Make Your Own Terrarium Workshop

Starting from$69

5 attendees on average

Terrarium Options

What It Is

This 1.5-hour hands-on, make your own terrarium NYC workshop in the Financial District lets you build your own self-sustaining terrarium from scratch, a miniature living ecosystem sealed in glass that practically takes care of itself.

Perfect for a creative date night, a fun outing with friends, or a unique team activity, our FiDi studio welcomes beginners and makers alike.

Your expert instructor guides every step, from layering soil and moss to placing your plants and finishing touches. You'll leave with living, self-sustaining terrarium, beautiful, and totally yours.

Skill Level

Beginner-friendly. No prior experience required.

Total Time

1.5 Hours live workshop.

Pacing

Calm, structured flow from design to finish.

Public

2-50 people. Join a scheduled workshop with other participants. Perfect for individuals and small groups looking for a shared creative experience.

Private

Up to 120 people. Book a dedicated session for your team, event, or organization. Customized timing and full instructor attention for your group.

Mobile

Up to 200+ people. We bring the workshop to your location. Ideal for large corporate events, conferences, and special occasions. Contact us for details.

Elevator access

No — New York Financial District is stairs-only. There is no elevator to the workshop floor.

Accessible alternatives

For elevator access and wheelchair accessibility, browse workshops at New York Midtown. Contact us — we are happy to help you choose the best location.

In-Person Cancellations

In-person workshop bookings can be cancelled up to 2 days before the session date. If you cancel within this window, you are eligible for a refund. In case of an emergency, you may reschedule your booking with notice.

Private In-Person Policy

Private in-person classes can be cancelled up to 7 days before the session date. If you cancel within this period, a refund will be issued. If your group size changes, contact KraftStories and they will do their best to accommodate added or removed participants. In the event of an emergency, rescheduling is possible with notice.

Your Workshop Journey

Foundation & Ecosystem Logic

Foundation & Ecosystem Logic

You'll start by understanding how a sealed glass jar can sustain living plants on its own. Then you'll set up the drainage layers that make it all work.

Soil Science & Hydration

Soil Science & Hydration

You'll mix moisture-control soil, activated carbon, and sphagnum moss using our signature "pre-hydration" method, the step that keeps your terrarium balanced and low-maintenance for years.

Landscape & Planting

Landscape & Planting

The creative heart of the workshop. Design your topography, prep your tropical plants, and layer in live moss, shaping something that looks like it took years to grow, in under an hour.

Artistry & Long-Term Care

Artistry & Long-Term Care

Add decorative paths, figurines, and fairy lights. Learn "zero-maintenance" care, name your world, and celebrate its "birthday" with a group show-and-tell.

Welcome & Introduction

Welcome & Introduction

Step into our Financial District studio and feel the creative energy from the moment you walk in.

You'll meet your instructor and fellow makers, learn the story behind terrarium-making, and get your hands ready to layer soil, moss, and live plants by hand.

All sealed inside glass into a living world that's completely yours to take home.

Build Your Living Ecosystem

This is where the real fun begins. You'll build your terrarium layer by layer such as drainage, soil, moss, and live tropical plants, then add your own decorative touches to make it uniquely yours.

Along the way, your instructor breaks down the science behind why these ecosystems are nearly self-sustaining, so you leave not just with something beautiful, but with the confidence to care for it long after the workshop ends.
Build Your Living Ecosystem
terrarium kit used in NYC FiDi workshop

What You Get

Premium kits designed by us

Step-by-step expert guidance

Beginner-friendly, no experience needed

Live plants and natural materials

Low-maintenance living décor

All materials and tools provided

Guest Reviews

Real experiences from our Financial District workshop guests.

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