Ikebana and Watercolour Workshop

Learn the art of Ikebana and capture your floral creation in watercolour in Liverpool.



3 hours 15 mins

Class size 1 to 8 (public classes), 2 to 10

  £39 - £75 (£39 for Ikebana only (1:15 to 2:45); £39 for Watercolor only (3:00 to 4:30); £75 for Ikebana & Watercolour) (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Meet Your Ikebana Tutor: Joyce

Meet Your Ikebana Tutor: Joyce

Joyce (Jiale) Feng is the founder of Joyce The Florist and a certified Master Instructor of the Ohara School of Ikebana. Through calm demonstrations and thoughtful personal guidance, she introduces the principles of line, balance and harmony in an approachable way. Joyce encourages each guest to observe the natural character of their flowers and create an arrangement that expresses their own sense of beauty.


Meet Your Watercolour Tutor: Frank

Meet Your Watercolour Tutor: Frank

Frank Leung is a Liverpool-based artist and experienced art tutor with over a decade of teaching experience. A regular participant in Liverpool Art Fair and exhibitions with dot-art, Frank is trained in traditional watercolour and oil painting techniques. His friendly, step-by-step approach helps guests observe floral forms, explore colour and create expressive watercolour paintings with confidence.


Ikebana Session 1:15pm to 2:45pm

Ikebana Session 1:15pm to 2:45pm

Begin with a short introduction to Ikebana principles, followed by a live demonstration from Joyce. Create your own arrangement through hands-on practice, receive personal feedback, and refine your composition before taking final photographs.


Watercolor Session 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Watercolor Session 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Learn simple watercolour techniques through a live demonstration from Frank. Observe the floral composition, explore colour and brushwork, then create your own A5 painting with personal guidance and feedback.


Explore flowers through two beautiful art forms with Joyce, a certified Ohara School Ikebana instructor, and Frank, an experienced watercolour artist and art tutor based in Liverpool. In this painting and Ikebana workshop in Liverpool, you'll have the chance to learn new creative skills in a relaxed and supportive space.
You don't need any experience at all to join. You'll be guided every step of the way. Choose the Ikebana session, the watercolour session, or enjoy the complete creative journey.
What to expect:
  • Discover the principles of traditional Japanese Ikebana and watch a live demonstration (1:15pm-2:45pm).
  • Arrange seasonal flowers, refine your composition with Joyce’s guidance, and photograph your finished creation.
  • Learn approachable watercolour techniques, including composition, colour mixing, and expressive brushwork (3:00pm-4:30pm).
  • Paint an A5 artwork inspired by your own Ikebana creation or an arrangement prepared by Joyce.
Whether you go for both creative journeys or just one, you'll take away your finished project to take home, cherish and show off with pride.
What you'll get
  • Ikebana guests: the fresh flowers used in their arrangement, carefully wrapped by Joyce to take home.
  • Watercolour guests: a finished A5 watercolour artwork presented in an aperture card.
  • All flowers, tools and art materials needed during the workshop.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
You may bring your own watercolour tools if you have favourites you would like to use, but this is completely optional.

FAQ

What are the three ticket options?
You can book the Ikebana session only, the watercolour session only, or the complete experience combining both sessions. Please check your selected ticket carefully, as arrival and finishing times vary.
What will I paint if I choose Watercolour Only?
Joyce will prepare a selection of Ikebana arrangements for watercolour-only guests to observe and paint. Frank will help you choose a composition that works well for your artwork.
Does my painting need to look realistic?
Not at all. The aim is to observe the flowers and create your own interpretation. Frank will demonstrate accessible techniques and help you develop a painting that reflects your individual style.
Location

Joyce The Florist - 62 Hope Street, Liverpool

Lower Ground Floor, 62 Hope Street — accessible directly from the street.

Ikebana and Watercolour Workshop location
Your teacher

Joyce The Florist
Joyce The Florist

5.0 (40)
female Women-owned

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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