Christmas & Private Workshops | ISLA & Terrariums | Gold Coast
Photosynthesis · Christmas gatherings · Gold Coast
A Christmas celebration.
A little world to keep.
Private Christmas and team-building workshops on the Gold Coast. Bring your people together, make something beautiful and take home a living reminder of the day.
Slow down, share a laugh and create a terrarium or an ISLA self-watering planter in our Southport studio. We’ll guide the planting. You bring the people who made your year.
Private planting workshops from $135 per person.
Groups of 4–25 · Guided planting · BYO welcome
One mini figure each for private groups of 4+ · Enquire first, then confirm your booking.
For the people who made your year
Make time for something together.
For your work team, your closest friends or the family finally gathered in one place. Spend a couple of hours choosing plants, layering a landscape and making something that feels like you.
There’s room for conversation, a little creativity and a drink while you build. Everyone leaves with their own living creation—and a shared memory to go with it.
Christmas team celebrations
Step away from the screens and enjoy a hands-on experience with the people you work alongside.
Private gatherings
Celebrate with friends or family in a session arranged for your own group.
A gift you make yourself
Take home a living piece of art, with guidance to help you care for it after the celebration.
Two ways to create
Choose your group’s experience.
ISLA Workshop
$135 per person
Plant and style your own ISLA self-watering system: sculpted glass, a visible water reservoir and a living plant to make it yours. We’ll guide you through the setup and show you how the wick works, when to refill and how to care for your finished piece.
A relaxed, hands-on experience with a little living design to take home.
Optional bonsai upgrade: +$50 per person ($185 total).
Enquire about ISLATerrarium Workshop
$135 per person · Around 2 hours
Build a miniature living world with plants, moss, rocks and your own creative touches. We’ll guide you through layering, planting and styling, then explain how to keep your terrarium thriving at home.
Choose the standard terrarium or a small Lamp Terrarium at no extra cost. The large lamp upgrade is an additional $15 per person.
Enquire about terrariumsBoth experiences include materials, tools to use and guided help. Private groups of four or more receive one mini figure per paid participant. Tell us your group’s preferred workshop when you enquire.
A small detail. A little personality.
Your own little character,
on us.
Every participant in a private workshop booking of four or more receives one mini figure to add to their creation.
Choose from the workshop selection available on the day and give your little world a story of its own.
Included at no extra cost with private workshop groups of 4 or more. One mini figure per paid participant. Available designs vary. This inclusion applies to qualifying private workshops, not only Christmas celebrations.
Your private terrarium experience
We’ll bring the know-how.
You make it yours.
From $135 per person
- Your own terrarium to build and take home.
- Standard glassware, plants, moss, soil, rocks and decorative planting materials.
- Tools to use throughout your workshop.
- Step-by-step guidance from Harry or Alejandra.
- Planting and care advice.
- One mini figure each for private groups of 4 or more.
Choose our Lamp option
Small Lamp Terrarium · 10 cm wide
Choose the small lamp option at no extra cost with your $135 terrarium workshop.
Large Lamp Terrarium · 15 cm wide
Upgrade for $15 extra — $150 per person in total.
Let us know your preferred build when you enquire so we can plan your group’s session.
Simple to organise
From a date in the diary
to hands in the soil.
01 / Tell us your plans
Pick your people.
Send your approximate group size, preferred dates and the occasion. We’ll check availability with you.
02 / Arrange your session
Make it your gathering.
We’ll confirm availability, your workshop and the price. A deposit covering four attendees secures your agreed date; the remaining balance is arranged closer to your session.
03 / Come and create
Enjoy the moment.
Bring your group and your favourite BYO food or drinks. We’ll have the planting materials ready.
A few things to know.
How many people can we bring?
Private studio workshops are for groups of 4–25 attendees. Tell us your group size when you enquire so we can confirm a suitable session.
Do we need any terrarium experience?
No. Harry or Alejandra will guide you through your chosen build, planting, styling and care. All levels of experience are welcome.
Can we bring food and drinks?
Yes, BYO food and drinks are welcome. Let us know about any special arrangements when you enquire.
Is the mini figure included for everyone?
Yes. Every paid participant in a private workshop group of four or more receives one mini figure at no extra cost. Choose from the available workshop selection; designs vary.
How long is the workshop, and where is it?
Allow around two hours for the Terrarium Workshop; we’ll confirm the duration of your chosen ISLA session when you enquire. Find us at 1/3 Stevens St, Southport QLD 4215. Your date and start time will be confirmed when we arrange your private booking.
Does an enquiry reserve our date?
No. An enquiry is obligation-free. Once we’ve agreed on your date and workshop, a deposit for four attendees secures the booking ($540 for the $135 workshop option). We’ll confirm any upgrades and remaining payment details with you.
Plan your Christmas gathering
Your people.
Your own private workshop.
Tell Harry and Alejandra what you have in mind. We’ll reply with availability and help you choose the right experience for your group.
From $135 per person · Private groups of 4–25 · Southport
One mini figure included for every paid participant.
Prefer to speak with us? 0411 780 343
Or email support@photosynthesis.com.au
1/3 Stevens St, Southport QLD 4215
With love from Harry, Alejandra & Valentina.
Photosynthesis · Plants with Personality