Mar. 13, 14 & 15, 2026 - Des Moines, IA

Come and treat yourself to a class of GREENERY @ the Iowa State Fairgrounds, the Varied Industries Building (3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317). Plus the Iowa's largest show, with over 250 talented exhibitors from 7 states presenting and selling the Midwest's finest handcrafts. WE WILL MAIL YOU THE FREE PASS FOR THE ENTRANCE.

You have the option of creating a wall mounted art or learning how to make a Kokedama, which means "moss ball" in Japanese. Walk away with your own garden art creation that will make for a unique personalized gift or addition to your home and garden décor.

** NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED **

• Limited to the first 25 individuals who sign-up!
• Classes appropriate for ages 7+.
• Pre-registration with payment is required.
• Use code EARLYBIRD08 to get $5 off (Valid Through 03/05).

** Attention ** YOU MAY/WILL GET MESSY AND DIRTY, BUT TOTALLY WORTH IT!

Workshop #1 – Kokedama.
Kokedama is the Japanese art of growing plants in a moss-covered ball of soil wrapped with string, transforming ordinary houseplants into elegant living sculptures.
Time: Friday 03/13 @ 4:00 PM.
         Saturday 03/14 @ 1:00 PM.
         Sunday 03/15 @ 2:00 PM.

Workshop #2 – Wall Mounted Art.
These simple, elegant plaques feature a beautiful plant mounted to a cedar board with sphagnum moss.
Time: Saturday 03/14 @ 3:00 PM.

** Bonus ** Simple Morea will also bring a variety of trending tropical indoor plants for sale.