Flower Market Trip and Flower Arrangement Class

Explore the flower market and arrange blooms with this flower arrangement class in Oakland.



2.5 hours Location Oakland Class size 1 to 10 (public classes), 1 to 50   $55 - $75 ($75 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, $55/guest for 8+ guests. $25 per class surcharge applies for private classes)

Explore the Flower Market

Explore the Flower Market

Start your day surrounded by the sweet scent of fresh petals. We’ll meet at a local Oakland flower market, where the aisles are overflowing with seasonal color. Your teacher will guide you through the stalls, showing you how to spot the healthiest stems and which unique floral varieties are currently in their prime.


Pick Your Perfect Palette

Pick Your Perfect Palette

Now it’s your turn to play curator! With expert advice on color balancing and texture, we’ll help you select the specific flowers that speak to you. Whether you love bold, bright tones or soft pastels, you’ll enjoy a hands-on shopping experience to gather the professional-grade blooms you'll use in the studio.


Master the Art of Arranging

Master the Art of Arranging

Back at the cozy studio, the creative magic begins. We’ll guide you through essential floral design techniques, from proper stem prep to the secrets of "fluttering" petals for a high-end look. Don’t worry if you’re a total beginner — there is plenty of time to experiment with placement until your vision comes to life.


The Final Finishing Touches

The Final Finishing Touches

Every masterpiece deserves a grand finale! You’ll learn how to wrap your creation professionally and tie a perfect, stunning bow to secure your bouquet. You’ll head home with a beautiful arrangement made entirely by you, plus the pro tips needed to keep your flowers vibrant and fresh for weeks to come.


Step into the beauty of blooms with this hands-on flower arrangement class in Oakland that begins at a local flower market and ends with your own handcrafted bouquet!
We’ll start with a 45–50 minute guided flower market trip, where you’ll learn how to select the freshest blooms, discuss color-balancing options, and identify floral varieties. You’ll purchase your own flowers (with helpful guidance) before heading to the studio to bring your vision to life.
In the studio, you’ll arrange your bouquet while learning essential floral design techniques — from proper stem prep and flower placement to wrapping, fluttering, and tying a stunning bow. We’ll also cover professional tips for keeping your flowers fresh and vibrant for weeks.
Perfect for flower lovers, a day out with the girls, or anyone curious about flower arrangement for beginners, you’ll leave with your own stunning bouquet made by you!

Upcoming dates for Flower Market Trip and Flower Arrangement Class

Times are Los Angeles time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 6:27pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

3 upcoming dates between 21 Nov 2026 and 12 Feb 2027.

  • Sat, Nov 21 2026, 1pm-3:30pm
  • Mon, Nov 23 2026, 10am-12:30pm
  • Fri, Feb 12 2027, 10am-12:30pm
What you'll get
A bouquet made by you from flowers that you picked!
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly!
What to bring
A special vase and your good vibes!
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or bachelorette party.

This experience would also be a creative gift for her, gift for mom, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Flower Market - 821 Jefferson Street, Oakland, CA

This shop is open from 7am- 2:30pm, if you'd like to know about other options or shops, just ask!

Your teacher can also travel within 5 miles of Oakland, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Recent reviews of Flower Market Trip and Flower Arrangement Class

  • 1/5 from Nenye Emejulu, attended Nov 2026: Over $500 for an Apartment Lobby, No Teaching, and Not Even Water. Absolutely Ridiculous. This is NOT a luxury experience, and it is absolutely NOT worth the price. Save your money. You’re better off buying flowers yourself, inviting your friends over, putting on some music, and watching a YouTube tutorial. I can almost guarantee you’ll have a better experience and learn more than you would in this class. We spent over $500 for four people, and what we got was an apartment lobby, barely any instruction, no music, no refreshments (not even water!), and a supposedly private class that wasn’t even private. The only enjoyable part was spending time with my friends. Everything else was an absolute disappointment. If you want the full story, here it is. We booked a private flower-arranging class for four people, paying over $300 for the class alone, plus an additional private booking fee. Flowers weren’t included, which was fine initially, but we were then required to purchase them from a particular flower market because the business gets discounts there. Even with that discount, the flowers were significantly more expensive than places like Trader Joe’s. Altogether, we spent over $500. When we arrived, the so-called “studio” turned out to be a communal apartment lobby. For the amount we paid, I expected an actual studio or at least a thoughtfully arranged space. But the biggest disappointment was the complete lack of meaningful teaching. There was no structured lesson, no proper demonstration, and barely any useful guidance. The instructor didn’t even create a bouquet to show us techniques, flower placement, or how to build an arrangement. I walked in knowing very little about flower arranging and left knowing exactly the same amount. And if you’re not going to teach people anything, at least make it a memorable experience! Play some music, offer wine, juice, or refreshments, create a welcoming atmosphere. There was absolutely NOTHING. Not even water. To make matters worse, we paid extra for a PRIVATE class, only to have another person join our session. What exactly was the additional fee for? Everyone in our group was disappointed, but we made the best of it because we were together as friends. My biggest issue is the complete disconnect between the pricing and what is actually being offered. If you’re going to charge luxury prices, you need to provide a luxury experience. Include flowers or subsidize their cost, actually teach people something, make the space inviting, and honor private bookings. There is absolutely no justification for charging this much money for what essentially amounts to people arranging flowers they purchased themselves in an apartment lobby. Save your money. You can recreate this entire experience at home for a fraction of the cost, and you’ll probably do it better. I would not recommend this class to anyone.
  • 5/5 from Sahar Petri, attended Jul 2026: We had our team offsite here and we had a lovely time learning how to make bouquets with Sara. She was patient, thoughtful, and so welcoming. Highly reccomend!
Your teacher

Good Soil Flowers
Good Soil Flowers

4.6 (12)
female Women-owned

Good Soil Flowers was founded in 2025 by five-year-old Eno Arvin, whose dream of owning her own flower shop inspired her family to make it real. What began as a child’s joyful fascination with flowers has grown into a family venture rooted in creativity, purpose, and love for community.
As Eno’s parents, we see this business as more than a flower shop—it’s a way to nurture curiosity, responsibility, and the spirit of entrepreneurship in our children. We believe that when kids are empowered to build, create, and serve, they grow stronger roots for a meaningful life.
Our name, Good Soil, reflects our belief that everything thriving begins with the right foundation. We believe the Author of creation has provided us with the materials to cultivate beauty, joy, and connection—and flowers have always been at the heart of that story.
From grand weddings to simple breakfast table bouquets, group workshops, from large-scale installations to a single stem, we bring natural beauty into every environment. Our mission is simple: to help good things grow—at home, in our community, and in the hearts of those we serve.

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