Introduction to Ikebana Class: Create a Japanese Floral Design

Recent reviews of Introduction to Ikebana Class: Create a Japanese Floral Design

• 5/5 from Anna Foss, attended Aug 2026: Tara’s Ikebana class was absolutely wonderful. She is a fantastic teacher and was so good at explaining and demonstrating everything, plus helping out when needed. I really really loved it and was so pleased to take home my ikebana and also additional flowers to make a little bouquets at home! Thank you so much! I truly recommend this class to anyone interested in flowers, mindfulness or just learning something new.
• 5/5 from Alicia Henry, attended Aug 2026: Beautiful, clean and calm location. Had a lovely time. Skills learnt for life and extra flowers provided. Well recommend. Expensive but worth it. We took along our own kenzan to help with budgeting. Recommend.
• 5/5 from Kennedy Hanson, attended Aug 2026: I booked this experience as a surprise for my partner for his birthday. Having no prior experience or knowledge of what ikibana actually is, it was really rewarding and such a nice surprise at how peaceful and comforting this art form can be. Tara was a phenomenal instructor and teacher with lots of knowledge, very warm, and her home was beautiful. The vibes were immaculate and I would highly recommend everyone to experience this activity.
• 5/5 from Chris W, attended Jul 2026: Wonderful class with Tara! The setting is beautiful and the perfect place for the workshop. Tara has deep knowledge of Ikebana, and her passion for it shines through. It was a fun couple’s class, and both of us we’re able to make Ikebanas that we’re super proud of.
• 5/5 from Will Gardner, attended Jul 2026: The class was fantastic. Detailed, interesting, and calming. We learned so much and left with some wonderful Ikebana. Thank you!!
• 5/5 from Rosanna Pires, attended Jul 2026: Tara was very insightful and friendly! She has a beautiful environment and we thoroughly enjoyed our class with her.
• 5/5 from Celine El Hakim, attended Jul 2026: I really enjoyed the workshop, and left feeling like I have grasped the principles of Moribana! It was lovely to work with Tara, she was very welcoming, took her time to explain everything in details, and pushed us to dig into our creative side! She created a relaxed and inclusive atmosphere, I would definitely recommend this workshop!
• 5/5 from Balwinder Ubha, attended Jul 2026: Teacher was very good and explained the brief background to Ikebana and philosophybehind it. She explained trinity of lines "shin", "soe" and "tai". It was very enjoyable experience learning about the Japanese floral art.
• 5/5 from Jade Eccles, attended Jun 2026: The Ikebana class with Tara is amazing. I have been twice now and each time have used different flowers and learnt different techniques. Would highly recomment Tara's class ️
• 5/5 from Daniel Caplin, attended Jun 2026: Amazing class, we had such a great time and came away with beautiful arrangements! Definitely recommend!
• 5/5 from Ebony Shire, attended May 2026: This is an unmissable experience! Tara is warm, welcoming and extremely passionate about ikebana. I enjoyed this workshop so much that I returned a second time, and loved it just as much as the first. The workshop is set in a peaceful and calming environment, allowing you to settle into the moment and be guided skilfully through the ikebana process. A perfect idea for a gift, or even solo!
• 5/5 from Lita, attended May 2026: Teacher Tara was really great giving us the introduction to Ikebana class and Japanese flower arrangement. I super enjoyed our class and love the outcome. Thank you so much teacher Tara and appreciate very much the flowers take away.
• 5/5 from Philippa Ratcliffe Springman, attended May 2026: Tara was great, friendly and welcoming. Lots of background to the principles of Ikebana and great choice of flowers to use. All the finished pieces weere stunning and unique. Thanks Philippa
• 5/5 from Carlos Curtis-Lopez, attended May 2026: Thank you so much for the class! Myself and my girlfriend had an absolutely wonderful time. Tara was extremely welcoming, with brilliant stories and information on all things Ikebana. We had lots of fun playing with the various styles and exploring the brilliant floral/plant varieties. Will recommend to friends for sure.
• 5/5 from Zoe Norman, attended May 2026: Absolutely fantastic experience. So much knowledge shared, but the right level for everyone to understand and find interesting. The house was incredible too, lovely atmosphere to be creative in. I can't wait to take what I learned from this experience and recreate wonderful Ikebana displays at home. Couldn't reccommend enough!
• 5/5 from Angela Pan, attended May 2026: Such a great class taught by a very passionate teacher. Highly recommend!
• 5/5 from Roli Adollo, attended May 2026: It was amazing we had such a fabulous time! It was for our friends birthday and the space was so welcoming. The teacher was so friendly and fantastic! Highly recommend!
• 5/5 from Giada Pieropan, attended Apr 2026: The class was amazing! Tara is a great teacher, she was really engaging and explained everything in details. The setting of this class is really beautiful too, it really made me feel relaxed and bought ikebana’s mindfulness alive. Really recommend thanks Tara for the great class!
• 5/5 from Rosanna Webster, attended Apr 2026: Really lovely morning spent with Tara, who was super lovely and a brilliant, calm and encouraging guide. The setting, with views out to her beautiful garden, was wonderful, and there were lots of lovely flowers to work with. Tara welcomed lots of questions and had so much knowledge to share. Would definitely recommend, and would love to do another session if she offers a different class :) Thank you Tara.
• 5/5 from Nicole Clement-Weiss, attended Apr 2026: Totally loved the Ikebana class. Tara gave a fascinating explanation of the history, philosophy and basic methods involved in arranging the flowers. The selection of blooms and greenery was fabulous. The environment stunning. An oasis of calm. Could have stayed all day! Thank you Tara for a wonderful couple of hours.
• 5/5 from Zoie Li, attended Apr 2026: I really enjoyed my very first Ikebana class. Tara was kind and explained everything clearly, making it easy to follow and creative. The class felt calm and relaxing, set in a stunning house. Highly recommend!
• 5/5 from Marianne Ofner-Beed, attended Mar 2026: What a fabulous class. Learnt about the philosophy behind Ikebana and then created my own arrangement. It was a relaxing and at the same time uplifting experience. The teacher was great. I can highly recommend this class
• 5/5 from Carla Heyworth, attended Mar 2026: An informative and fun afternoon making a display from the beautiful selection of flowers. After introducing the basics and history of ikebana we made our own arrangement - during which the whole group of us (6 guests) talked and designed our display. The 1.5 hours whizzed by.
• 5/5 from Amar Aggarwall, attended Mar 2026: “My wife, daughter and I really enjoyed the Ikebana class. It was something completely new for all of us, but Tara made it feel very welcoming and easy to follow. We loved hearing about the history and meaning behind the art as well as creating our own arrangements. She was especially encouraging with my 14-year-old daughter, which made the experience even more special for her. A really relaxing and enjoyable introduction to Ikebana. Thank you for the extra flowers for us to take home and practice
• 5/5 from Laura Roberts, attended Mar 2026: Such a perfect afternoon! Tara talked us through the whole process so naturally. We came for our friends Hens and it was the perfect activity for her
• 5/5 from Carol Cunningham, attended Mar 2026: I recently attended an ikebana course as a birthday treat for a friend, and it was a truly lovely experience. The instructor was excellent — incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about her craft, which made the session both informative and enjoyable. The flowers we worked with were absolutely beautiful, and it was such a treat to be able to bring our arrangements home to enjoy afterwards. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking for a relaxing, creative, and memorable experience.
• 5/5 from Lauren Bradshaw, attended Mar 2026: I loved this class, really great to learn about the practise of Ikebana & I am excited to try this out in the future in my own home :)
• 5/5 from Laura, attended Mar 2026: Tara took us through the history and techniques of Ikebana in an interesting and engaging way. I certainly felt ready to give it a go! Her help and guidance was positive and encouraging.
• 5/5 from Lucy Masterton, attended Mar 2026: Wonderful class in a beautiful location. The perfect balance of tuition and space to be creative. The flowers provided gave lots of choice and range. I just wish I could have taken my arrangement home but it would not have survived travelling the length of the uk. Thankyou for a lovely class.
• 5/5 from Maria Fernanda Arciniegas, attended Feb 2026: My husband and I are Japan enthusiasts and had been wanting to do an ikebana workshop for years, and we’re so glad we found Tara’s class on Classbento. From the beginning of the workshop you are surrounded by a very zen atmosphere, with the calm music, plants and garden views. Tara is a very knowledgeable, creative and patient teacher, and we appreciated the theoretical background before diving into making our creations. We also liked the variety of materials provided and the fact that we were able to bring more flowers home to keep on practicing. It was a very relaxing and meditative way of spending our Saturday afternoon!
• 5/5 from Ahmad Daen, attended Feb 2026: This was such a calming, creative experience from start to finish. Tara explained everything in a way that felt approachable and not intimidating, even as a beginner. I especially appreciated learning the intention behind each stem and the thoughtful use of space. It made the whole process feel more meaningful than just arranging flowers. I left feeling relaxed, inspired, and proud of what I created. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for something creative and peaceful to try.
• 5/5 from Oliver Webster, attended Feb 2026: A truly wonderful class, my partner and I found it surprisingly cathartic and very enjoyable. Tara is a great teacher and her passion for ikebana really shines through as well!
• 5/5 from Jade Mountain, attended Feb 2026: What a wonderful afternoon! Tara was a wonderful teacher and the small-group experience was so informative, interesting and creative. The session taught me so much, and I can’t wait to try more Ikebana!
• 5/5 from Deborah Nzebele, attended Feb 2026: Had a lovely time learning about this wholesome Japanese practice. Great environment, and I’d really recommend this Ikebana introduction.
• 5/5 from Cleo Luana Diogo Fernandes, attended Feb 2026: Very informative class with a great teacher! The environment is perfect and we left feeling inspired. Exited to see what else I can create with the skills I gained with Tara’s encouragement. This class was a perfect introduction to Ikebana, highly recommended!
• 5/5 from Ciara Pereira, attended Feb 2026: This was such an enjoyable and educational experience. We arrived with curiosity and left with a new passion! We had a great time and are so pleased with the arrangement we made. Thank you so much
• 5/5 from Amir Soltani, attended Feb 2026: What an amazing experience, Sensai Tara was incredible, we really enjoyed learning about Ikebana, and felt very much immersed in the experience. 10/10 would recommend and will be doing it again. Thank you Tara for making it such a wonderful day!
• 5/5 from Tokiko Macleod, attended Feb 2026: Thank you so much, Tara, for such a wonderful first lesson. I feel incredibly lucky to have met you. Being creative in such a beautiful atmosphere was truly inspiring. I started my very first Sogetsu with you; you made me feel assured that this will become a treasure for life. I just can't wait to create my second one and many more!
• 5/5 from Amy Cresswell, attended Jan 2026: My daughter bought this for my birthday and I have to say what an amazing time we had. Tara was a great teacher and we could be ourselves and ask questions whenever we needed. Tara is so knowledgeable and very welcoming. Will I come back for another class, you bet I will. Thank you so much! Amy and Julieanne
• 5/5 from Rachel L Diment, attended Jan 2026: I really enjoyed the class which I attended this evening with my friend. Tania was a fantastic teacher, Ikebana is mindful and fascinating. It's something I will definitely do again. Beautiful flowers, each one stunning in their own right with no excess. A beautiful practice. Another mindfulness tool to add to the toolbox. Slow down and appreciate nature, form and beauty.
• 5/5 from Veronika Gryshchuk, attended Dec 2025: I had an amazing introduction class to Ikebana. Tara explained me some history behind the craft and all the basics I need to know in order to put my hands in creating my first composition. The time flew by and I left the class filled with joy and beautiful flowers in my hands. Thank you!!! Very recommend the class
• 5/5 from Dorota Baldyga, attended Nov 2025: Tara is a very helpful and knowledgeable teacher. She draws on her experience with ikebana to teach you the basics you might not have known before. She helps you build decorations, offering suggestions and encouragement, but always leaves room for the creator to express their vision. This lesson was very inspiring for me. I left the class with my own decorations and flowers, and now I can create new arrangements at home following the instructions.
• 5/5 from Akim Montrose-Francis, attended Nov 2025: I would highly recommend this class, the class was taught at a very relaxed pace, with a delicate balance of assistance and allowing us to work things out for ourselves. The teacher is very knowledgeable and you can tell she lives by the philosophy she teaches.
• 4/5 from Charlotte Townsend, attended Nov 2025: Loved the class, and found the activity very soothing and creative. The venue/ teachers homes is also lovely. I do have to score it down because of the additional charges though- the price doesn’t include taking home your creation so there is an extra £15 for the base of the ikebana and £20 for the pot, which adds up to quite a bit on top of the price of the class. The teacher does send an email about it (though i didn’t receive it) I just think that should be explained in the advert and options given around prices of pots or bringing your own.
• 5/5 from Raiyan Abbasi, attended Oct 2025: We had a great time and Tara was unbelievably good at making us feel comfortable and confident making our arrangements. We enjoyed our experience very much and would recommend to anyone else interested in a very special experience.
• 5/5 from June Okochi, attended Oct 2025: It was a great class. Tara was excellent in explaining the foundation of Ikebana including her journey of becoming a teacher. It was great to learn more about the culture and history of Ikebana. The practical lessons were great as Tara guides you through- step by step. I was v impressed with my creation and knowledge gained today. Everything was great!
• 5/5 from Christa Pak-Blyzniuk, attended Sep 2025: Tara was the most lovely teacher! She was so knowledgeable and kind, with such great input in helping arrange our ikebanas. The atmosphere and setting were perfect and her energy was so calm! Lovely teacher in such a niche and demanding craft. I went to this class with my friend and we both had an amazing experience. It is not only a fun activity and something different to do in London, but it is mentally engaging and there are lessons to be learned beyond just flower arranging. If I lived in London I would love to go back to one of Tara’s classes, but for those who do live there - I highly encourage you to attend her ikebana class :) thank you Tara for such a lovely experience.
• 5/5 from Clarissa Costen, attended Sep 2025: Lovely setting & garden, very informative class!
• 5/5 from Sasha Albert, attended Sep 2025: Had the best time making the arrangement with Tara, and so did my mum! We did this as an early birthday activity for her and she loved it. Tara is very knowledgeable, teaches well and the environment harbours creativity. Couldn’t recommend more!
• 5/5 from Caz Lyth, attended Sep 2025: Tara is a great instructor. Very welcoming class in her gorgeous home. Took us through step by step to create a lovely arrangement