Wild Flower Arranging Workshop

Sydney's finest wildflower arranging workshop — Australian natives, expert florists, boutique Redfern studio.



1.5 hours

Class size 1 to 6 (public classes), 6 to 100
  $189 (Afterpay available)

What You'll Do:
Australia has some of the most extraordinary flowers on earth. In this 90-minute workshop, you'll learn to work with them properly.
Led by Chris Saban and his team at Merchant & Green — one of Sydney's most loved florist studios — you'll create a stunning hand-arranged bouquet using the finest Australian native flowers and foliage available that week. Sourced fresh, selected for colour, texture and seasonal harmony, and arranged using the same techniques our professional florists use every day.
There's more to a wildflower bouquet than it looks. Chris will guide you through selection, combination, balance and form — so what you leave with isn't just beautiful, it's considered.
Walk away with a bouquet you're genuinely proud of, and a new eye for Australian flora.
What You'll Learn
How to select and combine Australian native stems for harmony and contrast
The principles of balance, proportion and form in floristry
How to condition and handle fresh flowers for longevity
Multiple arranging techniques you can use at home
The Experience
Merchant & Green is a working florist and plant studio — not a craft classroom. You'll work inside our light-filled Redfern space, surrounded by premium plants and fresh flowers, guided by florists who buy from Sydney's flower markets every week.
It's the difference between a generic flower class and a genuinely professional floristry experience.
Perfect for
Individuals, couples and friends
Date nights and birthday celebrations
Hens parties and group occasions
Corporate team building — private bookings from 4–20 guests in our studio or at your CBD location
Anyone who wants to understand flowers properly
No experience needed. All skill levels welcome. This workshop is designed for adults.
Class Details
Duration: 1.5 hours
Price: $189pp
Small groups — maximum 6 guests for personalised attention
Location: 686 Bourke Street, Redfern
All flowers, tools, herbal tea and guidance included
Free to reschedule with 3 days notice. No cancellations. A $30pp rebooking fee applies to late cancellations and no-shows.

Upcoming dates for Wild Flower Arranging Workshop

Times are Sydney time. Dates and prices as of 6 Oct 2026, 2:12am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

10 upcoming dates between 10 Oct 2026 and 30 Jan 2027.

  • Sat 10 Oct 2026, 1:30pm-3pm
  • Sat 17 Oct 2026, 1:30pm-3pm
  • Fri 23 Oct 2026, 2:30pm-4pm
  • Sat 24 Oct 2026, 10:30am-12pm
  • Fri 20 Nov 2026, 2:30pm-4pm
  • Sat 21 Nov 2026, 10:30am-12pm
  • Fri 18 Dec 2026, 2:30pm-4pm
  • Fri 15 Jan 2027, 2:30pm-4pm
  • Sat 16 Jan 2027, 1:30pm-3pm
  • Sat 30 Jan 2027, 1:30pm-3pm
What you'll get
A curated selection of fresh Australian native flowers and foliage
Expert guidance from Chris and the Merchant & Green team throughout
All tools and equipment provided
Complimentary herbal tea on arrival
Your finished hand-tied bouquet to take home
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Knowledge required
No knowledge is required. Beginners are very welcome!
What to bring
Nothing — all flowers, tools and equipment are provided. Just arrive ready to arrange.
Add-ons available for this class
  • Scissors ($20)
  • Ginger Beer ($5)
  • Lemonade ($5)
  • Lemon Lime Bitters ($5)
You can add these when you book (optional).
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 cool gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.


FAQ

Where can I do a wildflower arranging workshop in Sydney?
Merchant & Green at 686 Bourke Street, Redfern offers one of Sydney's most distinctive wildflower arranging workshops, running regularly from their boutique florist studio. Led by Chris Saban and his team, the 90-minute class guides complete beginners through creating a hand-tied bouquet using the finest Australian native flowers and foliage available that week — sourced fresh from Sydney's flower markets and selected for colour, texture and seasonal harmony. With 989 five-star reviews across their workshop program, Merchant & Green is widely regarded as Sydney's most trusted botanical workshop studio. Public classes accommodate up to 6 guests, with private bookings available for groups of 6-30.
What Australian native flowers are used in wildflower arranging workshops?
Australian native flowers vary seasonally — which is exactly what makes wildflower arranging workshops so distinctive. At Merchant & Green's wildflower workshop in Redfern, flowers are sourced fresh each week from Sydney's flower markets and selected for what's at its seasonal peak. Common Australian natives used include waratahs, banksias, proteas, kangaroo paw, wax flowers, flannel flowers, eucalyptus and native grasses — though the specific selection changes week to week to reflect what's freshest and most beautiful. Students learn to work with whatever is available that week, which teaches a genuine understanding of seasonal Australian flora rather than a fixed recipe.
Is a wildflower arranging workshop suitable for beginners?
Yes — wildflower arranging workshops at Merchant & Green in Redfern are specifically designed for complete beginners with no prior floristry experience. In the 90-minute class, Chris Saban and his team guide students through every step — selecting stems, understanding balance and proportion, conditioning flowers for longevity, and hand-tying a finished bouquet. The small group size of maximum 6 guests ensures personalised attention throughout. Students leave with both a finished bouquet of Australian native flowers and the practical knowledge to recreate arrangements at home.
Location

Merchant & Green - 686 Bourke Street, Redfern NSW

Your teacher can also travel within 2 kms of Redfern, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Recent reviews of Wild Flower Arranging Workshop

  • 5/5 from Sue Scott, attended Sep 2026: Fabulous afternoon, such a pleasure to be shown how to make a beautiful arrangement then take it home! Our teacher was fabulous
  • 5/5 from Roimata Mitchell, attended Jul 2026: What a phenomenal class! We learnt so much, we had so much fun and left with the most beautiful bouquet. We did this as a date day and I really loved it
  • 5/5 from Daniel Peter Bell, attended May 2026: Hi highly recommended this class. Chris presented the class In a fun informative way. I learnt a lot in the class and will definately be going back.
  • 5/5 from Cooper Jones, attended May 2026: I did this workshop with my partner and we both loved it! Chris and Frankie our teachers were so knowledgeable, and created such a warm and welcoming environment. Our flowers came out great, and I’d highly recommend doing this.
  • 5/5 from Elizabeth Ross-Ward, attended Jan 2026: It was such a gorgeous morning, spending time with our amazing Australian native flowers. Chris is delightful and so knowledgeable. He even remembered me from a previous course I had taken. I loved every second and found it so meditative. Highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Benjamin Radjenovic, attended Jan 2026: Reall enjoyed learning about Australian native flowers. Great teacher and location.
  • 5/5 from Lemba Augwi, attended Sep 2025: Chris was so wonderful had a great time and learned a lot of new things along the way.
  • 5/5 from Jana, attended Aug 2025: Such a great class! Really good quality flowers and the teacher made it super easy to follow her instructions. Really happy with the end result! Would recommend this class, even for non-flower lovers.
  • 5/5 from Alina Ta, attended Aug 2025: Went with my teammates and it was so fun to play with beautiful fresh native flowers in a nice studio. Teacher was helpful and a good host.
  • 5/5 from Tiffany, attended Aug 2025: Thanks Orla for a great class! Loved all the different types of flowers we got to use and the best part of all, we left with our own unique flower bouquets! Would recommend :)
  • 5/5 from Ashneeta Prasad, attended May 2025: Chris was an excellent teacher and my partner and I learnt a lot. Chris catered for our individual styles and preferences whilst guiding us through the amazing history of Australian wildflowers. It was 10/10 and we would come again. P.S A special thank you to William who walked with us to our car with our many flowers.
  • 5/5 from Rachel Sheils, attended Apr 2025: Chris was a brilliant teacher. My sister, my mum and I absolutely loved our class. The flowers were gorgeous and we leaned how to make a couple of beautiful bouquets. Great value and a great time, we’ll be back for our Christmas wreathe classes for sure.
  • 5/5 from Merete Higginbotham, attended Apr 2025: Great tips. Chris shared his insights and his experience in a beautiful and inclusive environment. You’ll learn basic skills you can practice more and use in future. 5 stars from me. Pips
  • 5/5 from Nikki Johnson, attended Mar 2025: Chris was energetic, knowledgable and fun - he shared from the heart and I left with a stunning bunch of flowers and a new skill to hone. A fabulous experience!
  • 5/5 from Olivia Moore, attended Mar 2025: I thoroughly enjoyed the wildflower arranging class with Chris. It was relaxed, fun and I’ve come away a beautiful bouquet and a series of really practical tips. Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Sylwia Eckley, attended Feb 2025: The teacher was excellent- the class was great and we got to do a proper Australian native flowers arrangement with beautiful flowers! I liked the most practical application of the technique explained by the teacher!
  • 5/5 from Corinne Doran, attended Feb 2025: A wonderful morning facilitated by Chris, who is incredibly knowledgeable and created a fun, encouraging space to create beautiful arrangements. Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Liz Kenna, attended Jan 2025: Chris was welcoming and friendly. He obviously loves sharing his knowledge with others and offered excellent instruction. Venue was well set up and the product of very high quality. The team enjoyed the experience very much.
  • 5/5 from Varya Borg, attended Aug 2024: I took my friend to a floral arrangement workshop at Merchant and Green for her belated 30th birthday over the weekend, and it was such a great experience! We both love flowers, especially Australian natives, so this was the perfect activity. Our instructor was super friendly and knowledgeable, making it a fun and relaxed session for our small group of 3. We left with some useful tips on how to care for and arrange flowers in various ways, and each of us got to take home a beautiful bouquet. It was definitely worth it, and I'd highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys flowers!
  • 5/5 from Maggie Mountain, attended Aug 2024: This was such a great class! Chris was warm and so knowledgable about all of my random questions. He made this so fun and I feel much more confident with the bouquet making process now!
  • 5/5 from Giselle Kenny, attended Jul 2024: The workshop was fantastic, Orla was lovely and very knowledgeable and the flowers provided were beautiful. When I left with the bouquet we made, someone on the street complimented it and asked me where I got it from! Thanks Orla!
  • 5/5 from Raquel Pinto Maia, attended Jun 2024: I received a voucher for my birthday, to do a native flower arrangement bouquet. I came with my 4 years old daughter, so we could enjoy some quality time together in a special and creative way :) The boutique shop is very pleasant, well decorated and maintained, and Chris, the host, is amazing! He is very friendly, knowledgeable and passionated about what he does. He told us all about the australian flowers and foliage we will be using, along with some different ways to arrange a bouquet (central, frontal, circular, groups, shapes, colours, heights, dynamics, pinched and ruffled wrapping, etc...). He always invited my daughter to try all the steps, and took several pictures of us, creating beautiful memories for our family. We ended up making 4 arrangements in total: one big bouquet, a medium one, and small ones that my daughter did herself. So the experience was definitely worth the money :) I really enjoyed this workshop. I learnt a lot, and I feel more confident about creating a flower arrangement myself now. Thanks a lot Chris and thank you, hubby, for that great gift ;)
  • 5/5 from Abigail Edgecombe, attended Dec 2023: Lovely venue, personal host with great knowledge, very welcoming and encouraging. Loved the amount of flowers and time to just create and experiment with them.
  • 5/5 from Junita Powell, attended Nov 2023: Bunches and Bubbles with Chris has been 3 years in the making. We had a fantastic experience, learnt some new techniques and got to take our gorgeous flowers home. Thanks for making our experience enjoyable and memorable. We can highly recommend this class. Regards Junita and Alex
  • 5/5 from Jaimee Stephens, attended Sep 2023: Chris was very kind, knowledgeable and engaging. The flowers and supplies were beautiful and with no experience whatsoever I finished up very happy with my flower arrangement!
  • 5/5 from Anke Davidson, attended Sep 2023: Fun couple of hours being instructed by the amusing and highly experienced Chris. Taught us a bit about the native flowers and how to put them together to make a professional looking bouquet. Took home a beautiful bouquet to enjoy for weeks to come! Thank you Chris!
  • 5/5 from Elyssa Balilo, attended Jul 2023: Was given as a gift and heard was a fantastic class with a small group so was able engage with others there and teachers a whole lot more
  • 5/5 from Edith Podesta, attended Jul 2023: Excellent venue, great teacher and very interesting session. Fliers were beautiful and learning experience was excellent.
  • 5/5 from Kit Wong, attended May 2023: I had a wonderful time in a small group of 4 in this class. The teachers are lovely and they let you express creativity in what you want to make. Bring your friends and your imagination!
  • 5/5 from Wendy Caldwell, attended May 2023: The dried flower arrangement workshop was amazing! Chris, who oversaw the class was a fantastic teacher, with a lot of experience, knowledge and skill. He made the class fun but also shared so many tips and made the entire experience enjoyable. He made time for each person in the class to make their arrangement the best it could be. Everything was provided and we all left with beautiful arrangements. Highly recommend taking this class.
  • 5/5 from Julia Moreira, attended May 2023: The venue was nice and suitable. Location was great. And Chris very kind and knowledgeable.
  • 5/5 from Samuel Sentongo, attended Mar 2023: Chris was very welcoming and is a great teacher. The environment was great and the lessons. I came out with a lovely dried flower arrangement that I took home.
  • 5/5 from Olive Evans, attended Mar 2023: Our class with Chris was great! Such a nice guy and super Knowledgeable really helped us craft the best arrangements! We left with 2 amazing dried/preserved floral arrangements
  • 5/5 from Kayla Lochner, attended Feb 2023: Thank you Chris for the wonderful workshop! Thank you especially for running the class even though it was just me! I learned so much about flower care, arranging and presenting flowers. Chris took me through a posy and a flat arrangement, and helped me wrap up my final product. The shop is so beautiful and Chris was highly professional and personable - he clearly has so much experience and passion to share. Thanks so much!
  • 5/5 from Kara Ortiga, attended Jan 2023: Wonderful experience doing this with Chris! His space is lovely. Had a glass of rose, too. The flowers you work with are generous, although some pieces could be fresher. But overall I think the experience was excellent.
  • 5/5 from Cheryl Jackson, attended Dec 2022: Fabulous class with the best teacher ever! Do yourself a favour and book this class. We will definitely be back for other workshops!
  • 5/5 from Kelly Geater, attended Oct 2022: A fun workshop with a lovely instructor, who gave practical advice, was incredibly knowledgeable, and was very kind. Excellent value for money as you get to keep the arrangement along with any unused materials
  • 5/5 from Sarah Kol, attended Oct 2022: Teacher was very helpful and gave good tips with arrangements, I enjoyed the class very much and would love to return again in the future.
  • 5/5 from Emma Schulze, attended Oct 2022: An absolutely lovely way to spend an afternoon. Learned so much during the class and came away with heaps of gorgeous flowers
  • 5/5 from Cassandra Liang, attended Aug 2022: Me and my friends had a great time at Merchant and Greens dried flower arrangement workshop. The instructor was very accommodating and had a vibrant energy which made the experience even better. There was a large variety of dried plants and we were encouraged to get creative and to not be afraid to make mistakes. Overall I highly recommend this class.
  • 5/5 from Joanna Choo, attended Aug 2022: Chris was an amazing instructor and a friendly presence. There was plenty of dried and preserved native plants to decorate with. We had this class as one of a hens activities and the bride to be enjoyed it so much!
  • 5/5 from Alexandra Carrig, attended Aug 2022: Amazing class! Learnt so much from Chris, lots of materials were provided and we were given a choice of a few different pots. So happy with the arrangement I created.
  • 5/5 from Ann Yan, attended Aug 2022: Nice fun class to do with friends, great memory, and pretty vase and flowers to keep
  • 5/5 from Vanessa Li, attended Aug 2022: Chris was an amazing instructor and created a relaxing group atmosphere for our first time doing floral arrangements. It was really fun to learn about the different types of flowers and Chris was very encouraging and patient when it came to making our own creations (which we got to keep!). Would highly recommend for a fun weekend activity.
  • 5/5 from Justin Tang, attended Aug 2022: I organised to attend this class with my wife for her birthday and we had a blast! Chris was not only super patient and personable, he was really knowledgeable on the different types of flowers and passionate about what he does. Listening to his stories was also such a great part of the experience! Would highly recommend as a date / group activity!
  • 5/5 from Carolyn Burke, attended Jun 2022: Had such a lovely experience with the wildflower arranging workshop. Orla was a great teacher. Really clear and helpful. And the flowers were gorgeous. I’m still looking at my arrangement that I brought home, and it makes me very happy and proud. I’d definitely recommend this as a wonderful way to spend an afternoon, or a good introduction if you’ve been considering pursuing floristry (I know I’m definitely hooked, and going to come back).
  • 5/5 from Elke Andrees, attended May 2022: A beautiful and welcoming venue at a flower shop. The teacher was friendly, accommodating, experienced in her craft and very helpful. It was a fun morning, learning a few things, with all the wildflowers provided. We each went home with a beautiful bouquet we have created, complete with wrapping paper and ribbon. A lovely experience to share with a friend or for yourself.
  • 5/5 from Wing Lee, attended May 2022: Loved the class! It was taught very great and lovely flowers provided. Learnt a lot from it
  • 5/5 from Noo Crighton, attended Apr 2022: Love it so much stunning bouquet and wrapping just gorgeous strongly recommended. Worth every penny
  • 5/5 from Chloe Wu, attended Jan 2022: Really enjoyed this flower arrangement workshop with Chris. The flower intro part was really fun and I truly loved how Chris later taught us about different bouquet-making techniques! Very practical.
Your teacher

Christopher Saban
Christopher Saban
(Merchant & Green)

Florists and Stylists

5.0 (995)

Led by Christopher Saban, creative director of Merchant & Green — a boutique florist, plant store and botanical workshop studio at 686 Bourke Street, Redfern.
We offer a curated suite of workshops covering Greenhouse and Succulent Terrarium making, Kokedama, Ikebana flower arranging, Wildflower arranging, Bonsai for Beginners, and our Australian Botanical Christmas Wreath workshop. Public classes run regularly on weekends and Friday afternoons, with private and corporate bookings available for groups of 6 to 100 guests — in our Redfern studio or at your Sydney CBD location.
With nearly a decade of teaching and a 5.0 rating from over 989 verified reviews, Merchant & Green is widely regarded as Sydney's most trusted botanical workshop studio.

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