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Events - 30 Aug 26

The Art of Kokedama – Sun 30 Aug 2026

The Art of Kokedama

Date: Sunday 30 August 2026, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

The Art of Kokedama
Sunday 30 August 2026 | 11am- 12 noon 
£25 pp |  Book Tickets
Suitable for ages 10+
In this creative session, Alice from The Outside In will take you step-by-step through the traditional style of creating Kokedama: using leafy plants and moss. Kokedama, roughly translates into English as ‘moss ball.’
You’ll learn the method of binding the root ball of a plant in a clay soil mix and moss, so that it no longer needs a pot to grow in. It’s a great opportunity to learn about handling plants, roots and soil, making the most of time well spent connecting to nature.
When you finish, you’ll have a Kokedama plant ball to take home and love. Your mossy plant ball can then be hung up or displayed sitting on a decorative plate or piece of wood.
All of the materials and guidance will be provided, along with aftercare instructions on how to help your Kokedama to thrive, and a bag to safely transport your plant home.
Participants aged under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Micklegate Choir Performance: Sound Waves – Sun 30 Aug 2026

Date: Sunday 30 August 2026, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Micklegate Choir Performance: Sound Waves
Sunday 30 August 2026
12 noon
Free
Suitable for all ages  

This year, the Micklegate Choir will be hosting their annual summer concert in York Art Gallery’s Making Waves exhibition.

The choir will be performing excerpts from their programme which explores land, seascapes and choral pieces from Japan amongst the amazing Japanese art on display.

Find out more about the Micklegate Choir via their website.

This session takes place outdoors (weather permitting), directly behind York Art Gallery.

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Jiu Jitsu Performance – Sun 30 Aug 2026

Date: Sunday 30 August 2026, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Jiu Jitsu Performance 
Sunday 30 August 2026
2pm 
Free
Suitable for all ages

Enjoy a demonstration of Jiu Jitsu, the unarmed self-defence martial art the Samurai (armoured warriors) used to train for the battlefield, with a modern twist.

This performance will offer an introduction to the sport, showcasing techniques from falling safely to defence against punches, grabs and weapons and grappling techniques.

This session takes place outdoors (weather permitting), in the Artists’ Garden directly behind York Art Gallery. Please note, this activity is weather dependent and may be cancelled in the event of wet weather.

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