These are the best terrarium workshops across the UK
If you're green-fingered as well as crafty, you might be interested in trying out making your own terrarium at a terrarium workshop.
A terrarium is essentially an indoor garden; it's made up of plants grown in soil and substrate that are housed in a glass container. They can be a visually stunning addition to a room, as well as being a wonderful way to bring a little piece of nature indoors.
Traditionally, terrariums are made in fully sealed glass containers that create their own miniature ecosystem that allows them to thrive and grow without human involvement. As the popularity of terrariums has grown over recent years people have started to adapt the designs slightly and make containers that stay open to the air, allowing them to include a wider variety of plant life.
Terrarium workshops are a great way to explore the world of botanical artistry and allow you to unleash your creativity and learn new skills.
There are workshops available to book up and down the UK, run by fantastic experts and guides who will teach you everything you need to know to create your own terrarium.
You'll gain hands-on experience in selecting suitable containers, choosing the right plants for your terrarium and understanding their needs, mastering the art of layering soil and creating beautiful landscapes that are a mini work of art in themselves!
Whether you're drawn to the idea of building a lush, green landscape or a minimalist desert scene, terrarium-making classes offer a friendly and supportive environment to develop your skills and connect with fellow crafters and plant enthusiasts.
We've rounded up some of the best terrarium-making workshops and classes across the UK that we think you'll love.
England
Terrarium Workshop – Holden Clough Nurseries, Lancashire
Run by the nursery's indoor plant guru Ian, this hands-on workshop will walk you through each step of building a terrarium. You learn about the plants, the layers of substate and why each is important to help keep your terrarium looking healthy.
All the relevant materials such as substrate and decorative additions are provided and you can choose to plant your selection of 3 plants in an open or closed bottle.
Price: £45 for a 2-hour workshop
Address: Holden Clough Nurseries, Holden Nr. Bolton-by-Bowland, Lancashire BB7 4PF
Book: https://www.holdenclough.com
Corked Jar Terrarium Workshop – The Watered Garden, Nottingham
Plant enthusiasts of all skill levels will enjoy this corked jar terrarium making workshop. You'll be expertly guided through the process of building your own enclosed eco-system, from selecting the right plants, which substrates to use and what light and humidity levels you need to ensure you create a balanced environment.
Price: £50 for a 2-hour workshop
Address: Unit 11 Gedling Street, Nottingham NG1 1DS
Book: https://thewateredgarden.co.uk
Terrarium Design School – Alyson Mowat, Margate
Create your very own 'garden in a jar' at this creative workshop run by Alyson. All your materials are included and you'll be walked through the process of making a self-sustaining, lush mini ecosytem.
Price: £69 for a 1.5-hour workshop
Address: 18 Glencoe Rd, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 2SL
Book: https://alysonmowat.com
Closed Terrarium Workshop – Between Two Thorns, Brighton
Not only do you get all the materials you need to create your very own closed terrarium in this workshop held at Between Two Thorns in Brighton, you also get snacks and soft drinks – what more could you ask for!
Price: £65
Address: 67 Upper North Street, Brighton BN1 3FL
Book: https://www.betweentwothorns.com
Terrarium Workshops – Tropical Glass, London
Get guided step by step through the process of making a sealed terrarium by Katie, Tropical Glass’s terrarium expert. Learn all about the history and science behind these fascinating closed ecosystems while making your very own in a stylish glass container (there are 5 different shapes and sizes to choose from!). With a wide selection of plant choices and various decorative accents to add into your terrarium you’ll be able to make something truly unique.
Price: £60 for a 2-hour workshop
Address: Studio 8, Unit C Crawley Studios, 38 Crawley Rd, London N22 6AG
Book: https://tropicalglass.co.uk
Terrarium Making Workshop - Ivy and the Wolf, London
Ivy and Wolf is a cosy plant shop just down the road from Crystal Palace that runs fun and friendly terrarium making workshops for all. Your workshop instructor will explain the sciencey bits around how terrariums work before helping you to choose the different plants to add into it, and how to arrange them in the best way.
Price: £60 for a 2-hour workshop
Address: 61 Westow Hill, Norwood, London SE19 1TS
Book: https://ivyandthewolf.com
Northern Ireland
Tropical Terrarium Workshop - Plantila, Newtownards
Always fancied having your own little indoor jungle? Now you can make that a reality with this 2 hour workshop run by Plantila. You can pick from a range of plants, soils and mosses to add to your stylish glass container. The workshops are guaranteed to be fun, informative and great for all ages and skill levels.
Price: £45 for a 2-hour workshop
Address: Londonderry Park Pavilion, Portaferry Road, Newtownards
Book: https://www.plantila.co.uk
Scotland
Terrarium Workshops - Hordeum Botanical Studio, Edinburgh
Hordeum Botanical Studio offers a range of workshops to make terrariums in all shapes and sizes. You can choose to make a traditional plant terrarium in a closed milk churn, closed carboy, closed dome, closed demijohn, closed egg or try your hand at making an open desert plant terrarium bowl.
Price: From £45 per workshop
Address: 29 Roseburn Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5NQ
Book: https://hordeumbotanicalstudio.co.uk
Bio-Active Terrarium - Highland Moss, Aberdeen
Learn to make a stunning bio-active terrarium in a closed container at this workshop run by Highland Moss. A bioactive terrarium not only houses plants but it also is home to tiny little living organisms, in this case springtails! These are little ‘bugs’ that help maintain the balance in your terrarium, in fact once it’s settled in you won’t even need to open it to water it.
Price: From £55 per workshop
Address: 61 Constitution Street, Aberdeen AB24 5ET
Book: https://highlandmoss.com
Closed Top Terrarium - Glasgow Plant Mama, Glasgow
The team at Glasgow Plant Mama run a variety of different workshops for customers. From making Moss Frames, Kokedama, Succulent Gardens and both open and closed terrariums, there is something to suit everyone. Their terrarium workshops go over creating and caring for this intricate and delicate ecosystems in great details and any terrarium you create comes with the Plant Mama Guarantee so if you ever have any questions or need help with your plants you can contact them for tailored support.
Price: £55 for a 2-hour workshop
Address: 70 Bell Street, Glasgow G1 1LQ
Book: https://www.glasgowplantmama.com
Wales
Terrarium Workshop - Little Shop of Plants, Mold
Guided by shop owner Amy, this two hour workshop will see you create your very own unique, sealed plant terrarium. Everything you need to make your project is provided including the glass vessel, cork, soil, substrates as well as a variety of plants to choose from. Workshops are held at a venue opposite the Little Shop of Plants who provide a selection of drinks and snacks for participants to purchase.
Price: £35 for a 2-hour workshop
Address: 25a Daniel Owen Precinct, Mold CH7 1AP
Book: https://littleshopofplants.co.uk
Terrarium Making Class - Botanical Babe Plants, Llandudno
If you love plants but don’t have much space to keep them, or maybe even have a slightly less than green thumb, a closed terrarium could be the answer to your houseplant dreams! Spend an hour in this fun workshop filling your glass jar with a selection of plants, moss and stones (there is even the option to upgrade to a light up terrarium!) under the guidance of the shop owner.
Price: £30 for a 1-hour workshop
Address: 66 Mostyn Street, Llandudno LL30 2SB
Book: https://botanicalbabeplants.com
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