Kokedama : Learn to make your own Japanese Floating Garden

Tue May 19 2026 at 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm UTC-04:00

KINKA | New York

KinKa
Publisher/HostKinKa
Kokedama : Learn to make your own Japanese Floating Garden
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Creating traditional Japanese Moss Balls (Japanese: Kokedama)
About this Event

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to create your own traditional Japanese Moss Ball, known as Kokedama (苔玉)—a beautiful and natural way to display plants. These charming moss-covered soil balls can be hung, floated, or simply placed in your favorite space to bring a sense of calm and greenery.

In this workshop, you will:

  • Make one Kokedama to take home
  • Learn how to choose suitable plants
  • Understand the basics of Kokedama care and styling

The session will be guided by , a horticulturalist and floral designer with deep knowledge of plant care and Japanese botanical traditions.

What’s Included:

  • Soil blend
  • Sheet moss & Spanish moss
  • Natural twine
  • All tools and materials needed

Come discover the joy of working with your hands and connecting with nature—no experience necessary.


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About the artist

*EunYoung Sebazco earned a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from Tokyo Agriculture University, Japan. She managed and developed public, private, and commercial gardens. Her principal interest: “public space creation” brought her to New York City. Obtaining a horticulture degree from the New York Botanical Garden School of Professional Horticulture allowed her to combine a deep knowledge of native plant ecology, horticulture, conservation, and ecological landscape design. She worked at one of New York City Parks and enjoyed serving and beautifying public gardens for 16 years. EunYoung is honored to present a Patio Garden Design category at the Philadelphia Flower Show 2022 which is the country's oldest, largest, and most prestigious celebration of flowers. She has taught Kokedama in private & corporate venues for the last ten years. She is co-founder of Kinka.

**If you feel inspired to make more, we’ll have extra materials ready. Each additional kokedama is about $15 (including the plant and all materials).

**Tickets for this event are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled.

**If you have any question, you can send us an email to [email protected] and we'll get back to you.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

KINKA, 63 East 7th Street, New York, United States

Tickets

USD 60.54

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