Very cute and relaxing with lots of different crafts! Gillian was great
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Join us for a hands-on terrarium workshop in NYC Midtown that is easy and fun, making it a great activity for anyone interested in creating sustainable indoor garden. Terrarium making is accessible for beginners and provides a lively, enjoyable atmosphere where you’ll learn to build your own self-sustaining ecosystem in glass, layering soil, plants, and moss to create a miniature living world that is easy to maintain.
Our terrarium workshop NYC studio offers a welcoming, creative environment perfect for both beginners and experienced makers. It is a place where nature, art, and design intersect, making it a central hub for creativity. During the 1.5-hour workshop, you’ll gain valuable knowledge about different plant types, such as succulents and air plants, and learn essential plant care techniques to help you maintain your terrarium.
With guidance from our expert instructor, you’ll complete your project in a group of up to 5–30 participants. No prior experience needed, just bring your creativity and enjoy this great, memorable experience.
1.5 hours live workshop.
Calm, structured flow from design to finish.
2-27 people. Join a scheduled workshop with other participants. Perfect for individuals and small groups looking for a shared creative experience.
Up to 200 people people. Book a dedicated session for your team, event, or organization. Customized timing and full instructor attention for your group.
Up to 200+ people. We bring the workshop to your location. Ideal for large corporate events, conferences, and special occasions. Contact us for details.
Yes — New York Midtown has elevator access to the workshop floor.
Yes — New York Midtown is wheelchair accessible. If you have specific mobility needs or questions before you book, contact us and we will help ensure a smooth visit.
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 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.
We begin by reframing the craft—this isn't a gardening class; it’s planetary engineering. You’ll learn the history of the "mini-Earth" concept and set up your base drainage layers to support long-term water and gas cycles.
Using our signature "pre-hydration" method, you’ll mix specialized moisture-control soil, activated carbon, and sphagnum moss. This critical step kickstarts the ecosystem immediately, ensuring your jar is perfectly balanced for years of survival.
This is the creative heart of the workshop. You’ll design your topography, professionally prep your tropical plants to protect against pests, and layer in live moss. You’ll learn how to create depth and perspective like a pro.
We finish with the "flow state" details—adding decorative paths, figurines, and fairy lights. Finally, we cover the secrets of "zero-maintenance" care, name your world, and celebrate its "birthday" with a group show-and-tell.

All materials and tools provided, including a complete self-sustaining terrarium kit
Step-by-step expert guidance
Beginner-friendly, no experience needed
Live plants and natural materials
Create a self-sustaining ecosystem with closed terrariums
Low-maintenance living décor
Real experiences from our NYC workshop guests.
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Very cute and relaxing with lots of different crafts! Gillian was great
Loved it! Such a fun experience! We had Daphne and she was so patient and kind! Such a find girls thing to do!
Purchased the self sustaining terrarium class for my boyfriend and had a blast playing in the dirt and creating a happy home for our future jumping spider! Daphne was a wonderful and friendly teacher. Highly recommend! “Daphne is my plant muse. My terrarium rivals the Sistine chapel !” - the boyfriend
Great experience 10/10
Daphne was G R E A T, she was so informative and helpful. I had a ball with my group and will definitely be back!
Very cute! Big fan of the terrarium workshop. Iris was a great guide!
I attended the Terrarium Building Workshop for a team building activity at work. Iris was our instructor who taught us how to set up our terrariums and showed us different ways to customize our jars and make them our own. Everyone had a great time and we appreciated Iris’ ability to connect with each of us in a big group. It was so nice to be able to bring in our own food and beverages. Thank you for a great experience!
We made a terrarium and it was super fun and we learned a bunch!
Great time! We did the terrarium class with a great instructor whose name I've unfortunately forgotten -- Joanne? -- and they came out very fun. We were there for an hour, not too short and not too long. We'll likely come back for one of their others.
Had a wonderful time Daphne was lovely made a really cute terrarium
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