Ikebana Flower Arranging Workshop

Learn about Ikebana and make an Ikebana to take home!



2 hours Location West End Class size 1 to 20 guests   $95 (Afterpay available)

In this workshop, Mikiko will talk about the concept and history of Ikebana, which is a Japanese floral arrangement. She will show you basic Ikebana and also creative contemporary Ikebana.
After you see her demonstration, now comes the fun part: making your own Ikebana! You will first create a basic Ikebana and then, you will make your own large creative Ikebana with fresh flowers and driftwood. It would be about 60cm long and you will proudly be able to take it home afterwards.
Suitable for all beginners, Mikiko will guide you through the process, making sure you feel at ease as you discover the art of Ikebana arranging.
Whether you're looking for hens party ideas or date ideas in Brisbane, head to an Ikebana flower arranging class today!

Upcoming dates for Ikebana Flower Arranging Workshop

Times are Brisbane time. Dates and prices as of 21 Oct 2026, 8:35am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 24 Oct 2026 and 24 Oct 2026.

  • Sat 24 Oct 2026, 10am-12pm
What you'll get
  • Materials provided: All the fresh flowers, leaves, driftwood. vines, Kenzan, wire and all the ingredients.
  • A bottle of water and a Japanese snack will be served.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Just bring your apron.
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

Mappin's Nursery - 240 Montague Road, West End QLD

Ikebana Flower Arranging Workshop location
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Recent reviews of Ikebana Flower Arranging Workshop

  • 5/5 from Fabio, attended Sep 2026: The teacher was amazing, very lovely. I recommend.
  • 5/5 from Rosemary Corby, attended Sep 2026: Beautiful class with Mikiko doing a fabulous presentation. Fun experience
  • 5/5 from Kylli Kidman, attended Sep 2026: Love this class. Friendly and supportive.
  • 5/5 from Renata Noguchi, attended Sep 2026: The teacher was really nice and experienced. The workshop had a perfect duration enough time to do the arrangement without rush. It was a peefect gift
  • 4/5 from Tanya Greaves, attended May 2026: Teacher just needed to be louder as really interesting history of Ikebana but was not able to hear at times.
  • 4/5 from Pam Smyth, attended May 2026: The class finished 30 minutes early. I feel this time could have been used for more individual tuition or a chance to do another arrangement or learn more about the history and art of Ikebana, although all we learnt was valuable to take home and experiment.
  • 5/5 from Pam Brooks, attended Apr 2026: A lovely morning spent learning a new flower arranging technique. Would have liked to have seen the teacher demonstrate more than two options/techniques.
  • 5/5 from Alyson van Gaalen, attended Apr 2026: Mikiko was wonderful - thank you
  • 5/5 from Katey Daley, attended Jan 2026: Mikiko is a wonderful teacher. We learnt how to make a simple arrangement following the principles of ikebana and then made a freeform arrangement. Helpful suggestions were gently offered. I will be back!
  • 5/5 from Judith Maestracci, attended Jan 2026: Our tutor was Mikki, she a knowledgeable and talented and the class was very enjoyable.
  • 5/5 from Brenda Beck, attended Nov 2025: Nikki was lovely and taught us a lot about the basic structure of Ikebana and how to customize our anrrangements. What I loved most was when she shared how the spirit of the flowers interact with each other. So lovely. I’d do it again and bring girlfriends!
  • 5/5 from Jennifer Shahi, attended Nov 2025: I loved it, thank you so much
  • 5/5 from Belinda Day, attended Nov 2025: Class was very fun and Miki was an excellent and lovely instructor! I enjoyed the Japanese history lesson on ikebana at the start. We were provided beautiful flowers, driftwood and a bowl to create the arrangement. She also supplied water and a Japanese snack.
  • 5/5 from Stephanie Taylor, attended Aug 2025: Fabulous! Highly recommend
  • 4/5 from Loralie Eske, attended Aug 2025: A great insight into this form of art, maybe tips on how to preserve these arrangements would be useful.
  • 5/5 from Judy Greenslade, attended May 2025: What a magical way to spend a Saturday morning! Mikiko is so knowledgeable about the history of Ikebana and the table was beautifully set up with everything we needed. I would recommend this workshop to anyone who loves flowers and learning new ways to make a gorgeous arrangement to take home. Mine brings me joy each time I look at it!
  • 5/5 from Cindy Berridge, attended May 2025: The class was wonderful, Mikiko was a lovely teacher who explained everything very well and we achieved great arrangements.
  • 5/5 from Yui Miyake, attended Apr 2025: Thank you for teaching me about Ikebana. I really enjoyed the lesson! :) You explained the meaning of ikeru and hana very clearly, and also shared the history of Ikebana, which was really interesting. Even though I am Japanese, I didn’t know much about Ikebana, so this lesson meant a lot to me. Thank you so much for this experience :)
  • 5/5 from Maryam Abushaaban, attended Apr 2025: such a beautiful learning experience!
  • 5/5 from Natalie McLeod, attended Jan 2025: My friend and I loved it. My friend has a walker and she made it very accommodating along with fellow classmates. We will go back for another class
  • 5/5 from Mina Popovic, attended Jan 2025: It was so much fun!!
  • 5/5 from Janelle Hamer, attended Jan 2025: Always love Mikiko's classes!
Your teacher

Kent Florist Brisbane
Kent Florist Brisbane

4.9 (68)

Kent Florist shop is located within Empire Revival 167 Latrobe Terrace Paddington QLD.
You will find Mikiko’s handmade Kokedama, terrariums, Bonsai, herbariums and dry flower arrangements. Mikiko Ikebana florist also provides flower display for events, weddings, restaurants and any facilities. Her workshops of Kokedama, Ikebana, terrarium, miniature Japanese garden and moss art are held every weekends.

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