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Kokedama

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Kokedama Workshop

Make an ornamental Japanese moss ball plant in Sydney

4.9 (35)

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1.5 hours

12 to 60 $60

Sydney

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Flowers and Plants

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Kokedama

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What you'll do

Kokedamas, an alternative version of the bonsai, originated in Japan in the 1600s. A technique of planting where the roots and soil are wrapped in a ball of moss and decoratively bound by string to hold everything together.

Besides hanging from a string, these moss balls can be placed on decorative plates to be used as feature pieces. They are a breeze to dress up for special events and also make fantastic gifts!

In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of how to make a Kokedama, including how to mix your own soil, moss cultivation, plant selection, and care to ensure your mossy-ball survives and thrives. We’ll provide a selection of different plants and succulents for you to create your very own masterpiece.

You’ll get to make two of your own unique Kokedama moss balls to take home. Bring a mate (or a date) and score ten bucks off each ticket!

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What you'll get

Knowledge on how to make a good-looking, healthy and long-lasting kokedama!
Special soil
A selection of plants
Twine
Two Kokedamas to take home

What to bring

A bag to transport your kokedama home
Enthusiasm and zest for learning!

Suitable for

This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed.

This class is great for a birthday or hens party.

Location

Work-Shop HQ - 188 Princes Hwy, Arncliffe NSW

This venue is within walking distance from Arncliffe Station station (800m).

Your teacher

Team Work-Shop

4.9 (35)

From printmaking and stencil art through to music and gardening. From life skills and personal development through to blending tea and parkour, we offer a broad range of fun and creative short courses to suit our time poor lives. We will inspire you to pick up that pen, paintbrush, hammer or sewing machine and flick the switch that will kickstart a whole new way of life.

Your host

Work-Shop

4.9 (4,163)

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Work-Shop is a creative concept that will broaden your horizons and help you unleash your inner awesome. We provide affordable short courses in life skills and alternative art. We’ve teamed up with Australia’s brightest creative minds to share their knowledge and help teach you a new skill. From 3D printing and stencil art through to music and gardening – life skills and personal development through to cooking doughnuts and mushroom foraging, we offer a broad range of fun and creative short courses to suit our time poor lives. We will inspire you to pick up that pen, paintbrush, hammer or sewing machine and flick the switch that will kickstart a whole new way of life.

Community values lie at the heart of our project. We collaborate with local artists and industry experts to teach classes and utilise local suppliers for any materials needed. We also provide a creative environment for emerging artists to produce and sell work, and meet like minded individuals. Work-Shop will be a space for everyone, with a rotating schedule of art shows, information nights on local issues and a whole range of events and community initiatives.

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Jacqueline Reid • May 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended

What a wonderful class. So much fun, wonderful teacher and a great little bunch of people. The small class was great and allowed for questions and casual conversation. Highly recommend! So many people have commented on the wonderful Kokedama I made and I'm so glad to have this new skill. Such an easy and thoughtful gift when you know how.

Kokedama Workshop review by Jacqueline Reid - Sydney

Yen Dao • May 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended

It was great to make some new memories with my partner and I in the workshop with Chet. He was personable, told some great stories and great to chat to throughout. We met some new friends and walked away with a new skill that will do time and time again.

Kokedama Workshop review by Yen Dao - Sydney

Michelle Law • Apr 2023

Awesome teacher and loved having a souvenir to bring home! Great casual date or hangout idea.

Brianna Lawrence • Feb 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Awesome class and easy to follow. Our instructor was super knowledgable and friendly! Loved it. Thanks again!

Kokedama Workshop review by Brianna Lawrence - Sydney

Helen So • Dec 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

I had a fantastic time at the Kokedama workshop. Venue was very easy to find and lots of parking. Our teacher, Chet, had everything ready for us and gave simple and clear instructions.

Kokedama class review by Helen So - Sydney

Sophie Sadler • Dec 2022

4 ClassBento workshops attended

Very nice instructor. The class was very helpful, steps were explained well. It was a therapeutic class!

Sarah Sherlock • Dec 2022

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews

Had a great time in a very relaxing atmosphere. Our instructor Chet was super helpful and gave clear instructions. So happy with my Kokedama balls. Would definitely recommend this class.

Kokedama class review by Sarah Sherlock - Sydney

Laura Horvath • Dec 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

The class was fun, easy going. Great to get your hands dirty. Chet explained everything extremely well and was simple to follow. Funky looking studio with easy street parking.

Kokedama Workshop review by Laura Horvath - Sydney

Lynda Black • Nov 2022

Entertaining, informative, educational and a nice vibe. Highly recommend - the tutor was very cool and had great musical taste.

Kelly Nguyen • Nov 2022

It was a great experience. Very relaxing and fun! Recommend to everyone who wants to something creative.

Alice Furber • Sep 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Chet was a friendly and informative teacher who lead us through a creative class in Kokedama making. He explained and demonstrated the process clearly and provided great advice on materials, plants and maintenance to keep our plants thriving. It was a great class to do as a fun activity with my step mum and sister. A lovely experience!

Stevie Linton • Aug 2022

Chet is a lord! Class was so fun and we absolutely loved our kokedamas, can’t wait to hang them up at home!

Alice Wu • Jun 2022

My friend and I had a relaxing time in the kokedama workshop. The teacher was helpful and friendly. The venue had plenty of street parking. I liked being able to use my hands to make something. I would definitely recommend this class to friends and family.

Kokedama class review by Alice Wu - Sydney

Jessie Zhang • Jun 2022

Really lovely class with relaxed vibe. Class was well organised and set up. Teacher was great, super helpful and friendly and guided us through how to make kokedamas. Time passed quickly because it was really enjoyable. Would highly recommend to anyone considering :)

Kokedama Workshop review by Jessie Zhang - Sydney

Margaret Merrick • Jun 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended

Great informative helpful teacher.
Cool location- well decorated.
Well priced.
Gave a brief history of the craft…
Definitely reccomend!

Dee Jay • Jun 2022

The lesson was very organised and made learning so easy. We loved the take home Kokedama and look forward to making more.

Kokedama class review by Dee Jay - Sydney

Linda Reich • Oct 2021

A great class! Enjoyed the workshop learnt alot. Maybe a hints and tips card or link?

Joanna Howley-Webb • Jun 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Chet (?) Was our teacher and he was very friendly and relaxed. The workshop itself was a bright open space that was well seasoned.
The activity was fun and realtively simple. Great soundtrack playing on the background which added to the vibe.
The only constructive comment is that it wasn't a full 2 hours workshop so perhaps modify that.
Loved it!

Alix Thoeming • Jun 2021

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

We had a really fun morning with Chet at the kokedama class! It was easy enough for anyone but still took a bit of elbow grease, and we left with some beautiful keepsakes and a new skill. Huge thanks from my dad and I :)

Kokedama Workshop review by Alix Thoeming - Sydney

Deb Ogilvie • Jun 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

Great fun, with easy to follow instructions and assistance. Thoroughly enjoyed the morning. Would recommend the lesson.

Kokedama Workshop review by Deb Ogilvie - Sydney

Stephen Blasutti • Jun 2021

Chat was an awesome teacher and really friendly guy. He made everything easy and we learned heaps. Would absolutely recommend the kokedamas course!

Pedro Soler • May 2021

The teacher was really good, super patience and a great Dj worth saying!
The instructions were clear and the ambient and atmosphere was really smooth and peaceful. Everything you'll expect for a Kokedama workshop.

Cassandra Faro-Borg • May 2021

This class was great! So fun and chilled. The teacher was so friendly and loved to have a chat and get to know everyone (we did have a small class, so made it easier to chat to him).
Would definitely do the class again or other classes they run.

Natalie Steinhardt • May 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Kokedama workshop was awesome. Chet was fantastic - super friendly, very informative and very helpful. Thanks for giving us such a lovely afternoon :-)

Kokedama Workshop review by Natalie Steinhardt - Sydney

Kit Leung • May 2021

The session was relaxed and welcoming. It was enjoyable, the facilitator was conversational. Thanks for having us.

Reece Plunkett • Feb 2021

Good, clear instructions. Good quality supplies. Friendly teacher.

Could probably make the class shorter as we all finished well before time.

Lucinda Chan • Jan 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Very welcoming and wandered around to help during the class. Plenty of time available to complete the Kokedama and enjoy each other's company over a glass of wine.

Roxanne Phan • Dec 2020

11 ClassBento workshops attended • 11 reviews

Teacher was very friendly and has very clear instructions on making the kokedamas. The environment was excellent and we had a great time getting our hands dirty with our creations. Thank you so much!

Kokedama Workshop review by Roxanne Phan - Sydney

Angela Simone • Dec 2020

Great workshop, lots of fun and easy to make. Teacher was great, friendly and easy to work with. Venue was great, spacious and great location. Would be happy to attend other workshops and recommend.

Hugh Black • Oct 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Teacher really friendly and engaging, also very helpful and fun. Class was quick without being rushed.

Emma Silvester • Oct 2020

The teacher was knowable, engaging and had a sense of fun. The atmosphere was extremely was welcoming. The space bright and warm.

Dahlia Ricketts • Oct 2020

It was great and fun first experience. Definitely very relaxed class and easy going! Definitely great for team bonding with work, friends and /or just randomly meeting new friends!

Kokedama Workshop review by Dahlia Ricketts - Sydney

Jennifer Salcedo • Sep 2020

Incredible class! Amazing energy from the instructor who ran a relaxed and fun workshop. Great work on maintaining ensuring the session was run safely through the pandemic as well.

Kokedama class review by Jennifer Salcedo - Sydney

Gianluca Acciarito • Sep 2020

All good! A good chance to do something different and learn a new craft. Chester was a fun guy and we really loved how he managed his time. Definitely keen to try something else in the future. Sarah & G

Omar Aguila • Sep 2020

Super fun and learnt a new skill. teachers are fun and really helpful.
100 recommended.