DIY WORKSHOP- In our Design Studio.
Kokedama Mindfulness Workshop 1
The Japanese Art of Moss Ball Gardening for Inner Balance
Time: 6 pm - 8:00 pm EST
Date: July 30, 2025
Location: M&A Design Studio
5075 Country Club Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27104
Duration: 2 hours
Group Size: 6-10 participants
Difficulty: Beginner to intermediate
Immerse yourself in the ancient Japanese art of kokedama while cultivating patience, presence, and nurturing self-care. This therapeutic workshop guides you through creating your own living "moss ball" garden while exploring themes of growth, support, and finding beauty in life's simple moments.
The Wellness Journey
Grounding & Philosophy: Begin with a self meditation on growth and patience, exploring the Japanese philosophy behind kokedama. Connect with the concept of wabi-sabi – finding beauty in imperfection – as you prepare to work with living materials that will grow and change over time.
Mindful Plant Selection: Choose your plant companion through intuitive connection, learning to listen to your instincts and needs. This process of selection becomes a metaphor for self-awareness and trusting your inner wisdom.
Meditative Creation Experience the deeply calming process of mixing soil with intention, feeling the earth between your fingers as you prepare your plant's new home. The rhythmic, repetitive motions of wrapping roots in moss and binding with natural twine create a moving meditation that quiets mental chatter and promotes deep relaxation.
Nurturing Intentions Set caring intentions for your new plant companion, establishing a daily ritual of observation and care that will support your ongoing wellness journey.
Wellness Benefits
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Patience Development: Slow, careful handwork builds tolerance and reduces reactivity to stress
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Nurturing Practice: Caring for living things activates natural healing and empathy responses
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Mindful Focus: Detailed work requiring gentle attention trains the mind away from anxiety and worry
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Connection to Growth: Observing plant development mirrors personal growth and resilience
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Daily Ritual: Plant care becomes a mindfulness anchor in busy schedules
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Tactile Therapy: Working with natural materials provides sensory grounding and nervous system regulation
What You'll Create & Take Home
- Your unique kokedama creation with chosen plant companion
- Comprehensive care and seasonal guidance
- Small care toolkit including misting bottle and twine
- Resource guide for developing daily mindfulness practices through plant care
Perfect For
- Those seeking to develop patience and presence
- Anyone interested in Japanese wellness philosophy
- People wanting to establish nurturing daily rituals
- Individuals exploring the connection between caring for others and self-care
- Those looking for living reminders of growth and resilience
Discover the profound peace that comes from slowing down, working with your hands, and nurturing life.
