Jumping Spider and Bioactive Enclosure Workshop

Take home your own jumping spider and an enriching bioactive enclosure!



1.5 hours

Class size 1 to 10 (public classes), 6 to 13
  $148 (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Learn everything you need to confidently care for a jumping spider and create a beautiful, bioactive enclosure to take home. This workshop collaboration with Botanista and wildlife expert Cory Young brings together knowledge on spider care, enclosure setup, natural planting techniques, and the benefits of an enriching pet environment, all in one fascinating and hands-on session.
You will learn all about jumping spider behaviour, their needs, and how to care for these charismatic little arachnids. We will guide you through building your enclosure's habitat, from substrates to choosing suitable plants.
By the end of the class, you will leave with a complete setup for your new pet, your very own jumping spider, and the confidence to keep your new pet happy and healthy.
Please note: The exact jumping spider species will vary, depending on available breeds at the time of the workshop. You are welcome to send a message to ask about jumping spider breeds closer to the time of the event occurring.
About your facilitators:
  • Char from Botanista has created a number of bioactive enclosures for bugs including her own shop jumping spider Enid! Char breeds the beneficial springtails and isopods used at Botanista and brings her extensive knowledge of plants and terrarium building.
  • Cory from Fish Organic and Reptile supplies has been supplying native fish, frogs and invertibrates (including jumping spiders) as well as a range of bio active products to more than 100 pet stores accross Australia for over 10 years. Cory has had an interest in all things wildlife growing up in South Australia. While Cory's area of expertise is native Australian fish and threatened fish species, he also has great knowledge of insects, reptiles and frog husbandry and care.
What you'll get
  • Your own jumping spider to take home - valued at approximately $40
  • An acrylic purpose-built jumping spider enclosure - valued at $65
  • All materials for building a bioactive spider enclosure including substrates and plants
  • Expert guidance
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Father's Day gift or gift for couples.

Location

Botanista - Shop 1/18 Gawler St, Port Noarlunga SA

We are located in the Port Noarlunga village, opposite the Post Office and next door to the Keg and Barrel restaurant.

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Botanista is a creative space in Port Noarlunga that melds workshops, South Australia's first Terrarium Bar and a beautiful shopfront filled with plants, terrariums and a dash of magic.
Owner of Botanista, Charlene Maney, opened Botanista in 2018 with a passion for plants, making gardening fun and bringing the community together.
Charlene has been an educator for over 30 years. Her experiences include teaching and overseeing the Indonesian language department in Canberra for the Department of Defence; and overseeing teaching staff as well as teaching several courses herself at the Worker's Education Association of South Australia.
Previous to opening Botanista, Charlene had been running her award-winning online store, Fleurieu Gifts and teaching botanical workshops since 2014. Many of the workshops held at Botanista have been running continuously since the early days of Fleurieu Gifts in 2014.

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