Ikebana Workshop: Traditional Japanese Floral Arrangement

Ikebana Workshop: Traditional Japanese Floral Arrangement is coming to the Royal Observatory Greenwich on Saturday 24 October, starting at 3:00 pm. It's a hands-on session dedicated to ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement. If you've never come across it before, ikebana isn't just about filling a vase with blooms; it's about the line, the shape, and the space between the stems as much as the flowers themselves. The focus is on minimalism and balance, so you'll be working with a few carefully chosen pieces rather than a huge bunch.

The workshop is held at 10 Wood Wharf in Greenwich, right by the river. It's a good spot for a Saturday afternoon if you're already in South East London or fancy a trip down to the riverside. You'll spend the session learning the basics of the craft, working through the arrangement from start to finish, so you'll leave with something you've actually put together yourself.

It's a one-off afternoon rather than a long course, which makes it a decent way to try it out without committing to a whole term. You'll be working alongside other beginners, and the session is led by someone who knows the tradition inside out, so there's plenty of room to ask questions as you go. If you've ever wanted to get into it but didn't know where to start, this is a straightforward way in.

It runs on Saturday 24 October from 3:00 pm at 10 Wood Wharf, Greenwich, and tickets are £88.