MJC Botanical

This Father’s Day, give Dad something to do, not just something to unwrap. 🌿

Over the years, I’ve loved seeing fathers, daughters, sons and families come together at our workshops — creating, learning and spending a couple of hours doing something a little different together.

If you’re looking for Father’s Day plans, join me Mappins Nursery & Aquarium for our Terrarium Workshop next Sunday 6 September, 1:30–3:30pm.

Or start the celebrations early with our Kokedama Workshop on Saturday 5 September, 2–4pm.

Can’t make it this weekend? MJC Botanical Gift Cards are also available, so Dad can choose a workshop for another day.

A little less stuff. A little more time together. 🌿

Bookings and Gift Cards via the link in bio.

A few moments from our latest Cloche Dome Workshop 🌿

Thank you to Guilherme Photography 📸 🌎 for capturing and sharing these beautiful images while I got on with the teaching.

I always love seeing each cloche take shape — the same materials and guidance, but every finished piece completely individual.

A miniature forest. 🌿

My latest private terrarium commission, designed around a small avenue of Biophytum sensitivum (Sensitive Plants) from Mappins Nursery & Aquarium

Their delicate, palm-like form creates the impression of miniature trees within the landscape, set amongst moss, natural timber, winding pathways and contrasting foliage.

Designed and planted as its own small living landscape, where scale, texture and carefully considered plant selection come together to create the feeling of a much larger world.

Private terrarium commissions by MJC Botanical.

Featured Terrarium Artists From Around The World

Freshly wrapped Kokedama 🌿

A few of the beautiful plants I’ve been wrapping into Kokedama this week — each bringing something quite different in foliage, texture and form.

🌸 Phalaenopsis Orchid — elegant flowering stems and a beautiful contrast against the moss-covered ball.

🌿 Alocasia ‘Silver Dragon’ — highly textured, silver-toned foliage with striking dark veining.

🌿 Rabbit’s Foot Fern — delicate arching fronds and distinctive furry rhizomes that add another layer of texture when wrapped in live green moss.

🤍 Snow Queen Pothos — heavily variegated cascading foliage with beautiful white and green marbling.

Individually wrapped and finished by hand, Kokedama transforms the plant into a sculptural living piece that can be displayed on a surface or suspended.

A miniature world under glass 🌿

This new large terrarium cloche brings together some of my favourite plants to work with — jewel orchids, delicate leafless orchids, miniature orchids and layers of living moss.

Each plant has been carefully positioned to create a naturalistic forest landscape, playing with height, texture and form while allowing the extraordinary detail of these tiny orchids to take centre stage.

A one-of-a-kind botanical piece, designed to continue evolving and changing over time. Featured Terrarium Artists From Around The World

Currently on display Mappins Nursery & Aquarium

Inspired to create your own miniature world? Join me at one of my upcoming workshops via the link in Bio.

Office for today 🌿

Behind every workshop, commission and DIY kit is a lot of planning.

Today has been dedicated to refining the new MJC Botanical website—making it easier to explore workshops, commissions, botanical styling and the exciting additions coming soon.

Every detail is being considered to create an experience that reflects where MJC Botanical is today.

I can’t wait to share it with you.

🌿 Launching soon.

Some collaborations are built to last.

I’ve loved collaborating with .venn.ignite to create custom terrariums for her clients as part of her ongoing corporate gifting.

There’s something special about giving a living gift—one that continues to grow long after it’s received. Each terrarium is individually designed, beautifully presented and created to leave a lasting impression.

Whether you’re thanking valued clients, celebrating your team or looking for a thoughtful settlement gift, living botanical gifts offer something a little different from the traditional hamper.

If you’re looking for memorable corporate gifts or custom botanical commissions, I’d love to help.
Melissa 🌿

“I make things that breathe. Here’s everything I do.”

Save this if you’ve ever wanted to make something living. Which one inspires you most? — drop it below.

creativeworkshop

A thoughtful Mother’s Day gift, made to be experienced.

Our gift cards offer access to our botanical workshops—designed as slow, immersive experiences where creativity and nature come together.

From terrarium design to seasonal living creations, each workshop is an opportunity to pause, connect, and create something meaningful.

Available for use across all workshops. Available online www.brisbaneworkshops.com.au