Summer Succulent Kokedama Workshop

Create your own living succulent moss masterpiece, hosted by Anita from Moss Magic.

This special summer edition combines the traditional Japanese art of Kokedama with a creative succulent arrangement. Each guest will create a moss-covered ball featuring one main succulent plant, finished with a selection of additional succulent cuttings arranged around the moss ball.

The result is a unique, textured living display that you can take home and enjoy.

🌿 What You’ll Learn:

1. The Art of Kokedama

• A brief introduction to Kokedama and its Japanese origins

• How this traditional technique can be adapted for succulents

• How to create a balanced and attractive living display

  
  

2. Materials, Preparation and Techniques

Anita will guide you through every stage of the process, including:

• Preparing and shaping the soil mixture

• Positioning your main feature succulent

• Binding and wrapping the moss ball

• Adding succulent cuttings around the ball

• Securing and finishing your arrangement

• Creating a balanced, long-lasting display

  
  

3. Create Your Own Succulent Kokedama

Using the techniques demonstrated, you will create your own Summer Succulent Kokedama with full guidance from Anita.

All materials are supplied, including:

• One selected main feature succulent

• Additional succulent cuttings

• Premium moss

• Specially prepared soil blend

• Twine and binding materials

• All tools needed for shaping and assembly

Your completed Succulent Kokedama will be ready to take home and display immediately.

4. Care, Watering and Display

You will also learn:

• How to water your Succulent Kokedama correctly

• The best lighting and placement

• How to care for the main plant and additional cuttings

• How to maintain and refresh the moss wrapping over time

  
  

🌸 What’s Included

Every attendee receives:

• All plants and materials needed to create one Succulent Kokedama

• One main feature succulent

• A selection of additional succulent cuttings

• Premium moss, soil and twine

• A Kokedama care guide

• Hands-on guidance from Anita from Moss Magic

• Time for questions and individual assistance

  
  

💚 Who This Workshop Is For

This relaxed, hands-on workshop is perfect for:

• Complete beginners

• Succulent and indoor plant lovers

• Anyone interested in learning a new botanical skill

• Friends or couples looking for a creative activity

• Anyone searching for a thoughtful gift experience

No previous Kokedama or plant-care experience is required.

🕒 Duration

90–120 minutes

Creative, relaxed and hands-on.

💸 Price

R550 per person

R995 for two people

The price includes all plants, materials, moss, tools and your completed Succulent Kokedama.

📍 Location

Rays Retail Nursery, Woodstock Exchange, Unit AG04 Workshop Studio

✨ Important Information

• All plants, materials and tools are provided.

• Workshops are presented in small, intimate groups.

• No prior experience is required.

• Drinks and snacks will not be available for purchase during the workshop. Guests are welcome to bring their own refreshments. Please enjoy responsibly and remain mindful of the shared space.

• Vida e Caffè is located approximately two minutes from the store.

  
  

🎟️ Workshop Terms and Attendee Perk

• Workshop tickets are non-refundable, non-exchangeable and non-transferable.

• All workshop attendees receive 10% off purchases at Rays Retail Nursery on the day of the workshop. This discount is valid on the workshop day only.