International Women's Day: The Kokedama Lab Workshop
Join artist Chaco Kato in The Kokedama Lab, an experimental workshop to create a living plant sculpture, followed by a DJ set by Bonnita.
Location: Community Grow and Play Garden, 3 Lyons Street, Rye VIC
Date: Saturday 14th March 2026
Lineup:
The Kokedama Lab workshop: 11am-12.30pm
DJ set by Bonnita: 12.45-3.15pm
Ticketing:
The Kokedama Lab workshop - $10pp
DJ set by Bonnita - free to attend!
Workshop: 11am- 12.30pm
The Kokedama Lab: experimental plant sculpture
Reserved for workshop ticketholders only!
Step into The Kokedama Lab, an experimental workshop where the traditional Japanese art of the "moss ball" is reimagined through the lens of contemporary art and environmental stewardship.
Led by artist Chaco Kato, this session moves away from rigid rules and toward a free-style, process-driven practice. We will explore the tactile relationship between roots, soil, and spirit, using:
- Salvaged & Recycled Materials: Repurposing what we already have to create life-sustaining vessels.
- Hardy, Reclaimed Plants: Learning to work with species that thrive in a circular ecosystem.
- The Slow Art Philosophy: Prioritizing the act of making and the rhythm of the natural world over mass-produced aesthetics.
Whether you are a plant lover or an art seeker, join us to create a unique living sculpture that embodies the beauty of sustainable, slow-grown art.
NOTE: LIMITED TICKETS, 15 PERSON CAPACITY!
Music: 12.45 – 3.15pm
DJ set by Bonnita
Open to all
Bring your friends, wander through the art, and soak up the sounds of this incredible DJ, set amongst the lush community gardens of Rye.
Bonnita is a highly versatile DJ making her one of Naarm's most in demand party selectors, with 25 year’s experience both locally and internationally. You can see her lacing up the dance floors across multiple genres from Hip Hop, Jungle, Disco, House Music and beyond.
This event is part of the Mornington Peninsula Shire's programming in celebration of International Women's Day. Be sure to check out other events celebrating IWD by following the link: International Women's Day 2026: Public Programs | Eventbrite
Join artist Chaco Kato in The Kokedama Lab, an experimental workshop to create a living plant sculpture, followed by a DJ set by Bonnita.
Location: Community Grow and Play Garden, 3 Lyons Street, Rye VIC
Date: Saturday 14th March 2026
Lineup:
The Kokedama Lab workshop: 11am-12.30pm
DJ set by Bonnita: 12.45-3.15pm
Ticketing:
The Kokedama Lab workshop - $10pp
DJ set by Bonnita - free to attend!
Workshop: 11am- 12.30pm
The Kokedama Lab: experimental plant sculpture
Reserved for workshop ticketholders only!
Step into The Kokedama Lab, an experimental workshop where the traditional Japanese art of the "moss ball" is reimagined through the lens of contemporary art and environmental stewardship.
Led by artist Chaco Kato, this session moves away from rigid rules and toward a free-style, process-driven practice. We will explore the tactile relationship between roots, soil, and spirit, using:
- Salvaged & Recycled Materials: Repurposing what we already have to create life-sustaining vessels.
- Hardy, Reclaimed Plants: Learning to work with species that thrive in a circular ecosystem.
- The Slow Art Philosophy: Prioritizing the act of making and the rhythm of the natural world over mass-produced aesthetics.
Whether you are a plant lover or an art seeker, join us to create a unique living sculpture that embodies the beauty of sustainable, slow-grown art.
NOTE: LIMITED TICKETS, 15 PERSON CAPACITY!
Music: 12.45 – 3.15pm
DJ set by Bonnita
Open to all
Bring your friends, wander through the art, and soak up the sounds of this incredible DJ, set amongst the lush community gardens of Rye.
Bonnita is a highly versatile DJ making her one of Naarm's most in demand party selectors, with 25 year’s experience both locally and internationally. You can see her lacing up the dance floors across multiple genres from Hip Hop, Jungle, Disco, House Music and beyond.
This event is part of the Mornington Peninsula Shire's programming in celebration of International Women's Day. Be sure to check out other events celebrating IWD by following the link: International Women's Day 2026: Public Programs | Eventbrite
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Highlights
- 4 hours 15 minutes
- In person
- Doors at 10:45 AM
Refund Policy
Location
3 Lyons St
3 Lyons Street
Rye, VIC 3941
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