Terrarium Making Class

Build your own unique, closed terrarium with this hands-on workshop in South Manchester



1 hour Class size 6 to 40 guests    

  £55 (£12 per class surcharge applies for private classes)

Learn to build your very own self-sustaining indoor garden at this calming terrarium workshop in South Manchester.
Terrariums are fascinating tiny ecosystems that are easy to care for and add a gorgeous green touch to any indoor space. In this class, you'll create your own beautiful biome using a glass vessel with a cork lid and a selection of eye-catching terrarium-friendly plants — it's the perfect piece of sustainable DIY home decor.
Your friendly teachers, Vicky and Ella, will take you step-by-step through the therapeutic process of terrarium making, so don't worry if it's your first attempt. You'll cover the essential techniques, learn how to add decorative elements to your design and discuss aftercare; so your plant pal lives a long, happy life!
Whether you're searching for calming team building activities or you need gift experiences to enjoy with the nature lover in your life, with inspiring terrarium themes like desert islands and Jurassic forests on offer, you can create something beautiful and magical!
Run by Common Room and Ella's Garden
What you'll get
  • All the materials and tools to make a beautiful glass terrarium.
  • Aftercare instructions will be provided.
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Knowledge required
No prior knowledge is required, we will explain everything!
Add-on available for this class
  • Extra terrarium kit to take away as gift (£45)
You can add this when you book (optional).
Suitable for

This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hen do.

Location

Wythenshawe

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

Your teacher can also travel within 10 miles of Wythenshawe, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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  • 5/5 from Karen Jassim, attended Mar 2026: Loved it! So much fun to do and meet new people chat away and yours your creative imagination try it..
  • 5/5 from Thomas Grice, attended Mar 2026: great class today, teacher was excellent, offered us refreshments and had good knowledge of the plants and materials that are used to make the terrariums!
  • 5/5 from Dan Blackwell, attended Mar 2026: What a lovely evening. Ella was lovely, so welcoming and knowledgable.
  • 5/5 from Vicki Atkinson, attended Mar 2026: Absolutely amazing! Would 100% recommend this terrarium class. Beautiful cozy setting with lovely materials to plant and display jar is just right. The sustainability was nicely explained. The class was very well planned and each step was explained really clearly. The end result will last years and is now proudly on display!
  • 5/5 from Sangeeta Singh, attended Feb 2026: Ella was great, really hospitality and knowledgeable She encouraged creativity in creating the terrarium and I'm so pleased to have attended
  • 5/5 from Jessica Wernick, attended Feb 2026: Ella was a really wonderful & patient teacher! She was very encouraging & we absolutely loved the workshop. Our terrariums looked great in the end, I can’t wait to see how they turn out after a few days :)
  • 5/5 from Damon Rodgers, attended Mar 2025: It was brilliant, we all really enjoyed it. Ella was a great teacher, communication was good prior to the class and instructions were clear. Would definitely recommend.
  • 5/5 from Julie White, attended Feb 2025: Ella and Vicky were great. Session was well organised with lots of options for personalising your terrarium. Venue was easy to find and we had plenty of space. Enjpyed a drink form the bar and chatted to some nice people on our table of 6. The finished terrarium looks great too
  • 5/5 from Victoria Ikin, attended Feb 2025: I purchased this for my son and his gf for Christmas. They had a brilliant time. They said the people who were running it were great and very knowledgeable. They said they were very generous with the plants and the finished products look amazing! Thank you so much!
  • 5/5 from Ben Clifton, attended Feb 2025: Really enjoyed the class! Lots of options for how you want to create your terrarium. Highly recommend :)
  • 5/5 from Alexander Komvos, attended Nov 2024: Had an amazing time making our terrariums, this class made for an amazing teambuilding activity!
  • 5/5 from Alison Devlin, attended Nov 2024: We really enjoyed our class thank you. Ella and Julia were super helpful and everyone is delighted with their creations. A really fun activity to finish off our team away day. Thanks both!
  • 5/5 from Fiona Martin, attended Aug 2024: We made terrariums as part of a bridal shower. Ella was knowledgeable, kind and patient with us. There was a really god selection of plants and materials and we found it an enjoyable, interesting and relaxing activity.
  • 5/5 from Kelly Cronin, attended Jul 2024: This was the beat activity for our team building, really calming and relaxing and Vicki was a really great tutor
  • 5/5 from Shruti Srivastava, attended May 2024: Teacher was knowledgeable and class was lively, plants selection was impressive. Will definitely try again.
  • 5/5 from Bradley Fowler, attended May 2024: Very enjoyable experience. My girlfriend and I loved this class! The instructors were very knowledgable and helpful and the products / plants they provide to build the terrariums are good quality. Would highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Martin Regan, attended May 2024: Really great evening, friendly instructor, lots of great options, really nice terrarium to leave with.
  • 5/5 from Gemma Hanley, attended Feb 2024: Was really impressed with the class, the hosts were friendly and attentive and were great at offering advice whilst encouraging creativity! Great selection of plants and decorative items, felt like great value for money :)
  • 5/5 from Gareth Poynton, attended Feb 2024: We had a great time, the teachers were great and very informative. Great chance to be creative and meet new people!
  • 5/5 from Zak Rizvi, attended Feb 2024: Teachers were very engaging and the finished product was lovely. Very reasonably priced as well
  • 5/5 from John Garus, attended Nov 2023: Both teachers explaining the ins and out of a terrarium. It was interesting especially when doing your own terrarium and what plants can be used for your desired effect.
  • 5/5 from Claire Roberts, attended Jul 2023: Vicky was an amazing host, talking us through the biology of terrariums before instructing us on how to construct our own. The materials and plants provided were varied and abundant. This was such a good event to do as a team - it was cathartic, yet allowed us all to talk while we were constructing our terrariums. Thank you Vicky for a brilliant experience!
  • 5/5 from Sophie Wilcox, attended Jun 2023: Such a lovely relaxing thing to do in a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Would definitely recommend!
  • 4/5 from Helena Crisford, attended Jun 2023: The class was great fun, and the teacher was friendly and enthusiastic. I enjoyed hearing about the different plants, soil and recommendations for different themes. The teacher gave lots of helpful tips about splitting plants, planting and how to care for it. They provided cold drinks too.
  • 5/5 from Sujata Blane, attended May 2023: Clear instructions, very friendly. We all enjoyed the activity immensely. All supplies provides, plenty variety.
  • 5/5 from Callum Buchanan, attended Apr 2023: Fun class! A chance to see what was in the soil we were using was interesting and the terrarium we made was a lot bigger than expected!
  • 5/5 from Michael Chrystal, attended Dec 2022: Knowledgeable, friendly, helpful teachers and a lot of options for materials. The terrariums are a really nice big size and there was so much room for customisation. I was a bit hesitant at first because of not so many reviews, but this is just because the class hasn’t gone for long, it exceeded my expectations and now we have lovely closed ecosystems to show off in our home.
  • 5/5 from Chris, attended Dec 2022: We had such a great time. There was such a variety of different plants and various decorations to use inside your terrarium. We got to learn about things you wouldn’t necessarily think about and we got to be as creative as we wanted. Our teachers were so knowledgeable and helpful and really helped everyone get the best out of the experience. I would recommend this over and over again. Thanks for such a great time.
  • 5/5 from Justin Ward, attended Dec 2022: Fantastic class, very fun and informative. Would highly recommend for everyone, not just plant enthusiasts.
Your teacher

Common Room Social Workshops
Common Room Social Workshops

5.0 (67)
female Women-owned

We’re passionate about craft but being able to make things you’d actually be proud to show off in your home or give as a gift. We also try to offer a range of activities that are a bit different, away from the norm but still being accessible for any level of craft skill.
Common Room is run by Vicky & Ella. Vicky is a teacher by day but also runs a perinatal mental health support group and is passionate about positive mental health. Ella has a creative background in photography and interior design and also runs her own business Ella's Garden. They've got a mutual love of craft and so decided to combine their skills and set up Common Room to facilitate other people to make and create.

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