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Flowers and Plants

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Kokedama

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Kokedama Making at Home

With DIY craft kit delivered to you

Learn how to make two DIY Kokedamas at home

The Plant Whisperer

4.9 (420)

1k followers

ClassBento donates with every booking to

1.5 hours

1 to 30 (public dates), 12 to 100 (private) (private events)

$90 (or 4 payments of $22.50 via- Afterpay)

($50 per class surcharge applies for private classes)

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How it works

Book or Request your preferred time

We'll send a ClassBento Box to you (a craft kit with what you'll need). Shipping is free, and it should arrive within 2 to 4 business days for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra; 4 to 9 days elsewhere. This craft kit only ships to NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, ACT, NT.

Enjoy the online class - after booking, you'll get a link to join the interactive class.

What you'll do

Kokedamas are all the rage! So get on board and deck your house out in these delightful creations.

Kokedama translates literally to moss ball in Japanese and these little moss balls are the perfect space savers when you short on surface space but still want to add some greenery to your home.

In this live online class, 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 will receive all the materials needed in your craft box for this 1.5-hour live workshop to make yourself two beautiful Kokedamas to keep forever. Plus you will have the knowledge and skills to continue making as many DIY kokedamas as your heart desires!

See available dates, Request a private class or Gift

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Knowledge required

Perfect for beginners.

What you'll get in your craft kit

1 x smaller plant
1 x larger plant
Soil (to make two Kokedamas)
Sphagnum Moss (for two Kokedamas)
String (for two Kokedamas)

What you'll need

Just yourself and a clear workspace!

Suitable for

This Box and Live class is great for individuals and couples as well as for virtual team building activities at home.

This would also be a nice gift for her or gift for mum.

ClassBento donates with every booking to

Your teacher

The Plant Whisperer

4.9 (420)

1k followers

The Plant Whisperer is an offer from Melbourne's own queen of the jungle, Haylee Magendans and her team of Plant Whisperers, Bel, Renee and Tilly.

Our mission is to brighten bodies and homes with beautiful, well made and original pieces and luscious jungle plants. Our work is continuously changing and evolving with my current inspirations and all items are one off or limited numbers. If you have something special you would like custom made, or for wholesale enquiry please get in touch.

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With our gift card, they can book this class at a time that suits them

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Verified reviews

We only show reviews from customers who have paid for and attended this class

Joshua McConnell • Apr 2022

Val's class was fun. The materials arrived well packaged, including two plants, and everything needed to make two different kokodamas. The instruction and pace were good.

Macey Duong • Feb 2022

Thank you to Bel for this private class! Our team really enjoyed making the kokedamas.

Amanda Lam • Feb 2022

Only because kit hasn’t arrived and it’s been two full business days since the class.

Jan Watson • Jan 2022

9 ClassBento workshops attended • 9 reviews

Enjoyed it- the product box arrived in good time, quick and simple class - it only took an hour.
One of my plants was 2 plants in one- so I made a small one with the bits that were left!
V happy with results!

Kokedama Making at Home review by Jan Watson

Mirko Palancaji • Dec 2021

Unfortunately, I have not received an email on what to prepare prior to class commencement.
Teacher was great, made it very engaging although I found it moving slightly too quick.
Overall, good experience

John Viner • Dec 2021

Had a lot of fun. I didn't think I could pull it off, but was pretty proud of the results! Would do again :)

Kokedama Making at Home review by John Viner Sydney

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Georgina Bakker • Dec 2021

14 ClassBento workshops attended

Great class would do it again, easy after a few tries even if your not crafty, great gifts

Fiona Vinecombe • Dec 2021

Great class but a little challenging for our younger kids, it was fabulous to get them out of their rooms & participating in a social environment with family & friends (we did it with our neighbors)

Debbie Dopper • Dec 2021

Great way to learn new skills. Thanks it was fun. Love them

Alastair Chapman • Nov 2021

The kit and the set up were great. Bel ran the lesson at an easy pace. Our group of 12 are all very pleased with their Kokedama!

Lilla Kiss • Oct 2021

Nice way to spend your Sunday afternoon. The teacher was very attentive and the result did not disappoint.

Patricia Johnpillai • Oct 2021

44 ClassBento workshops attended • 33 reviews

Class and teacher were great. Loved making a small and large Kokedama. The teacher was great in teaching us step by step to make these. Gave us lots of information in caring for our creations. Loved the class.

Kokedama workshop review by Patricia Johnpillai

Samantha Bowden • Oct 2021

Host was very upbeat, positive and gave great guidance throughout. Her instructions were clear and she gave feedback to everyone. I wasn’t sure how I would go with this but they have turned out great! The host also offered advice on maintaining them which I really appreciated. Thank you for a wonderful session!

Rony Monahan • Oct 2021

Thank you, we had such a nice morning learning how to create our beautiful Kokodama.

Kokedama workshop review by Rony Monahan

John Girvan • Oct 2021

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews

Instructor was inclusive and friendly, very clear with the instructions and gave great tips.
The kit had everything needed, healthy plants and arrived well in time for the class.
Definitely recommend!

Kokedama Making at Home review by John Girvan Sydney

Esther Wan • Oct 2021

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews

What a lovely way to spend an afternoon! The class package arrived well before the class, and with easy to follow guidance from our lovely instructor we all were able to bring everything together with fantastic results. Love my little kokedama balls! Thank you :-)

Brenda Bowden • Oct 2021

Thoroughly enjoyed the class. Happy the end result was so good. Definitely will look at other classes with the plant whisperer. Thank you

Brooke Tinker-Casson • Oct 2021

Really enjoyed the class! Had so much fun.

Francesca Manago • Oct 2021

Easy to follow. Had so much fun. Enjoying the outcome of a beautiful plant

Stephanie Boughton • Oct 2021

Awesome idea and was a lot of fun. Very different activity and very enjoyable. Love how our Company supports these initiatives and thinks outside the box for our wellbeing. Very happy with what I made. Thank you.

Alice Edwards • Oct 2021

Lovely class! Really fun and creative and the result is so cute! Belinda was great, soothing all the anxious participants and helping us all have a happy time. Definitely recommended.

Rose Piper • Oct 2021

Great fun way to end the week. Instructions and pace was very good.

Manisha Khanna • Oct 2021

Absolutely amazing. Loved it!

Florence Gray-Weale • Oct 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Renee was great. She gave clear instructions and helped sort out difficulties. I loved it!

Mary Macleish • Sep 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Lovely relaxed beginners class. If we had class equipment requirements to set up before the class would have been preferable. I.e. water jugs, bowls, towel to clean hands, etc.

Carolyn Barrett • Sep 2021

I thoroughly enjoyed the class & was very happy with the completed kokedama.
I think it would be an idea to include scissors, jug of water & bowls as suggested items to have on hand prior to class starting.

Kokedama workshop review by Carolyn Barrett

Danielle Deppeler • Sep 2021

18 ClassBento workshops attended • 14 reviews

Renee was bright and bubbly and very helpful attentive patient and full of ideas. No question was un answered and Renee assisted us all via zoom which is not easy!

Kokedama workshop review by Danielle Deppeler Sydney

Alison Morley • Sep 2021

It was fun and I highly recommend it! The host was enjoyable. I would do another class.

Kokedama workshop review by Alison Morley

Karen Buckingham • Sep 2021

Loved it have placed my plants in scallop shells they look quite good will try this again

Jena Yates • Sep 2021

I bought this for myself and 2 friends, it was a great class to do together while we are in lockdown. instructions were easy to follow and our teacher was very helpful and friendly

Joshua Russell • Sep 2021

Good lockdown fun! We had a great time and the kokedamas look awesome

Nadine Deacon • Sep 2021

Great class, Hayley made it very easy to follow, I was delighted with what I achieved. Will be making more for sure

Helen Milton • Sep 2021

Thank you Haylee for a great class. Our Class Bento box arrived early, contained everything we needed to complete 2 Kokedamas. Your instructions were clear and easy to follow. A fun class, just perfect on a Saturday morning

Gemma Milton • Sep 2021

This was a fun class! The instructor was engaging and gave very clear directions. A great lockdown activity. Thank you.

Holly Milton • Sep 2021

Great class! Hayley gave easy to follow directions. Moved through the instructions very quickly but was happy to answer any questions

James Dalton • Jul 2021

33 ClassBento workshops attended • 33 reviews

Hayley was such an amazing teacher! I thoroughly enjoyed this class. So much so that I want to do it again! She was incredibly attentive and very encouraging. Was open to any and all questions and gave us all lots of information.
I left the class on a high and feeling like I could go and make 100 kokedamas!

It is so clear from the onset that Hayley is passionate about what she does. Thank you for such a wonderful afternoon.

Kokedama workshop review by James Dalton

Neville Sturwohld • Jul 2021

My Kokedama workshop lesson was a Christmas gift from my daughter. I thoroughly enjoy the class. The Plant Whisperer was a very clear and patient teacher. Haylee gave us clear instruction on what to do and gave us time and encouragement to complete each part of the lesson before moving on. We were encouraged to ask questions and show our work. I really had fun. It was messy, mud on the table and on the floor. But the end product is just great. I have enclosed photos. I'm not sure where to hang my Ivy one yet, I thought it would be nice in the ensuite but my wife said no would see it there, its too beautiful to be hidden away. I'm looking forward to doing more before I forget how to do it. Thanks Haylee it was a great time.

Kokedama Making at Home review by Neville Sturwohld

Tomislav Bacek • Jul 2021

It was nice and fun. The teacher was very kind and friendly and approachable, and explained everything well. The meeting was very informative and interesting.

Ruth • Mar 2021

Loved my class with Haley the Plant Whisperer. She was very organised and extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of kokedama. Her presentation was easy to follow, great fun and very relaxing. She welcomed any questions and was very responsive and patient. One of the best classes I've done! Thank you.

Jenny • Mar 2021

A very caring and competent instructor she did not at any time appear unprepared her class operated smoothly and ordered

Bianca • Mar 2021

This was a great class. The instructor explained everything in a very easy to understand manner. The class was relaxing and enjoyable.

Tracy-Ann • Mar 2021

Haylle is a born teacher. Her instructions are simple and easy to follow. She takes a step by step process and allows for all kinds of learners and abilities when providing instruction. She is happy to answer questions and includes future problem solving when providing instruction. The boxes come with live plants, still moist anf growing well, as well as enough materials to ensure there is more than enough for individual design or construction.
I have enjoyed the two different classes i have attended and would happily do more.
Thank you for the experince of learning a new skill, i have had a lovely time.

Carer Vmch • Mar 2021

105 ClassBento workshops attended • 104 reviews

Another fantastic class from Hayley - the ladies all loved learning how to make their own Kokedamas!
Hayley is very friendly and engging, and her instructions are always very clear and easy to understand.
Thanks Hayley :-)

Amalie Mendonez • Oct 2020

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

Great class Haylee was a wealth of plant knowledge. Would recommend

Amy Hof • Oct 2020

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

It was a great class! A lot of fun and easy to understand directions.

David Bruce • Oct 2020

Wonderful class, very interactive

Amalie Mendonez • Oct 2020

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

Haylee was an awesome teacher, she was patient and made my partner's iso birthday very special

April Huggins • Sep 2020