Merchant &amp; Green

Would definitely recommend this class! Chris was a great teacher and super patient with all our questions :-) The class was held in a really lovely shop in a super convenient location, and you end up with a big, beautiful terrarium. It was a really lovely way to spend a morning

Tamara

Three friends and I attended the terrarium class for my birthday last Saturday morning. The setup was personal and intimate being made feel welcome from walking through the door. Chris and Paloma were very knowledgeable and made the experience fun and interesting. I loved my little terrarium and the experience as a whole. Would definitely recommend it to everyone.

Christopher

Fantastic way to spend a couple of hours on a Saturday. Highly recommend this for small groups/couples/singles that want to do something crafty/Christmassy/therapeutic. Have lunch a few doors down (place on the corner) too. Chris is knowledgeable and has an abundance of materials and insights so your wreath will look incredible, even if you haven't an ounce of talent. Haha. All three of us had a ball and Chris was a gentleman.

Christmas Wreath Making Class review by Christopher

Helena Doyle

My friends and I had a wonderful time at the Christmas wreath making class. Chris and Orla were fantastic. Very knowledgeable, fun and full of super ideas for the festive season.
I would highly recommend this experience to anyone wanting to get in the festive mood, be creative and make a original Christmas gift for a family member or friend.
Looking forward to another Classbento experience. Thanks

Floristry workshop review by Helena Doyle

Suzanne Pilcher

Chris was a great teacher and the florist was picturesque! Lovely way to spend an afternoon

Floristry workshop review by Suzanne Pilcher

Kristy

I purchased this course as a gift to my team at work, it was great and enjoyed by all. Chris was patient and an inspiring teacher.
We would definitely do it again!

Conor

Absolutely amazing experience, 100% would recommend this class!

Lucy

What a wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning! Chris was a great teacher giving so many helpful tips on how to build the perfect terrarium. So happy with what I created!

Mitchell

An awesome class; very down to earth and very welcoming and knowledgeable !

Would definitely recommend!!

Lisa

Chris was an excellent teacher. The space was really lovely and the floral stick was excellent quality. A really great class.

Nikitha

Attended the class today. Found Christopher to be an excellent teacher. I really enjoyed my class. All the equipments where provided by him. Very informative. He explained the need and use of each materials we used. He guides in a very pleasant way. Will definitely recommend as you are learning this in a floral shop with a pleasant ambience.

Marilina Ripoll

Chris was a fantastic teacher! He was super informative, knowledgeable and fun! We had a blast creating our little terrarium babies! Thanks Chris!

Terrarium workshop review by Marilina Ripoll Sydney

Amber

Now this is the way to spend a saturday morning!
Chris is a fantastic welcoming teacher, it was such a fun and relaxing experience.
The set up is a beautiful florist in a convenient location with everything needed to create your very own Terrarium.
I would 100% recommend this class.

Regine Clarke

I had a fantastic time learning about terrariums and making our own! Chris was a fantastic teacher. He is very knowledgeable at the craft, very patient with students and gave very helpful feedback and suggestions often. I chose a difficult pot to work with but he guided me on every step of the way and pointed out fantastic way to make the terrarium look great! And I got to take it home! I highly recommend this class!

Cathy

Chris is an awesome teacher! Both my friend and I enjoyed this class immensely. Will definitely recommend it to other people :)

Michelle

What a fabulous thing to do on a Saturday morning. It was really interesting to learn about how to put together our terrariums and why the different layers were so important. Chris was very helpful and gave lots of really good suggestions to make our terrariums look amazing! And the coffee/water offered throughout the class was a nice touch. Would definately go again!

Phil

Good value
Good indoor plant tips
Beautiful terrariums

Megan

Our class with Christopher was great! He was clearly very passionate about his art, and was only too keen to share his knowledge with us. We walked away with a beautiful bunch of flowers and smiles on our faces. Thanks Chris!

David

Not only did I learn how to make a terrarium but I also got a lot of additional plant and flower info in this class

Mary

I had such an enjoyable morning, learning how to make a terrarium, how to care for it and so many side questions about house plant care and looking after cut flowers. The workshop space was inviting and full of inspiration. Chris was a knowledgable calm and helpful teacher. Great value for money as it's far more than a terrarium workshop.

Anna

This was a superb class set in peaceful surroundings with ample space for each student. The teacher was very friendly and knowledgeable. The class was really enjoyable, would recommend to anyone, even if you don't have green fingers :)

Mengjie

So much fun to make my own terrarium! teachers are extremely patient and nice!

Budiyanto

I was there with my 9 yrs old daughter and she was really enjoying and had fun.
Very nice and relaxing venue, great material provided. The teacher made the whole session fun and relaxing. Great value for money. Will love to come back for other workshops.

Tristan

Terrific teacher, beautiful venue, and a great final terrarium. A lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon

Joe

Incredibly relaxing, everything provided, would go every day if I could and make something zen and creative. Of course taking home your creation is part of the fun

Patrick Salvador

The kokedama class was awesome and very relaxing. The teacher was very comfortable to interact and chat with and very helpful. He made the class awesome and fun. Nothing was wrong about it. Thanks for an awesome experience.

Jenny

I absolutely loved this class, I bought it as a surprise birthday gift for a friend and I think it's an experience definitely worth trying.
The workshop/store was very relaxing and intimate. We arrived a little late due to difficulty finding parking, however Chris our teacher patiently waited for everyone to arrive. Chris was very open with answering any questions from the class and we did not feel rushed during the whole process.
I've never made a terrarium before, but this beginner class was fun and easy to follow as we were provided with all the tools needed and tea!
Overall, I would recommend trying this out, and by the end of it you get to take home a beautiful creation of your own!

Terrarium workshop review by Jenny Sydney

Sharon

I really enjoyed the lesson with Chris. Beautiful surroundings within the florist shop, nice cuppa, and we created a generous sized terrarium, to take home. Perfect, relaxed catch-up time with a friend.

Chris was a lovely, interesting and patient teacher.

Kevin

An excellent, informative class. Made for a perfect Birthday gift.
Thanks again!

Melissa

Our teacher Chris was great ! Very informative and helpful had lots of fun creating the amazing terrarium.

Stephanie

What a great workshop. Chris and his team were amazing! Very helpful and knowledgeable. The space was intimate and comfortable. Everything we needed was at our fingertips. We learnt a lot and are looking forward to using our new skills at home. Thank you!

Sharon

Really enjoyed the class on all counts. I couldn’t fault one thing. Great teacher, setting, materials....Massive tick from us. Thank you.

Luke

This class was brilliant! I was a bit apprehensive about going on my own as it was bought for me as a present, but I needn't have been at all. I had such a good time - it was the perfect outlet to have some chilled out 'me time' as well as getting my creative juices flowing!

The teacher was excellent, really attentive and answered all our newbie questions! The space was very cool and has made my instagram feed look sweet, the materials were really high quality too. Best of all, you get your amazing creation to take home, which has definitely made my apartment look a lot more classy.

Jennifer

My friends and I really enjoyed attending this workshop - the teachers were so helpful and gave us heaps of knowledge in making our own terrariums. The setting was lovely and we had so much fun working with the materials and choosing our own unique plants to grow at home! Thanks a bunch!

Allyson Griffiths

I had a great time doing this class. Christopher and his team were really lovely,welcoming and helpful. The class was interesting and fun to do and even someone with black fingers like me came away with a feeling of achievement - even surprised my mum! Highly enjoyable way to spend a Saturday morning.

Terrarium workshop review by Allyson Griffiths Sydney

Jehad Merheb

Chris (our teacher) was amazing!

It's great to be taught by someone who has a real passion for these things.

The shop is perfect, the sizing was big enough for us to have our freedom to Walk around whilst also allowing us to connect intimately.

Terrarium workshop review by Jehad Merheb

Benjamin

Absolutely loved the class. Chris and Mitch were both super helpful and our terrariums turned out great. Would definitely recommend it to others!

Minnjie Kim

The class was amazing with clean and aesthetic venue, informative and kind teachers and it was fun being among different plant enthusiasts! Definitely would recommend.

Emily Yu

The teacher is very good but the class goes only for an hour. I expect more with $150 but overall I enjoyed the class

Pam Brock

The venue was in a wonderful village atmosphere and the florist shop and teacher added to this. The area was small but not cramped, the materials were first class and plenty of selection to complete the terrarium. The teacher was well versed in all areas regarding the topic and was happy to answer questions on any other areas regarding plants.

Terence

Our instructor Chris ensured that everyone involved had a great time. He's an informative and easygoing instructor and also respectful and sociable. The overall workshop experience was fantastic and would recommend as a get together activity.

Steven Lam

Wow! What a great class! Perfect for beginners & those looking to pick up some terrarium tips and tricks. Friendly warm small group environment with an excellent teacher. Took my wife for a surprise date and she loved it! Brownie points for days!

Tom

The venue and the teacher were excellent. I have never had any experience with making these sorts of things so it was perfect. Learnt lots, had a lot of laughs. All round great morning. Highly recommend.

Koon

Our party of five had a blast building our terrariums! Chris is a wealth of knowledge on all things flora. His assistants Mitch and Peter are uber friendly and helpful. We absolutely love the extra touches Chris and co gave us such as the perpermint tea and surprise bouquet for the mom to be xoxo

Shane Smith

Teachers were lovely and helpful and knew their stuff. Small group which was great too.

Terrarium workshop review by Shane Smith Sydney

Jennifer Or

Can't believe I can build my terrarium ! The venue is good and teachers are friendly and helpful. Learnt a lot and had fun.

Andrew Killin

An hour and 30 mins well spent. Mitch and Orla were a great double act, funny and engaging, time flew and our creations were fantastic. Well worth the money.

Iain

I came back for a second class, and I'm glad I did! I love how every class is different, from the ingredients of the day (stones, succulents, vases and other decorations), and of course the dynamics with the other students and the teachers. It made it a familiar but fresh experience. And I'm happy to report that despite my previously terrible track record with plant maintenance, I've been able to keep the terrarium from my first class a few months ago healthy, sitting happily on my desk collecting compliments from passersby.

Anthony Tam

The teachers were fantastic: they were accommodating, funny, informative, and downright cool. Not to mention the actual terrarium class was completely relaxing, engaging, fun, and informative. My friend was late to the class, but they were happy to run it again just for him after our group session, while I waited with a second cup of tea in hand. We didn't get to meet the owner, who also runs classes, but you wouldn't know it from the highly enthusiastic and engaging shop assistants! Highly recommended!

Terrarium workshop review by Anthony Tam

Bo Ok

Venue was comfortable, clean and cosy with great products in store and for the class. Getting in there to build and create your own little world with your hands felt wonderful - the choice of animals were the the cherry on top (next time, we're coming for the dinosaurs!) Was a wonderful way to spend time with old friends, make new ones and learn about plant care. Thank you, Mitch for the jams, the tea and the life insight - we'll definitely be back!

Lin

This was such a fun and engaging class! Our teacher Mitch was so informative and made us all feel super comfortable. It was a great activity for a raining Saturday with my friends.

I love the terrarium that we made and its sitting pretty on my kitchen counter!

Rachel Dang

Mitch was great, loved that it was a small class made it feel alot more personal.

Carly Neilson

This was an informative and fun beginner class. I really enjoyed learning the basics and making my very own terrarium.

Nicole Rijs

We had a great time making our terrariums with Mitch. Can highly recommend as a relaxing workshop to take part in.

Luisa Bustos

Well organised, informative, fun class.

Anahy Doherty

Spent the best afternoon with my mum learning about terrariums and the teacher was very friendly and shared his knowledge openly with us all. Time flew by and I didn’t want to leave! Thanks for the best class in a long time.

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Carole

Great and fun way to spend a few hours. Loved the workshop. Chris is so approachable and a great teacher. Good value with all materials provided. Would definitely recommend this workshop to anyone who want to learn something creative.

John Scotland

Chris was a fantastic teacher, great fun!

Teresa Crich

My mum and I had a lovely time at the terrarium making class with Chris and Mitch. Loved the shop and the set up. Learnt a lot about terrariums and left with my own little creation. Mum was raving about it afterwards too. Thanks so much guys, just loved it.

Kat

I had a lovely time at the terrarium workshop! The shop itself is beautiful, and the teachers were so welcoming and kind. All questions were answered and Mitch was very engaging. It was great day activity, relaxing and fun and also great value for money since everything was provided for us!

Asia Luan

This is what you call a 5 star rating.. so welcoming and very funny, kind teachers. Best time of my life.. can’t wait to be there again.

Pam Brock

This was an interesting class, something quite unique. Chris was very patient and showed and explained the technique well. Great choice of materials and good value. The venue is small but is great being surrounded by colourful, perfumed flowers, plants.

Kokedama workshop review by Pam Brock Sydney

Michael Bishop

Had fun! Learnt a lot. Beautiful materials. A good level of instruction and advice. Thanks Chris!

Amy Wong

Such a fun Saturday morning. Really enjoyed the class and will definitely be back!

Sreyna

Loved this class & would definitely recommend for anyone. Chris was so helpful and informative, and Mitch was a barrel of sweetness & fun. I love my terrarium & cant wait to show it off (& not kill it).

Amy

What a great workshop!

Merchant and Green is a lovely shop that is conveniently located on Bourke St in Redfern. Chris was delightful and very generous with his time and materials.
We made a lovley terrarium and learnt some great skills.

Sophia

Such a fun and creative class! Loved it!

Mitchell

We had a great afternoon making our terrariums and learnt a lot about succulents. Highly recommended.

Mel

Great class! I love my little terrarium!

Anna Murray

This was the nicest Sat afternoon I've had in ages. The teachers were wonderful and making the terrarium was magical.

Cody Giunta

I really enjoyed this class. Mitch and Chris were both very affable and highly knowledgeable on how to make and maintain terrariums and it made for a fun experience. All the items used were of top quality and they even offered a free cup of tea when I was there. Highly recommended! Thank you both for a wonderful afternoon.

Carole

Fabulous class yet again. Loved the atmosphere... thank you Chris for making my afternoon such a fun experience.. my 3rd workshop and I keep coming back for more.

Kokedama workshop review by Carole Sydney

Christopher Peck

We learnt so much that now we have another new hobby. What a great way to spend a Saturday morning and walk away with our own creation. Chris and Mitch made this a lesson in life not just in floral beauty. Thank you both for the experience.

Jerry

Venue was small but cosy. Staff was welcoming and we really had fun learning and building the terrarium. Fun date activity

Sue Howard

Had a great time.. well organized workshop, very informative..

Grace Bucholtz

My sister and I bought the kokedama class for my Mum as a present. We all absolutely loved it. The Shop was beautiful with some amazing and different flowers and arrangements. The teachers were so lovely, and really know their stuff. They made the class so fun. All the materials were provided and were of a high quality. Would highly recommend this class. It has inspired me to go back and try some other classes with them!

Roberta

We had a wonderful time learning a new craft. Our hosts were very friendly and helpful. Came home with 3 beautiful finished plants. I’d love to do another course here.

Derick Dunphy

Excellent class - Mitch stepped us through the course with ease and answered all our random questions - would recommend highly

Benn

Fantastic time. We had a great time being taken through the process. Easy to follow and great time allocation

Beth

I can not recommend this class enough!
I had such a wonderful time. Chris and Peter were fantastic teachers and made us all feel very welcome and at home. I will definitely be back for another of their classes very soon.

Sonia Fowler

Such a beautiful gift to receive for my birthday. My sister and I enjoyed our class in this gorgeous, peaceful florist. Chris was a fantastic teacher. The most perfect way to spend a relaxing Saturday afternoon.

Katherine Gudgeon

A fun mother & son bonding activity! The choice of plants, rocks and accessories was great. Enjoyed the small class size and Chris the teacher was lovely.

Sheridan Obrien

This class was very intimate. I didnt need to compete for my teachers attention or wait for others to catch up, since it was a small group.
I really enjoyed making my terrarium and learning the layers that are required for its growth.

Margaret

Fun, friendly, fantastic.
Chris and Peter were awesome, all supplies provided.
A great way to spend the afternoon and you take home a living momento.
Highly recommended.

Catherine Burns

Loved this class - the owner has a great teaching style which is warm and friendly. Definitely recommend if you are looking for a fun activity.

Douglas Noble

Chris is amazing. It was great fun and we made some amazing terrariums. Definitely recommend.

Terrarium workshop review by Douglas Noble

Celia

Had a fabulous time. The workshop was fun, engaging and informative—would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to do something creative!

Ann Lee

Great class and lots of fun! The instructor was friendly and helpful, giving good advice on how to make your terrarium unique and also take care of it. Really loved all the different choices of succulents, pebbles and figurines.

James Cross

Our teachers were loads of fun and very informative. Gave us some great tips, both on the terrariums and various other questions we had on our own gardens. They were really helpful in setting us up with some wine and cheese to pick at throughout the course. Would definitely recommend this!

Megan Weier

This is such a relaxed but well structured and well run class. Chris is delightful, and we are both so proud of our creations. Everything you need to create a gorgeous terrarium is provided, and you're given the know-how to create your own in the future. Merchant and Green is a really innovative space for providing classes, and we will definitely be back.

Shruthi

Terranium workshop at Merchant & Green was a lot of fun and total value for money.
Mitch (the teacher) was very knowledgeable , fun and patient. He cleared all my queries about not only making ,but also on how to maintain a terranium and how to grow succulents.
All materials are provided and you can also keep the terranium you make in the class. Thanks a lot Mitch and Merchant & Great.

Adelaide Healy

This was a great class! Chris is friendly and knowledgeable as he guides you through making your terrarium. Highly recommend! Also the shop is beautiful and has a great selection of flowers.

Nat Sussman

Chris and Mitch were awesome - such a lovely time building our Terrariums!

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Jules Jones

Wonderful creative workshop! Thanks Chris for the informative & practical tuition. I really loved it & will definitely be back. Can heartily recommend this class, such a lovely space & a great teacher.

Daniel You

Great class, really loved the hands on experience. Chris was an awesome and patient and attentive teacher. Can’t wait to make more.

Hayley Nelson

Awesome class! Chris was amazing and especially helpful with my son! We loved it! Definitely our new hobby!

Keren Waite

Booked this class for my daughters birthday and I was not disappointed. Fabulous morning, learnt a lot from Chris and such good value. Loving our bouquets.. will be back.

Hannah Cooper

Chris & Mitch were amazing! I took 7 clients to do a private terrarium class and we all loved it! Great time frame (around an hour) and the fact you can BYO food & drinks makes it such a relaxed and cool group event. Would highly recommend people to go and do a class with Chris & Mitch!

Lucy Rae

Chris and Mitch were so friendly and inviting - they were wonderful teachers and hosts for the night. The shop was a beautiful intimate space with lots of pots and plants that we couldn’t help but buy too! The class was lots of fun and even the most uncoordinated were able to get the hang of it! We all walked away very proud of our kokedamo creations. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a fun hands on experience.

Tina Le

Very very friendly, knowledgeable, patient, entertaining. It was a really fun session. The guys at Merchant & Green knows how to look after you!

Bronte Everist

This was a fabulous morning class! My daughter gifted me the experience for my birthday and we both had a great time.
Chris, the venue, the materials - all added up to a really worthwhile time.
Would recommend this class to anyone!

Toni Mercer

We had a great time building our terrariums - Chris took the time to explain how everything works and fits together and was helpful answering all sorts of ‘plant-based’ questions. The terrariums turned out really well and are great value for money! Highly recommend!

Felipe

Chris is very engaging and an excellent teacher. So much fun and I love the terrarium I made!

Leyen Nguyen

As always, Chris was amazing! I had previously attended his terrarium class and loved it so much that I came back for a private class with my family. He was thoughtful and patient throughout the entire class, offering us great pieces of information and advice on how to make a beautiful bouquet. His eye for colour, years of experience and bubbly personality really makes him the best teacher. For the price, you learn so much and get to take home an ENORMOUS bouquet that looks and smells amazing.

Yvette

Fantastic Private Class. Chris was great. We arrived for our class and Chris gave us some background on him and his business and how he came to be doing these classes, then we got straight into it. Chris explained whys and hows of every step of the process of making our Terrarium's. We both really enjoyed our class and would definitely recommend Chris and his classes.

Kaye

Really enjoyable class to learn the basics of making kokodamas (moss balls). Small class numbers which allows a group dynamic and friendly interaction to be made. Highly recommend

David

this class was a lot of fun, and we learned a lot, too!

Katelyn-Jane

This class was so much fun, and it was such a wonderful experience. Thank you to Chris who was so incredibly kind and generous.

Diane Tay

Great class! Chris was very helpful and made the class so enjoyable!

Mala Mahesh

The workshop was a great way to get into terranium making. Chris is a wonderful teacher, very patient and clear in his instructions, the plants and instruments were neatly set up and every thing was so detailed and well thought of. It was a very calming beautiful experience in a lovely location and the reward of taking your very own terranium is amazing.

Terrarium workshop review by Mala Mahesh Sydney

Elliott Bowyer

Helped me out with a last minute booking, they walked me through all the beginner steps and taught me tricks of the trade. A great workshop for anyone with interest in flowers!

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Lisa Zhou

Our instructor Mitch is super friendly and helpful. The venue (a florist!) is cosy for a small and intimate group of 3.

We learnt about how to take care of our terrarium, more importantly letting our creativity run wild to create our very own terrarium. The materials supplied and the tips from Mitch definitely give us enough options to create our very own masterpiece.

10/10, highly recommended. Will Instagram the 100+ pics I took and tell all my friends for sure!

Rayn

Mitch is 10/10, super nice.

Venue is 10/10, perfect for the workshop.

I brought my mum to the class and we both had a great time.

Megan Weier

This is the second class I’ve done with Chris, and I’m again so happy with the class (so relaxing!) as well as the product at the end of it. Highly recommend!

Terrarium workshop review by Megan Weier

Ryan Tirtajaya

5 stars, very chilled class which I really enjoyed. The only way it could have been better would be if we were aloud to use a 3rd succulent plant. Kind of looks lonely with just 2 and rocks. Teacher was great!

Alyssa Song

The class was fun with a lot of laughs and Chris was full of energy to teach us. Enjoyed the class.

Carla Davenport

Had a great time. Chris is a great teacher. All materials provided. Relaxed and friendly environment.
Thanks Chris! Can’t wait to bring my daughter to a class

Peter Adamson

This was great, I had been looking forward to this class and I wasn’t disappointed.
Chris was a passionate thoughtful teacher. Money well spent and I will be doing more classes with Chris in the future.
Cheers!

Madi Astolfi

Such a fun and educational class! Myself and my boyfriend enjoyed today so much that before we knew it, it was over! Chris is a wonderful person and a very knowledgeable teacher - Would highly recommend him and his classes to anyone!

Terrarium workshop review by Madi Astolfi

Susanne Zsifkovits

great thing to do! lovely teacher, very supportive and encouraging, nice venue, lots of inspiration. i'd recommend it to everyone interested in the topic.

Adam Yang

It was an awesome day. Chris and the other staff were very friendly and helpful. The terrarium we made was very lovely. Overall a very fun experience and would recommend it to everyone

Marife Cruz

Perfect class for a chilled out Sunday, fun and hands on in the heart of Surry hills/ Redfern.
We did a Sunday morning class and it was perfect. Everything is provided and all you need to bring is yourself

Pip Cleaves

This was my first Class Bento workshop. I totally loved that we jumped in straight away and made our first Kokedama.
Our hosts were so helpful and friendly that my nerves disappeared within minutes.
The venue was beautiful and relaxing.
I’ll be joining more workshops here in the future.
A perfect way to spend a weekend morning.

Kokedama workshop review by Pip Cleaves Sydney

Isabella Armsworth

Such lovely people! This class was so fun and the teachers were incredibly inviting. We had such a lovely hens activity!!

Isabella Armsworth

Teachers were super lovely! They provided everything and a space that was welcoming and inviting. Would definitely recommend this class!

Deborah Lacey

Our group had such a fun session. It was a fantastic way to kick off a birthday celebration for my cousin and I. Chris is very knowledgeable on the plants and on-going care and the venue is lovely. We are all very happy with the final result of our terrariums!
Didn't stop chatting and laughing the whole time.

Recommend for a fun family/hen's/birthday activity.

Thanks guys! :)

Odelle D’souza

Good class for beginners, instructors are very hands on! A nice and fun weekend activity

Rie Downey

I went to this workshop with my friend and I and we had a blast. Mitch (the teacher) was very friendly and helpful and was very knowledgeable about the process. All the materials were provided which made things easy, I would highly recommend this workshop to all ages!

James Lee

Christopher was very friendly and encouraging, and helped with some more general questions I and other people in the class had about succulents and terrariums

Sandra Whitefield

Friendly and quaint Florist with a cute set up that made it perfect for couples and first dates. Knowledgeable staff.
We had heaps of fun making the terrariums and would recommend to those looking to impress.

Terrarium workshop review by Sandra Whitefield

Akash Singh

The techer was very informative and helpful. It was great to get some tips on Terrerium care and also some general horticulture tip. Recommend this class for beginners.

Andrew Guilmartin

The class was fun and teachers very helpful and informative. Great venue and easily accessible.

Kathy Kuestler

-Friendly staff that let us work at our own pace
-Water/tea provided
-Small class size
-Great range of materials provided to make unique looking terrariums
-Space was small and cosy

Nicole Guthrie

The class was very well prepared, and the teachers were really engaging and fun! They had great knowledge, and we learnt a lot! Thank you!

Wei Siau

Really good and relaxing course. Mitchell was excellent and patient with my questions. Would come back for another.

Andrew Freeman

My first time making a terrarium and it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience, I enjoyed how you can customize it and it was a great crafting exercise.

I believe it is a nice gift idea as well, and I particularly like how the course provided some miniatures at the end.

Susan Subrata

I had such a great time at the workshop, Chris is a wonderful teacher. Each of us get to take 3 plants home, which is awesome. Will definitely recommend it to my friends.

Alison Fietz

Great class size, knowledgeable and helpful teachers (who were happy to answer all of our plant related questions!) and a relaxed atmosphere. Lovely way to spend a Saturday morning.

Terrarium workshop review by Alison Fietz

Julie Wood

This workshop was so much fun and really relaxing. The florist shop was a great venue. Our teacher Chris was terrific and gave us a lot of encouragement. Pleased with what I had achieved. Would consider doing another course.

Veronika Jennifer

The teachers were so lovely. My partner and I had a great time in that class. The venue was fairly clean and tidy and they provided quality materials as well.

Terrarium workshop review by Veronika Jennifer

Alison Blazey

Highly recommended- Chris is a very friendly & enthusiastic tutor & all our class enjoyed making these lovely terrariums.

Adeline Lau

Great class to do solo or as a couple. The group is quite intimate (5 people in total on Saturday). Chris was informative and knowledgeable about plants and happy to help with any problems! Would definitely recommend for people to do.

Terrarium workshop review by Adeline Lau

Kylie Thompson

My Neice and I were first timers to terrarium making and Chris was so lovely and welcoming. He was wealth of knowledge and made sure we knew exactly what required for each step. We are definitely delighted with our finished terrariums and will be back for another class.

Federica Stretti

Very relaxing class, good material and super nice teacher. I loved to make my own terrarium that I could bring home and to learn lots of useful tricks. Very recommended!

Olena Keis

Such a wonderful experience resulting a beautiful terrarium. Huge thank you to Chris and his team! :)

Elizabeth Crouch

The venue was a boutique flower shop in Surry Hills, the teacher a vibrant friendly human who made the Kokedama making fun and inclusive for all. Thank you for the wonderfully creative and mindful experience.

Kokedama workshop review by Elizabeth Crouch

Linda Baker

Had the best time in this class. The hosts were great, answered all questions and were so helpful. Everything we needed was included and we all left with 3 beautiful kokedama. Overall awesome time

Emma Kuebler

My mum and I participated in a class run by Mitch who was extremely knowledgeable, really friendly, and super helpful. We had a wonderful time and felt that we learnt great techniques when it comes to putting together your own bouquet or arrangement in a vase. The cherry on top was being able to walk away with our beautiful bouquets at the end of the class! And a special thanks to Chris who was also so friendly and helpful and who made up an exquisite bouquet upon my request.
Thanks guys!

Porscha Sinoch

Great fun! We learnt so much and had such a lovely time. We will be back.

Lily Widodo

Thank you Chris for such an enjoyable & fun class. Love your travel story too !!! Will come back for more

Melanie Ngo

The class was great fun ! Learnt lots and had plenty of time for all questions to be addressed. The teacher was very knowledgeable and helpful. Would definitely recommend the classes

Hayley Thompson-Pettitt

Great class! Lots of knowledge and a smalll venue and class to make the event special.

Thanks for a great afternoon!

Terrarium workshop review by Hayley Thompson-Pettitt Sydney

Jayne Ormerod

Great class!! Paloma was awesome, very chilled and allowed us to be creative in our own way. The shop was a beautiful environment and all the materials high quality. Super enjoyable and great to take home our beautiful terrariums

Kate Owens

Chris ( the teacher ) was fantastic... my 8 year old granddaughter and I both loved this class. It was amazing value for money... all the materials to make 3 kokedamas were supplied. It was such a cute venue too. Highly recommend this course to anyone who loves plants.

Sam Amora

Great value educational workshop! The teacher was really helpful and friendly and we got to take home 3 plants each!

Cassie Schulze

The Venue was easy to access with helpful and caring staff. The teachers were happy to answer any questions and all material was provided. We had an amazing time and were very happy with our end products.

Helen White

Loved the class, good atmosphere, fun and relaxing with easy guidance to making the kodedamas ..which are excellent presents and good skills to have.

Sarah Gell

Lovely venue and great teachers, Orla and Paloma were friendly and knowledgable and the class was fun

Charlene O’sullivan

The teachers were very helpful! And the materials were really good! I felt like it was really good value and got to make three beautiful kokedama balls! It was a great way to introduce myself to the world of plants!

Parmida Mansouri

Awesome teacher, cute location inside a flower shop
Lots of fun :)
A little pricey but that was the only issue

Chloe Zhou

Ola was great in explaining all the different aspects of putting together the terrarium and you are made to feel welcome and comfortable in the small class setting.

Daniel Hawkins

What was the teacher like?

The teacher was so kind, engaging, passionate, knowledgeable, and fun. We had such great conversations about all things plant, and he was part of the reason the afternoon was so perfect. He encouraged us and offered professional tips and insight to make our terrariums look amazing.

How was the venue?

Merchant & Green is a cute little florist in Redfern and the perfect place to create your own terrarium. When surrounded by lush plants in such a quaint and cute little shop you really feel warm and in your element when creating your lil world.

If materials were provided, did you like them?

Everything we could have ever needed or wanted was provided. If we needed more soil or features or decorations they were all provided. Even items which weren't obviously needed for decorating were provided and looked for as our teacher tried to help us create the best terrarium we could. Most importantly the little plastic animals were provided which, let's face it, is the best-looking feature in the terrarium.

Was the class good value for money?

Considering you would buy a terrarium that size for about $100, you get to build your own, customize it, and have the knowledge and experience for an extra $50 per person, its very worth it.

What did you do / learn?

We were taught all about terrariums, how they work, why they work, and why they're made the way they are. We are then instructed step by step on how to create it, while being checked and encouraged at each step. Along the way, helpful insight and tips on how to create it as best as possible is given. We were also taught how to look after it at home to make sure it lives as long as possible.

James Dean-Willcocks

Very enjoyable, teacher had a lot of expertise which was kindly shared with us, and great value for money

Mikayla Calder

Enjoyed the course. Venue was great and teacher was friendly and informative.
Would recommend this course for a relaxed afternoon.

Joy Mestroni

My teacher was so very informative and helpful. Everything was provided and the venue is inspiring with all the beautiful flowers and accessories. I had so much fun and I learnt heaps !

Kim Catt

What a great relaxing activity to do while on holidays. Chris the teacher was friendly and a wealth of knowledge. My private wildflower class was amazing. I learnt so much as I was guided through the stages of putting my arrangement together. A great experience and best of all I have an individual arrangement to hold, touch and take home with me to enjoy for days to come. I will be back and recommend the shop and class.
Kim

Mary Blainey

This workshop was not only vey enjoyable but informative too. Neither my daughter nor I are gardeners but Christopher led us through a range of activities and choices to arrive at a beautiful succulent terrarium that we had made ourselves ! Great fun.

Terrarium workshop review by Mary Blainey Sydney

Sonia Keith

Great class, location, teacher and you do get to take something home at the end.

Kiah McGowan

This class was such an amazing gift! The teacher was engaging and really nice. The terrariums turned out great! Would definitely recommend.

Terrarium workshop review by Kiah McGowan

Louise Gunawan

Great fun class! Max. of 6 people in the class.
Chris is such an excellent teacher with a lot of details, patient and fun! The fact it’s succulent, less maintenance to do. Love it!!

Nancy Ashcroft

I enjoyed this class so much.
The teachers did a fab job of guiding us through each stage and explaining everything we were doing along the way.
My class was bought for me as a gift from my mother-in-law, and i cant wait to buy myself the next class.
Nancy x

Jessica Hua

Great class! Class was a good, intimate size so it was easy to converse with others and the teacher. Also loved the advice given on how to care for not just the terrarium/succulents but also other plants which is good for a beginner plant owner like myself. Would reccomend over and over again!

Terrarium workshop review by Jessica Hua

Julie Hampson

My daughter and I spent a wonderful morning with Mitch creating our terrariums. He is very knowledgeable and engaging. We were offered a wide variety of stones and plants. We learnt a lot and ended up with 2 fabulous terrariums.

Terrarium workshop review by Julie Hampson

Bronte Hampson

Teacher was great and very friendly! Full of knowledge about all different plant! Highly recommend.

Linda Fisher

I had a great time today and took home a lovely bunch of wild flowers which I was taught to arrange. A big thanks to Chris and Mitch, for sharing their skills in such a friendly workshop.
Would highly recommend.

Darren Inchley

Had a great time, learnt heaps and loved our finished Kokedama. Looking forward to the next class

Zoe Park

Fortunately I attend the class alone :) Venue is small but such an amazing shop ! Mitch is extemely friendly and let me have fun making my own terrarium. I got lots of good info regarding planting as well because I don’t have green thumb :)

Belinda Catorall

Fantastic class! This was a great way to spend the morning learning a new skill. Chris was a helpful and encouraging host who shared his knowledge on all things kokedama with the group. I recommend this course.

Susan Cummins

Beautiful venue, super well organised and Chris was an excellent teacher. We really enjoyed learning how to make kokedama

Kokedama workshop review by Susan Cummins

Sally Oughton

I absolutely loved this class - was a Xmas present for my mum who loved it too! Great location (the florist is beautiful, loads of all day parking and a great cafe next door!), really friendly teachers, small class size. The Kokedama we made and took home are stunning (and worth more than the cost of the class if purchased from a florist!) and it was just SO MUCH FUN! Really really great morning!

Courtney Moran

The teacher was awesome and very helpful and very patient and fun. The space was beautiful and the kokedamas we made were great. Awesome experience, I will come back to do more classes.

Cherie Muir

A lovely thing to do with friends.
Chris was a great teacher and the wildflowers were gorgeous. Highly recommend the experience.

Tegan Kirk

The class was awesome! Friendly, healpful teachers with loads of knowledge. A great way to start the weekend

Yolanda Torresan

This is a wonderful class. The florist setting makes for the perfect venue surrounded by fresh flowers. The host is friendly and helpful.

Pedro Ruiz

I absolutely loved this workshop. The teachers were super approachable and very informative and educational. The venue was really nice and had a lot of visual stimulation in it. I love the fact that they gave you everything to make your own terrarium and the best part is to take it home. The value for money and time was great and I now have the confidence to make my own terrarium. Thank you guys!

Terrarium workshop review by Pedro Ruiz Sydney

Michael Martin

Fun class with an informal, relaxed atmosphere. The teachers were clearly quite knowledgeable and we came home with professional-looking terrariums.

Joanna Goldman

The terrarium class was great! Our teacher provided excellent instruction and it was a fun and relaxed environment. The location was lovely (within a gorgeous florist) and the supplies to make our terrarium were excellent. I’d highly recommend the class and plan to do another in the near future.

Tess Hattingh

Wonderful experience! The teacher was lovely and the class was taught in such a beautiful environment.

Sophie Ellis

Venue was great, teacher was great, we thoroughly enjoyed the class and love our finished items! Only thing is we got the bug and now want to learn how to do everything!! Would highly recommend.

Terrarium workshop review by Sophie Ellis

Maggie Devine

The class was just amazing! My partner and I had such a blast. Christopher was so enthusiastic and informative throughout our time there.

He completely made our day by teaching us how to build a terrarium. We hope to do another class again later in the year!

Thank you for a wonderful time.

Sabrina Parr

Lovely space. Lovely teacher. Enjoyable learning experience. Really impressed with what I made! Highly recommended.

Michelle Bartolo

It was a great class with a wonderful teacher. Very enjoyable and 3 beautiful Kokedama to take home.

Yvette Wyborn

An excellent class with an encouraging, knowledgeable and friendly teacher. We had a wonderful time and took home some great decorations.

Yvette Wyborn

Chris was a wonderful teacher, we learnt a lot about plant care and how to take the skills we pulled together today on to future projects. The space was beautiful, the lesson was brilliant, the materials provided were wonderful, and it was great value for money. Literally the best afternoon I've had in recent memory.

Joy Mestroni

Another great workshop... more skills that I can put to use! Chris is very easy to understand and very thoughtful!

Stephen McCarthy

A great way to Learn new gardening/planting skills, in a relaxed laid-back atmosphere ,small class great teacher, a lot of fun and great Kokedamas to take home - What’s there not to like?

Kokedama workshop review by Stephen McCarthy

Mitchell Struyve

Outstanding teacher with excellent knowledge. Informative, enjoyable class. We created a beautiful terrarium each to take home.
Highly recommended.

Terrarium workshop review by Mitchell Struyve

Kelly Macri

What a wonderful workshop for a Saturday morning! We made 3 absolutely beautiful kokadama plants to take home and all the supplies are included in the price. It was a great day and Iain the teacher is so friendly and relaxed, we all loved hearing about the kokadama and all other plants/flowers. We will definitely be back for another kind of workshop - thank you so much!

Jemma Norrington

Amazing class, Mich was such a great teacher and we will certainly go back to learn more. Beautiful shop, very pretty and accomodating.
Certainly Recommended

Georgia Carter

Such a fabulous class! Small group and made 3 plants to take home. Couldn't recommend it more!

Shirley

Located in a quiet and leafy street, this workshop was so much fun and set at a really leisurely pace. The morning didn't feel rushed and we were taught kokedama in a set of really easy to digest steps and were guided throughout the whole process. Ian always offered help or advice when we needed it and made it such a great experience. Would highly recommend!

Kokedama workshop review by Shirley Sydney

Laila

Small class of four and excellent instruction. Lovely assortment of succulents to make and take home a lovely mini garden. Feel confident to also make one on my own now and know where to shop for everything, no need to admire the ones at the Saturday markets anymore as I can now do myself!

Keena Hudson

Lovely teachers, really personable. Attention to detail. Knowledgeable, attentive and helpful but not intrusive. A peaceful, artistic afternoon in a gorgeous setting.

Christopher Lang

This terrarium making class was a great experience. Teacher was very knowledgable, made the subject matter easy to understand and was also more than happy to answer questions about other plants too.

The store was fairly easy to find, all you have to do is look for the nice plants out the front. I would definitely recommend doing this class if you are at all interested in terrariums, the class makes it look easy and everything is provided.

Priya Roy

This was a really enjoyable morning! The teachers were patient and generous. It was a peaceful and fun way to spend an hour and I got to walk away with my very own terrarium to remind me of that peace every time I look at it!

Andrea Vicente

The class was so much! It was well paced and we weren’t rushed through which allowed me to let my creative juices flow! Would recommend anyone to give it a go. Teacher Chris was very knowledgeable and Mitch very helpful too.

Sherry Zhuang

A good life is filled with interesting and amazing experiences. This is one of them! Learnt so much about terrarium. Thank you!

Terrarium workshop review by Sherry Zhuang Sydney

Sue Mirow

Fantastic class. Relaxed friendly environment. Great teacher.
Motivated to go and create more. Highly recommend

Stephen Cashen

great fun, friendly staff made the group feel welcome.
fantastic way to learn a new skill and would definitely recommend it to my friends.

Kokedama workshop review by Stephen Cashen Sydney

Karen Profilio

Enjoyed this workshop very much. The venue was beautiful and very conducive to working with plants, being surrounded by them and also beautiful flowers. The teacher was knowledgable and had a supportive, easy manner. Everyone in class achieved a great result and I was very happy with the three Kokodamas I bought home. The skills are something that I will be able to use again and again on my own, but we were given some insider hints that made the whole process much easier. It was a relaxed, but productive, way to spend a Saturday morning. A super successful workshop, thank you!

Kokedama workshop review by Karen Profilio

Ilan Gutman

Really well run class - fantastic instructors, learned a lot, and have a beatuiful terrarium on my desk now. Would definitely recommend to others :-)

Terrarium workshop review by Ilan Gutman

Jacinta Thomson

Chris and Mitch were very friendly and offered excellent instructions and encouragement for preparing our own succulent terrariums. The premises was super aesthetically-pleasing and ambiance warm and refreshing. A great Sunday morning!

Emma Bendell

Mitch was a great and encouraging teacher. My friend and I had a ball learning something new. We were provided everything we needed. I would definitely go back and try another class.

Floristry workshop review by Emma Bendell

Felicia Sunito

This was my first time joining a flower arranging workshop - and I super love it. Just want to say big thanks to Mitch and Chris for such a wonderful experience; they are such great and fun teachers. Besides learning how to arrange the flowers, I was amazed at the fact that there are many different kinds of native wildflowers/plants provided on the day. On top of that, I love that I get to bring my own bouquet arrangement home. I am glad I spent $130 for this particular workshop, it was a really good value for money.

Chelsea Martin

The venue was amazing and we were not short for anything there where plenty of options for plants and things to decorate with. I loved every minute of it!

Jane Box

The teacher, Chris very friendly and knowledgeable about all aspects of creating and arranging a Succulent Terrarium. The venue was a lovely little Florist Shop in the heart of Bourke St., Redfern, an easy walk from Central Station. All materials were provided and we were encouraged to choose our own plants to create our own design. Very good value for money. Well structured class with lots of helpful information and tips on how to create our own terrarium at home.

Tim Owens

Amazing experience. Lots of tips and super friendly staff. Would highly recommend
Thanks so much

Alison Tierney

Today, I spent a very pleasant morning learning how to make Kokedama balls under the guidance of Chris (assisted by Orla). Chris, our friendly teacher made us feel welcome. His instructions were clear, he was patient, he provided assistance when needed and he was positive in his encouragement of our efforts. We ended the class having each made 3 respectable Kokedama balls and with enough knowledge to make more on our own. All up it was a fun workshop.

Eriko Yasumaru

That was a really interesting and amazing workshop. The teacher was very kind and supported us well. Definitely worth doing. Thank you.

Floristry workshop review by Eriko Yasumaru

Sarah Wright

Enjoyed this class! Was a friendly environment to walk into and our teacher was very welcoming. Good knowledge shared about why certain steps are taken and love the end product! Let’s hope I can keep it looking this good.

Libby Wall

Great class in a beautiful store. Wanted to buy all the lovely plants and accessories, but I was happy to go home with my gorgeous terrarium. Would love to go back for the other classes.

Hayley Bruin

The teachers were great and so was the lesson. We enjoyed ourselves, came away confident we can make our own and took away a beautiful personalised one each also.

Dan Coman

Great class, great venue.

Mitch was super helpful and gave us lots of tips. Also, the great bunch of flowers we got to take away was amazing.

Floristry workshop review by Dan Coman Sydney

John Nguyen

Fabulous experience. Chris was a great teacher, very encouraging, knowledgeable and patient. The environment was very inspiring and allowed our creative juices to flow even though we are new to this type of thing. Best thing we have done in ages!! Thanks Chris!!

Dylan Weisz

Teachers were great, very professional & welcoming ! We had a Great time.
A fun idea could be to get minature animals or small objects to decorate in future

Divya Gurram

Thank you for a lovely class! A great birthday and mother’s day present for sure!!!

Marianne Gamblin

My daughter bought me this terrarium making workshop for Mothers Day for her and I to do together. We were warmly greeted by Mitch and Chris on arrival and offered a cup of tea.
The workshop takes place in the flowershop front and whilst I initially thought the space was pretty small I soon learnt there was plenty of room. Mitch was a great teacher, he taught us everything we needed to know about how to build the terrarium to how to care for the succulents. Mitch was really engaging and great fun. Both my daughter and I thought this workshop was excellent and the end product was beautiful - we are very happy with out terrariums.

Terrarium workshop review by Marianne Gamblin

Ellen Woolley

This was a relaxed and very pleasant way to spend an hour or two. Both my teenagers loved learning the traditional craft also. The wonderful staff made us adept so naturally. The outcomes are surprisingly something I am eager to hang in our home. Excellent value and I highly recommend the experience.

Elena Biancardi

I had a lot of fun during this workshop and Definitely I’ll come back to do another one!

Terrarium workshop review by Elena Biancardi

Evan Browne

Really welcoming teacher and small class size in a gorgeous setting.
Class went around an hour teaching about terrarium drainage/filtering/soil mix. We got one large and small succulent from a large variety to choose from and had tips on decorating with lots of decorations to suit preferred decor.
Definitely a memorable experience for yourself and plant-inclined friends.

Nikki Boer

Lovely way to spend a Sunday morning. Workshop presenter was friendly and attentive. It's nice to get creative and get out of your head.

Beth Hubble

This class was amazing! I booked as a surprise for my partner’s birthday and we both thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Great instruction, good banter, really informative and lots of creative fun. Highly recommended!

Laura Wilkie

Very enjoyable class. The teachers were lovely, very attentive and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend.

Sarah Doolan

Mini Kokedama Workshop

Fun lesson in a relaxed atmosphere, I learned something new and met new people. Highly recommended.

Daniel Voysey

Great environment, excellent value, friendly helpful staff. Highly recommend this for anyone with an interest in plants

Roigo Oliveira

Amazing experience! Very informative and helpful! I'm confident to have a try and make my own terrariums!

Harriet Gall

Held in a stunning florist shop, I couldn’t fault my Succulent Terrarium Making Class. Chris is passionate, patient and so knowledgeable about everything plants. The workshop was simple, informative and great fun. I love my new terrarium, it already has pride of place in my home. Highly recommend this course.

Terrarium workshop review by Harriet Gall Sydney

Teagan Naidu

Fantastic class! It wasn’t rushed at all, we could take our time and get as much or as little feedback as you like. Very warm and welcoming teacher.

Joanne Nguyen

Amazing class! Workshop is small, cozy and teachers were very friendly. They were knowledgeable and helpful in explaining different materials used and the types of terrariums. Location is fantastic too as there are a lot of quaint eateries.

Annie Huynh

Very good experience, had such a lovely time. The teacher was very informative and his passion rubbed off into me. Will definitely be back!

Ashleigh Dunne

Teachers were extremely lovely, helpful and provided alot of information on how to care for our terraniums. The class was held in a beautiful flower shop and was so much fun to do.

Preeya Stanley

I got this workshop as a gift for my hubby who loves gardening and was looking to learn more about kokedama. Chris was our teacher. He was friendly and warm and a good instructor. The tasks were sequenced well, in increasing difficulty and we felt confident with each new task. The materials we used were of great quality and we got to take home the kokedama we created. We had guests over the next day and they were super impressed with our creations!
We really recommend this class!

Kokedama workshop review by Preeya Stanley

Sarah Jewry

The flower shop was really cute. The instructors were really friendly and easy to chat to. They showed us how to arrange the beautiful wildflowers and we made one to take home! It was me and 4 other girls and it was a super cosy afternoon. Would definately recommend

Floristry workshop review by Sarah Jewry Sydney

Sandra Dugandzic

My Mum, daughter and I loved this class. The teacher was very informative and gave very good instruction. The venue was easy to get to and lots of parking in nearby streets. The class was good value for money, we all had 3 Kokedama to take home. I feel that it is something we could now do on our own.

Kirsty Henry

Friendly host, great location and very informative session. We all took home a lovely succulent display too. Would highly recommend.

Sarah Neill

Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop Bondi Beach

Had such a fun time! Chris is lovely and it was so welcoming arriving and having a cup of tea waiting. The space is really welcoming and lovely and being in the storefront means you also see customers come in and chat about the flowers they’re getting etc. this was wildflowers and the selection was incredible - some I hadn’t seen before were really breathtaking and they look so good on my dining table now, too!

Floristry workshop review by Sarah Neill

Tracey Lewis

There were only 2 of us so we received individualised attention. It was so much fun and it brought back memories of when I attempted macrame over 35 years ago. The teacher was amazing and attentive. I would highly recommend this class. I am now keen to do some more macrame workshops.
I was so impressed I purchased my pot for my Macrame Plant Hanger as well as some other items from Merchant and Gree.

Textiles workshop review by Tracey Lewis

Linda Burrow

Chris is a wonderfully caring teacher. The class was informative and relaxing and the venue was superb. Loved every minute and took away an original creation!!

Travis Kecek

Amazing, teacher was very accommodating and friendly and informative. Everything I could ever want from that experience. Give that woman a raise.

Terrarium workshop review by Travis Kecek Sydney

Catherine-Anne Walsh

Wonderful afternoon. Thankyou. Great teachers and amazing shop. It really does have it all. Shall be back.

Lianne Bissell

Chris & Mitch were perfect hosts, so attentive and fun. We were shown multiple ways of arranging flowers and ample time to play around with different ideas, there was absolutely no rush to stick to the allotted time. The herbal tea was also very welcome. Highly recommend this workshop and no doubt will be back again.

Floristry workshop review by Lianne Bissell Sydney

William Kim

Fantastic class! Definitely worth the price you pay for. Thank you for making our Saturday special :)

Alix Ratcliffe

The wildflower arranging workshop was excellent! Such a lovely afternoon with great information & guidance from the teachers while also letting us take our bouquets in our own direction :) We learned to make bouquets 3 different ways using the wildflowers. The workshop is in a gorgeous location in the florist studio, surrounded by wonderful flowers.
The flowers provided were beautiful and we each got to take home a huge bunch that we put together ourselves. I think it was perfect value for money & the class was what I expected & hoped for!

Floristry workshop review by Alix Ratcliffe

Luke McKey

We did the terrarium class and it was amazing. Our teachers were very helpful and personable and so much fun! Would absolutely recommend this class.

Illana Sussman

Really fun and super friendly instructors. Highly recommended way to spend Saturday morning and you get to keep your work of art!

Nicola Proud

We had the best time in this class. It’s an intimate space where you’ll have a personalised lesson & experience. Chris was an excellent and generous teacher. The products we used were such a high quality and Merchant & Green topped us up with extras to ensure we loved our bouquets. We will definitely be coming back for different class types, perhaps with a glass of bubbles!

Ethan Ding

It was a beyond amazing experience with friendly knowledgeable and patient host! Definitely would recommend everyone to go try out!

Ethan/Andrew

Sara Vickers

Great session - thank you. The venue was perfect, the instructors were very knowledgeable and helpful, & came away with a lovely end result

Terrarium workshop review by Sara Vickers

Leah Krischock

My husband gave this class to me as a Christmas present and I was delighted with his choice. The teachers were friendly and knowledgeable, kept the class running despite the minor setback of a blackout in the area and were attentive to each of the students. We were shown how to build up our dry terrarium glass bowl with each layer of material, receiving information on the purpose of each and important tips on things to avoid. I left the class with a beautiful succulent terrarium and the knowledge of how to build my own terrarium at home. I learnt that it is possible to propagate new succulents from broken off 'leaves' and am showering TLC on the pieces I took home in the hope that I will be able to use some of them in the next terrarium I make.
The venue was lovely. I enjoyed being surrounded by the beautiful indoor plants and cut flowers. This class is highly recommended.

Terrarium workshop review by Leah Krischock

Michelle Hsu

Teachers were friendly, casual and very knowledgeable about their work. The class was done in the their beautiful florist store and amidst their flowers and ferns! Materials were all provided, along with a rustic apron to truly get into the spirit of things. A relaxing and creative way to spend time with your partner or bestie. Thanks Merchant and Green!

Jessica Durand

Great energy despite the black-out! The candle lights were a nice addition and make the class extra special :)

Brianca Le

Great class with such a friendly and comfortable atmosphere. I'm a nervous person but I had a lot of fun and despite the unfortunate power failure in the region, it was resolved quickly with romantic candle lights. Though the lights did eventually turn on again. Great people, service, plants and overall I love it. The terrariums turned out better than I expected.

Emma Taylor

Merchant & Green are an amazing little company. I recently attended one of their workshops and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Mitch was an amazing host! His knowledge of plants and how to create beautiful arrangements is second to none. I would highly recommend visiting the store, the workshops are well worth your money! I know that I will definitely be returning in the near future.

Naomi Riley

Chris was patient, informative and friendly. The atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable. All equipment was provided and the quality was excellent. A fun and different way to spend a few hours that will bring many more hours of pleasure to come.

Donnae Distin

The class exceeded my expectations! We were warmly welcomed to the florist and our teacher, Chris was really helpful and knowledgable. There were a variety of materials to choose from allowing us to be as uniquely creative as we felt. We received guidance through each step in the process of building our terrariums. It was a relaxing and fun afternoon :)

Jean

Great teacher, very helpful and knowledgeable. Lovely working space with plenty of materials to use. Very happy with my terrarium.

Gareth Chan

Teacher was very friendly and accommodating- he explained the layers of the terrarium and the function of each layer very well.
Materials were provided and teacher went through why we were using the materials.
Lots of time and space to use our creativity to make our own terrarium.
Location was great- very chill and nice atmosphere.

Angela Pezzullo

I had a fantastic experience,
The teachers were so full of knowledge and helpful and so friendly,
The class is held in a florist,
it’s absolutely stunning and beautiful environment.
yes I will do another class with them

Paula O'Brien

Really enjoyed this class. Chris and Orla were great. A lovely experience. Highly recommend it. Thanks.

Lea Dawson

Fantastic and fun. Lovely teacher and environment. Small class size. Very social.woulr recommend to friends.

Sarah Blatch

Was a great workshop, teacher was friendly and knowledgable. A glass of bubbles would have been good!!

Would recommend to friends :)

Alice Nguyen

It was definitely a wonderful experience. A member called me to check up on of whereabouts because we were running a little late by 10 minutes, so we are grateful for the wait. The teacher was patient and took the time to answer our questions and came by to help us.
The atmosphere was peaceful with customers coming in checking the classes and the store out.
Would recommend to anyone who wants to get an introduction into plants and not get there hands too dirty!

Yue Liang

It was an awesome little class, my partner and i had so much to work with that we didnt know what to do with it! Chris was very informative and helpful, i was astonished by just the absolute beauty of what we had created. Highly recommend to anyone and everyone, this really is a class everyone can enjoy.

Victoria Chen

Such a lovely class with an amazing and passionate teacher, really enjoyed it and would recommend!

Terrarium workshop review by Victoria Chen

Josie

The best one hour I’ve spent in a long time! The class was realistic, and perfect for anyone looking for a new pastime to be mindfully creative. Thank you for a wonderful class, teacher and venue.

Michelle Lin

It was a lovely class with 6 attendees in total with a great light atmosphere. Chris was knowledgable and friendly.
We each ended up with a medium sized bowl with 3 succulents.
We got tea, banter, fun and the whole experience was great.

Terrarium workshop review by Michelle Lin

Meiko Taylor

I had sooo much fun! 100% would do it again, highly recommend!!!! I had a really good day THANK YOU!!!

Kokedama workshop review by Meiko Taylor

Phoebe Rogers

A really lovely way to spend an afternoon, in a beautiful flower shop, with a delightful host who explained all you need to know about plants and terrariums. You get a beautiful product at the end. Highly recommended.

Maria Mamanidis

I really loved this course, I got exactly what I wanted out of it. The teacher, Chris was lovely, easy going, informative and patient. I loved the Kokedama that I made and so did my family. I"m so glad I did this course. Thank you

Abi Hughes

Loved this class! The location was lovely (at their shop in Bourke St), and Nicole greeted us and settled us in with a cup of herbal tea. Our tutor Chris was awesome, very knowledgeable and happy to chat about plants in general (I'm an orchid enthusiast and I got a few great tips). There were plenty of supplies, and Chris encouraged us to give our terrarium our own touches; everyone's looked individual and special. The class size of six was perfect, and my friend and I had a great time. Chris also gave us enough information about how to create our own terrariums at home. I thoroughly recommend this class!

Elizabeth Symmons

Wow, what a great workshop. The class size was small which allowed for great support and guidance.

Terry Lynch

Great fun and something different. We learned how to care for the plants in our terrarium and were able to design our own terrarium with the assortment of plants and stones available.
Orla was very friendly and knowledgeable and made the experience very fun.

Jason Chen

Amazing class. Learnt a lot and had heaps of fun planting our terrariums. Will be back for more!

Hin

Our teacher, Orla is very knowledgeable and friendly. Had a lot of fun learning terrarium!

Jonathan Barel

Teacher was excellent. Learned so much. I'm very pleased with what i made and this was definitely worth the money

Kylie Tomlin

Great way to spend a Saturday afternoon - terrarium was easy to make and lots of helpful info on how to care for it was provided. Beautiful location inside the florist shop surrounded by plants and flowers.

Terrarium workshop review by Kylie Tomlin Sydney

Katherine

Awesome class thank you!! Great teacher, very friendly and knowledgeable. Great value for money too given you get to take your own terrarium home!!! Really enjoyed this class!!

Typhaine

Orla was really nice and helpful. My husband and I loved the class!! Really recommend it :)

Yuka Kumata

My mum and I went to the Kokedama class at Merchant and Green on Saturday and we had the best time! Orla was our teacher and she was so lovely and talented. Very patient. We left with three kokedama plants each, of varying sizes. One small succulent, one medium succulent and one large maiden-hair fern! I would recommend this class to everyone :)

Justina Budiman

I did the Kokedama workshop on the 21st September at Merchant and Green Florist. It was a reasonable group of six persons surrounded with beautiful flowers and plants. An enjoyable and full of fun afternoon. The teacher (Orla) showed us how to make the Kokedama. And she patiently guided everyone of us to the end of the class, and answer any questions promptly.
I brought home different sizes of Kokedama with succulents and maiden hair.

Jason Leong

Fantastic and fun. Learnt a lot about succulents and terraniums. Very intimate setting. Perfect for couples!

Stephanie Reid

Beautiful class, well organised and run. Chris was great. Really enjoyable and would definitely recommend.

Tania Tan

Very patient and personable teacher who answered all my questions and carefully explained the techniques involved. Loved working and learning about Aust Wildflowers.

Archana Matt

The class was good fun, Christopher was really nice!
Materials Provided were of good quality and I enjoyed the class overall :)

Sophie Burgess

Chris is such a wonderful teacher; warm, calm, funny & expertly skilled. He’s extremely helpful with his guidance and practical in offering a 2nd paid of hands to help shape the kokedamas we made.
Thank you for such a joyful experience!

Abby Lam

Everyone was lovely and welcoming. Very informative session. I love the look of my terrarium :)

Kate Rowland

Chris was fantastic & a really great teacher. The atmosphere of his shop & his friendly personality really set the mood for an enjoyable experience. With the assistance & guidance from Chris we crafted our own amazing works of art. The high quality of material that was provided for us to work with certainly made our Kokedamas look top notch. Enjoyed it so much I would go again.

Kokedama workshop review by Kate Rowland Sydney

Kimberly Hetherington

Great intro to kokedamas and how to make them, thanks Chris! Great shop, small group, amazing florist

Kokedama workshop review by Kimberly Hetherington

Vineel Singh

Teacher was sociable, friendly and very informative. She made it very comfortable. We would recommend.

Andreea Hrincu

Great class taught by ever-patient, informative Chris. Everything was provided for us, and the end result was excellent! Highly recommend :)

Kate McGloin

My mum and I had such a lovely morning with Chris learning lots of different ways to create a beautiful wildflower bouquet. Will definetely be coming back to do another class!

Dave Murray

Dried Flower Arrangement Workshop at Bondi Beach

What a great way to spend a Sunday. Thanks for a fantastic workshop! We had a great time making terraniums and a kokedama for a birthday celebration. Chris and Peter made us feel so relaxed and welcome. We will be recommending it to our family and friends. Thanks!

Gemma Gafa

Kokedama class

The Kokedama class is a great workshop to be had with friends. Chris and the Merchant and Green team (thanks Chris & Georgia!) are very welcoming and friendly. Very good value, a great experience to laugh and relax and walk away with beautiful plants. Perfect for beginners and everything is provided. The Bondi location is a great location and beautiful store. Highly recommend!

Sarah Martin

Chris was a lovely teacher who was very patient and showed me a number of flower making techniques to give me a good foundation In flower arrangement. I took home two massive bunch of wildflowers I arranged with tips from Chris. It was a lovely class I’d highly recommend.

Lachlan Andersen

The class was amazing! So much fun learning about terrariums and having total freedom with what we were creating. Chris was our teacher and he was outstanding! So nice and patient. 10/10 would recommend anyone doing this class.

Sudhesh Hegde

Christ was great very friendly and listening. Great to be part of the kokedama training.

Pip Thomson

Loved the class. It was such a great way to spend a Saturday morning. Orla was very knowledge and lovely. I got to take home a beautiful terrarium and was given tips and know-how if I wanted to make another in the future. Definitely recommend.

Terrarium workshop review by Pip Thomson

Christina Cardillo-Zallo

Very friendly and enthusiastic teacher. Very knowledgeable and loved that we could ask questions about other plants and care. Beautiful, cosy shop, with some great little things and funky plants for sale.

Michelle Blackwood

Our hosts were extremely hospitable and friendly, going out of their way to make it an enjoyable class. They helped with advice but allowed us to put our own creative touch on things. Really enjoyed the class and came away with my own sustainable Christmas wreath which I will enjoy displaying at home.

Michelle Blackwood

I just made a beautiful Christmas wreath at Merchant & Green. The instructor was so friendly and helpful that it made the process so easy and seamless. The class was limited number so we had lots of attention and we all left with a beautiful piece for Christmas. The materials provided were quality and easy to work with. Absolutely enjoyed the workshop as would anyone that books in to do it.

Floristry workshop review by Michelle Blackwood

Bethany Stavrakis

Chris was fantastic! He has a great spirit and loads of knowledge. The class was a perfect balance of education and exploration!
Highly recommend.

Nicole Davies

A fantastic class for beginners. Chris was amazing and so passionate. I would definitely go back for another workshop

Renee Kiely

Great teacher, materials, location and value for money. Lovely afternoon spent sipping good champagne and being creative.

Floristry workshop review by Renee Kiely

Noni Chan

Fun activity for hens day!
Really accommodating hosts, lovely shop
And beautiful terrariums of course!

Mia Callanan

Excellent fun class with Chris. Looks lovely in my home. Would recommend as a perfect birthday gift.

Alex Nicholls

This class was amazing, I had so much fun. The teacher was lovely and the florist had such a great atmosphere. Really beautiful materials, would highly recommend!

Hannah Phan

Chris and Linz were amazing!! We've learnt so much on how to take care of our indoor plans xD

Terrarium workshop review by Hannah Phan

Lucy Burnitt

So much fun and such a good end result. Also learnt a lot too. Great teacher!

Ross Lieber

Fun class, the kit provided was decent and the experience was enjoyable. All in all, our terrariums turned out nicely and the photos looked good.

Natalie Read

Teachers were fantastic! They were easy to get along with and had lots of knowledge to share on the practice of Kokedama which was very interesting! Would highly recommend this class or any workshop at Merchant & Green as it is a beautiful, relaxing space. Very rewarding experience. Thank you.

April Palmerlee

Purchased this for two 8-year old girls. The venue was very flexible about arranging a time convenient to me, and the final product is beautiful. It looks professional, despite being made by children. The class is scheduled to be 1-hour, but it really only took less than 30 minutes. Highly recommend!

Hayden Wright

Chris was a great host , very knowledgeable and friendly. We very happy with our terrarium :)

Michael Stacey

The teacher was very friendly and helpful. The store was beautiful and all materials supplied were nice. My wife and I really enjoyed our time there.

Camille Vachon

Loved the class, it was easier than I thought and the instructor was Lovely. Got to take my beautiful terrarium home too :)

Linda McCarthy

This greenhouse terrarium class was a fantastic experience for our girls day out. Chris was extremely accommodating when we needed to change our booking and he created a really relaxing atmosphere for the class. I could feel my stress melting away as I dug my fingers into the moss. I really enjoyed learning about the plants and the little ecosystem they create and it was really interesting to see how different our terrariums looked by using slightly different materials and soil levels to decorate. Great fun and creative experience!!

Terrarium workshop review by Linda McCarthy Sydney

Nicoletta Crollini

Fantastic experience and one of the few you can take something home! Great teacher and enjoyable relaxed space. Highly recommend the terrarium workshop to anyone!

Cynthia Subakat

Amazing, teacher is really friendly. The atmospheres great. Instruction was really thorough tok with plenty of time for questions.

Terrarium workshop review by Cynthia Subakat Sydney

Peter Key-Matuszak

Our teacher was engaging , knowledgeable and friendly. Great selection of succulents, pebbles and decoration. Great atmosphere. I'd recommend this to friends for sure.

Xiya Li

Teacher was really friendly, gave useful info to everyone. Very relaxed environment would highly recommend

Poonam Kamboj

The instructor was really good and very friendly. Clear instructions, very informative and practical session.

Nicole Heinrich

Teacher was amazing! She was very informative and also patient in explaining each step. We would definitely come back to this venue again just for the service

Brigitte Greene

Fun workshop with small class size and great teacher! 100% would recommend for anyone interested in plants

Emily Cesca

This was a really fun date day for myself and my husband. We got to play with different bouquet shapes and learn about how to use various textures and sizes of foliage together. Olna was friendly, knowledgeable and supportive and gave us a great balance of instruction and creative freedom. We both walked away with a beautiful bouquet, and I’ve already told my mom that another workshop with Merchant and Green would be a great gift idea.

Floristry workshop review by Emily Cesca

Mark Borda

The class was well run and a fun, relaxing start to the weekend. The terrariums looked great.

Gabrielle Dardouillet

It was my Christmas gift and i really enjoyed it! Nice teacher, small group, and nice work space. Playing with the textures and creating something beautiful, it's really relaxing and satisfying. Thank you!

Kylie Little

The teacher was excellent and explained why each step was important and was very helpful during the process.Loved the class and would do another workshop as it was fun and everyone made very different terrariums.Very easy to get to about a five minute walk from the Surry Hills light rail stop.

Terrarium workshop review by Kylie Little

Adrienne Hoare

Mini Kokedama Workshop

This class was fantastic! Chris and Lee were so lovely and helpful.
The space was so beautiful, will definitely do more of their workshops in the future!

Simone Tallent

Fun and informative class, great for beginners. Chris was very knowledgeable and friendly. Small class size allowed for lots of one on one attention and help when needed. Would highly recommend.

ClassBento student

Had an excellent time at this class. I really enjoyed the funky venue and made a fantastic terrarium

Gretel Spiegel

Chris is a fabulous teacher and extremely helpful & encouraging.
Love my kokedama
Thank you
Regards
Gretel

Kokedama workshop review by Gretel Spiegel

Madeleine Baxendale

Highly recommend this class! Everything was meticulously organised and explained, it was a relaxing and creative space and I loved every minute of it!!

Annalise Chriqui

The teacher was lovely and didn’t leave any questions unanswered. Had such a great time creating a beautiful terrarium to take home. Would definitely do it again!!

Harriet Barley

I had a great experience at the terrarium workshop. Chris the owner was super friendly, helpful and knowledgable. I would highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to try something new!

Chloe Wagenknecht-Reid

I absolutely loved the terrarium workshop! The teacher was so relaxed and helpful and shared knowledge and tips for our plants at home as well as guiding us through our terrarium making.
All the equipment and items were beautiful and there was great variety of rocks, stones, plants and even little handmade, stone animals to put in the terrarium!
It was great value for money and I would definitely do another workshop here! The venue was beautiful and the work station was set up very well with lots of room and the teacher made us all a tea to sip on while we worked away! :) love!!

Hee Lim

Teachers were kind, it was easy and fun and we had fun and made good memories.

Claudia Mackay

This was so fantastic!! Orla was so lovely to interact with. She was very informative and positive ☺️ The space was fantastic for a private workshop for two and we even enjoyed a peppermint tea whilst we worked. We learnt all about how to care for our new terrariums and what to look out for with them. Amazing value for money! And just so much fun! Thank you to Orla!!! It was even better because of your great help and fun conversation ☺️

Ray Ward