Ikebana Flower Arranging Workshop

Ikebana is one of Japan's three classical arts of refinement — a practice of intention, space and beauty that transforms the way you see flowers.Chris Saban, creative director of Merchant & Green, brings 28 years of professional floristry experience to this workshop — including firsthand study of Ikebana in Kyoto and Osaka. Trained at the National Art School in Sydney, Chris approaches Ikebana through the lens of a working florist and visual artist — with a genuine appreciation for its principles of line, form and space.In this one-hour workshop, Chris will guide you through the fundamentals of Ikebana using fresh seasonal blooms — showing you how to create a composition that is minimal, considered, and genuinely beautiful.No experience needed. The principles are simple to learn and deeply satisfying to apply.What You'll LearnThe principles of line, form and space that define IkebanaHow to use a kenzan (flower holder) to position and secure stemsHow to select and combine seasonal blooms for visual harmonyHow to recreate Ikebana arrangements at home.Optional Add-Ons (available at checkout):Ikebana bowl 15cm — $24Kenzan flower holder 4cm — $26 / 5cm — $35Flower scissors — $20The ExperienceMerchant & Green is a working florist and plant studio — not a craft classroom. You'll work inside our light-filled Redfern space, surrounded by fresh flowers and premium plants, guided by a florist and visual artist with nearly three decades of professional experience.Perfect forIndividuals seeking a meditative creative experienceCouples and date nightsFriends and birthday celebrationsHens partiesCorporate team experiences — private bookings from 8 guestsNo experience needed. All skill levels welcome.Class DetailsDuration: 1 hourSmall groups — maximum 6 guests for personalised attentionAvailable Friday afternoons, Saturdays and SundaysLocation: 686 Bourke Street, RedfernAll flowers, tools and herbal tea includedFree to reschedule with 3 days notice. No cancellations. 1-hour class with personal instruction from Chris SabanFresh seasonal blooms carefully selected for your arrangementComplimentary herbal teaAll tools and equipment providedIndividual guidance throughout the session Read more details