SOKO-BACHI Dried Flower Planter | Workshop

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This workshop offers the chance to create your very own SOKO-BACHI (dried flower planter) by adorning driftwood with dried flowers. In collaboration with OUKA FLOWER, a Japanese dried flower brand dedicated to uncovering the hidden beauty in all plants and reimagining their value, this workshop introduces a new kind of flower experience that is different from traditional ikebana or bonsai art.

 

The Highlight

• Design your own SOKO-BACHI planter using eco-friendly materials like discarded flower stems. Decorate driftwood with dried flowers to create a vibrant, one-of-a-kind piece.
• All materials are dried, so no watering or upkeep is required. These planters stay beautiful for years and brighten even low-light indoor spaces.
  Experience a new kind of flower workshop that combines traditional Japanese craftsmanship with dried flower art, offering a unique alternative to ikebana and bonsai.
• Family or friend groups can book private workshops for an additional fee. Can’t make the scheduled dates? Contact us to arrange an alternative.

 

The Experience

About SOKO-BACHI

The term “soko (蒼枯)” conveys: “A weathered charm with a rustic beauty”, “Deep elegance within antiquity”

OUKA FLOWER interprets “soko” as the essence of dried flowers and pairs it with “hachi (鉢)”, which refers to a container for plants. They paired the two to develop the concept of SOKO-BACHI, a planter crafted from dried flowers.

For this workshop, you will use STEMN, an eco-friendly product made from pulped mold and discarded flower stems, which decomposes naturally over time, as the base for your unique creation.

 

About OUKA FLOWER

OUKA FLOWER is a Japanese dried flower brand that blends traditional craftsmanship with innovation. They specialize in creating products, installations, and workshops that bring the beauty and potential of Japanese dried flowers to life. Collaborating with OUKA FLOWER makes this workshop a unique alternative to traditional ikebana or bonsai experiences.

 

Learn more

https://ouka-flower.com/ (international website)

https://ouka-soan.com/ (Japanese website)

 

Create one-of-a-kind dried flower art

Decorate driftwood with dried flowers to craft a truly unique piece of art. This workshop uses flower materials that would otherwise be discarded, giving them new value and purpose. Featuring native Japanese plants, this experience transforms these materials into stunning works of art, offering a tranquil and creative atmosphere to help you relax.

 

A lasting memory of Japan

Take home your handcrafted SOKO-BACHI as a unique souvenir from Japan. Unlike fresh flowers, dried flowers never wilt and will maintain their beauty for years, serving as a lasting reminder of your time in Japan.

Note: To ensure safe transport, all components are provided in a disassembled state, preventing damage during transit.

*An English instruction guide is included, making it easy to reassemble your creation at home.

 

Gen Akita / Chief Creator of OUKA

Fascinated by the unique beauty of withered wild plants, Gen Akita mastered dried flower arrangement techniques through self-study.

With a passion for maximizing the natural charm of plants and sharing their value, he specializes in designing and producing dried flower products as well as creating captivating displays for stores and offices.

Through this workshop, he aims to convey the joy of craftsmanship and working with plants while also helping participants feel a closer connection to Japan and dried flowers.

*An additional fee is required for private parties.

 

Additionally, we may be able to accommodate dates not listed on our website. Please contact us for more details.

 

Guide Services

Languages Spoken by Guides

• Japanese
• English

 

Language in Printed Materials (Booklet)

• English