Kokedama Workshop

Recent reviews of Kokedama Workshop

• 5/5 from Lachlan J Skinner, attended Dec 2023: Chris was a wonderful teacher. Very support and helpful. Very charming and fun. Provided a relaxed and fun atmosphere.
• 5/5 from Cindy Tang, attended Sep 2023: Chris from Merchant and Green was a wonderful communicator prior to the event (as we had to email him regarding updates with class sizes and times) and also during the class. He was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and supportive. We had 14 girls in the class for a Bridal shower and all of them had a blast and would not stop talking about Kokedamas when we left. The shop was also set up nicely (with many flowers and products to look at) and all materials (including bags to take the kokedamas home) were provided. Would be back for more of his classes - would definitely recommend.
• 5/5 from Gin Lin, attended Aug 2023: Chris's approach to teaching is so easy to follow. His passion for plants and kokedama is great as well.
• 5/5 from Caroline Cribb, attended Jul 2023: Chris was the perfect teacher, knows his stuff, shares his knowledge with passion and makes genuine conversation. The venue was beautifully presented with interesting natural materials around to appreciate. I really enjoyed this course and came away feeling inspired and happy. Thanks Chris.
• 5/5 from Natalie Popow, attended Jun 2023: We absolutely loved the Kokedama workshop with Merchant & Green. Chris was such a good teacher and we found the whole process of making the three kokedama so relaxing. They provided excellent materials and showed a variety of ways to make the kokedama. We also liked that they gave us a variety of plants. They have a lovely shop there on Bourke Street and it was great to learn a new skill! Highly recommend :)
• 5/5 from Paige Johnson, attended Jan 2023: Such a awesome workshop! Super fun and relaxing. Chris was a friendly teacher, with great stories and I had a real lovely time. Highly recommend!
• 5/5 from Caroline Stanghieri, attended Oct 2022: Great teacher. I made 3 Brilliant and so much fun. I would definitely recommend doing this class.
• 5/5 from Catherine Gire, attended Oct 2022: Very knowledgeable teacher, great venue. All staff are friendly and the store has lots of goodies on sale.
• 5/5 from Robyn Good, attended Oct 2022: The class was awesome, well organised and fun. Materials were provided. The teacher was really fun and informative. A great course.
• 5/5 from Grace Marks, attended Jul 2022: Fun class with the lovely Orla! Perfect for a girls afternoon. We each came away with 3 lovely Kokodama’s and the knowledge to make more and to keep them thriving.
• 5/5 from Samuel Sentongo, attended Jul 2022: Loved the teacher and his experience, Enjoyed the class and can confidently say my kokedamas are still alive
• 5/5 from Amanda Elvy, attended Jul 2022: Really loved the Kokedama workshop with Chris. I went solo and they made me feel so comfortable and involved. The class was fun, relaxing and full of knowledge. Cannot recommend Merchant & Green enough.
• 5/5 from Kellie Maloney, attended Jun 2022: Had an amazing time at this class with my mum and my nan (three generations make three Kokedama!). There was a great selection of plants available and I really enjoyed experimenting with three different sized Kokedama. Orla was a fantastic teacher and it was great to hear from Chris during the class as well! Pictured is an adorable photo of my nan with her little succulent Kokedama. Highly recommend this class!
• 5/5 from Pamela Maloney, attended Jun 2022: Merchant & Green is a lovely florist and gift shop. The staff are welcoming and knowledgeable about their craft. The kokedama class was a fun, relaxing and easy class for my mum, daughter and myself to enjoy. Their plants are healthy and good value for our next attempt at home. Thanks x
• 5/5 from Tracey Harrison, attended Jun 2022: Chris is super knowledgeable who gave fantastic clear instructions. Everyone in the class left with three Kokedama‘s each all looking beautiful. Would definitely recommend this class.
• 5/5 from Amelia Sampson, attended May 2022: Such a terrific host and an amazing experience! Would definitely recommend, it was very personal and lots of fun.
• 5/5 from Areon, attended Feb 2022: I attended this course in yesterday with my daughter and I really enjoyed my time here it was such a great hands on course. The teacher was really knowledgeable, friendly and patient. Merchant and green was in a great easy to find location with plenty of parking in nearby streets. Such an amazing florist with some really beautiful products/ gift wear/gifts to purchase. I thought that the course was great value for money and am glad that I finally got to attend (covid made me postpone three times) I will even purchase an online course for my mum i enjoyed it so much. Would definitely recommend!
• 5/5 from Joanne Cole, attended Nov 2021: The teacher was great we had lots of fun while learning. Products were great. I will be recommending the class to others
• 5/5 from Vanessa Beddie, attended May 2021: The room was well set up on arrival, with aprons infont of each chair. We started on the making the small one with lovely teacher explaining each steps, then we moved to middle size which I enjoyed as we had learnt the techniques of how to do it now, then on the bigger one! Instructions card how to card n water given to us at the end. Highly recommend this class!
• 5/5 from Imelda Tomas, attended May 2021: Orla was absolutely wonderful. The whole setting was great from the moment we arrived at the florist to their workshop. We learned how to make Kokedamas and the environment was relaxed and so easy going. Instructions were clear. Orla was hands on if help was needed. Such a great class and looking forward to booking another one with Merchant & Green.
• 5/5 from Tracy Hunter, attended May 2021: Absolutely everything about our workshop experience was fantastic. The beautiful Ola was so helpful and friendly. Ola is definitely the bomb ️
• 5/5 from Joey Chau, attended Apr 2021: We had a great time at Merchant & Green again! It was so much fun to join the kokedama class today. The instructor was so nice and kind to show us how to make it step by step. Easy to follow, fun to make your own kokedamas!
• 5/5 from Yeajee Hwang, attended Apr 2021: It was very nice and healing class. It made me feel calm and happy. Try it!
• 5/5 from Kylie Jackson, attended Apr 2021: Had a great morning with Chris making these gorgeous sculptures. Time flew by and I now have three kokedama plants of my own. Highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Michelle Favero, attended Jan 2021: A fantastic morning spent with Chris who was a great teacher - very relaxed but very knowledgeable. I love my Kokedamas which have pride of place in my garden.
• 5/5 from Angela McDermott, attended Jan 2021: This was a fantastic way to spend time on a Saturday afternoon. Chris was a great teacher knowledgeable, friendly and generous. The venue was easy to get to by car with free parking nearby and I walked away with three beautiful Kokedamas. I’m very happy!
• 5/5 from Brooke Wemyss, attended Jan 2021: Chris is an awesome teacher & the classes are fun & informative. I have done 2 workshops with Chris & I can’t recommend Merchsnt & Green highly enough
• 5/5 from Michelle Favero, attended Jan 2021: Fantastic fun. Chris is a great teacher and conversationalist. So happy with my three kokedamas. Would definitely recommend this workshop. No previous experience is required and the result is stunning. The facilities were great too. I will return.
• 5/5 from Eimear Clancy, attended Jan 2021: Great class. Chris is a lovely teacher who is patient and caring. The kokedamas were easy to make and the process is fun. Lovely way to spend time doing something both creative and relaxing. Came home with 3 lovely kokedamas each.
• 5/5 from Clara Luxford, attended Jan 2021: Participants received a warm welcome to an enriching, hands on fun experience in a comfortable and pleasant work space. The process of creating the three Kokedamas was very absorbing and satisfying helped by a great teacher.
• 5/5 from Shafia White, attended Jan 2021: Loads of fun, and came out with three adorable kokedamas that I hope to keep alive.
• 5/5 from Amanda Blakers, attended Jan 2021: This was a great class, the studio was lovely and the teacher had a good knowledge of plants and tried to incorporate a cultural aspect to the class as well. The process was fun and the plants provided were healthy and advanced.
• 4/5 from Irene Chork, attended Jan 2021: Chris was patient, clear and I got to take home 3 lovely plants with instructions on how to care for them. Highly recommend. A meditative process
• 5/5 from Steven Matthew, attended Nov 2020: What a beautiful experience! It was so relaxing and our teacher clearly knew lots about the topic and was happy to share his love and passion with us.
• 5/5 from Amy Vuong, attended Nov 2020: Attended this class earlier in the month, it was amazing! Chris is very knowledgeable. Loved that the class was taken place in the florist :)
• 5/5 from Marcella Hager, attended Nov 2020: We did this class today and it was just amazing. A brilliant way to get back in touch with nature. Left feeling very zen and proud as punch with 3 gorgeous Kokedama’s. Thank you for such a brilliant experience.
• 5/5 from Felicity Coombs, attended Oct 2020: Wonderful few hours at the florist shop. Friendly teacher who passes on his knowledge and techniques
• 5/5 from Bill Pritchard, attended Sep 2020: I loved the class. The trainer was excellent. Very professional, beautifully organised. And i love my finished products. And the environment was perfect. I am seriously thinking about doing the terrarium workshop.
• 5/5 from Danielle Trent, attended Sep 2020: Had an absolute fantastic morning, well worth it and highly recommend it. Was really fun and relaxing
• 5/5 from Amelia Glass, attended Sep 2020: Very friendly instructor and a lovely setting in the florist. Had lots of fun making our kokedama.
• 5/5 from Fahrena Mitchelson, attended Sep 2020: What an amazing experience. You come out of the class knowing exactly what to do. All materials provided, you take home 3 beautiful kokedamas, and the teacher was fantastic!
• 5/5 from Jeff Sargeant, attended Sep 2020: I really enjoyed this class! Very welcoming environment and the instructions were very easy to understand. Ola was happy to answer questions and checked everyone’s work to see how they were going.
• 5/5 from Dwayne Beale, attended Sep 2020: I thoroughly enjoyed this class. A great venue, a knowledgeable personable teacher and I came home with 3 kokedama made with high quality plants and materials so great value. Highly recommended.
• 5/5 from Kate Rowan, attended Aug 2020: Such a beautiful and highly recommended class. The venue is gorgeous and the teacher was so warm and welcoming. Thank you again for a truly beautiful day at Merchant and Green!
• 5/5 from Judith Townsend, attended Aug 2020: We had a fabulous time this morning. Environment was wonderful, Chris attentive, knowledgeable, well paced, clear instructions, ginger tea a bonus. I left feeling a great sense of achievement and with three lovely kokedama. I will certainly be back for other classes. Judith and Irene
• 5/5 from Lee-Anne Jobe, attended Jul 2020: Terrific learning experience I would highly recommend it. I’ll be making these at home for friends as I love them, great gift idea.
• 5/5 from Valerie Gan, attended Jul 2020: Teacher was amazing and we had heaps of fun learning something new! Its definitely something I would love to do again with a group of friends and colleagues as an activity together.
• 5/5 from Katrina Farrell, attended Mar 2020: Orla was a great teacher and the session was completely hands-on, so you get to practice the skills before leaving to try again at home. And you get to take your creations home too - I have three new kokedama!
• 5/5 from Gretel Spiegel, attended Feb 2020: Chris is a fabulous teacher and extremely helpful & encouraging. Love my kokedama Thank you Regards Gretel
• 5/5 from Rifat Kibria, attended Feb 2020: It was a great class led by Chris - we really enjoyed it, thank you very much.