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Kokedama Workshop at Bondi Beach
Sydney's best Kokedama workshop
1.5 hours
1 to 4
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To reduce the spread of COVID-19, we recommend that you try one of our online classes instead
See online classesIf you still want to attend this class, please first consider government restrictions in NSW. If you are currently allowed to attend, but are later prevented from doing so, we will either postpone your booking, or refund you. You are always welcome to gift this class.
What you'll do
Learn the art of making unique Japanese inspired moss balls from Sydney's highest rated Kokedama teachers.
Kokedama has been around for centuries. It's a variety of Bonsai, consisting of petite plants living off a ball of special soil and moss, bound by string. You can hang them, feature them in bowls, let them stand 'naked', or do something more creative!
Perfect for beginners and people who like to get closer to nature and get their hands dirty, as well as those looking for something different to do. The Merchant & Green team will make it easy for you to follow along, and you'll be amazed by what you create with your own two hands.
You will make a set of 3 Kokedama moss balls, 1x small and 2x medium. Choosing from a variety of succulents or seasonal indoor plants selected by your teacher on the day.
At the end of the class you can take your new moss balls with you, to style in your home. They also make an original gift for someone special. A Merchant and Green care card and carry bag is included. They're easy to take care of, and will bring a nice touch of greenery into any space.
This class can also be customised to fit special events or occasions (where you're welcome to bring drinks and nibbles if you like), and we can also travel to your venue - just contact us. Mobile group bookings 8-60 guests welcome (parking expenses additional).
Aside from this class, this teacher also has the following coming up:
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Succulent Terrarium Making Class at Bondi Beach, at Sat 9 May at 10am
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Wild Flower Arranging Workshop at Bondi Beach, at Sun 17 May at 1pm
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Handmade Ceramics Workshop for Beginners, at Sat 23 May at 1:30pm
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Succulent Terrarium Making Class, at Sat 13 Jun at 10am
Knowledge Required
Beginners welcome.
What to bring
All materials are provided.
Suitable for
This class is a great indoor activity idea for individuals and couples as well as for a birthday, hens party, team building activity, corporate event, bucks party or Christmas party.
Your teacher
The creative team at Merchant & Green have over 15 years of experience with flowers, plants, styling and gardens. Join Chris and the team for inspiring classes covering flower arranging, terrarium making, kokedama and special seasonal classes. Our beautiful studios are located in Redfern and Bondi.
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5
Katrina Farrell • 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
Rifat Kibria • Feb 2020
It was a great class led by Chris - we really enjoyed it, thank you very much.
5
Gretel Spiegel • Feb 2020
Chris is a fabulous teacher and extremely helpful & encouraging.
Love my kokedama
Thank you
Regards
Gretel
5
Gabrielle Dardouillet • Feb 2020
It was my Christmas gift and i really enjoyed it! Nice teacher, small group, and nice work space. Playing with the textures and creating something beautiful, it's really relaxing and satisfying. Thank you!
5
Brigitte Greene • Feb 2020
Fun workshop with small class size and great teacher! 100% would recommend for anyone interested in plants
5
Natalie Read • Jan 2020
Teachers were fantastic! They were easy to get along with and had lots of knowledge to share on the practice of Kokedama which was very interesting! Would highly recommend this class or any workshop at Merchant & Green as it is a beautiful, relaxing space. Very rewarding experience. Thank you.
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5
Christina Cardillo-Zallo • Nov 2019
Very friendly and enthusiastic teacher. Very knowledgeable and loved that we could ask questions about other plants and care. Beautiful, cosy shop, with some great little things and funky plants for sale.
4
Sudhesh Hegde • Nov 2019
Christ was great very friendly and listening. Great to be part of the kokedama training.
4
Kimberly Hetherington • Oct 2019
Great intro to kokedamas and how to make them, thanks Chris! Great shop, small group, amazing florist
5
Kate Rowland • Oct 2019
Chris was fantastic & a really great teacher. The atmosphere of his shop & his friendly personality really set the mood for an enjoyable experience. With the assistance & guidance from Chris we crafted our own amazing works of art. The high quality of material that was provided for us to work with certainly made our Kokedamas look top notch. Enjoyed it so much I would go again.
5
Sophie Burgess • Oct 2019
Chris is such a wonderful teacher; warm, calm, funny & expertly skilled. He’s extremely helpful with his guidance and practical in offering a 2nd paid of hands to help shape the kokedamas we made.
Thank you for such a joyful experience!
5
Justina Budiman • Sep 2019
I did the Kokedama workshop on the 21st September at Merchant and Green Florist. It was a reasonable group of six persons surrounded with beautiful flowers and plants. An enjoyable and full of fun afternoon. The teacher (Orla) showed us how to make the Kokedama. And she patiently guided everyone of us to the end of the class, and answer any questions promptly.
I brought home different sizes of Kokedama with succulents and maiden hair.
5
Yuka Kumata • Sep 2019
My mum and I went to the Kokedama class at Merchant and Green on Saturday and we had the best time! Orla was our teacher and she was so lovely and talented. Very patient. We left with three kokedama plants each, of varying sizes. One small succulent, one medium succulent and one large maiden-hair fern! I would recommend this class to everyone :)
5
Typhaine • Sep 2019
Orla was really nice and helpful. My husband and I loved the class!! Really recommend it :)
5
Elizabeth Symmons • Aug 2019
Wow, what a great workshop. The class size was small which allowed for great support and guidance.
5
Maria Mamanidis • Aug 2019
I really loved this course, I got exactly what I wanted out of it. The teacher, Chris was lovely, easy going, informative and patient. I loved the Kokedama that I made and so did my family. I"m so glad I did this course. Thank you
5
Meiko Taylor • Aug 2019
I had sooo much fun! 100% would do it again, highly recommend!!!! I had a really good day THANK YOU!!!
5
Josie • Aug 2019
The best one hour I’ve spent in a long time! The class was realistic, and perfect for anyone looking for a new pastime to be mindfully creative. Thank you for a wonderful class, teacher and venue.
5
Alice Nguyen • Aug 2019
It was definitely a wonderful experience. A member called me to check up on of whereabouts because we were running a little late by 10 minutes, so we are grateful for the wait. The teacher was patient and took the time to answer our questions and came by to help us.
The atmosphere was peaceful with customers coming in checking the classes and the store out.
Would recommend to anyone who wants to get an introduction into plants and not get there hands too dirty!
5
Paula O'Brien • Aug 2019
Really enjoyed this class. Chris and Orla were great. A lovely experience. Highly recommend it. Thanks.
5
Angela Pezzullo • Aug 2019
I had a fantastic experience,
The teachers were so full of knowledge and helpful and so friendly,
The class is held in a florist,
it’s absolutely stunning and beautiful environment.
yes I will do another class with them
5
Sandra Dugandzic • Jun 2019
My Mum, daughter and I loved this class. The teacher was very informative and gave very good instruction. The venue was easy to get to and lots of parking in nearby streets. The class was good value for money, we all had 3 Kokedama to take home. I feel that it is something we could now do on our own.
5
Preeya Stanley • Jun 2019
I got this workshop as a gift for my hubby who loves gardening and was looking to learn more about kokedama. Chris was our teacher. He was friendly and warm and a good instructor. The tasks were sequenced well, in increasing difficulty and we felt confident with each new task. The materials we used were of great quality and we got to take home the kokedama we created. We had guests over the next day and they were super impressed with our creations!
We really recommend this class!
5
Daniel Voysey • Jun 2019
Great environment, excellent value, friendly helpful staff. Highly recommend this for anyone with an interest in plants
5
Laura Wilkie • Jun 2019
Very enjoyable class. The teachers were lovely, very attentive and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend.
5
Ellen Woolley • May 2019
This was a relaxed and very pleasant way to spend an hour or two. Both my teenagers loved learning the traditional craft also. The wonderful staff made us adept so naturally. The outcomes are surprisingly something I am eager to hang in our home. Excellent value and I highly recommend the experience.
5
Divya Gurram • May 2019
Thank you for a lovely class! A great birthday and mother’s day present for sure!!!
5
Alison Tierney • Apr 2019
Today, I spent a very pleasant morning learning how to make Kokedama balls under the guidance of Chris (assisted by Orla). Chris, our friendly teacher made us feel welcome. His instructions were clear, he was patient, he provided assistance when needed and he was positive in his encouragement of our efforts. We ended the class having each made 3 respectable Kokedama balls and with enough knowledge to make more on our own. All up it was a fun workshop.
5
Karen Profilio • Mar 2019
Enjoyed this workshop very much. The venue was beautiful and very conducive to working with plants, being surrounded by them and also beautiful flowers. The teacher was knowledgable and had a supportive, easy manner. Everyone in class achieved a great result and I was very happy with the three Kokodamas I bought home. The skills are something that I will be able to use again and again on my own, but we were given some insider hints that made the whole process much easier. It was a relaxed, but productive, way to spend a Saturday morning. A super successful workshop, thank you!
4
Stephen Cashen • Mar 2019
great fun, friendly staff made the group feel welcome.
fantastic way to learn a new skill and would definitely recommend it to my friends.
5
Sue Mirow • Mar 2019
Fantastic class. Relaxed friendly environment. Great teacher.
Motivated to go and create more. Highly recommend
5
Shirley • Mar 2019
Located in a quiet and leafy street, this workshop was so much fun and set at a really leisurely pace. The morning didn't feel rushed and we were taught kokedama in a set of really easy to digest steps and were guided throughout the whole process. Ian always offered help or advice when we needed it and made it such a great experience. Would highly recommend!
5
Georgia Carter • Mar 2019
Such a fabulous class! Small group and made 3 plants to take home. Couldn't recommend it more!
5
Kelly Macri • Mar 2019
What a wonderful workshop for a Saturday morning! We made 3 absolutely beautiful kokadama plants to take home and all the supplies are included in the price. It was a great day and Iain the teacher is so friendly and relaxed, we all loved hearing about the kokadama and all other plants/flowers. We will definitely be back for another kind of workshop - thank you so much!
5
Stephen McCarthy • Mar 2019
A great way to Learn new gardening/planting skills, in a relaxed laid-back atmosphere ,small class great teacher, a lot of fun and great Kokedamas to take home - What’s there not to like?
5
Joy Mestroni • Feb 2019
Another great workshop... more skills that I can put to use! Chris is very easy to understand and very thoughtful!
5
Michelle Bartolo • Feb 2019
It was a great class with a wonderful teacher. Very enjoyable and 3 beautiful Kokedama to take home.
5
Sabrina Parr • Feb 2019
Lovely space. Lovely teacher. Enjoyable learning experience. Really impressed with what I made! Highly recommended.
5
Courtney Moran • Feb 2019
The teacher was awesome and very helpful and very patient and fun. The space was beautiful and the kokedamas we made were great. Awesome experience, I will come back to do more classes.
5
Sally Oughton • Feb 2019
I absolutely loved this class - was a Xmas present for my mum who loved it too! Great location (the florist is beautiful, loads of all day parking and a great cafe next door!), really friendly teachers, small class size. The Kokedama we made and took home are stunning (and worth more than the cost of the class if purchased from a florist!) and it was just SO MUCH FUN! Really really great morning!
5
Susan Cummins • Feb 2019
Beautiful venue, super well organised and Chris was an excellent teacher. We really enjoyed learning how to make kokedama
5
Belinda Catorall • Jan 2019
Fantastic class! This was a great way to spend the morning learning a new skill. Chris was a helpful and encouraging host who shared his knowledge on all things kokedama with the group. I recommend this course.
5
Darren Inchley • Jan 2019
Had a great time, learnt heaps and loved our finished Kokedama. Looking forward to the next class
5
Charlene O’sullivan • Dec 2018
The teachers were very helpful! And the materials were really good! I felt like it was really good value and got to make three beautiful kokedama balls! It was a great way to introduce myself to the world of plants!
5
Sarah Gell • Dec 2018
Lovely venue and great teachers, Orla and Paloma were friendly and knowledgable and the class was fun
5
Helen White • Dec 2018
Loved the class, good atmosphere, fun and relaxing with easy guidance to making the kodedamas ..which are excellent presents and good skills to have.
5
Sam Amora • Dec 2018
Great value educational workshop! The teacher was really helpful and friendly and we got to take home 3 plants each!
5
Kate Owens • Dec 2018
Chris ( the teacher ) was fantastic... my 8 year old granddaughter and I both loved this class. It was amazing value for money... all the materials to make 3 kokedamas were supplied. It was such a cute venue too. Highly recommend this course to anyone who loves plants.
5
Lily Widodo • Nov 2018
Thank you Chris for such an enjoyable & fun class. Love your travel story too !!! Will come back for more
5
Linda Baker • Nov 2018
Had the best time in this class. The hosts were great, answered all questions and were so helpful. Everything we needed was included and we all left with 3 beautiful kokedama. Overall awesome time
5
Elizabeth Crouch • Nov 2018
The venue was a boutique flower shop in Surry Hills, the teacher a vibrant friendly human who made the Kokedama making fun and inclusive for all. Thank you for the wonderfully creative and mindful experience.
5
Julie Wood • Oct 2018
This workshop was so much fun and really relaxing. The florist shop was a great venue. Our teacher Chris was terrific and gave us a lot of encouragement. Pleased with what I had achieved. Would consider doing another course.
5
Susan Subrata • Oct 2018
I had such a great time at the workshop, Chris is a wonderful teacher. Each of us get to take 3 plants home, which is awesome. Will definitely recommend it to my friends.
5
Pip Cleaves • Sep 2018
This was my first Class Bento workshop. I totally loved that we jumped in straight away and made our first Kokedama.
Our hosts were so helpful and friendly that my nerves disappeared within minutes.
The venue was beautiful and relaxing.
I’ll be joining more workshops here in the future.
A perfect way to spend a weekend morning.
5
Marife Cruz • Sep 2018
Perfect class for a chilled out Sunday, fun and hands on in the heart of Surry hills/ Redfern.
We did a Sunday morning class and it was perfect. Everything is provided and all you need to bring is yourself
5
Kaye • Aug 2018
Really enjoyable class to learn the basics of making kokodamas (moss balls). Small class numbers which allows a group dynamic and friendly interaction to be made. Highly recommend
5
Lucy Rae • Aug 2018
Chris and Mitch were so friendly and inviting - they were wonderful teachers and hosts for the night. The shop was a beautiful intimate space with lots of pots and plants that we couldn’t help but buy too! The class was lots of fun and even the most uncoordinated were able to get the hang of it! We all walked away very proud of our kokedamo creations. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a fun hands on experience.
5
Hayley Nelson • Aug 2018
Awesome class! Chris was amazing and especially helpful with my son! We loved it! Definitely our new hobby!
5
Daniel You • Aug 2018
Great class, really loved the hands on experience. Chris was an awesome and patient and attentive teacher. Can’t wait to make more.
5
Jules Jones • Aug 2018
Wonderful creative workshop! Thanks Chris for the informative & practical tuition. I really loved it & will definitely be back. Can heartily recommend this class, such a lovely space & a great teacher.
5
Beth • Jul 2018
I can not recommend this class enough!
I had such a wonderful time. Chris and Peter were fantastic teachers and made us all feel very welcome and at home. I will definitely be back for another of their classes very soon.
5
Roberta • Jul 2018
We had a wonderful time learning a new craft. Our hosts were very friendly and helpful. Came home with 3 beautiful finished plants. I’d love to do another course here.
5
Grace Bucholtz • Jul 2018
My sister and I bought the kokedama class for my Mum as a present. We all absolutely loved it. The Shop was beautiful with some amazing and different flowers and arrangements. The teachers were so lovely, and really know their stuff. They made the class so fun. All the materials were provided and were of a high quality. Would highly recommend this class. It has inspired me to go back and try some other classes with them!
5
Carole • Jul 2018
Fabulous class yet again. Loved the atmosphere... thank you Chris for making my afternoon such a fun experience.. my 3rd workshop and I keep coming back for more.
5
Michael Bishop • Jul 2018
Had fun! Learnt a lot. Beautiful materials. A good level of instruction and advice. Thanks Chris!
5
Pam Brock • Jul 2018
This was an interesting class, something quite unique. Chris was very patient and showed and explained the technique well. Great choice of materials and good value. The venue is small but is great being surrounded by colourful, perfumed flowers, plants.
5
John Scotland • Jun 2018
Chris was a fantastic teacher, great fun!
5
Patrick Salvador • Apr 2018
The kokedama class was awesome and very relaxing. The teacher was very comfortable to interact and chat with and very helpful. He made the class awesome and fun. Nothing was wrong about it. Thanks for an awesome experience.
5
Gemma Gafa • Nov 2019
The Kokedama class is a great workshop to be had with friends. Chris and the Merchant and Green team (thanks Chris & Georgia!) are very welcoming and friendly. Very good value, a great experience to laugh and relax and walk away with beautiful plants. Perfect for beginners and everything is provided. The Bondi location is a great location and beautiful store. Highly recommend!
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