🌿 Kokedama Masterclass

Create your own living moss masterpiece — hosted by Anita from Moss Magic

If you’re looking for a calming, creative plant experience, this workshop will introduce you to the elegant Japanese art of Kokedama — crafting moss-covered plant spheres that make beautiful, minimalist indoor displays.You’ll learn how to build, bind and shape your own living moss sculpture using traditional techniques and premium materials.

This is a relaxed, hands-on workshop perfect for beginners, hobbyists, and anyone wanting to learn a unique botanical skill — or find the perfect gift experience for someone who’s hard to shop for.

🌿 What You’ll Learn

1. The Art & Origins of Kokedama

• A short history of Kokedama and its roots in Japanese gardening

• Why this traditional technique is loved in modern plant styling

• How Kokedama connects nature, creativity and minimalism

🌱 2. Materials, Techniques & Preparation

In this session, you’ll get hands-on with every material used to create a stable, healthy Kokedama. You’ll learn:

• How to choose the right plant

• How to prepare and bind the soil mixture

• Working with premium moss

• Techniques for securing, tying and shaping the moss ball

• How to finish the piece aesthetically and structurally

Each step is demonstrated clearly so you understand why each material is used and how to achieve a balanced, long-lasting Kokedama.

🌿 3. Create Your Own Kokedama (Hands-On)

Using the techniques you’ve learned, you’ll craft your own Kokedama with full guidance from Anita from Moss Magic, known for her beautiful work and approachable teaching style.

All materials are supplied, including:

• A selected plant suitable for Kokedama

• Premium moss

• Soil blend

• Binding materials

• Tools needed for shaping

Your Kokedama will be ready to display at home immediately.

🌱 4. Care, Watering & Display Basics

• How to water a Kokedama correctly

• Light and placement recommendations

• Keeping moss green and healthy

• Long-term maintenance and refreshing the wrap over time

🌸 What’s Included

Every attendee receives:

• All materials required to create one full Kokedama

• A plant of our choice

• Premium moss, twine and soil

• A Kokedama Care Instruction

• Hands-on guidance from Anita from Moss Magic

• Q&A time with the host

💚 Who This Workshop Is For

• Beginners wanting a relaxing, creative experience

• Plant lovers interested in learning a new skill

• Anyone wanting a mindful, hands-on botanical activity

• A perfect gift experience for someone who’s hard to shop for or wants a new hobby

🕒 Duration

90–120 minutes. Creative, relaxed and hands-on.

💸 Price

R450 per person. (Includes all plants, materials, moss, tools and your completed Kokedama.)

📍 Location

Ray’s – Woodstock Exchange, Unit AG04 (Workshop Studio)

✨ Notes

• All materials are provided

• Small, intimate groups

• No prior experience needed

• Drinks will be available for purchase during the workshop.

  Guests are welcome to bring their own refreshments if preferred. Please enjoy responsibly and be mindful of the shared space.