Ikebana Flower Arranging Class

Arrange flowers to heal your soul!



2 hours

Class size 1 to 6 (public classes), 10 to 15
  $120 (Afterpay available)

Make stunning Japanese-style flower arrangements with Setsuko Yanagisawa, who has over fifteen years of experience in floristry, specialising in the ‘Ikebana’ technique.
Go behind the scenes at one of Sydney’s most renown floristry boutiques and make your own Ikebana arrangement. In the tranquil surrounds of her workshop, you'll be transported away into a place of bliss and peace. Class sizes are purposely kept small to keep the experience intimate, and to ensure that you get enough one on one attention and feedback.
You’ll learn about the fascinating history of Ikebana, which in Japan is one of the three classical arts of refinement. You'll get tips and secrets on how best to combine elements, shapes and textures to create a cohesive masterpiece, as well as the logistical foundations of how to secure the flowers and their stems, and more. Create your own floral arrangements with your new knowledge and skills, from the season's freshest blooms. Setsuko will guide you but also give you space to be creative. Discover the elegance of simplicity, how less can be more.
Take the flowers home with you. Practice and decorate your living space, or give someone a heartfelt gift. You will be amazed by what you’ll invent with your own two hands!

Upcoming dates for Ikebana Flower Arranging Class

Times are Sydney time. Dates and prices as of 9 Oct 2026, 10:00pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

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Knowledge required
No knowledge required. Beginners most welcome.
For those who have already done another flower arranging class before, this class can show you an interesting new perspective and give you some new skills.
What to bring
  • Everything is provided. Just bring your enthusiasm!
  • You'll get to practice with a vase in the session, but you won't be able to take the vase home (though it's usually available for purchase on the day)
Suitable for

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

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

Location

203/15 Ralph Street, Alexandria NSW

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  • 5/5 from Elli Hum, attended Sep 2026: The teacher was lovely and full of experience, the class was a perfect size of just 3 students but with lots of flowers to choose from to be creative with! The teacher showed us two different styles for us to practice, and we took the flowers home. Overall had a wonderful time.
  • 5/5 from Kasia, attended Sep 2026: The class was amazing!
  • 5/5 from Mary Grace Calleja, attended Aug 2026: The overall class was good. Soulful, meditative, calming. Yugasetsuko was good teaching. Biggest takeaway was knowing the basics of ikebana arranging. Will definitely recommend to everyone.
  • 5/5 from Jack Ethan Wheatstone, attended Aug 2026: Lovely class with Setsuko. She explained the history of ikebana, gave demonstrations, and also had us make two completely different arrangements in the time. Very relaxing but fun. Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Kerry Adolfsson, attended Aug 2026: Such a lovely and "Zen" experience, I find myself now looking at flowers in a completely new light!
  • 5/5 from Eric Wheeler, attended Aug 2026: We really enjoyed this as a friendly introduction to Ikebana! We had the opportunity to create multiple arrangements, see how the shape, color, and pattern of the vessel is incorporated into the outcome and really create some beautiful stuff! I would definitely recommend this class to others. The teacher provided good pointers on how to adjust and incorporated traditional techniques into our ideas but didn't overly restrict us. She really let us explore freely which was a good start.
  • 5/5 from Karen Cassel, attended Aug 2026: Many thanks to Setsuko for a great class. Her knowledge & instruction was very talented and enjoyable. My daughter who came with me, gave me this wonderful gift for my birthday and we both loved the class.
  • 5/5 from Pauline Tran, attended Jul 2026: The class was absolutely fantastic, all the girls had a lot of fun. Class was intimate, with a great range of flowers. I would recommend!
  • 5/5 from Jemima Vaccaro, attended Jul 2026: Had a lovely time. The teacher was very nice and informative. A great way to spend a few hours on the weekend focusing and making beautiful arrangements.
  • 5/5 from Donna Hodges, attended Jul 2026: What a lovely time we had leaning about the basics of Ikebana. Such a beautiful, calming session it was. I thoroughly recommend the class to anyone wanting an introduction around the history of this very spiritual way of arranging flowers. Thank you very much for our session
  • 5/5 from Janine Rowe, attended Jun 2026: Setsuko explained everything so beautifully including the Japanese culture. We had free range to select flowers and made two arrangements. Very relaxing and fun morning
  • 5/5 from Cindy Wang, attended Jun 2026: Very fun and relaxing class. Keen to learn more about ikebana
  • 5/5 from Holly Stewart, attended Jun 2026: This is my second time doing this class. The flower arranging is calm and thoughtful and will probably change the way you think about your next gathered or bought bunch of flowers.
  • 5/5 from Anthony Kwang, attended Jun 2026: Sensei Setsuko was very welcoming and supportive with everyone in the class. She provided a quick backstory into ikebana and her own introduction to the art. She had a lot of variety of flowers to choose from and was very patient. The class was a good amount of people, it was not overcrowded and everyone had fun. If you’re interested in ikebana, I highly recommend starting your journey with Sensei Setsuko!
  • 5/5 from Dave Kirk, attended Apr 2026: This was great! Great conversation and made some fantastic arrangements plus learnt a lot about the process. Was a great way to spend the arvo for anyone looking to do something different, plus we left with the flowers we selected.
  • 5/5 from Gek Teng Lim (Gt), attended Mar 2026: Setsuko is a good teacher in ikebana
  • 5/5 from Margaret Wilcoxon, attended Feb 2026: Loved this fun and relaxing class
  • 5/5 from Mai Le, attended Feb 2026: We did 2 arrangements, 1st one setsuko had pre picked flowers, 2nd one we could pick what to use which was very fun. For each one setsuko would provide feedback and helped us make little adjustments which were really helpful. Would recommend bringing your own Kenzan if you already had one, as you can then take the arrangement home as is.
  • 4/5 from Sarah Choo, attended Feb 2026: Teacher was helpful with explanation. We did the Ikebana Flower Arrangement. I like the idea of keeping it simple, spacing, less is more. It is more like creating a piece of art.
  • 4/5 from Karin Halliday, attended Feb 2026: Our teacher was lovely and the flower arranging was beautiful. Overall it was a fun experience but I would have liked to get a bit more information on the theory behind creating Ikebana arrangements.
  • 5/5 from Pamela-Jayne Sneddon, attended Jan 2026: A wonderful class that promoted calm. Setsuko brought out everyone’s creativity and guided us to beautiful results.
  • 5/5 from Sarah Chen, attended Jan 2026: Had an amazing time with Sesuko and learning more about Ikebana! She was a great teacher and was really helpful with bringing our visions for our arrangements to life. Would highly recommend this class to anyone curious about ikebana!
  • 4/5 from Liz Ho, attended Jan 2026: Setsuko explained things well and gave good tips. The vases and flowers were gorgeous and we went away with a beautiful bouquet of the flowers we used. It was great to learn and have a go at how to style using a kenzan in the vessels provided. An inspiring exercise - I love ikebana.
  • 5/5 from Isabella Accari, attended Dec 2025: I bought this class for my friend and I as a birthday present and we had such an amazing time!! This class was a 10/10 our teacher was so kind and very knowledgeable, highly recommend!!
  • 5/5 from Edwin Lam, attended Dec 2025: Setsuko was very experienced with ikebana and carried great communication and practical demonstration skills. Whenever someone had questions or challenges, she was available to help.
  • 4/5 from Troy de Cruz, attended Dec 2025: No comment.
  • 5/5 from Sally James, attended Nov 2025: Setsuko was a warm and creative teacher, who provided background on the philosophy of Ikebana as well as guiding us to improve our arrangements..
  • 5/5 from Niamh McCormack, attended Nov 2025: Fantastic class with a very experienced teacher! We loved every minute of it and learned so much. Highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Lily Robson, attended Nov 2025: Teacher was experienced, it was a fun class and we enjoyed it. I appreciate flowers more. I recommend the teacher plays some background music next time
  • 5/5 from Erin Harris, attended Oct 2025: Teacher was incredibly polite and knowledgeable, I was nervous to try it because I dont have a creative eye but i was so pleased with what we made thanks to her instructions.
  • 5/5 from Victoria Trent, attended Oct 2025: It was a lot of fun! Would recommend as an activity to do with a friend
  • 5/5 from Patricia Troll, attended Oct 2025: I absolutely loved the class with Setsuko. She was incredibly kind and generous with her skill and knowledge. I walked away feeling very inspired and merged my two arrangements into one once I got home ️
  • 4/5 from Claire Baddeley, attended Oct 2025: A great class, and interesting to learn about Ikebana and make two arrangements.
  • 5/5 from Justin Knife, attended Sep 2025: Setsuko was fantastic! Provided history and basics of ikebana. Could also be as free or as guided as you want in your own arrangements.
  • 5/5 from Kai Mueller, attended Aug 2025: Setsuko was a great teacher. We made 2 arrangements each. My wife and I enjoyed the class a lot and are keen to take what we learned and try more ikebana arrangements for ourselves.
  • 4/5 from Susan Kelly-Thwaites, attended Aug 2025: Easy to book in with my gift card. Teacher was knowledgeable and helpful. Wish I could have purchased a Kenzan on the day (or knew to pre-purchase one) to keep my arrangement as I made in class.
  • 5/5 from Lance James Garbutt, attended Jul 2025: Absolutely loved my Ikebana class! Our instructor was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and inspiring. She guided us through the principles of Ikebana beautifully, starting with the history and philosophy before moving into practical techniques. I was amazed at how much I learned in just one session, and left feeling confident to create my own arrangements at home. The materials provided were fresh and high quality, and the atmosphere was so peaceful and welcoming. Highly recommend for anyone looking to explore this beautiful art form!
  • 5/5 from Laura Ha, attended Jul 2025: Freedom to choose our own flowers with the second arrangement under Setsuko’s guidance was very fun.
  • 4/5 from Annette Cutrone, attended Jul 2025: This was a very nice way to spend the afternoon
  • 5/5 from Faye Larrarte, attended Jun 2025: Really enjoyed the class. We did two arrangements with a demonstration from the teacher to start, Setsuko was very good.Very relaxing and fun. Would have liked to take the flowers home in the ikebana arrangement. Will buy a Kenzen and continue to enhance my ikebana skills.
  • 5/5 from Cathy McGuire, attended May 2025: A fabulous morning a calm, creativity and learning. Excellent and knowledgable teacher, beautiful flowers and a lovely venue. Highly recommended.
  • 5/5 from Diana de Jesus, attended May 2025: Wonderful meditative experience with Setsuko! Learned so much about ikebana and left feeling very content.
  • 5/5 from Von Coves, attended May 2025: Wonderful class so easy and fun!
  • 5/5 from Kelly Koh, attended May 2025: Setsuko explained the philosophy behind ikebana and we got to do 2 arrangements. You get to pick from the flowers she had available that day to arrange, and she wrapped it up beautifully in a bouquet for us to take home. It was a great class and experience!
  • 5/5 from Michelle Tat, attended May 2025: A lovely class with Setsuko! She is very knowledgeable and has great taste in florals and floral design. Learnt a lot about the history of Ikebana and had a lot of fun making my own arrangements. Would highly recommend the class!
  • 5/5 from Sarah Christie, attended May 2025: Great class!
  • 5/5 from Maxine, attended May 2025: Setsuko was a great teacher. She explained things well, demonstrated clearly what she was explaining and was generous with her encouragement and suggestions. I appreciated that we did one arrangement where we followed the teachers arrangement and a second arrangement where we had free rein to do what liked. I would highly recommend this class.
  • 5/5 from Anastassia Zubkova, attended Apr 2025: Setsuko’s class was a beautiful meditative experience, she led us through the historical and structural concepts of the practise and gave amazing advice to enhance our arrangements whilst supporting our creative visions. This class opened a new pathway of self-expression for me and I am very grateful! Thank you Setsuko ️
  • 5/5 from Hai Anh Tran, attended Apr 2025: Setsuko was very patient and her instructions/teaching was really easy to follow. While her instructions were really detailed, she still allowed us to get creative and embrace the arrangement style in our own way. I highly recommend this class, even as for fun, or to learn a new skill.
  • 5/5 from Kim Ng, attended Apr 2025: Wonderful class. Ikebana was so relaxing and also interesting. It was easy to get a gift card. I took a friend and we both enjoyed the class. The teacher was very talented. My only request is the teacher wear the traditional kimono!
Your teacher

Setsuko Yanagisawa
Setsuko Yanagisawa
(Yuga Floral Design)

Floristry Teacher

4.9 (566)

I am a passionate qualified florist and teacher, with over 15 years of experience in floristry. I am the founder of Yuga Floral Design in Glebe.
I am specialised in Japanese (Ikebana) and European styles of arrangement. My work expresses a contemporary marriage between the exquisitely refined traditions of Japanese floral art Ikebana, and the vibrant textures and colours of Australia. I regularly provide flower arrangements for Sydney University, Sydney restaurants like Masuya Group, weddings, and more.
My Ikebana journey started at a young age, with the Ikebana that my mother created with flowers picked from the fields and gardens around our home, and has continued and evolved ever since.
Flowers to heal your soul.
Let's arrange flowers.

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