# Event Details - **Event Name**: Kokedama Ceramics Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Create a living sculpture with horticulturist Vanessa Tam and ceramic artist Kate MettenAbout this EventDiscover the beauty of Japanese-inspired botanical art in this collaborative workshop with ceramic artist Kate Metten and horticulturist Vanessa Tam.In this immersive three-hour experience, participants will handbuild a ceramic dish and create their own kokedama — a sculptural moss-wrapped plant rooted in the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, which embraces beauty in simplicity, imperfection, and the passage of time.The workshop begins with a guided handbuilding session where you'll create a one-of-a-kind ceramic vessel designed to cradle your living sculpture. Kate will introduce fundamental handbuilding techniques, surface textures, and finishing methods before your piece is glazed and kiln fired at the studio for later pickup.During the second half of the workshop, Vanessa will guide participants through the process of constructing a kokedama from start to finish. Learn how to prepare the soil mixture, wrap and secure the moss, choose the right plant, and care for your finished piece so it continues to thrive long after the workshop.No previous experience in ceramics or plant care is required. This workshop is designed for beginners and anyone looking to slow down, work with their hands, and create a meaningful object that continues to evolve over time.Workshop includes:Three-hour guided workshopInstruction from both Kate Metten and Vanessa TamAll clay, moss, soils, plant materials, and toolsOne handmade ceramic kokedama dish (glazed and kiln fired)One completed kokedama moss-ball plant to take home the same dayCare instructions for your living sculptureFinished ceramic dishes will be ready for pickup approximately 2–3 weeks after the workshop.Find out more on katemetten.com https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/fd6376e0-9d98-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w555-h740-dcc8c8c8-gmir.jpg About Vanessa Vanessa Tam is a self-taught horticulturist with a passion for propagating houseplants and growing food at home.She was first drawn to the art of kokedama through the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi and the idea that plants can become living sculptural works of art.Her workshops encourage participants to connect with nature through thoughtful, hands-on making while learning practical techniques for caring for their botanical creations. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/fd9905d0-9d98-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w594-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg About KateKate Metten works at the intersection of painting and ceramics, blurring material hierarchies with formal abstraction. Her practice moves fluidly between the studio and the exhibition space, balancing a body of contemporary artwork with a line of hand-thrown tableware that redefines the rituals of everyday use.​Rooted in West Coast Modernism and informed by years of material research, Metten’s ceramics are both functional and sculptural — vessels that embody precision, rhythm, and touch. Each piece reflects her commitment to the handmade as a form of quiet resistance to mass production and disposability.​ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vancouver/kokedama-ceramics-workshop/100001997513591925 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Art, Exhibitions, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Kate Metten Ceramics - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 183.75, max: 183.75, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Vancouver - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: Kate Metten Ceramics - **lat**: 49.2623983 - **long**: -123.0955893 - **full address**: Kate Metten Ceramics, 416 East Broadway, Vancouver, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Kokedama Ceramics Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/bc35b6bb55e59461925a1e2069ff517430ac8d965b26807cf98499298e049e9d-rimg-w1080-h1920-dca8a898-gmir.jpg?v=1786639785 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Kokedama Ceramics Workshop being held? - **A:** Kokedama Ceramics Workshop takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Kate Metten Ceramics, 416 East Broadway, Vancouver, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Kokedama Ceramics Workshop? - **A:** Kokedama Ceramics Workshop is organized by Kate Metten Ceramics. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Kokedama Ceramics Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Vancouver, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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