UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
School Holiday Bug Workshops – 10 October
Subi Space, Subiaco | 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Join Bug Frenzy for a fun, educational school-holiday afternoon packed with live insects and arachnids!
Children will get up close with a variety of fascinating Australian bugs, learn how they live and why they matter, and (in the package option) build and take home their very own bioactive isopod enclosure.
All sessions are designed especially for kids, with plenty of hands-on opportunities, simple explanations, and a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. No previous experience needed — just curiosity!
Bugs + Isopods Package
Beautiful Bugs Presentation + Isopod Bioactive Workshop
Time: 12:45 pm – 2:30 pm
Age: Best suited to children 6–12 years
Price: $90 per child
Join us for a fun, hands-on afternoon with live insects and arachnids!
Your child will first meet a range of fascinating Australian bugs in our Beautiful Bugs presentation — see them up close, learn cool facts, and have the chance for safe, supervised interaction.
Then they’ll create their very own bioactive isopod enclosure. We’ll talk about these amazing little “cleanup crew” creatures, build a living mini-ecosystem together, and each child will choose their own isopods to take home.
Everything needed is provided. Kids leave with their new isopod home, a simple care sheet, and plenty of new knowledge and confidence.
Perfect as a complete school-holiday experience!
Beautiful Bugs Only (Standalone Session)
Time: 2:45 pm – 3:30 pm
Age: Best suited to children 6–12 years
Price: $30 per child
A shorter, stand-alone session for children who just want to meet the bugs!
In this relaxed presentation, kids will see a variety of live insects and arachnids up close, learn interesting facts about their behaviour and role in nature, and have the opportunity for safe, supervised interaction.
No building or take-home animals in this session — just pure bug appreciation, questions, and discovery.
Ideal if your child is curious about insects but isn’t ready for a full workshop, or if you’d like a shorter afternoon activity.
PAST WORKSHOPS
Saturday 22nd August 2026 | Subi Space, WA
Ruby from Bug Frenzy presented four exciting, hands-on workshops about some of Australia’s most fascinating arachnids!
Whether you’re new to keeping invertebrates or looking to expand your collection, these beginner-friendly sessions will give you the knowledge, confidence, and complete setup to successfully care for your new pet.
Bioactive Enclosure & Jumping Spider Workshop
Join Ruby from Bug Frenzy for a fun, hands-on workshop all about jumping spiders with a Captive bred Giant Bark Jumping Spider (Servaea incana).
In this session you’ll learn about jumping spider behaviour, their amazing eyesight, active hunting style, and daily care requirements. You will then build a complete bioactive enclosure designed specifically for this species — including live plants, natural substrate, climbing structures, and a cleanup crew.
Peacock Spider Care & Enclosure Setup Workshop
Join Ruby from Bug Frenzy for a beautiful and unique workshop on the stunning Maratus pavonis (Green-tailed Peacock Spider).
You’ll learn all about their incredible courtship dances, personality, and specific care needs. This hands-on session will guide you through setting up a naturalistic enclosure inspired by their coastal and bush habitat.
Mantis Complete Care Workshop
Discover the fascinating world of mantids!
We’ll cover enclosures, humidity, feeding, molting, and common mistakes to avoid. Perfect for beginners and current keepers.
Wolf Spider Care with Coastal Enclosure Setup Workshop
Join Ruby from Bug Frenzy for a beautiful and unique workshop on the stunning Red-thighed Wolf Spider
Learn proper housing, feeding, and create a beautiful coastal-themed setup. Watch these speedy hunters thrive in a naturalistic habitat. Great for all experience levels—spots limited!
On Saturday 27th June 2026 | Subi Space, WA
we had 3 workshops:
- Jumping Spider Bio-active Workshop
- Flinders ranges scorpion Care and Enclosure Setup Workshop
- Seaside peacock and seascape enclosure Workshop
See testimonials and pictures below
My daughter and I attended the Peacock Jumping Spider workshop with Ruby from Bug Frenzy and had an awesome experience. We learned all the ins and outs of how to care for our spiders, as well as set up an enclosure. We highly recommend!
Great workshop! Very informative and loads of fun creating your new spoods home!
Highly recommended for anyone looking at getting into keeping jumping spiders. Highly informative and great fun!
My son and I had an awesome time with Ruby from Bug Frenzy for our Jumping Spider workshop. There was lots of information and trick and tips shared and we learned a lot.
Nice venue very central. Well presented, relaxed enviroment.