Easter holidays family Kokedama workshop ages 7+ (Free)

Kokedama (苔玉) is an ancient Japanese craft translating to ‘Moss Ball’ in which plants are grown with their roots enclosed in a ball of moss, providing a creative and beautiful alternative floral display.

As the season begins to turn, join us for this workshop celebrating the coming of spring. You will be guided through the process using flowering plants and bulbs to create unique Kokedama, celebrating the natural beauty of spring.

All materials provided.

About the workshop leader, Penny:

Hello, I am the extremely fortunate community gardener for the Crystal Palace Park Trust. I work closely with the Park Gardener, David, to create a programme of fun and valuable volunteer gardening sessions at the park. I have a love of gardening and plants and have worked in horticulture for the last 7 years. As a secondary school biology teacher I knew the theory of plant life but since becoming a gardener I love to use my knowledge of organic gardening and horticultural therapy to help people and places bloom.

How to book:

This event is free to attend but pre-registration is essential. If you can no longer attend, please ensure that tickets are cancelled so that someone else can use the place. You can choose from three sessions lasting one hour each:

10:00 - 11:00

11:30 - 12:30

13:00 - 14:00

Access Info

• The Concert Platform has step-free access via a low bridge over water

• Some paths and flooring may be uneven
• The indoor room is on the ground floor and accessed via a ramp. There are no stairs.

• An accessible toilet is available inside the Platform

If you have access requirements or would like to discuss whether this event is suitable for you, please email [email protected]

Who is it for?

This event is open to children aged 7 and up and their adults. Children should be accompanied by an appropriate adult throughout - this session is designed for children and adults to create their Kokedamas together.

Where will it take place?

The event will take place at the Crystal Palace Concert Platform in Crystal Palace Park.

The event takes place outdoors so you may wish to wear warm layers. In the case of very bad weather, we will move to an indoor room in the Concert Platform.

How to book

Please book one ticket for each partcipant and complete the booking questions. Adults are welcome to take part alongside their children but please book a space for all participants so we have enough resources.

Why is it free?

Crystal Palace Park Trust is pleased to offer this event as part of its community programme.

This event is made possible thanks to a grant from , with thanks to National Lottery players.

Image credits:

Image 1: La Florida studio, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Images 2-4: David Vallade

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