Join Yoshi Iwaya from Terra-ya for a calming, hands-on introduction to the Japanese art of kokerium, where you'll create your own miniature living landscape inspired by the natural beauty of Japan and the Central Coast.

Guided by Yoshi, you'll learn the techniques behind designing and planting a Japanese-style terrarium using mosses, ferns and carefully selected plants. Drawing on principles of Japanese aesthetics and landscape design, you'll discover how to create a balanced composition that evokes a sense of tranquillity, connection and place.

Suitable for beginners and plant lovers alike, this relaxing workshop invites you to slow down, work with nature and enjoy the mindful process of creating your own living artwork to take home.

Along the way, Yoshi will share the inspiration behind his practice, blending his Japanese heritage with the unique flora and landscapes of Australia.

Yoshi Iwaya is a Japanese terrarium (kokerium) artist based on the Central Coast of New South Wales. His work recreates the calming beauty of natural landscapes from Japan and Australia, combining traditional Japanese aesthetics with Australian flora to create intricate living artworks.

As the lead artisan at Terra-ya, Yoshi has been creating and teaching Japanese-style terrariums for over 10 years through workshops, galleries, markets and boutique businesses across the Central Coast, Newcastle and Sydney. Originally from Kanagawa, Japan, his practice is inspired by his grandfather, who cultivated hundreds of handmade bonsai at the family silk farm, as well as his background in interior architecture. Since making Gosford home in 2020, Yoshi has drawn inspiration from the region's misty mountains and lush landscapes, which remind him of Japan.

Numbers are limited so booked today for intimate exclusive workshop.

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