle and leaves. Then you will assemble them.


All Done!

All Done

By the end, you'll have your completed bouquet of clay flowers* to take home and cherish or gift.

*total number of stems completed will depend on individual student progress


Transform professional-grade resin clay into a lifelike botanical arrangement in this immersive one-day clay workshop in Bristol. You will handcraft a personalised bouquet of sweet peas and carnations -- timeless blooms that serve as a permanent floral accent for your home or a bespoke gift.
Designed specifically for beginners, this course streamlines the intricate process of Japanese clay floristry into a single, rewarding day. Space is strictly limited to 2-6 participants to ensure a high-quality learning experience.
What to expect:
  • In the morning, you’ll focus on material properties, clay tinting, and the precision shaping of petals using custom stencils; if time allows, creating receptacles.
  • During the afternoon, you’ll learn expert methods for wiring and combining individual elements into a bouquet.
  • You’ll be working with a premium Japanese resin-based air-dry clay, perfect for making realistic flowers and accessories.
Reserve your place to master this elegant Japanese craft in a single day! By the end of the workshop, you'll have your personalised bouquet of sweet peas and carnations to take home.
What you'll get
  • A personalised bouquet of sweet peas and carnations.
  • Note: While we will cover the techniques for both sweet pea and carnation, the total number of stems completed will depend on individual student progress.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
  • Please bring your own lunch and refreshments to enjoy during the break.
  • Storage: A sealed plastic box (to transport your floral elements safely).
  • Tools: A small hand towel or tissues.
  • Protection: An apron or clothing suitable for use with paint and pigments.
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 15 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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