Discover Foraged Ikebana Workshops at The Kampong in Miami: A Floral Art Experience
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; involves gentle walking and standing during arranging.
Overview
Explore Miami’s The Kampong through a transformative Foraged Ikebana workshop that blends a mindful garden walk with the ancient art of Japanese floral arrangement. Create your own natural masterpiece and connect with the tropical landscape.
Foraged Ikebana
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About This Adventure
Experience the art of Ikebana in a unique foraging workshop at The Kampong, led by botanical artist Janae. Begin with a mindful garden walk, collecting abundant flora, then create your own stunning floral arrangement. This immersive experience fosters a deeper connection with nature and inspires creativity in your own surroundings.
Participants can engage with the land and exercise mindfulness through foraging and creating their own ikebana arrangement. This class focuses on building techniques around balance and form through teachings of ikebana. Starting with a guided nature walk around the garden, we will explore topics like invasive plant species and practice experimental floral mechanics. For this class participants are asked to bring their own vessel for their creation. Choose a pot or planter that is 1-3 liters in volume. Some will be available for purchase the day of the program.
Adventure Tips
Bring Your Own Vase and Kenzan
To personalize your Ikebana arrangement, consider bringing a vessel and a kenzan no larger than 10"x10"; some are available for purchase on site.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
The garden walk covers uneven terrain, so sturdy shoes will keep you comfortable throughout the three-hour experience.
Stay Hydrated
Miami’s warm climate means you should bring water, especially during spring and summer workshops.
Arrive Early
Plan to arrive a few minutes before the start time to check in and settle in for a focused creative session.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Anole lizards
- Great Egret
History
The Kampong was established in 1916 by plant explorer Dr. David Fairchild as a private tropical garden, later becoming part of the National Tropical Botanical Garden network.
Conservation
The Kampong emphasizes sustainable garden management and plant preservation, highlighting native and tropical species to maintain biodiversity amidst Miami’s urban sprawl.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable walking shoes
For safe and comfortable movement around the garden during the forage walk.
Water bottle
Keeps you hydrated in Miami’s warm and humid climate.
spring;summer specific
Vessel and kenzan
Bring your own floral arrangement base and holder to customize your Ikebana creation.
Sun hat or sunscreen
Protects you from sun exposure during outdoor activities in the garden.
spring;summer specific