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Terrarium MasterClass with Glass Gardens London

5(91 reviews)
Terrarium MasterClass - an absolutely unforgettable experience of creating your own mini ecosystem to take home with you!
In-person
£50 pp
1hr 30min
Beginner
What happens in this class?

Terrarium is a self-sustaining, biologically diverse micro ecosystem closed in glass.

Join our mindful masterclass workshop and create your own glass garden by using glass vessels, live plants and various natural elements such as soil, stones, sand and moss.

Learn about the history of terrariums, find out interesting facts about the earth ecosystem, get new skills in indoor gardening and how to look after your plants - all enjoying positive energy and great vibes.

You will get a chance to recreate mother earth's unique ecosystem in a terrarium to take home with you or give it to someone you…

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Things to remember

Happiness through learning. All you need to bring with you is a big smile. You are going to create something beautiful and natural while learning about nature, house plants and much more!

You can check how our workshops look like by visiting our IG page "glassgardenslondon" and watching highlight wheels…

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Latest Reviews
5(91 reviews)
undefined - 21 April 2024
I booked a terrarium making session in Ealing for my wife's birthday. Emily was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable with the 2 hours flying by. We now have 2 beautiful terrariums and looking to make more in the future
undefined - 15 April 2024
Insightful , creative and fun . Recommend this workshop to everyone who wants a glimpse into the magical world of terrariums . Emily is a passionate , patient and kind teacher , a really lovely person .
Anjum - 17 March 2024
Really pleased with the result. Nice to have some variety of plants to use.
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Booking Options
Private BookingFor groups of 10 to 30 guests
£50

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Age Requirement

8
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Any class can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase. See cancellation policy.
Your Teacher

Emily & Peter - nature lovers and plant enthusiasts. Founders of Glass Gardens London bring nature closed in the glass into people’s lives. Creations they make using glass vessels, live plants and various natural elements - soil, stones, sand or moss - bring to mind terrariums invented by Dr Nathaniel Ward. He gave them an inspiration to create their own self-sustaining, biologically diverse micro ecosystems. They love to work with plants in any kind of way! Join their mindful workshop to learn more about plants, terrariums and nature itself.

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Reviews

undefined - 21 April 2024
I booked a terrarium making session in Ealing for my wife's birthday. Emily was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable with the 2 hours flying by. We now have 2 beautiful terrariums and looking to make more in the future
undefined - 15 April 2024
Insightful , creative and fun . Recommend this workshop to everyone who wants a glimpse into the magical world of terrariums . Emily is a passionate , patient and kind teacher , a really lovely person .
Anjum - 17 March 2024
Really pleased with the result. Nice to have some variety of plants to use.
Sinisha Cipkalo - 30 January 2024
Lovely teacher! Told us what we need to know to make the terrarium and the looking after information and on top she has said if we have any questions or problems we can send her an email.
Monica Clifford - 22 January 2024
Emily, the instructor for terrarium master class was absolutely brilliant. She had so much knowledge about terrariums and how they came to exist, as well as a bit about herself, her love of plants and how she got into building terrariums. Everything was set up and laid out so clearly and neatly, she walked us through every step whilst also allowing us to try new things and explore. Thank you Emily for this great experience! Highly recommend :)
Faith - 13 January 2024
We had a great time building our own terraniums at this workshop! The teacher is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about all things terranium and has lots of tips about terranium and plant care. Step by step instructions with modelling, with room for creativity and personal touches. Would highly recommend! I went with my mum and we both had a great time.
Faith - 18 December 2023
My mum and I loved the workshop. The teacher was knowledgeable, passionate about terraniums and guided us through the process step by step. We enjoyed an evening making the terraniums in a cosy Christmassy café with the smell of fresh brownies being baked all evening! We were provided with everything we needed to make unique terraniums. We love our finished products and are enjoying our beautiful terraniums! Highly recommended workshop.
Kar - 15 October 2023
Very fun experience! Would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to try something different! Emily was very knowledgable and friendly and taught us about the history of terrariums.
Kar - 15 October 2023
Very fun experience! Would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to try something different! Emily was very knowledgable and friendly and taught us about the history of terrariums.
Natalie - 15 October 2023
We had such a lovely time at this course! Emily was a great teacher and not only did we come out with beautiful terraniums, we also learned a lot in this session. Would definitely recommend and would attend again :)
Natalie - 15 October 2023
We had such a lovely time at this course! Emily was a great teacher and not only did we come out with beautiful terraniums, we also learned a lot in this session. Would definitely recommend and would attend again :)
Max Bauer - 17 September 2023
Really loved the course and the terrarium looks great!
Kamala Senathirajah - 11 September 2023
It was an incredible experience; engaging session that was educational, entertaining and the best part you have the skills knowledge and advice needed to continue creating more terrariums.
Julie McSweeney - 15 August 2023
Great workshop, learned lots and had loads of fun doing it!! Highly recommended!
Kath - 15 August 2023
Great class with a very well-informed instructor! High recommendation
Pall Channe - 6 August 2023
Lovely class, given by well informed instructor. Enjoyed making my own terrarium! Would recommend.
Ayushi Sewraj - 15 July 2023
Fun activity with very knowledgeable instructor who guided us through every step. Highly recommend
Monique Baars - 3 July 2023
Really wonderful class, great balance of learning and doing, with high quality organisation and materials. Thank you for a fun evening!
Alex Llewellyn - 2 July 2023
This class was amazing! Emily taught us so much about plants in general and making our terrariums was so fun and therapeutic, would really recommend!
Mina Kung - 13 June 2023
So much fun 🤩
Elle - 12 June 2023
I went with my partner and a friend to celebrate a birthday and have a treat after exams, and had the best time! Emily was so lovely and helpful and was obviously so knowledgeable about her work. Our terrariums turned out so well. I would absolutely recommend this for anyone wanting to get started with terrariums and I’ve now started hoarding jars so I can make more!
Daniel V - 5 June 2023
A super cool class! The venue (I attended the class at Greenka plant shop in Ealing) was such was a perfect setting for the class. It felt really welcoming, and making a terrarium while being surrounded by beautiful plants was a lovely and very calming experience. In the class itself Emily did a great job of explaining how terrariums work and the practical method of creating them. All of the steps were clearly demonstrated and explained, and tools and materials were provided as well as a selection of lovely plants. As I’d chosen the largest size of vessel, that meant I got a total of 5 individual plants of various types, which I thought was perfect. I particularly enjoyed putting the finishing touches to my creation with moss and some decorative stones. I had a great time and came away having made a beautiful terrarium!
Giulia - 22 May 2023
Learning the story of terrarium and making one was a great experience. Emily was amazing and very helpful. Got back home with my terrarium and instructions on how to make sure it lives its best life. Thank you :)
Karolina - 30 April 2023
Amazing opportunity to know how to make terrariums! Lovely workshop in such nice location in Richmond
Nichola - 20 March 2023
This was a great fun activity to do. The class was very interesting and Emily had lots of information and made it really fun. Would definitely recommend.
Kalina Kyutchukova - 19 March 2023
I learned a lot even as a geneticist! A lovely and friendly environment with an amazing host, very knowledgeable about plants and clearly loves what she does and cares about her craft!
Kalina Kyutchukova - 19 March 2023
I learned a lot even as a geneticist! A lovely and friendly environment with an amazing host, very knowledgeable about plants and clearly loves what she does and cares about her craft!
Aimee - 13 March 2023
Fantastic, informative and hugely enjoyable class! Would highly recommend
Wayne Rumble - 12 March 2023
Excellent and informative. Very happy with my terrarium!
Doris - 12 March 2023
It was one of the most pleasant evenings spent in a great atmosphere with Emilly and her "students" creating a terrarium with beautiful plants. So much new information about creating your own little garden enclosed in glass. A great time with creative people is a great idea for a Sunday evening. I highly recommend it to everyone!!!
Lily Crowley - 28 February 2023
Emily ran such a wonderful class - so much history and information about what we were doing so that we can make more. I’m so pleased with my terrarium! Thank you Emily
Kahla - 15 February 2023
Learning how to build terrariums was so much fun and informative! Love the different tips and tricks and customizations that can be done. I got lost on the way and was late, but Emily quickly helped out, and made sure I wouldn’t get too far behind if I was too late. Venue was lovely and well lit, definitely worth it and would do again!
Kahla - 15 February 2023
Learning how to build terrariums was so much fun and informative! Love the different tips and tricks and customizations that can be done. I got lost on the way and was late, but Emily quickly helped out, and made sure I wouldn’t get too far behind if I was too late. Venue was lovely and well lit, definitely worth it and would do again!
Chloe Musson - 1 February 2023
What a great evening! Such a fun Sunday evening. Learnt so much and now have a beautiful glass terrarium! Thank you!
Rhianna Williams - 31 January 2023
Fantastic, fun class which was also very informative about how terrariums came to be! Full care instructions also provided. Really good value!
Rhianna Williams - 31 January 2023
Fantastic, fun class which was also very informative about how terrariums came to be! Full care instructions also provided. Really good value!
Aurélie - 15 November 2022
We attended one of Glass Gardens' terrarium workshop and had a brilliant time. Emily's enthusiasm and passion for plants is obvious, and we went back home having had a fun evening, having learnt a lot, and with two beautiful terrariums in our bag!
Thomas Lamprell - 14 November 2022
Really enjoyed the workshop, we felt that it was very well run and the terrariums look amazing!
James Lacy-Smith - 12 September 2022
Fabulous course and we made a beautiful terrarium
Nicholas Yap - 15 August 2022
Really enjoyed the whole experience. Emily was warm and friendly, the whole class was very informative. We all walked away with a new found respect for plants and an amazing terrarium to commemorate the occasion.
Sarah - 7 August 2022
We had a brilliant afternoon making terrariums, Emily was very knowledgeable and you could tell that she loved what she was doing. Would definitely recommend this class!
Shannon - 2 August 2022
Loved this terrarium making class, the venue was cool and the Emily was so knowledgable and passionate about what she does. It was infectious. My terrariums look great too!
Henrietta - 2 August 2022
A brilliant afternoon creating a beautiful product. My sister and I really enjoyed the experience and look forward to nurturing our terrariums! Thank you
Mithilaa - 30 July 2022
The class was in a lively space with ta very passionate and friendly teacher. She taught us a lot about the history of terrariums and was very patient about teaching us how to make one. The lesson was a lot of fun and now i have become a new plant parent and begjnning to love terrariums #obsessed.
Mithilaa - 30 July 2022
The class was in a lively space with ta very passionate and friendly teacher. She taught us a lot about the history of terrariums and was very patient about teaching us how to make one. The lesson was a lot of fun and now i have become a new plant parent and begjnning to love terrariums #obsessed.
Priya - 11 July 2022
Such a great session so much Fun! My boyfriend loved it! It was a great gift and session! Would defo go again highly recommended!
Priya - 11 July 2022
One of the best classes I've done in a while so much fun. Was a well loved present so win wins all around!
Diya - 12 June 2022
Lots of fun and good information.
Renu - 12 June 2022
Created my own Terrarium, which looks fab. A hands on class which enjoyable, in an informal comfortable setting. Learnt various tips and tricks. Emily (the instructor) was great.
Praveen Paul - 5 June 2022
A very relaxed and fun class. Emily is a great teacher and gave us all the information we needed to make and look after our terrariums. Would highly recommend, wonderful way to spend a chilled few hours and a fantastic location. Really happy with my terrarium.
Shivali - 9 May 2022
Emily brought the wold of terrariums to life with this Masterclass. She was super friendly and knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions. We came away from the class with our own 2L terrarium with detailed aftercare instructions. I look forward to trying out the desert terrarium class! Make sure to bring a bag to help you take your terrarium home - a wine bag would be perfect!
Fiona - 2 May 2022
Really enjoyed this workshop - Emily was knowledgable and fun. Making the Terrariums was a great experience and lovely to take it home afterwards. Highly recommended!
Jo - 22 February 2022
Fantastic class in Brentford run by Emily last Sunday. Really enjoyed it, lots of useful information and good fun! Looking forward to doing another in the future
Meera - 21 February 2022
My partner and I really enjoyed this workshop. The venue is INCREDIBLE and the facilitator was friendly and knowledgeable. We can’t wait to book another!
Ross Gray - 14 February 2022
We had a really lovely experience. The class was super interesting and fun and the host Emily was very welcoming and informative. Would definitely recommend!
Lisa - 30 January 2022
I had the best time. Emily was fab! Great wealth of knowledge and a great person to learn from. The whole environment was perfect. Very relaxing couple of hours making our own terrariums and learning along the way.
Amanda - 17 January 2022
I had a wonderful time with Emily. She was really helpful and explained all about terrariums and their history. I definitely recommend this class.
Maria Katende - 30 October 2021
I learnt so much about plants and trees in just two and a half hours. The teacher has a lot of passion for plants which was wonderful to see and I know we all had a wonderful relaxing evening making our Terrariums. I definitely recommend this workshop.
Isabella Vitale - 27 October 2021
I had great fun creating my first terrarium while learning how terrariums started and how they work! I also found the creative process very relaxing and therapeutic. Emily was greatly entertaining and full of interesting facts! I would recommend it to anyone! :-)
Susannah - 24 October 2021
Instructor was brilliant— engaging and knowledgeable and charming. She shared her love for plants and teaching in a beautiful manner. Very kind and helpful to students. Venue was perfect for the event.
Susannah - 24 October 2021
Instructor was brilliant— engaging and knowledgeable and charming. She shared her love for plants and teaching in a beautiful manner. Very kind and helpful to students. Venue was perfect for the event.
Emelia - 2 September 2021
WAS A GREAT CLASS, REALLY INFORMATIVE AND GREAT FUN, I WENT ALONG WITH A FRIEND BUT WOULD ALSO BE JUST AS ENJOYABKE SOLO AS WAS SMALL INTIMATE GROUP. HIGHLY RECCOMEND. AND NOW I HAVE A LOEVLY TERRARIUM
Emelia - 2 September 2021
WAS A GREAT CLASS, REALLY INFORMATIVE AND GREAT FUN, I WENT ALONG WITH A FRIEND BUT WOULD ALSO BE JUST AS ENJOYABKE SOLO AS WAS SMALL INTIMATE GROUP. HIGHLY RECCOMEND. AND NOW I HAVE A LOEVLY TERRARIUM
Emelia - 2 September 2021
WAS A GREAT CLASS, REALLY INFORMATIVE AND GREAT FUN, I WENT ALONG WITH A FRIEND BUT WOULD ALSO BE JUST AS ENJOYABKE SOLO AS WAS SMALL INTIMATE GROUP. HIGHLY RECCOMEND. AND NOW I HAVE A LOEVLY TERRARIUM
Vicki G - 31 August 2021
This was a fantastic workshop - I will certainly be recommending it to friends and family. Emily who led the session was very knowledgeable and a great teacher. It was also in a fantastic location and well set up. Sign up now you won’t regret it!!!
Vicki G - 31 August 2021
This was a fantastic workshop - I will certainly be recommending it to friends and family. Emily who led the session was very knowledgeable and a great teacher. It was also in a fantastic location and well set up. Sign up now you won’t regret it!!!
Jade Jobes - 30 August 2021
Loved it, second time visiting too! Super friendly and insightful. Brilliant idea for a team event/work or even throw in some fizz and a hen party or birthday event idea. Branded bags after the workshop would be a brilliant idea too as it means you can get your terranium home safely. Fantastic birthday present idea too!
Mark - 30 August 2021
Fun, informative and you go home with a lovely terrarium, what's not to like
Emma Wright - 29 August 2021
I had a great time with my friends attending Emily's class. She was so lovely and really informative. She was always on hand to help if we got stuck and answer any questions we had. Really enjoyed it and my newly made terrarium looks great!
Lauren Glassman - 25 August 2021
I am a plant novice but was able to create a really beautiful piece of ‘living’ artwork. Emily was very patient with LOTS of knowledge and enthusiasm - she gave just the right amount of help so that you felt accomplished too. A great way to wile away two hours.
Simone - 23 August 2021
Really useful and educational class with a lovely helpful teacher. Would definitely go to similar events in the future. Good for anyone interested in plants
Diane Wallace - 21 August 2021
Two hours we’ll spent. Our tutor was very knowledgeable and the instructions and modelling pitched at the right level to enable success with a terrarium to take home. Grouping size good to have personalised help and others to chat to and get to know. Would recommend the workshop as a way to try something new.
Susan Parsons - 21 August 2021
A small workshop led by Emily. I already have a terrarium but learnt so much more so will be redoing mine! A nice atmosphere with friendly people. 2 hours was just right. A quirky very interesting venue - easy to reach by public transport with lots of cafes/pubs in the vicinity.
Chris K - 20 August 2021
I did this class in July 2021 and thoroughly enjoyed it. I had decided to make the terrarium as a birthday gift for a friend and was delighted with my efforts; my friend loved it too! Our tutor was informative and funny and made for an afternoon that went far too quickly. Highly, highly recommended :-)
Victoria - 1 August 2021
Great class by Emily, well structured, informative and above all brilliant fun. Loved the terrarium I created. Would love to do more classes with Glass Gardens. Strongly recommend.
Jade Jobes - 19 July 2021
Amazing class, amazing venue and brilliant teacher! Found it so interesting and fun, I learnt so much and took away skills to keep my terranium and other plants alive. Would totally recommend and think it's a brilliant idea for a birthday present for all ages too.
Sapphire - 19 July 2021
Really lovely workshop, we are complete novices when it comes to the plant world but Emily was so lovely, knowledgeable and always happy to give a hand. Definitely recommend if you fancy trying something different :)
Viktor - 17 July 2021
Really relaxing, Emily was very informative and super friendly and I would recommend this to anyone! Such a lovely location, too.
Viktor - 17 July 2021
Really relaxing, Emily was very informative and super friendly and I would recommend this to anyone! Such a lovely location, too.
Mark - 26 June 2021
I wanted to say big thank you to the founders of Glass Gardens London and their hard work! Whole workshop was an amazing experience, we were surrounded by super cool classic cars - better venue I could not imagine. Thanks once again and I will gather my friends and come again soon!!!
Kay - 26 June 2021
Great experience! Thank you so much for such great workshop. I learnt a lot and left holding in my hands the most beautiful thing I have ever made - my own glass garden. Thanks!!
Lily - 26 June 2021
Fantastic terrarium class! It was very informative, created for beginners, but yet full of very useful knowledge. I saw some other classes across London, but this one is amazing value for money and I would happily call it the best. Thank you so much for last Saturday and my beautiful creation!
Seb Smith - 26 June 2021
Great workshop. Great hosts. Great setting. Covid safe. Would recommend for anyone that fancies doing something a bit different. Wife and I loved it. And to top it all off get to take back a unique terrarium at the end. Thanks again!
Sharayna - 19 June 2021
Learnt the basics of making a terrarium. Emily was fun and informative and very friendly and always available to assist. The best part was that I could take my little creating home with me!
Sharayna - 19 June 2021
Learnt the basics of making a terrarium. Emily was fun and informative and very friendly and always available to assist. The best part was that I could take my little creating home with me!
Maya - 27 June 2020
Fantastic experience. Loved the way the workshop has been planned and that I left with lovely mini garden in my hands!! So fulfilling experience. Thank you <3
Andy - 27 June 2020
I have attended the terrarium workshop with Glass Gardens London in February before all this crazy time started as my wife bought me a ticket. It was an amazing experience - Emily is truly passionate about her work, she has good knowledge about plants and terrariums. I have spent great time and would recommend to anyone who wants to get crafty & learn new skills in mini gardening!
Ayshajee@gmail.com - 30 March 2020
It was such a lovely class with an enthusiastic teacher who clearly loves what she does. She was friendly and helpful, very knowledgeable and confident regarding the class. The venue was nice, inviting and a perfect atmosphere for the work. I learned how different layers are built I. A terrarium and why, what plants are ideal, how to make it aesthetically pleasing but keeping in mind the functionality of the elements used. Great class!
Katy - 28 March 2020
This class was so much fun. We learnt about the history of terrariums and then how to make our very own which we were then able to bring home. A glass of prosecco and great company made for a very enjoyable evening. Emily is lovely. Very knowledgeable.
Holly Oliver - 14 March 2020
I absolutely loved the workshop - there was a warm friendly and relaxed atmosphere - it was very informative and I am so pleased with the terrarium! Much more rewarding than just buying one! Highly recommend - a wholesome experience!
Louise - 8 March 2020
Absolutely loved building my own terrarium. Emily is so friendly and gave us lots of tips, not just for terrariums, but for houseplants as well. Highly recommended