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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.
York Art Gallery Opening Hours
Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
