The Farms: Kokedama Workshop

Experience Level: Beginner; all ages (Children under 14 must be accompanied by a registered adult.)

Create a living keepsake at a Kokedama Workshop on Sunday, May 3 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Evergreen Lodge.

Olga Aleman of Luscious Leaves will lead students in the Japanese-inspired art of moss ball planting. Students will use soil and moss to create a living planter for a plant that can be displayed on a decorative plate or hung in a window.

Make this a group project and bring a friend or family member to create one Kokedama together!

$55/person*. Register here. Registration will close April 26 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. 

*Students should bring a small plant of their own with the roots intact either from home or purchased at Allerton’s Plant Sale. 

Learn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email owarren@illinois.edu.

By attending, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.

About the Instructor

Olga Aleman is the owner of Luscious Leaves LLC, a Champaign-area business specializing in hands-on plant workshops, kokedama, terrariums, and biophilic design. Through approachable, creative instruction, she helps participants build confidence with plants while creating something beautiful to take home. Her workshops blend education, artistry, and a calming connection to nature.