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What makes a mini bonsai workshop different to other corporate team building activities in Sydney?
Unlike most corporate team events — trivia nights, cooking classes or escape rooms — a bonsai workshop gives every participant something living to take home that they made entirely by hand. At Merchant & Green in Redfern, each team member creates their own handcrafted mini bonsai in one hour, guided by expert florists in a boutique plant studio. The experience is calm, creative and genuinely personal — no competition, no pressure, no prior skill required. Teams consistently describe it as one of the most memorable and relaxing events they've done together.
Can a mini bonsai workshop be run at our office or do we need to come to Redfern?
The Mini Bonsai Workshop for Teams runs exclusively at Merchant & Green's boutique studio at 686 Bourke Street, Redfern — a light-filled florist and plant studio surrounded by premium botanicals. The studio setting is a significant part of the experience, providing a genuine change of environment from the office. The studio accommodates groups of 8-30 guests with all materials, tools, herbal tea and expert guidance included. Easy access from the Sydney CBD by light rail, bus or car with parking nearby.
How far in advance should we book a corporate bonsai workshop?
We recommend booking at least 3–4 weeks in advance to secure your preferred date, particularly for larger groups of 30 or more. End-of-year dates from October through December fill quickly as corporate teams lock in their annual events. Contact Chris and the Merchant & Green team directly to discuss availability, group size and pricing — we respond to all enquiries within one business day.
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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Q: What makes a mini bonsai workshop different to other corporate team building activities in Sydney?
Unlike most corporate team events — trivia nights, cooking classes or escape rooms — a bonsai workshop gives every participant something living to take home that they made entirely by hand. At Merchant & Green in Redfern, each team member creates their own handcrafted mini bonsai in one hour, guided by expert florists in a boutique plant studio. The experience is calm, creative and genuinely personal — no competition, no pressure, no prior skill required. Teams consistently describe it as one of the most memorable and relaxing events they've done together.
Q: Can a mini bonsai workshop be run at our office or do we need to come to Redfern?
The Mini Bonsai Workshop for Teams runs exclusively at Merchant & Green's boutique studio at 686 Bourke Street, Redfern — a light-filled florist and plant studio surrounded by premium botanicals. The studio setting is a significant part of the experience, providing a genuine change of environment from the office. The studio accommodates groups of 8-30 guests with all materials, tools, herbal tea and expert guidance included. Easy access from the Sydney CBD by light rail, bus or car with parking nearby.
Q: How far in advance should we book a corporate bonsai workshop?
We recommend booking at least 3–4 weeks in advance to secure your preferred date, particularly for larger groups of 30 or more. End-of-year dates from October through December fill quickly as corporate teams lock in their annual events. Contact Chris and the Merchant & Green team directly to discuss availability, group size and pricing — we respond to all enquiries within one business day.
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A: No cancellations, but free to reschedule up until 3 days before the class
Q: How long does the class run for, and what's the price?
A: 1 hour, $115 - $125 per guest ($125 per guest when you book for 8+ guests, $115/guest for 10+ guests)
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A hands-on mini bonsai workshop for corporate teams — boutique Redfern studio
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1 hour
8 to 30 guests
$115 - $125
($125 per guest when you book for 8+ guests, $115/guest for 10+ guests)
What you'll do
Bonsai is one of the most meditative and rewarding botanical art forms — and in just one hour, your team will each create their own handcrafted mini bonsai to take home.At Merchant & Green's boutique Redfern studio, our expert floristry team will guide your group through the fundamentals of bonsai — selecting and shaping a miniature tree, potting technique, drainage layering and decorative styling using natural stones and moss. No experience needed. Every person leaves with something living, beautiful and genuinely made by their own hands.A calming, creative alternative to the usual team lunch or drinks — and a takeaway that lasts far longer than either.What Your Team Will LearnThe philosophy and basics of bonsai — why it endures as a living art formHow to assess a tree's natural form and begin shaping itPotting technique — drainage, soil layering and root positioningHow to style using decorative stones and mossLong-term care so their bonsai thrives at home or on their deskEverything provided — your team just arrives and creates.The ExperienceMerchant & Green is a working florist and plant studio — not a hired event space. Your team will work inside our light-filled Redfern studio, surrounded by premium plants and fresh flowers, guided by florists who work with botanicals every day.With nearly a decade of workshop experience and a 5.0 rating from over 989 verified reviews, we've built a reputation as Sydney's most trusted botanical workshop studio. Every session is personal, calm and genuinely memorable.Ideal forEnd-of-year team eventsStaff appreciation daysClient entertainmentOnboarding and welcome experiencesCorporate team building of any sizeClass DetailsDuration: 1 hourPrice: $125ppGroup size: 10–100 guestsPrivate bookings only — contact us to arrange your dateLocation: 686 Bourke Street, Redfern NSW 2016All materials, tools, herbal tea and guidance includedFree to reschedule with 3 days notice. No cancellations. A $30pp rebooking fee applies to late cancellations and no-shows.
What you'll get
A premium Asian-style ceramic potA carefully selected miniature treePotting mix, decorative stones and mossProfessional tools and expert florist guidance throughoutMerchant & Green bonsai care cardCarry bag to take their bonsai home safely
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Knowledge required
Suitable for beginners with no experience in making bonsai.
What to bring
Nothing — all materials, tools and equipment are provided. Just arrive ready to create.
Add-ons available for this class
- Scissors ($20)
- Ginger Beer ($5)
- Lemonade ($5)
- Lemon Lime Bitters ($5)
Suitable for
This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.
FAQ
What makes a mini bonsai workshop different to other corporate team building activities in Sydney?
Unlike most corporate team events — trivia nights, cooking classes or escape rooms — a bonsai workshop gives every participant something living to take home that they made entirely by hand. At Merchant & Green in Redfern, each team member creates their own handcrafted mini bonsai in one hour, guided by expert florists in a boutique plant studio. The experience is calm, creative and genuinely personal — no competition, no pressure, no prior skill required. Teams consistently describe it as one of the most memorable and relaxing events they've done together.
Can a mini bonsai workshop be run at our office or do we need to come to Redfern?
The Mini Bonsai Workshop for Teams runs exclusively at Merchant & Green's boutique studio at 686 Bourke Street, Redfern — a light-filled florist and plant studio surrounded by premium botanicals. The studio setting is a significant part of the experience, providing a genuine change of environment from the office. The studio accommodates groups of 8-30 guests with all materials, tools, herbal tea and expert guidance included. Easy access from the Sydney CBD by light rail, bus or car with parking nearby.
How far in advance should we book a corporate bonsai workshop?
We recommend booking at least 3–4 weeks in advance to secure your preferred date, particularly for larger groups of 30 or more. End-of-year dates from October through December fill quickly as corporate teams lock in their annual events. Contact Chris and the Merchant & Green team directly to discuss availability, group size and pricing — we respond to all enquiries within one business day.
Location
Merchant & Green - 686 Bourke Street, Redfern NSW
Your teacher can also travel within 2 kms of Redfern, to a venue of your choice for a private class.
Your teacher
Led by Christopher Saban, creative director of Merchant & Green — a boutique florist, plant store and botanical workshop studio at 686 Bourke Street, Redfern.We offer a curated suite of workshops covering Greenhouse and Succulent Terrarium making, Kokedama, Ikebana flower arranging, Wildflower arranging, Bonsai for Beginners, and our Australian Botanical Christmas Wreath workshop. Public classes run regularly on weekends and Friday afternoons, with private and corporate bookings available for groups of 6 to 100 guests — in our Redfern studio or at your Sydney CBD location.With nearly a decade of teaching and a 5.0 rating from over 989 verified reviews, Merchant & Green is widely regarded as Sydney's most trusted botanical workshop studio.
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