Miniature Japanese Garden Workshop

Make your own miniature Japanese garden to take it home afterwards



2 hours Location West End Class size 1 to 20 guests   $105 (Afterpay available)

In this workshop, you will learn how to make a miniature Japanese garden by using three plants, gravel, driftwood, rocks, and pottery (for a pond) in a bonsai container. You will be able to choose and take from a variety of pebbles as much as you want.
Don't worry if you're new to gardening, this class is perfect for beginners! You'll have the guidance and support you need to bring your vision to life. The process of creating your miniature Japanese garden will be both relaxing and rewarding, allowing you to tap into your creativity and connect with nature in a meaningful way.
By the end of the class, you can proudly take it home afterwards to last forever (as long as you look after it!).
Note: A parent and child can make one miniature Japanese garden together under one ticket.

Upcoming dates for Miniature Japanese Garden Workshop

Times are Brisbane time. Dates and prices as of 21 Oct 2026, 8:36am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 1 Nov 2026 and 1 Nov 2026.

  • Sun 1 Nov 2026, 10:15am-12:15pm
What you'll get
Three plants, gravel, driftwood, rocks, and pottery (for a pond), and a bonsai container to make a miniature Japanese garden. A bottle of water and Japanese sweets will also be served.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
An apron.
Suitable for

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

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

Location

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

Miniature Japanese Garden Workshop location
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Recent reviews of Miniature Japanese Garden Workshop

  • 5/5 from Maisie Vuong, attended Oct 2026: Really fun experience with Mikiko. Our teacher took us through some of the history, some steps and some example layouts and away we went! We picked three plants, and there was a variety of rocks and pebbles to choose from once our plants were settled in. Soo good for some time to focus and do something creative! Thank you for the great class
  • 5/5 from Chazz, attended Sep 2026: I love how we all started with the same set of guide instructions and similar items, yet everyone's was so widely different and beautiful. Mikiko is a beautiful teacher to guide you in creating a serene mini garden. Easy location to find with parking nearby.
  • 5/5 from Sam Ilsley, attended Sep 2026: This was fantastic!! We enjoyed it so much and the quality and choice of the plants, rocks, design, props, etc was excellent. It was amazing to see SO many variations, the entire group had so many different results!! Pleased with mine
  • 5/5 from Keith Bowes, attended Sep 2026: Highly recommend beginner class, thoroughly enjoyed myself and loved taking home my creation.!!!
  • 5/5 from Ryan J Quick, attended Sep 2026: The class was very engaging and enjoyable. Plenty of materials provided and a snack.
  • 5/5 from Gabby, attended Sep 2026: Mikiko was lovely, knows what she was is talking about and nice to have a good conversation with. Went home with a piece I’m quite proud of and is very customisable. I would definitely recommend this, and will be attending another one of their classes in the future
  • 5/5 from Peter Nguyen, attended Aug 2026: Mikiko was amazing - very friendly, accommodating, great communication and overall, we all enjoyed learning from her. We are in awe of our Miniature Japanese gardens, such as a great class and great outcome!
  • 5/5 from Deborah Howard, attended Jan 2026: Thoughtful gentle teacher. She provided support and confidence to my granddaughter. With presenters with soft voices is it possible to have a lapel microphone?
  • 5/5 from Sian Payne, attended Jan 2026: Friendly and knowledgeable teacher. A nice location and plenty of supplies and options to be as creative as you like.
  • 5/5 from Harmony Sanderson, attended Jan 2026: My friends thoroughly enjoyed. I was unable to make it but they sent the supplies home with my friend so I could do it afterwards which was unexpected and very much appreciated!!
  • 5/5 from Melissa Deer, attended Oct 2025: My team recently had a belated EOFY event with Mikiko making the miniature Japanese gardens. We all had a lot of fun creating our gardens and exploring the plant nursery for little additions to make each of them unique. One of our team members was unable to attend, however Mikiko was kind enough to create a garden for her as well, noting what our team member might like. I have already recomended this class to other colleagues and friends.
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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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