What to Expect at Your Glass Terrarium Class in London

Trowels at the ready – our glass terrarium making classes in London are the perfect place to take a crash course in all things botanical! Whether you’re a houseplant hero or a succulent saboteur, everyone is welcome at our London terrarium workshops. So, roll up your sleeves, grab a handful of soil and relax as you water your worries away. 

Looking for a unique gift experience for a birthday or anniversary? How about a chilled-out hen weekend, or even rainy day activities for kids? Whatever the occasion, our beginner-friendly London terrarium making classes are a wonderful way to immerse yourself in a new skill and enjoy some much-needed ‘me time’. 

Still not sure if our DIY terrarium classes are a great fit for you? You’re in the right place. Read on to discover what you can expect at our glass terrarium making classes in London. Ready, get set, grow! 

1. Your friendly instructor will provide everything you need

Wondering what to bring to your glass terrarium making class? Put down the handful of moss you grabbed from the garden – the only things you’ll need to bring with you are yourself and a little creativity. 

Everyone is welcome at our beginner-friendly classes, so your instructor won’t expect you to have any of the necessary materials, tools or supplies. When you arrive at your London workshop, they’ll give you everything you need to create a beautiful terrarium – including a glass jar and your choice of plants. 

Want to expand your horizons from a mini terrarium? If you fancy upgrading your arrangement, some classes (such as our popular terrarium masterclass) also offer a range of optional add-ons. These include a variety of different sized glass jars in case you want to supersize your succulents’ new home! 

2. Your glass terrarium will help you get creative 

When you think about getting creative, you might imagine paint and paper instead of plants and pebbles. But building a glass terrarium is an excellent way to explore your eye for colour, texture and design, all while enjoying the thrill of creating a living and breathing masterpiece. 

While your skilled instructor will always be on hand to offer guidance during your terrarium making class, you’ll also have plenty of freedom to experiment when making your tabletop plant arrangement. Get stuck in and build a tropical paradise, a pebbled path, or a leafy jungle in miniature. The beautiful end result will leave you in no doubt as to why terrariums are also known as bottled gardens. 

3. A London terrarium making class can help you unwind

Learning how to make a terrarium can be wonderfully therapeutic. Not only has spending time with plants been shown to lower our stress levels – but scientists have also found that using our hands can reduce anxiety and boost our well-being. It’s thought that getting hands-on taps into our primal need to get creative, which results in feelings of relaxation and peace. Anyone who’s ever felt the meditative effects of a creative activity can probably confirm this is true! 

If you’re feeling worn down by the stresses of everyday life, our terrarium making classes in London can help you unwind and be more present. There’s something very calming about the process of terrarium making, from laying your stones and scattering your soil to arranging your chosen plants. Your supportive teacher will also help you forget outside worries and focus your attention on the task at hand, embracing the restorative power of these fascinating plants. 

4. Learn a new skill at our glass terrarium making classes in London

At your glass terrarium workshop, you’ll receive expert guidance in the art of making a terrarium. Our classes offer the perfect introduction to the world of gardening for would-be green fingers that lack outdoor space at home. You’ll learn all about the ancient history of terrariums, how to select the best terrarium plants and the secret to keeping them healthy after you’ve left your class. 

From Westminster to Wandsworth, our London terrarium making classes offer a 30-day guarantee on the plants you’ll take home with you. However, with care and attention, you can expect them to last much longer. 

For many of the people who join our beginner-friendly classes, their workshop is only the start of a long-held love affair with terrariums. The skills you learn will stay with you long into the future, giving you the confidence to create plant-filled glass masterpieces for unique gifts or as decorations for your home. 

5. Make new friends and reconnect with old ones 

At ClassBento, we think the only thing better than getting creative is getting creative with like-minded friends. Our private terrarium making classes in London cater for as many as 100 people in a large studio space, making them the perfect setting for a big birthday party, hen weekend, or even corporate team building events. 

Prefer to keep things casual? Whether you’re booking for a special day or simply looking for a Saturday afternoon activity, coming to a London craft class is a great way to make new friends too. So, if nobody you know has caught the botany bug just yet, you’ll soon meet people who have! 

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Glass terrarium making classes in London FAQs

What is a glass terrarium?

A glass terrarium is a glass jar that contains layers of moss, pebbles, soil and other materials such as charcoal. It’s designed to provide the perfect ecosystem for plants such as succulents to grow and it removes the need for outdoor garden space.

Should terrariums be open or closed?

At ClassBento, we offer classes for making either an open or closed terrarium. Both are super low maintenance, but closed terrariums are even easier to look after, which makes them an ideal starting point for beginners. 

What should I wear to a terrarium making class?

Just like with gardening, building a terrarium can be a bit of a messy process, so we’d recommend wearing old clothes that you’re not afraid to get dirty.