MIAMI WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Foraged Ikebana at The Kampong: Sculpting Tropical Botanicals into Quiet Floral Architecture
A guided, three-hour workshop at The Kampong where botanical artist Janae leads a mindful garden walk to forage abundant flora and teach the fundamentals of Ikebana—this guide explains what to expect and what to bring.
Foraged Ikebana at The Kampong: Sculpting Tropical Botanicals into Quiet Floral Architecture.
Set within The Kampong’s cultivated tropical grounds in Miami, Foraged Ikebana pairs a guided garden walk with hands-on instruction in the Japanese art of floral arrangement. Led by botanical artist Janae of Plant Psyche, the workshop moves from mindful foraging among designated plantings to a focused studio session in which participants assemble and photograph their own compositions, connecting craft to ecology and regenerative design.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Mindful Foraging Through Tropical Plantings
The experience opens with a guided walk through The Kampong’s abundant garden, during which participants may clip flowers, leaves and branches from designated plants that grow abundantly on the property.
Ikebana Fundamentals with a Sustainable Lens
Janae introduces the fundamentals of Ikebana and a conversation on mindful, regenerative design, translating the foraged materials into composed, sculptural arrangements.
Create, Photograph, and Bring Home Your Arrangement
Each participant builds an arrangement from foraged materials, takes home their work, and receives a still-life photograph of their composition as a lasting record of the process.
What the day feels like
What the Workshop Feels Like
The session unfolds as a quiet, intentional arc: a slow walk through cultivated tropical plantings to select material, followed by a studio segment where instruction in Ikebana’s line and form guides your choices. Tools are provided on site and participants leave with a finished arrangement and a still-life photo that captures the day’s work.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits — and what constraints to note.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The workshop runs approximately 3 hours.
You may bring your own vessel and kenzan (no larger than 10"x10"); if you don’t have one, vessels and kenzans will be available for purchase on the day. Clippers are provided.
Meet at 4013 Douglas Rd., Miami, FL 33133.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Who leads the workshop?
The workshop is led by Janae of Plant Psyche, a botanical artist whose work centers on ecology and sustainable design.
How long is the workshop?
The workshop duration is approximately 3 hours.
Can I bring my own vessel or kenzan?
Yes; guests may bring their own vessel and kenzan provided the kenzan is no larger than 10"x10". Vessels and kenzans will also be available for purchase on the day.
Are tools provided?
Clippers are provided for participants to clip flowers, leaves and branches from designated plants on the property.
What will I take home from the workshop?
Each participant creates and takes home their own floral arrangement and receives a still-life photograph of their creation.
Where do we meet?
The meeting location is 4013 Douglas Rd., Miami, FL 33133.