Flower Arranging Workshop in Geylang: S$150 for Two

Amyt Fleur teaches its flower arranging workshops at Prosper Industrial Building, 22 Lor 21A Geylang, #06-01, Singapore 388431, and the studio takes visitors by appointment only. The Basic Vase Floral Arrangement Workshop and the Basic Hand-Tied Bouquet Workshop each cost S$150 for two people, the Contemporary Ikebana class is S$170 for two, and a 60-minute Parent-Child workshop costs S$75. Every class takes a minimum of two people and a maximum of six per slot, and flowers, vase or wrappers and a cutter on loan are all provided.

Amyt Fleur's founder, Amy T., with T standing for Tan, says the business officially bloomed in 2015, when she began making modern, affordable bouquets for university friends. It started from home, and in 2018 it moved into a shared studio at Pearl's Hill Terrace with colleagues from the wedding industry, before settling into a bigger space at Prosper Industrial Building. Her own story starts earlier still: in 1999 her grandmother introduced her to flower arranging, and she worked part-time in a flower shop from 2011.

That history explains the feel of the classes. They are small and personal rather than a production line, with a maximum of six people per slot. The studio describes itself as a cosy floral studio that gives personalised guidance in a creative and inspirational setting, which is the right description for a workroom where the teacher can reach every stem on every table.

The building has a trap worth knowing about. The parent-child workshop page warns in capital letters not to go to Prosper House, because Prosper House and Prosper Industrial Building are two different locations. Use the full address, 22 Lor 21A Geylang, Prosper Industrial Building, and head for unit #06-01 on the sixth floor. The studio's site gives no MRT directions or opening hours, because visits are by appointment, so your booking confirmation is the thing to rely on.

The two foundation classes are for beginners, hobbyists and flower lovers. In the Basic Vase Floral Arrangement Workshop, you are given a vase, flowers and a cutter on loan, and you learn to build an arrangement you can take home. In the Basic Hand-Tied Bouquet Workshop you get wrappers, flowers and a cutter, and you leave with a wrapped bouquet. Each is priced at S$150, and the price on the page is for two people rather than one, so the cost per person is a half of that.

The Contemporary Ikebana class, at S$170 for two, is billed as intermediate level and takes its cue from Japanese floral philosophy. You explore asymmetrical balance, negative space and line work using seasonal flowers, sculptural branches and minimalist vases, and the aim is arrangements that feel like living art. It is meant for people who already know some floral basics and want to refine their technique.

Two advanced classes, both S$250 for two and both for people who have mastered the basics, sit above these. Garden-Inspired Vase Arrangements: Wild & Free teaches naturalistic, movement-filled vases inspired by wild gardens. Colour Language in Bouquets looks at colour pairing and tone layering, and how to compose bouquets that convey nostalgia, warmth, joy or stillness. Take these only after a basic class, because they assume you can already build a stable vase or tie a bouquet.

The Parent-Child Flower Arranging Workshop is the studio's most unusual class. It costs S$75, lasts 60 minutes and is for children aged 3 to 12, and one parent comes free. A pair works on a single arrangement together, although a separate arrangement for each person is available for an additional charge if you message the studio on WhatsApp beforehand.

The rules are specific. Parent and child must wear covered shoes, you should arrive 10 to 15 minutes before the session, because it starts punctually, and only completed pieces can be taken home. Each slot holds just three parent-child pairs and closes when it fills, so book early for school holiday weekends. The cutters are on loan, and all materials are provided.

Pick a date and time on the workshop page, add the class to your cart and pay, remembering that the price shown covers two people and that at least two must sign up for the slot to run. Wedding enquiries go to a separate address, hello@heartworkdesign.co.

The cancellation rule is fair but strict. The studio asks for a full 48 hours' notice before your session for a full refund, otherwise it decides case by case. To reschedule you also need at least 48 hours' notice, and a one-time reschedule is allowed, subject to availability. For a bachelorette party or another special occasion, email or message the studio about a private session, since the standard slots cap at six.

Geylang is a mixed district of industrial buildings, shophouses and food streets, and this class is in the industrial part of it, so do not expect a shopfront or a cafe at the door. Because the studio works strictly by appointment, there are no walk-in hours: arrive within the 10 to 15 minutes before your slot, find the correct building, and take the lift to level 6. Allow extra time on your first visit to locate the entrance.

Dress for flower work rather than for a night out. Stems drip, leaves shed and the cutter is a real blade, so wear closed shoes (required for the parent-child class) and clothes that can take a splash of flower water. Bring a bag for carrying your arrangement home, plan your route so the flowers are upright, and eat before or after in the district, since the studio does not describe any refreshments in its class listings.

Take the Basic Vase class if you want a centrepiece for a dining table, and the Basic Hand-Tied Bouquet if you want to give flowers away or carry them home on public transport. Skip the Ikebana class on your first visit unless you have arranged flowers before, since it is aimed at an intermediate level and its premise, negative space, rewards restraint rather than quantity.

If the slots you want are full, there are other studios on the island that teach beginners. Eden's Ground in Ubi teaches a hand-tied bouquet from S$95 per person, while Creativeworkz Floristry Academy on Clementi Road has Saturday 2pm Christmas workshops from S$59 in December. Both publish their cancellation rules, so compare them against Amyt Fleur's 48-hour window before you pay.