Experience Gift Ideas: Terrarium Classes in London

On a gift hunt? Treat someone you love to one of our terrarium classes in London — the ultimate gift for green thumbs, plant lovers and zen enthusiasts alike. 

If you’re at a loose end when it comes to gift-giving, whether it’s for a hard-to-buy-for family member or a new beau (to go big or go small, that is the question), we think you should consider giving an experience as a gift. As gift experiences are universally enjoyed and hold a different kind of value than material gifts, they really are a winner all around — regardless of who is receiving it. 

If you’re now pondering which experience gift to go with, we’ve got something rather special up our sleeve for you. 

Our London terrarium classes make for a special day out and offer up an experience that your gift-receiver will truly appreciate and enjoy. Need some more convincing? 

Let us give you the full introduction...

What are terrariums? 

New to the world of terrariums? Don’t worry, that doesn’t mean they’re off the cards when it comes to a potential gift experience! Plus, these miniature gardens are a simple concept, and once you discover their low-maintenance lifestyle — you’ll be hooked along with your lucky gift experience receiver. 

Essentially, terrariums are tiny, fully functioning, plant ecosystems that are often found in containers such as bottles or jars. They can come in two forms — open terrariums (referring to containers that aren’t sealed) and closed terrariums. Glass terrariums are among the most common and are often found in glass bowls and sometimes more eye-catching shapes such as prisms. 

Want to know the best part? Succulent terrariums are self-sustaining and are actually able to water themselves via transpiration and condensation (there’s your science fact for the day!). 

So, whether the receiver of your gift experience is a loving plant nurturer or a serial plant neglecter, a terrarium making class is still a super option, especially when it comes to unique days out in London. 

What happens at a typical terrarium class in London?

Depending on which of our terrarium making classes in London you choose for your friend or family member, they will be learning how to make an open or closed glass terrarium from start to finish. Along the way, they’ll gain top tips and tricks about plants and their needs, watering cycles and how to create their own adorable miniature jungle. 

There’s no need for them to bring anything along, your lucky gift receiver will be given all the tools and materials needed for their finished project — including some pre-selected plants that need minimal care and attention. 

They will then pot up a selection of succulents in soil (carefully chosen by their talented teacher and resident green thumb) and arrange them like little jigsaw pieces inside a cute container. Whilst they get their hands deep in the dirt they’ll be able to switch off from life’s stresses and tune into the soothing world of mini zen gardening as they arrange and decorate their terrarium. 

And voila! In no time at all, they will have a mood-boosting mini garden of joy. The best part is, every time they look at their DIY terrarium, they’ll think of you!

Why do terrarium workshops make great experience gifts? 

There are so many reasons to give the gift of terrarium making, from the simple fun of trying something new to introducing your gift-receiver to a potential new pastime. 

That’s right, a London terrarium making class is not only a one-off activity that anyone can enjoy, but it’s also a great way to give the gift of a new nature-fuelled hobby to a greenery-obsessed friend or garden-less family member!

A lot of our terrarium making classes in London are aimed at beginner gardeners and those who have yet to water a houseplant, who want to learn from scratch. With expert tuition, they will learn how to care for their succulents and what plants suit them best — giving them the confidence to continue their newfound hobby long after their class has ended. 

Not only is terrarium making a great hobby, but terrarium making is also a great way to get away from it all. With a combination of soothing craftwork and fascinating plant knowledge, the receiver of the terrarium workshop will soon find that they’ve reached ‘zen mode’ (click here to find out more)— leaving them feeling incredibly relaxed and stress-free. 

Best of all, however, is that it is uncharted territory. When it comes to unique gifts for him or her, you can’t get more unique and out-of-the-box (quite literally — there are no boxes involved when you give an experience gift) than giving a  terrarium class in London as a gift. 

How do I give a London terrarium class as a gift?

We’re glad you asked! If you’re sold on these adorable mini jungles and treating your friend or family member to the chance to make one, why not have a browse of our London terrarium classes? 

From full-on terrarium masterclasses to laid-back mini terrarium making, you’re sure to find the perfect terrarium workshop for your loved one. Once you’ve found a class that your gift receiver will like the look of, you can then purchase an experience gift voucher for that particular class — it really is as simple as that. 

So, what are you waiting for? Give the gift of gorgeous greenery!