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Amazing! This was one of my favorite experiences I have had yet in London, and the best floral class and I have done many! Khin is so personable and so knowledgable. I will be booking more class with him soon. He's the best!
StephanieThe flower workshop was a lovely way to spend a Sunday morning. Our guide was very passionate about flowers, knowledgeable about the Columbia Road market and super helpful. We went to her studio and learnt the basics of putting together a bouquet using the spiral technique. She had purchased lots of flowers for us to use and we were able to make lovely large bouquets. She even sent us off with some of the leftover flowers. I also bought a lot of plants at the market too, so it was a struggle getting home. Take extra bags! I thoroughly recommend as an activity to do with a mother/daughter or with a friend. You will leave with at least one bouquet if not other purchases so make sure you are planning to go home fairly soon afterwards!
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MireilleBrilliant workshop and a great day had! Really excited to do more workshops with The Flower Factory. Thank you for such a lovely, welcoming and informative session.
Poppy HorsmanWe had a blast with Khin and loved every moment of our workshop! Making these flower crowns was a real highlight of the day for our group :)
Adele McConnellMe and my partner has a wonderful time at Khin's workshop! The expereince was educational and really fun, we can't wait to start doing some flower arrangements ourselves, thanks again!
Austin DriscollHad a great time with my girlfriend in the flower arranging class. Would highly recommend as a fun date idea!
Jyoji MorimotoA great morning- three of us attended the course we really enjoyed it and left feeling we had really learned something!
Penny KavanaghKhin of the Flower Factory is a friendly and helpful teacher, providing guidance from more inspired floral design to the practicalities of running a florist business. It’s a wonderful way to spend a morning whether you are a casual enthusiast or looking to start a new career.
AshleyThe class is very enjoyable and the instructor is knowledgeable and very friendly
DinhDid an ikebana class with my wife for our 4th wedding anniversary (fruit and flowers) and we loved it! The class was very informative on the traditional flower arrangement style and customs and Japan. We got to make two different arrangements (one traditional and one modern) and the whole time the instructor was helpful and encouraging. The lesson had so many different dried and fresh flowers for us to work with! It really helped feel more creative with so many different options for base the arrangements around. At the end we got to keep a bowl, holder, and high bushel of grease flowers to take home. We tried out ikebana at home for a few days with all the extra flowers we got. I highly recommend it for anyone wanting to learn about ikebana or just looking for a new creative outlet. A most for wedding anniversaries!
Joh MendenhallWe had a brilliant time flower crown making as a group of 15 hens. Khin and his team were informative and came round helping us to complete our crowns with lots of choice of beautiful colourful flowers. We had help fixing our crowns in place so we could keep them on throughout our day.....we had many admirers as we walked around London. Great group activity and we had a little photo shoot outside.
Emma ReedWe had a wonderful time at the flower factory for my sister-in-law’s hen do this weekend! Khin was the perfect host, and made us all feel comfortable. The flower crowns were beautiful and we wore them all day. Would love to return for another class some time! Thank you Khin!
SummerThe most gorgeous way to spend a morning. Khin is so knowledgeable and talented and so generous. Will be booking again in the early autumn!
Fiona EllingtonI came along to Khin's workshop with two close friends. We had a brilliant time! Khin talked us through Columbia Road Flower Market, he was always ready to answer questions and was so charming, friendly and knowledgable. We then went back to his studio where he had a fabulous choice of flowers for us to create a seasonal hand tied bouquet. He showed us step by step what to do and we all went home with a stunning bouquet having had plenty of support from Khin and his team to create it. He also recommend a great local coffee shop and a fantastic local Vietnamese restaurant. We had such a great time, it was so much fun and the pace was just perfect. Relaxed but we also learnt some great tips and techniques. Still smiling the next day! Thank you Khin!
Anna SkipwithGreat facilities, amazing team and general feel-good-factor about the session.
Kerry EllisHad such a fun time with Khin at the flower factory! Highly recommend it!
Ashley AbbottA well organised and enjoyable way to spend a Sunday morning and go home with a beautiful bunch of flowers!
miriam mozerA fabulous morning spent wandering the Columbia Rd Flower Market and learning how to arrange a hand-tied bouquet. Well looked after by Khin and our guide and tutor, Ottilie (not sure if I've spelt that right!) and their assistants. So knowledgeable and encouraging, providing a beautiful selection of flowers - even I, with very little creative flair, was able to create a wonderful bouquet! Thank you all for the experience.
Helen CharlwoodWhat a lovely birthday present I was given, an afternoon with the Flower Factory, learning all about Ikebana floral artistry. We were given a history and had a comprehensive demonstration before being able to have a go ourselves, coming home with a pot and frog and of course beautiful flowers. We were made so welcome and Kim and his team went over and above to ensure we had a good afternoon. One thing to note for next time, would be perhaps to make the workshop 21/2 - 3 hours long so there is enough room for the history, the demonstration and then our own work. I loved my afternoon such a treat.
MelThis was a wonderful experience! Khin was very friendly, knowledgable and passionate about floristry. My mum and I had a great time touring the market and creating our bouquets in the studio. They were huge and looked incredible!
AnnaWhat a lovely morning spent strolling through Columbia Road flower market followed by an informative and fun session making beautiful seasonal bouquets! My mum and I really enjoyed it, thank you!
AmyKhin was great, really friendly, informative and a supportive teacher. Loved the walk through the market with Khin followed by the bouquet making. Thank you.
ClareYesterday morning I was at the New Covent Garden Flower Market for the flower bouquet workshop and I was the only one. The others cancelled it. It was really nice that Khin was still doing it and taking the time to show me around. I learned about the market, a lot about flower prep work and how to do a bouquet.
HenrietteHighly recommend . A really wonderful morning spent with Khin. His passion and love for flowers is infectious. I’m a complete beginner - I found the workshop informative and not overwhelming which made the experience that much more more enjoyable! Thank you for the wonderful workshop!
Gabi BondExcellent workshop
Kate ConwayI really enjoyed my tour of Columbia Road flower market and the workshop afterwards. Khin is a brilliant guide and teacher and made everyone on the tour feel really welcomed. He had amazing knowledge and picked the most stunning blooms for us to create our floral display.
LeahI spent two hours creating beautiful Ikebana arrangements and the whole class was calming, relaxing and allowed me to pause in my busy life to see the beauty in form and the Ma.
Sally HallWe had a great time doing the dried flower crown workshop for my friend's hen do. Khin was really welcoming and made us all feel at ease. There was a slight mix up about the address, but Khin contacted me on the day and resolved this so we were able to find the right location. Khin provided prosecco and music which was a lovely touch and the flower crowns are a lovely souvenir. I would definitely recommend.
Leah Ringwood-HoareA great class for any beginner interested in learning the fundamentals of ikebana. A fun and relaxing way to spend an afternoon.
DominikNice atmosphere, and excellent tutor! Thanks a lot, Warmest regards, Carolina
CAROLINA JIMENEZ LENISThis workshop went beyond my expectations! Khin is very friendly, attentive and knowledgable - you can tell he is very passionate about his craft and goes out his way to tailor the experience to what you want out of it! I thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the workshops - the guided walking tour, learning the craft of flower arranging and having a go ourselves, chatting with Khin and of course bringing home a beautiful bouquet you designed each to take home. I came into the workshop with very little knowledge and this experience has definitely inspired me to add more florals to my home (or even creating my own to gift!). I thoroughly recommend this workshop - it will not dissapoint!
Kim NguyenFantastic experience. Khin is a lovely host with a lovely workshop, and is very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed all he had to teach us during the market tour, and had great fun trying our own hand in the workshop with expert instruction. Would highly recommend!
Alexander MellorMy mum and I had such a wonderful morning with Khin yesterday. He was just so friendly, kind and knowledgeable - everything you would want from a guide and instructor. I have recommended the session to all of my friends - a lovely time to spend a morning.
Luci DooneyWe had such a fun time! Khin was amazing, made us all feel welcome and at ease from the start. Everything was ready for us and he explained how to make the crown clearly and was on hand the whole time for any tips and help! We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would absolutely recommend this to everyone! Would love to go back. Thank you for making the bride and all the hens very happy and have the perfect start to the hen do! Many happy memories made
Belinda SkordisThis was a wonderful introduction to flower arranging with an extremely knowledgeable enthusiastic and fun tutor!!.. well organised and just right on timing ( Thankyou Khin)
SaraKhin was an absolute delight! He lead us through a very insightful tour of the local flower market and gave us time to explore the market to soak it all in. He then lead us back to his beautiful studio for a quick but detailed tutorial on how to create our own bouquets. I was quite thrilled with the results of our labor. Khin was charming, helpful, and made this a wonderful experience for all. I highly recommend it.
FredaExcellent course and such an amazing experience the tour, the flower arranging the banter. I highly recommend this course to anyone. I would love to do it again
JennelleAmazing class! Very informative and friendly teacher, provides lessons that you can easily apply on your own. Also provides beautiful bowl, kenzan, and flowers to take home. Totally worth doing if you're curious!!
Ashwini AgrawalSuch a fun course - I learnt SO much and my flowers are still going 10 days later. Highly recommend this course. BK x
BeckyWe had an amazing morning with Khin. We started at the beautiful flower market with Khin explaining about the different flowers and how he selects them. Moving to his studio to arrange our own bouquet and have hands on experience. Khin has a lots of knowledge, excellent taste and great character. For flower lovers it is a great experience!!!
TamarA fabulous morning with Khin. So engaging & knowledgeable, the perfect intro for the flower novice. The trip to the flower market was a real experience - and worth the early start. Enjoyed the workshop too…thank you Khin!
Marion BirrellI learnt a lot. A very helpful teacher.
Anne ParkerWhat a great morning! Khin brought us on a fab tour of the market, and was so knowledgeable, with great tips. I am so lacking in creativity, but he helped me see how to turn a collection of seasonal flowers into a beautiful bouquet, that's still looking gorgeous a week later. I don't feel remotely intimidated to give it a try myself now, which is the best result I could've asked for.
Samantha FanningI have really enjoyed The Flower Market tour and workshop with Khin. He is so friendly and patient, passionate and knowledgeable! I loved the seasonal flowers we selected together and arranged into a beautiful bouquet! The whole experience was the perfect birthday present for me!
RamonaBooked this for mum’s birthday and we had a wonderful time with Khin. Thanks for the informative and fun workshop !
AlexandraKhin is super friendly, enthusiastic and very informative. I appreciated the tour around the flower market, which helped me understand how the market is run and purchases are made. It’s given me the confidence to shop there as a layperson. Khin chose a beautiful and generous selection of flowers for us to make a large bouquet each following a demonstration.
SoniaIt was an amazing class. I learned the secrets of Ikebana arrangement from the professional florist, he was great and dedicated, he let us put our hands on and make our own arrangements in three different styles under his guidance with tips and advices :) I would really like to take other classes with him. Thanks alot!
Asma A.Such an enjoyable and relaxing experience! An intimate class that taught us all about the art of traditional and western styles of Ikebana. It left me with the desire to do Ikebana every Sunday as a calming ritual.
Lucy Morris-ThomasKhin was super friendly and easy to chat to. Learnt loads when we visited the flower market and really enjoyed learning how to put together the bouquet. 100% would recommend.
Hannah TylerGreat floristry workshop with Khin who showed us around the flower market with lots of knowledge and enthusiasm. His cosy studio is full of beautiful flowers which is inspiring. He explained the techniques very clearly and patiently. Highly recommend!
Margaux CohenKhin was such a lovely teacher. Patient and full of gentle guidance. Thank you.
Floral OdysseyKhin is very knowledgeable and super friendly. I has a ball and I can’t stop looking at the result. I would definitely do it again!
JulieI really enjoyed this course and learnt so much, very happy!
Charlotte WebberKhin was a great host showing us round the flower market and I now feel confident enough to go there on my own. We all made natural-looking bouquets with sweet peas as the main flower which I was very pleased with. The flower studio is very small so if you have any concerns about being in close contact with people I would suggest that this is not the class for you.
Linda CustanceKhin is a very friendly and informative teacher. He is patient, fun and thorough. He gave us a lovely tour of the flower market and shared his top tips along the way. I was really impressed by his knowledge of floristry. The workshop itself was excellent. Khin allows you to express yourself individually while guiding you through the process which means you genuinely walk away with learnings. I will definitely look to do another session. I would recommend this workshop to anyone who is looking to dip their toe in floristry.
StevenThe second time I've done this class and both times have been lovely. You learn everything you need to know to be able to navigate the market by yourself and you leave the class with a beautiful bouquet. Highly recommend.
Bryony SymAmazing day! Such a fun and informative tour of the market, followed by a lovely relaxing time making the bouquet with a wonderful selection of flowers.
Georgina WaiteI had such a wonderful morning taking this course with Khin. Thoughtful, informative & relaxing and an extra bonus being hosted in the Korean tea house with tea and vegan jellies. I would 100% recommend this course and would love to do it all over again!
EvieIt's just an exciting and informative trip! The instructor is so nice and sophisticated in the floristry industry. Learnt a lot in the 3 hours, don't miss it!
KateKhin was wonderful! From the moment we met we felt at ease and his knowledge of the flower market was great. Equally he made us feel at ease over our mutual and dislike of various flowers and we darted around to different areas that had different interesting flowers. Going back to the studio was just as fun, he taught us how to condition and construct a bouquet and I cannot wait to try to do it again!!
LucyI absolutely loved this class! Khin was a great teacher, friendly, chatty & experienced. I definitely plan to do another class with him again in the future. It is also a great class to do during this pandemic (when restrictions allow for it). It was 1-on-1 and we both wore masks, so I wouldn't hold off waiting until life is back to normal as it is the perfect activity when we have a very limited amount of activities we can do these days! 100% recommend :) Thanks Khin!
TahnayaKhin was excellent and very informative. His knowledge about the flower market and industry is unparalleled and I learnt loads from him. We then went back to his workshop to create our own bouquet and he made an amazing bouquet! Would thoroughly recommend!
HannahA fascinating trip to New Covent Garden Mkt. Khin was most informative about the flowers and what to choose. I was thrilled with the flower arrangement I put together under his guidance - learning how and where to place the different sized flowers and using plenty of foliage to build the display. Would thoroughly recommend
Georgina SpencerA fascinating trip to New Covent Garden Mkt. Khin was most informative about the flowers and what to choose. I was thrilled with the flower arrangement I put together under his guidance - learning how and where to place the different sized flowers and using plenty of foliage to build the display. Would thoroughly recommend
Georgina SpencerHad a great Saturday morning touring around the flower market and getting "insider tips" from Khin. He was very flexible and gave us the freedom to have a look around ourselves too. After the market we made our way to his beautiful studio where he had prepared all the flowers for us in advance and gave us lots of tips on how to arrange our hand-tied bouquet and how to care for the arrangement afterwards. Overall I would highly recommend this course with Khin as he's an extremely friendly and knowledgeable guy!
JasmineThe workshop was very informative and took us in-depth into the world of floristry and flower arrangements. The instructor took us throughout the flower market and showed us the best places to pick out flowers. We then went on to his studio, where he kindly took us through step by step on how to make a flower arrangement. When it was time for us to make our own arrangement, he let us take creative liberties with how we arranged them and helped us along the way. I would highly recommend this workshop for anyone curious about floristry and who wants to start making flower arrangements for their own home!
MuneeraI found the course to be very informative. It was interesting to visit the flower market and to get some background knowledge on the workings of the market; what to look for when selecting flowers and expert knowledge on the variety of flowers that are on offer. I found the flower arranging session very helpful too, the tips and tricks were very valuable. The teacher, Chin, was very friendly, approachable and inspirational. This is a fantastic course for beginners, particularly those thinking of entering the world of floristry.
HumaKhin is a experimented and very professional man. He knows a lot of floristry and how to teach and manage groups. The workshop was fabulous, specially because the visit to the flower market and making your own flower arrangement. Thanks Khin!
JavierKhin gave me confidence in going to a flower market, what to expect, showed us around the area and gave us tips on some equipments needed. Khin is very informative and friendly. He went through the basics of flower arranging; how to handle the bouquet and given us insight on how to make it pleasing to the eye. He encouraged us to be creative! The venue is comfortable and had enough space for 4 students, not to mention his beautiful work and it’s lovely being surrounded by flowers! Totally recommend.
ReanneKhin was a great teacher, really knowledgable and friendly, he made into a lovely morning and I was delighted with the flowers he sent me home with. Would 100% recommend.
Bryony SymA wonderful way to spend Saturday morning - Khin brought us around the flower market and sharing with us his knowledge and experience then we went to his studio where we arranged a huge bouquet of flowers under his watch, using flowers that are not commonly seen in supermarket florists! It makes me feel more confident to try arranging my own flower arrangements and to go back to the amazing flower market! Thanks Khin for the fun day!
LisaMy mum and I had such a lovely morning with Khin. It was brilliant! The tour of the market was really interesting, and I felt like I learnt lots when we did the arranging. Khin is a brilliant teacher - and very generous too. We left with two huge, beautiful bouquets. We had a great time, I can’t recommend enough! Thank you :)
HollyI thoroughly enjoyed the market visit and flower making class with Khin. He was extremely friendly and had a wealth of knowledge which he was willing to share. He is also very passion which also makes the class more enjoyably. The classes are very intimate which means lots of opportunity to ask questions. Highly recommended.
Elizabeth MullingsA great morning of well thought out guidance and tuition. We walked around the market with Khin, and then went to his workshop to learn to create a hand-tied bouquet. We learnt a lot and the vibe struck a good balance between informative and relaxed.
CatherineA great morning of well thought out guidance and tuition. We walked around the market with Khin, and then went to his workshop to learn to create a hand-tied bouquet. We learnt a lot and the vibe struck a good balance between informative and relaxed.
CatherineI learnt about the market itself and what to look for when visiting, along with lots of new flower names. Khin was really knowledgable and enthusiastic and taught us a lot about the preparation, arranging technique and aftercare of the flowers to help them last as long as possible.
Kristina HolleyLearnt about the market itself and what to look for. Also learnt about the preparation and care of the flowers and how ti make them last as long as possible, as well as the best technique to use when arranging. Khin was really knowledgable and enthusiastic
Kristina HolleyThis was a great course. Lots of fun and the teacher is lovely. I brought home a lovely bouquet
StellaAn incredible workshop! Khin is very knowledgeable and super warm and friendly. The visit to the flower market was a great start to get you excited about the prospects of doing this on your own in the future and I felt like I came away with great tips and tricks to working with flowers. His style of floristry also felt very approachable as he didn't have set rules and allowed for our own creativity to help shape our final project.
StephanieThis was so good! Kihn is so so lovely. He was a great teacher. I loved the visit to the market - it was amazing to finally see the place. Everyone seemed to know him. He gave me great tips on buying aswell as flower arranging. I would definitely sign up to more of his workshops. It was also amazing as it ended up being a one on one. I would highly recommend booking if you are looking!!! Thanks again xxxx
LauraThis was a gift for a friend's birthday--she loved it! Khin was very kind and knowledgable and went out of his way to make her big day special. Thank you so much!
KellyAn excellent class - Khin was a really enthusiastic yet patient teacher, and I learned so much. It was v interesting hearing about his personal journey into floristry, and he gave a great tour of the flower market, which I will definitely be returning to using his tips! I thought the class was on the expensive side when I booked it, but having done the class I would say it is 100% worth it - you make a bouquet that you would easily pay £30 - £40 for in a florist and there are three hours of tuition. Such a great way to spend a Saturday morning!
SophieKhin was a great teacher and was really easy to work with . I had a great time exploring the market and learning about the right techniques and materials to use, thank you!
NatashaWonderful experience! It was my first floristry class and It was absolutely lovely way to learn new world! Khin was very knowledgable,enthusiastic and helpful. Flowers used for class were amazing and I came home with gorgeous huge bouquet of flowers. I would highly recommend!
ClaireAmazing! This was one of my favorite experiences I have had yet in London, and the best floral class and I have done many! Khin is so personable and so knowledgable. I will be booking more class with him soon. He's the best!
StephanieThe flower workshop was a lovely way to spend a Sunday morning. Our guide was very passionate about flowers, knowledgeable about the Columbia Road market and super helpful. We went to her studio and learnt the basics of putting together a bouquet using the spiral technique. She had purchased lots of flowers for us to use and we were able to make lovely large bouquets. She even sent us off with some of the leftover flowers. I also bought a lot of plants at the market too, so it was a struggle getting home. Take extra bags! I thoroughly recommend as an activity to do with a mother/daughter or with a friend. You will leave with at least one bouquet if not other purchases so make sure you are planning to go home fairly soon afterwards!
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