How Terrarium Making Can Benefit Your Mental Health

Whether your gardening expertise is evergreen or needs some time to grow, you’ll love our terrarium making classes in London. Also known as bottle gardens, terrariums are unique ecosystems that enable you to bring something beautiful into your home. But your very own DIY terrarium isn’t the only thing you’ll gain from our plant workshops. 

As ClassBento, we believe that learning how to make a terrarium can bring a host of mental health benefits too. So, if you’re looking for a fun and rewarding craft workshop that will give your wellbeing a boost, read on to discover how our London terrarium making classes can sow the seeds of a more relaxed mindset.

1. Embrace the natural world at a terrarium making class in London

It’s no secret that spending time amongst nature is great for our mental wellbeing. Whether you’re looking for something to break up a busy day of London sightseeing or simply want to get back to your roots, our beginner-friendly terrarium workshops are the perfect way to get closer to nature and create your own miniature garden within the concrete jungle of the capital. 

From lowering our stress levels to soothing anxiety, studies show that plants have the power to impact our mental health in a positive way. Spending the day with your sleeves rolled up, tending to your glass terrarium plants, will help you shake off the stresses of your 9-5 and embrace the slower pace of the natural world – a welcome reminder that good things take time to grow. 

At the end of your immersive terrarium making class, you’ll have your own DIY terrarium to take home with you. Perfect for brightening up your windowsill, desk or coffee table, your new houseplants will bring added benefits such as making your rooms feel more homely and helping you feel more relaxed. It’s the ideal way to enjoy the effects of your class for months to come!  

2. Learn a new skill at one of our London terrarium making classes

When we think about self-care, we probably picture relaxing baths, meditation and maybe a spa treatment or two. But while all of these are great ways to boost our wellbeing, there’s actually another way you can look after your mental health - by learning a new skill.

Learning new skills might not seem as glamorous. However, scientists have shown that expanding our skillset can reduce stress and anxiety, and might even stave off dementia! As such, we’d say there’s no better reason to don an apron and get your hands a little dirty at one of our terrarium making classes in London. 

Not only will you leave your workshop with a beautiful terrarium to breathe new life into your home. You’ll also have gained a world of knowledge about tropical plants, cactus care and how to help your terrarium thrive. This will give you the confidence to turn terrarium making into a life-long hobby, whatever your current experience level. Your friendly instructor will provide all the materials, tools and tips you need to go from plant novice to pro – so all you need to bring is yourself! 

3. Spend time with loved ones at our terrarium making classes in London

Log off, hang up and step away from the screen for a while. After all, catching up with friends and family is always better in person. Want to celebrate a birthday or hen party with a special DIY workshop experience? Or maybe you simply want to spend some quality time with someone you love this weekend? Either way, our London terrarium classes are the perfect place to mark a special day (or turn an average day into one). 

Our plant workshops also make excellent team building events. Why not swap the boardroom for the bottle garden and reconnect with your colleagues away from the stresses of your desks? It’s a great way to get to know people you don’t work with often.

We all know how crucial our friends and family are to our mental health, but we also know it can be tricky to find time to get together – especially if you don’t live near each other. By reconnecting over a London craft class, you can catch up with your loved ones in a relaxed and supportive setting. Unleash your creativity, learn something new, and create a stunning keepsake that will always remind you of the time you spent together. 

4. Unleash your creativity at a London terrarium workshop 

Sometimes, self-care is a Netflix binge (one that is so long that your laptop asks if you’re still watching). But at other times, it’s trying something a little more productive and allowing yourself to explore your creative side.

Don’t feel drawn in by an art class, hooked by crochet or hungry for a cooking lesson? Our terrarium making classes could be the perfect activity for you. Ideal for people of all ages and experience levels, this laid-back craft can help you unlock the meditative benefits of working with plants.

From choosing your succulents to arranging your rocks, your friendly instructor will guide you through every step of building a terrarium. They’ll advise you on the best way to look after your new plants and leave the creative aspects entirely up to you. That means you’ll have the freedom to play around with different shapes, colours and textures, without having to worry about right or wrong answers. 

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Looking for fun things to do in London with kids? 

Our mini terrarium workshops provide the ideal setting for budding gardeners to explore their creativity – all through the medium of plants. In a world where kids are often encouraged to look but not touch, our terrarium making classes are a great way to introduce them to the wonders of the natural world in a hands-on environment - perfect for the young and the young-at-heart alike! 

From Hounslow to Hammersmith, our London terrarium making classes are a wonderful way to give your wellbeing a boost. Green fingers itching to get started? Book your place on a terrarium course in London today!