Get creative and bring a little greenery indoors with a Closed Terrarium Workshop in San Jose, California. This hands-on, beginner-friendly class teaches you how to design and build your own miniature ecosystem from start to finish. With expert guidance, you’ll learn which plants thrive in a closed environment, how to layer materials like soil, moss, and gravel for healthy growth, and how to care for your terrarium so it stays vibrant for years.

All materials are provided, including a glass container, premium soil mix, moss, pebbles, and decorative touches to personalize your creation. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing solo activity, a fun group outing, or a unique gift idea, this one-hour workshop offers a calming, creative escape right in the heart of the Bay Area. By the end, you’ll head home with your own living work of art, a little piece of nature that brings beauty and balance to any space.

Any restrictions to participate?

• Age: Suitable for adults and children aged 7 and older.
• Health limitations: Not recommended for individuals with severe hand or arm mobility restrictions.
• Experience level: All levels are welcome; the class is beginner-friendly and guided step-by-step.

Who can you accommodate for?

• Children: Children aged 7 and above may participate with a signed waiver. All attending children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
• Individuals with disabilities: The workshop is wheelchair accessible and service animals are permitted.
• Languages: The class is conducted in English.
• Pets: Pets are not allowed, except certified service animals.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

• Duration: Approximately 1 hour (workshops may vary slightly based on group size and engagement).
• What’s included:
  • All necessary materials, including terrarium bottle, mosses, soil mix, activated carbon, gravel, burlap, tools, decorations, and string light.
  • Step-by-step instruction from an expert terrarium builder.
  • A completed closed terrarium to take home.
• Who will be present: A professional instructor will lead the session. Workshops host up to 40 participants per session.
• Spectators: Only ticketed guests are permitted in the workshop area.
• Photo/ video: Photography is welcome; participants are encouraged to capture their creations.
• Specific rules to follow: Guests must handle all tools and materials with care and follow the instructor’s safety guidance throughout the session.

How to prepare?

• Weather dependency: This is an indoor experience and runs regardless of weather conditions.
• Arrival: Plan to arrive 10–15 minutes before the scheduled workshop to check in and get settled.
• Parking: Street and nearby public parking options are available near the San Jose studio.
• What to wear: Comfortable clothing that can get a little dirty; aprons are provided.
• What to bring:
  • Just curiosity and enthusiasm—everything else is provided.
  • Personal water bottle (optional).
  • Phones or cameras for photos.
• Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: Restrooms are available onsite.

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

All bookings are final. No refunds or rescheduling are allowed once the experience is booked.