Looking for fun activities to do at home? Our growing range of live online classes lets you pass the time with ease and helps you discover new ideas. Whether you're exercising your green thumb with a Kokedama craft kit or digging into some dirt with a DIY terrarium workshop, you'll love learning from your living room with our online classes.
Looking for something calming and crafty? A fun Christmas experience for your work team? We offer a range of live streaming online workshops with our partner Classbento such as Kokedama, Mini Terrarium and Christmas Wreath Making. It's easy; just make a booking for your team or private group, and we'll deliver a craft box with all the materials you will need directly to your door so that you can enjoy a fun, safe and relaxing live Zoom online workshop experience. Craft box delivery available to all areas of NSW, VIC, QLD, ACT and SA.
We can accommodate groups with a minimum of 10 guests and up to 300 guests. Book online, or contact us directly on 02 9319 1976 if you have any specific questions.
These classes have been designed and developed with the support of the City Of Sydney to contribute to the mental wellbeing and COVID-19 recovery of our community by providing a source of social engagement, mindfulness and reconnection with nature.
Learn how to make a DIY Kokedama – the perfect at-home activity!
If you’re chasing fun things to do at home, it doesn’t get much more hands-on than our Merchant and Green live streaming Kokedama workshop.
Just because you’re indoors doesn’t mean you can’t exercise those green thumbs! Kokedama is the time-honoured Japanese craft of moss balls. Unpack your craft box, and you’ll find everything you need to craft a beautiful hanging plant, the traditional Japanese way.
The team at Merchant and Green will show you all the ins and outs of this fascinating craft via Zoom. Use your materials to make your own Kokedama as you’re guided step by step by an experienced florist. Instead of Googling
things to do when you’re bored get crafty and creative with your indoor activities!
Make a Mini DIY Terrarium at Home
Have some fun and learn to make a mini garden terrarium with this hands-on virtual class! It's perfect for beginners and a great way to relax and discover your green thumb. The workshop includes complete instruction and a DIY craft box conveniently delivered to your door filled with all the materials you need for your very own indoor garden in a glass jar.
Chris and the team at Merchant and Green will show you step by step how to prepare the layers of rocks, moss, soil and plants to create a whimsical terrarium that's worthy of the prime spot in the living room. These DIY terrariums are the perfect size for your home office desk or as an indoor natural greenery feature.
Make a DIY Christmas Wreath at Home
Learn how to make a festive Christmas wreath in this fun and relaxing live streaming class! Merchant & Green Christmas wreath workshops are held in December and are perfect for anyone looking for fun things to do at home during the festive season. In the one-hour class, which is ideal for beginners, we cover all the basics of wreath decorating, including weaving and wirework.
We supply you with premium equipment in your craft box, including a naturally dried vine wreath, metallic and fresh foliage, an interesting variety of botanical-inspired Christmas decorations and ribbon or twine for hanging. The emphasis of this workshop is to use sustainable and natural biodegradable materials where possible.
During this virtual class, you will get easy-to-follow instructions, and the friendly Merchant & Green teacher will help you along the way. This Christmas wreath workshop is a fun, creative and relaxing class, and you'll have plenty of time to ask questions and get in the festive spirit!