Ikebana Workshops
Hands-on experiences exploring the art of botanical arrangement, at your office or our venue.
Kado is a botanical art studio rooted in Ikebana, the Japanese art of arranging flowers and natural materials. A meditative practice of observing, interpreting and creating with nature.
Experiences we curate
Event & Wedding Styling
Creative direction and botanical styling for gatherings, bringing together floral compositions, tablescapes and intentional details.
Botanical Installations
Sculptural botanical compositions that bring nature into the built environment.
Workshops
that make you feel the flowers
- Duration
- 2-3 hours
- Group size
- Up to 20 guests
- Location
- Your office or our studio
- Included
- All stems and tools
Workshops
01
Understand
Discover the principles of Ikebana through line, movement, asymmetry and negative space. A live demonstration introduces the art of creating with intention.
02
Create
Slow down and work with seasonal stems and foliage. Explore how each element finds its place, and how the smallest change can shape the whole arrangement.
03
Observe & Refine
Step back and take in your arrangement from different angles. With individual feedback, learn to recognise what feels balanced, what needs to change and what is better left out.
04
Photograph
Explore light, angles and composition to photograph your finished arrangement, and create a visual reference for reflection and future practice.
Sonakshi Kochhar is a Creative Director with over a decade of experience in visual storytelling. Her journey into Ikebana began on a trip to Japan, watching her host practise Ikebana introduced her to a different way of seeing and creating. Over time, the practice became a source of calm, focus and grounding in her own life.
Kado grew from a desire to share this experience with others, helping them slow down, observe nature more closely, and rediscover the joy of creating with it.
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The experience, in their words
“Our teams spend so much of their time on screens, and with AI becoming an even bigger part of how we work, opportunities to create with our hands feel increasingly rare. The workshop gave our team a chance to step away, reconnect with nature, and rediscover the joy of making something themselves.”
“It wasn’t just my team that learned something new. I did too, and I’m genuinely excited to practise it on my own. The process makes you more present, and I can’t wait to do it again.”
A few things to know
Not at all. The workshops are designed for beginners, with guided demonstrations and hands-on practice to help you understand the fundamentals and create an arrangement of your own.
You'll explore the principles of Ikebana, including line, movement, asymmetry and negative space. Through demonstrations, guided practice and individual feedback, you'll learn to work with flowers and foliage with greater intention.
Each session includes a live demonstration, seasonal flowers and foliage, hands-on practice, individual feedback and guidance on photographing your finished arrangement. A vessel and kenzan are provided for use during the workshop.
Yes. Separate take-home packages are available if you'd like your own vessel and kenzan to continue practising Ikebana at home.
Yes. Workshops can be tailored to your group's size, experience and objectives. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.
We'll start with a conversation about your space or occasion, aesthetic preferences and requirements, then develop a concept suited to your brief and budget.
Please enquire at least 30 days in advance to allow time for planning, sourcing materials and coordinating logistics.
Use the enquiry form to share your requirements, preferred dates and location. We'll get back to you to discuss the details and next steps.