Japanese Flower Arranging Class - Explore the Beauty of Ikebana

Learn the basics of Ikebana and create calm, mindful beauty with flowers in our hands-on workshop.



2 hours Location Salford Class size 1 to 12 (public classes), 2 to 30   £45

The Organiser

The Organiser

Joyce (Jiale) Feng
Founder of Joyce The Florist
Flower Arranging Artist
Sikastone Florist Educator
3rd Term Master of Ohara School of Ikebana


Workshop overview

Workshop Overview

This workshop is a peaceful hands-on experience designed for beginners to explore Ikebana through floral balance, natural beauty, and inner calm. It includes the following 5 sessions, lasting about 1 hour and half.


1. Presentation and brief

1. Presentation and Brief

A quick introduction to Ikebana’s Introductory Course principles — balance, line, and harmony — and an overview of today’s design theme.


2. Live Demonstration

2. Live Demonstration

Watch a step-by-step demonstration showing key techniques and how to build a simple yet expressive arrangement.


3. Hands-on creation.

3. Hands-on Creation

Create your own Ikebana work using seasonal flowers, with guidance available whenever you need it.


4. Feedback & Improvements

4. Feedback & Improvements

Receive gentle feedback and small adjustments to help refine your work and enhance its beauty.


5. Photo Session

5. Photo Session

Your finished arrangement — along with moments from your creative process — will be professionally photographed so you can keep a beautiful memory of your workshop experience.


Explore Ohara Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging, with Joyce The Florist in collaboration with RESTART Reformer Pilates. Join us at RESTART’s Bankside studio in Salford, Greater Manchester.
About the workshop:
  • You'll learn to create your own Ikebana arrangements, a practice that goes beyond aesthetics to become a pathway to relaxation and inner peace.
  • As part of the workshop, personal photos of you and your creations taken by Joyce are included in the workshop fee.
  • Our workshops are friendly for beginners, offering a hands-on introduction to this serene art form for those captivated by the tranquillity of Ikebana.
  • More advanced and structured Ohara Ikebana courses are also available. Join our workshops to discover the next steps and learn more.
Join us and discover the calming beauty of Ikebana. No experience is needed - just an open mind and a love for nature's beauty!

Upcoming dates for Japanese Flower Arranging Class - Explore the Beauty of Ikebana

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 5 Nov 2026, 7:29am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

2 upcoming dates between 22 Nov 2026 and 29 Nov 2026.

  • Sun 22 Nov 2026, 2pm-4pm
  • Sun 29 Nov 2026, 2pm-4pm
What you'll get
  • A calm, enjoyable cultural experience often described as art therapy
  • All flowers and materials used for the workshop
  • Step-by-step guidance suitable for beginners
  • Photos of their creative process and final arrangement
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly classes
What to bring
Just bring yourself—all materials are provided.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hen do.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 12 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids (the adult may observe for free).

This experience would also be a cool gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.


FAQ

Do I need to attend both dates?
Each date is a complete, standalone workshop. Book whichever date suits you; returning guests are welcome too.
Location

RESTART Reformer Pilates Bankside - 12 Bankside Blvd, Salford, Manchester M3 7HW

Bankside at Colliers Yard, 12 Bankside Blvd, Salford M3 7HW. Please arrive 10 minutes before the workshop to settle in.

Japanese Flower Arranging Class - Explore the Beauty of Ikebana location
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Joyce The Florist
Joyce The Florist

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WHO WE ARE
Joyce the Florist is a floral art studio based in the UK, devoted to Ikebana — the traditional Japanese flower arranging art. Founded by Joyce (Jiale) Feng, a certified Master Instructor of the Ohara School of Ikebana in Japan. Our studio is a space where flowers, eastern culture, and mindfulness meet. We also embrace the wider world of floral art. Whether you are discovering Ikebana for the first time or seeking refined floral experiences for your home, event, or community, we welcome you to share in the timeless beauty of flowers with us.
WHAT WE DO
  • Ikebana Experience Workshops – hands-on seasonal sessions for beginners and enthusiasts.
  • Ohara-Ryu Ikebana Courses – from foundation to advanced, structured study in the Ohara tradition
  • Bespoke Floral Design – distinctive floral works to reflect your needs, style and occasion
  • Floral Space Styling – elegant floral designs for venues, exhibitions, and special events.
We believe Ikebana is more than arranging flowers — it is a way to slow down, discover inner stillness, and experience beauty in every branch and blossom.

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