Moss, Twine and Quiet Focus: Building a Living Kokedama in Winter Park

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Moss, Twine and Quiet Focus: Building a Living Kokedama in Winter Park

A two-hour, hands-on Kokedama workshop in Winter Park where participants learn to wrap roots in moss and twine and leave with a ready-to-display living sculpture.

Moss, Twine and Quiet Focus: Building a Living Kokedama in Winter Park.

Duration
2 hours
Location
Winter Park
Operator
Stroke of Art
Category
Workshop
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

In a compact studio in Winter Park, Stroke of Art leads a focused, two-hour workshop that translates a centuries-old Japanese gardening technique into an accessible craft: the Kokedama, a self-contained moss ball that turns an ordinary houseplant into a sculptural object. The class walks you step-by-step through packing a bonsai soil mix, encasing the roots in lush moss and securing the form with natural twine so you can display or hang a living piece at home.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE CRAFT

Hands-on Kokedama Assembly

Every participant builds their own living moss ball from a live plant, using a bonsai soil mix, moss, twine and the supplied tools—no prior experience required.

WHAT'S PROVIDED

All Materials Included

The workshop supplies the live plant, bonsai soil mix, moss, twine and all tools and supplies needed for assembly, so you only need to bring creativity.

THE SETTING

Studio Atmosphere and Refreshments

The class takes place in-studio where you can sip drinks from the in-studio bar or grab coffee and pastries at the Van Goghblin Cafe while you work and socialize.

What the day feels like

What the Workshop Feels Like

The session unfolds as a deliberate, hands-on craft: an instructor-led demonstration followed by guided, step-by-step assembly as participants form soil-wrapped root balls, layer on moss and bind the piece with twine. The pace is unhurried; by the end of the roughly two-hour class each person leaves with a finished, living art piece for a shelf or to hang at home.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this workshop suits—and who should reconsider.

1
Beginner CreativesIdeal: no experience necessary makes this a straightforward entry into plant art for first-timers who want a guided, hands-on project.
2
Plant LoversIdeal: participants who love plants and craft will appreciate taking home a living, display-ready piece.
3
Casual SocialsGood fit: the studio vibe and available drinks or nearby cafe options make this a relaxed social workshop.
4
Those Needing Flexible RefundsNot ideal: the class is explicitly non-refundable, so travelers who require flexible cancellation should be cautious.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

Bring your creativity and an enthusiasm for plants; all necessary materials and tools are provided in the workshop.

Included Materials

The workshop provides a live plant, bonsai soil mix, moss, twine and all tools and supplies needed for assembly.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the workshop?

The workshop runs approximately two hours.

Do I need any prior experience?

No experience is necessary; the class is designed for beginners and guided step-by-step.

Are materials included or do I need to bring supplies?

All materials are included: live plant, bonsai soil mix, moss, twine, and all tools and supplies needed for assembly.

Can I get refreshments during the workshop?

Yes—participants can sip drinks from the in-studio bar or enjoy coffee and pastries at the Van Goghblin Cafe.

What is the cancellation or refund policy?

This is a non-refundable class.

What do I take home?

Each participant creates and takes home their own completed Kokedama, a self-contained living moss ball.