Beginners Kokedama Making Workshop

Learn how to make a DIY Kokedama in Melbourne



1.5 hours Location Brunswick Class size 1 to 26 (public classes), 12 to 100   $110 ($150 per class surcharge applies for private classes) (Afterpay available)

Kokedamas are all the rage! So get on board and deck your house out in these delightful creations with this Kokedama class in Melbourne.
Kokedama translates literally to moss ball in Japanese and these green friends are the perfect space savers when you are short on surface space.
During this workshop, you'll learn all about soil composition, plant selection, tying techniques and care so you can keep your little moss ball looking lush and happy for many moons to come. You'll get all materials needed in this beginners workshop to make yourself a lush, beautiful Kokedama to take home.
Please note: A private event fee of $100 applies. Additional charges may apply for certain custom events, or for mobile events depending on the distance, available parking etc.

Upcoming dates for Beginners Kokedama Making Workshop

Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 23 Oct 2026, 5:27am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 24 Oct 2026 and 24 Oct 2026.

  • Sat 24 Oct 2026, 12:30pm-2pm
What you'll get
All plants and materials are supplied:
  • Gorgeous (and desirable) plants to choose from
  • TPW Speciality Soil mix
  • Moss selection
  • Large range of string and twine
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Knowledge required
Perfect for beginners.
What to bring
Just yourself!
Add-on available for this class
  • Glass Display Vessel ($40)
You can add this when you book (optional).
Suitable for

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

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Shell Space - 8 McIver Street, Brunswick VIC

Shell Space is just behind Sydney road off Albert Street, there is ample parking opposite on Frith Street

Your teacher can also travel within 30 kms of Brunswick, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Recent reviews of Beginners Kokedama Making Workshop

  • 5/5 from Pat Tancredi, attended Jul 2026: Great class. The teacher wss great and instructions were easy to follow. Emjoyed the class thoroughly.
  • 5/5 from Monique Op de Coul, attended Mar 2025: This was a gift from a friend and I would do it again! So much fun and I love my kokedama.
  • 5/5 from Joyce Watts, attended Feb 2025: I enjoyed the class, lovely location, knowledgeable and friendly instructor and I’m happy with the kokedama I took home!
  • 5/5 from Carmen Donges, attended Feb 2025: My friend bought this for ny birthday. Amazing class. The location was beautiful and atmospheric, our teacher was so helpful and lovely and everything was set out really well. It was so good! Love my little kokedama!
  • 5/5 from Paulina Hossen, attended Feb 2025: Our teacher was just lovely, and created a warm and calming environment for us to learn. Such a lovely experience
  • 5/5 from Jessica Potter, attended Sep 2024: The instructor Renee was amazing and made everyone feel so at home and comfortable. She was able to teach the skill so that everyone had an amazing finished product at the end. This is a fun new skill that I'm going to continue doing at home.
  • 5/5 from Micky Driscoll, attended Sep 2024: Really enjoyed making my kokedama today. Always well presented and enjoyable class. Love the preserved moss
  • 5/5 from Fiona Curwood, attended Jun 2024: The venue was lovely and relaxing. The session was well presented and friendly. Thankyou for helping me make something for my new home.
  • 5/5 from Troy Daniels, attended Jun 2024: The Plant Whisper and her workshop is amazing! Surprise date for my partner and I. Absolutely would recommend!! Now to see how long I can keep it alive️
  • 5/5 from Jess Riseley, attended Jun 2024: Had a fantastic time making our kokedamas, the teacher was super friendly and helpful. We all ended up very happy with the work we left with.
  • 5/5 from Thy Nguyen, attended Jun 2024: Beautiful venue and teacher was super friendly and knowledgeable. You would be surprised on what you can make.
  • 4/5 from Aditi Nevgi, attended Jun 2024: Nice class, well explained, made a lovely kokedama and feel confident I could do it on my own. I did think we made 2 kokedama each but please note you only make one.
  • 5/5 from Anna Wright, attended May 2024: The class was super hands on and Hailey the facilitator was lovely! Very patient, attentive and kind. I would definitely attend again.
  • 5/5 from Melissa Takada, attended May 2024: Hayley was a wonderful and patient teacher. Her demonstrations and explanations made creating kokedama easy. Her knowledge of plants and her ability to understand her students needs made for a perfectly relaxing morning. Thank you Hayley! I’ll be coming back!
  • 5/5 from Janan Salih, attended Mar 2024: Loved every minute I was there in every way The teacher was excellent she had a smile on her face at all times, she spoke very clearly and demonstrated so well that the whole group seemed happy. Thanking you kindlyJanan
  • 5/5 from Matthew Thompson, attended Jan 2024: Amazing teacher she was so lovely, kind and patient - venue is a bit tricky to find but figured it out in the end. Would definitely recommend
  • 5/5 from Angela Drane, attended Jan 2024: We found this workshop relaxing and fun, would highly recommend this experience to anyone thinking about it.
  • 5/5 from Pam Kemeys, attended Nov 2023: Was an ideal venue. Teacher was excellent. Learner heaps. Loved the experience and beautiful plants
  • 5/5 from Jennifer Collins, attended Nov 2023: The teacher was very relaxed, friendly made me feel comfortable. There to help through the process and had a lot of knowledge. I loved the experience.
  • 5/5 from Simone, attended Jun 2023: The kokedama workshop was so much fun! Everything was included and well organised, and we were able to take home two beautiful creations. It was the perfect way to spend a chilly Sunday morning!
  • 5/5 from Megan Collins, attended Jun 2023: I had a ball. The The space was fantastic. It was like I was sitting in a warm plant nursery. Teacher was very bubbly, a good instructor and very encouraging. I loved what I achieved and have a new skill.
  • 5/5 from Elizabeth Stenton, attended Jun 2023: Teacher great Very patient I had my sister there who had some cognitive issues and teacher very happy to support her and get good outcomes for her
  • 4/5 from Natalie Geary, attended Jun 2023: I really enjoyed the kokedama making class today and we all came home with beautiful creations. The teacher was also very helpful and friendly and gave us lots of great tips
  • 5/5 from Donovan Ang, attended Mar 2023: My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this class and now have four lovely kokedamas sitting in our home! Our teacher was engaging and patient in guiding us through the process. Also, great value for money with all materials and plants provided and the small class size meant that you get good individual attention when needed! Highly recommend this!
  • 5/5 from Arezoo Boroomandnia, attended Jan 2023: It was a friendly and fun atmosphere. The trainer was really helpful. All the required material was provided, and finally, I returned home with two beautiful Kokedama.
  • 5/5 from Janine Pickering, attended Dec 2022: Hayley is a fantastic teacher and very knowledgeable about Kokodamas and plants generally. She is easy going, friendly and helpful. We all enjoyed a very relaxing morning and came away with some lovely creations! Highly recommended as a fun activity with work colleagues. Thank you Hayley!
  • 5/5 from Ashmyra Voogt, attended Oct 2022: Such a fun experience with a knowledgeable and friendly teacher. Nice venue with a great atmosphere.
  • 5/5 from Susie Germano, attended Sep 2022: Renee was a wonderful, friendly and helpful instructor. It was a relaxing, fun and informative kokedama making class, which provided plenty of information to be able to create more at home. Would definitely recommend this class to beginners and beyond.
  • 5/5 from Laure Pradier, attended Sep 2022: Teacher was friendly, fun and explained things clearly. The venue was comfortable, great parking. Loved making the Kokedama! Thanks Renée for a fun afternoon of learning and making.
  • 5/5 from Kajal Shah, attended Sep 2022: Good experience It was fun making kokedama. I really enjoyed it and teacher was good
  • 5/5 from Rhonda Mundy, attended May 2022: Our teacher was lovely, very helpful and patient The inside venue was lovely, especially with all the greenery. I think it was great value for the cost We had all the necessary materials to make two kokedamas Excellent communication via email - re confirmation and details about parking etc.
  • 5/5 from Annelise Milne, attended May 2022: Such a fun activity! Everything was supplied to make two gorgeous kokedamas, Renee was a great teacher also!
  • 4/5 from Joy Taylor, attended May 2022: Teacher was very nice. Atmosphere was nice, but maybe the music was a bit loud while she was talking because we couldn’t really understand now see what she was doing. She came around to guide and assist, which was good.
  • 5/5 from Martine Nield, attended Feb 2022: Really enjoyed the class. It was a great environment and the right pace for learning something new.
  • 5/5 from Alexandra Fox-Slater, attended Feb 2022: The teacher was really good - very friendly and knowledgeable. Great class, such a fun, hands on thing to do and nice to be able to take something home with you! Very good value for money also.
  • 5/5 from Brett Handley, attended Dec 2021: We had a wonderful time at our Kokedama class. Our instructor was patient and provided easy-to-follow, step-by-step demonstration. She was also readily available to lend a hand and provide advice/encouragement as needed. It was much trickier than we thought it would be but we are absolutely thrilled with the end results.
  • 5/5 from Melis Statham, attended May 2021: My husband and I had so much fun today! We recommend this class to everyone.
  • 5/5 from Bree Knights, attended May 2021: So much fun, the teacher was relaxed and made everyone feel welcomed Super happy with plants we walked away with Would definitely do another class with her
  • 4/5 from Casey Mendez, attended May 2021: This class was great and such fun! I would definitely recommend it to everyone. Learnt a lot and left very happy with my little kokedemas
  • 5/5 from Sarah Lawton, attended Mar 2021: Our teacher, Haylee, is wonderful and super helpful! The Kokedamas were fun and messy to make, and it was fantastic to hold my completed plant babies. Now to care for and maintain them!
  • 5/5 from Sabine Heenan, attended Mar 2021: Our tutor Haylee was fab We had such a great time in the Kokedama making class, very welcoming, very knowledgeable about plants. Now I need to find another class to do!
  • 5/5 from Krista Geist, attended Feb 2020: Great, fun class would highly recommend. Teacher was great and pace was good. Feel confident trying this at home now!
  • 5/5 from Sherpa / Brett Greenway, attended Jan 2020: Our teacher Hayley was really friendly and presented the Kokedama workshop in an easy to follow way. She made a demonstration then helped everyone individually with their Kokedama and to make them personalised how we wanted them. Hayley was right on time too which was great for us.
  • 5/5 from Rachael Ballamy, attended Dec 2019: A really relaxing, enjoyable class, with an easy craft that is suitable for all ages and abilities.
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The Plant Whisperer
The Plant Whisperer

The Plant Whisperer

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The Plant Whisperer is an offering from Melbourne's own queen of the jungle, Haylee Magendans and her team of Plant Whisperers, Bel, Renee and Albee. We create experiences, bringing people together through nature, with nature.
Combining our biophilic tendencies with our love of creativity we offer a variety of workshops, courses and private events both at our luscious jungle lair in Brunswick, Melbourne and at external locations of our customers choosing - we can come to you!
Our team of plant experts (who happen to also be qualified yoga instructors), will guide you through our renowned classes, breaking things down into easy to understand chunks, and teaching you all the tips and tricks. Expect a memorable experience of connection, intention and creating with purpose.

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