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The Art of Kokedama – Sat 29 Aug 2026

The Art of Kokedama
The Art of Kokedama
Saturday 29 August | 11.00am-12.00pm 
Suitable for ages 10+ |  £25 per person |  Tickets available soon 
Kokedama, roughly translates into English as “moss ball’. This is a Japanese 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. Your mossy plant ball can then be hung up or displayed sitting on a decorative plate or piece of wood.
In this session, Alice from The Outside In will take you step-by-step through the traditional style of creating Kokedama: using leafy plants and moss. 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. 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.
All materials provided
Suitable for those aged 10+ (under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult)

Event details

Date

Saturday 29 August 2026, 11:00 am-12:00 pm

Venue

York Art Gallery,
Exhibition Square
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 7EW

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