Name: Kokedama Workshop with Snowdrops at Gibside Stables, Newcastle
Start: 2026-02-21T11:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-21T13:30:00+00:00
Location: National Trust - Gibside

Discover the art of Kokedama — the beautiful Japanese ‘moss ball’.
About this Event

Kokedama Workshop with Snowdrops at Gibside Stables, Newcastle
Saturday 21st February, 11.30am

💥 Gibside Stables is approximately a 20-minute walk from the reception building and includes mixed terrain and a steep-incline, so we’d recommend arriving onsite at least 30 minutes before the workshop begins and wearing sturdy footwear.

Celebrate the delicate beauty of snowdrops in this relaxed, hands-on Kokedama workshop. Originating in Japan, Kokedama (which means “moss ball”) reflects the principles of balance, simplicity, and natural beauty and offers a wonderfully mindful, sustainable way to work with plants.
In this workshop you’ll create your own snowdrop Kokedama by forming a living moss ball, which can be displayed on a surface or suspended to suit your space. Guided step by step, this is perfect for slowing down, trying something new, and taking home a unique living piece inspired by nature.
All materials are provided, along with refreshments provided by the National Trust at Gibside. Just bring yourselves and plenty enthusiasm!

⏰ Duration: up to 2 hours.

Admission & Access Information

When you arrive at Gibside, please show proof of your workshop booking at the welcome buildings to gain free admission to the site.
If you’re a National Trust member, please have your membership card scanned at admissions as usual.

Accessibility

An access bus is sometimes available to help visitors reach the Stables. It runs from the Market Place up to the Stables at quarter past the hour, and back again at half past the hour.
If you’d like to use the bus, please email before your visit to confirm it’s running on the day. If it isn’t, we’ll do our best to help arrange an alternative for you.

Biosecurity
To protect and conserve the landscape of Gibside, we bag and seal all plant material that enters and leaves the site. Therefore we ask you to also seal your designs in the bags we will provide as you leave.