Woven Snowdrop Basket Workshop
Learn how to weave and plant a basket with artist & garden designer,
Angela Morley
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Kokedama has become the latest gardening fashion - the internet is suddenly alive to all things moss and ball shaped!
The word Kokedama translates as ‘moss ball’ and is Japan’s answer to the hanging basket. It should be no surprise to know it's linked to the ancient practice of bonsai. Use your Kokedama to adorn walls, fences, balconies or shady alleys, although they're really at their best when hanging as a small collection - as a ‘string garden’ in the bare branches of a tree. You can see this garden art at its best at Chelsea Physics Garden.
Delicate and beautiful, they are relatively straightforward and extremely rewarding to create yourself.
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In essence, Kokedama is the practice of taking the root ball of a plant, in this case the snowdrop, and then suspending it in a ball of soil. In most cases, the ball is encased in moss, though other plant material can also be used.
Angela is running two Kokedama workshops at the 2020 Festival - be sure to book so you don't miss out.
Kokedama Workshops at the Shepton Mallet Snowdrop Festival
Saturday 15th Feb 1:00-2:00 or Sunday 16th Feb 1:00-2:00 £16 per person Bookings on Eventbrite CLICK below to book Angela Morley BSc (Hort) Dip. PSGD is an experienced garden designer, horticulturist and artist based in Somerset.
Angela’s designs are characterized by strong, yet simple, structural forms whilst maintaining an environmentally friendly approach. She offers one-off consultancy and planting plans through to the full design service. Her sculptural willow-work creates an original garden focal point; each is an individual piece and can be created to suit a specific site. “I work with a wide range of natural materials for example: driftwood, hazel, apple clippings, dogwoods, old man’s beard, clematis, bramble, silver birch...“ |
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Where to Find Us:
Marquee, Market Place, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5AZ
Marquee, Market Place, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5AZ
