Desert in a Glass: Open Terrarium Workshop with Cacti and Succulent

Create your own desert-inspired open terrarium in this relaxing workshop for plant lovers.



2 hours Class size 1 to 12 guests       £65 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Create your own desert-inspired open terrarium in this relaxed, hands-on workshop designed for plant lovers of all levels. You’ll explore the fascinating world of cacti and succulents while crafting a beautiful piece of living art to brighten your home or workspace.
This class is beginner-friendly and welcomes anyone with a love of plants and a curiosity for making. No experience needed -- just come ready to dig in and enjoy a calm, creative session with step-by-step guidance throughout.
What to expect:
  • Learn about the care and characteristics of cacti and succulents.
  • Build layered foundations using sand, gravel, and soil to mimic desert habitats.
  • Plant and style your own open terrarium with decorative stones and finishing touches.
  • Discover how to keep your terrarium thriving long after the workshop.
This workshop is a joyful way to connect with nature, get your hands dirty, and leave with something beautiful and low-maintenance to enjoy for years to come.
Tickets are sold per person. We do offer exchanges on the basis that we receive notification of your cancellation no sooner than 21 days prior to the workshop date. Due to our wonderful teachers coming far and wide, along with materials and other pre-workshop costs, this enables us time to be able to fill your space.
What you'll get
  • All plants, tools, and materials
  • A stylish open glass vessel to plant and take home
  • A free spray gun to take care of your terrarium
  • A “How to Care for Your Cacti & Succulent Terrarium” leaflet
  • Bottomless tea, coffee, and biscuits to keep you fuelled
  • A 20% discount in our Radical Living store, filled with beautiful wellness and homeware treasures
Knowledge required
No skills required
What to bring
Just your lovely selfs.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Father's Day gift or gift for couples.

Location

Radical Living, 22A High Street, Lewes

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Radical Living has become a creative destination in Lewes, bringing together some of the UK’s most exciting makers, artists and teachers under one roof.
Our workshop space is designed to be welcoming, calm and completely judgement free, which is why around 80% of our guests attend on their own and leave feeling part of a creative community.
Alongside workshops led by leading printmakers, perfumers, potters and textile artists, we run our signature terrarium workshops every month. Join us to create either a lush Rainforest Terrarium, planted inside one of our glowing LED light vessels that becomes a living lamp, or design your own Mini Desert Terrarium filled with sculptural cacti and succulents.
Whether you're looking to learn a new skill, try something different or simply spend a few creative hours making something by hand, Radical Living is the place to do it.

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