Closed Terrarium Making Workshop

Create your own mini world in a jar!



1.5 hours

Class size 1 to 10 (public classes), 2 to 30
  $120 (Afterpay available)
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Looking for a fun, hands-on experience where you can slow down, get creative and enjoy a little greenery?
Join us for a relaxed, beginner-friendly terrarium workshop where you'll design and build your very own tiny ecosystem to take home and enjoy.
No green thumb or creative experience needed! I'll guide you through every step, with everything provided so you can relax, have some fun and enjoy the process.
You'll start by layering pebbles, charcoal and soil before arranging moss, feature rocks and easy-care plants to bring your tiny world to life. Then comes the fun of making it your own, with coloured sand, ornaments and springtails (your terrarium's tiny clean-up crew!).
There's no right or wrong way to create. Everyone starts with the same materials, but no two terrariums ever turn out quite the same.
Along the way, you'll learn how your little ecosystem works and how to care for it once you take it home. You'll also receive a take-home care guide so you can continue growing your terrarium with confidence.
Whether you come with a friend, make it a date or join us on your own, you'll find a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere with plenty of guidance and encouragement along the way.
It's a couple of hours to put your phone down, get your hands dirty, enjoy some good company and create something that's uniquely yours.
Come along and leave with your own tiny world — and that lovely feeling of being able to say, "I made that!"

Upcoming dates for Closed Terrarium Making Workshop

Times are Brisbane time. Dates and prices as of 12 Oct 2026, 11:15am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

5 upcoming dates between 17 Oct 2026 and 28 Nov 2026.

  • Sat 17 Oct 2026, 9am-10:30am
  • Sat 31 Oct 2026, 9am-10:30am
  • Fri 6 Nov 2026, 10am-11:30am
  • Sat 21 Nov 2026, 9am-10:30am
  • Sat 28 Nov 2026, 9am-10:30am
What you'll get
All the materials you need to create your own stunning terrarium:
  • High-quality glass terrarium jar
  • Layered substrate - stones, charcoal, soil and coloured sand
  • Soft scape - easy-care plants perfect for terrariums and moss
  • Hard scape - decorative feature rocks
  • A selection of ornaments
  • Springtails
  • All tools required to make the build nice and easy and a high-quality apron to keep you clean throughout the workshop.
  • Expert guidance from a plant lover (that’s me!) who’ll show you step-by-step how to design, build, and care for your terrarium.
  • A care guide to keep your terrarium thriving long after the workshop!
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Knowledge required
No experience required - beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Nothing - everything is provided!
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.


FAQ

How hard is it to care for a closed terrarium?
Closed terrariums are surprisingly easy to care for! They create their own little ecosystem, so once they’re set up, you’ll only need to add a light mist of water every now and then. The rest is just sitting back and watching nature do its thing.
Do you charge travel or parking fees for private workshops?
Depending on the destination, a travel fee may be charged. If the venue only has paid parking, a parking fee may also apply. Message to confirm these costs.
Location

Vend Marketplace and Cafe Annerley - 289 Ipswich Road, Annerley QLD

Enter car park via Brisbane Street. There is plenty of parking underneath & disability parking out the front.

Your teacher can also travel within 30 kms of Annerley, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Recent reviews of Closed Terrarium Making Workshop

  • 5/5 from Marianne Fernance, attended Oct 2026: Fantastic workshop with work team. Trish was great!
  • 5/5 from Cassandra Parker, attended Oct 2026: What a delightful way to spend a Saturday morning! We loved making the terrariums so much! Trish was a wonderfu host and teacher and I cannot recommend this experieince enough!
  • 5/5 from Lynette Scott, attended Sep 2026: Absolutely loved this class. Did it as a birthday surprise for my daughter and a friend. We were able to “squeeze in” a couple of extra friends which was amazing. Very well prepared and organised teacher. Lots of choice of plants and ornaments. Definitely recommend, thank you
  • 5/5 from Vivia Luu, attended Sep 2026: The class was amazing! The teacher was really helpful and explained the steps thoroughly.
  • 5/5 from Kristy Holden, attended Sep 2026: A fantastic event. Very friendly, informative, engaging and calming. Every participant enjoyed this experience. A great teacher
  • 5/5 from Tess Odsey, attended Sep 2026: The workshop was great, very organised and well set up. Trish loves what she does and this shows. Everyone focused on the creation of own terrariom but helpful with each other. The atmosphere was peaceful, friendly and we all finished our closed terrarium on time. The background music was soothing. Thank you to Trish for creating such ambiance considering that they are in the process of moving from the venue to a better place.
  • 5/5 from Violet Costanzo, attended Sep 2026: Very educational!
  • 5/5 from Harrison Hodge, attended Sep 2026: It was a lovely time and the teacher was excellent.
  • 5/5 from Amanda Rosazza, attended Sep 2026: We had a great time and will be back!
  • 5/5 from Tracey, attended Aug 2026: Fantastic class!!
  • 5/5 from Carolyn L Buck, attended Aug 2026: Fantastic class! Trish is super knowledgable and super helpful. The class is excellent value for money spent. Overall a lovely morning
  • 5/5 from Wesley Yen, attended Aug 2026: The class for my wife and I was not just terrarium; it was a free flow of self-expression in a tranquil space. Trish was knowledgeable and engaging, with a good balance of guidance and creativity. Highly recommended.
  • 5/5 from Hannah Wyatt, attended Jul 2026: Absolutely beautiful class. Everything available for you to use and such a therapeutic activity. A relaxed and fun environment to be creative. Thanks so much for a great morning! Would highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Tess Kearnan, attended Jul 2026: Such a beautiful morning, we had so much fun making the terrariums Best birthday ever!!
  • 5/5 from Natalie Bliesner, attended Jun 2026: Great way to spend an hour or two. It was amazing that my plan in my head turned out. The host was supportive and super friendly. Easy to make and individualised.
  • 5/5 from Tess Middleton, attended Jun 2026: So much fun!
  • 5/5 from Cayley Atkinson, attended Jun 2026: Had a great time at this workshop! Trish was an excellent teacher, explaining the process by breaking it down into clear steps and encouraging us to try a range of different things in the terrarium to see what worked. It was a wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning, the time flew by and the terrariums turned out breautifully. Thank you for such an excellent workship, Trish!
  • 5/5 from Amy Herbohn, attended Jun 2026: Really enjoyable. Trish was great and made the class relaxing and fun. She also gave us lots of interesting info & tips on caring for our finished terrariums.
  • 5/5 from Hiku Hayward, attended Jun 2026: What an experience this terrarium class was, Trish was an amazing teacher and a very friendly person she made the whole experience very wonderful and fun. Trish has the perfect little store and set up for a great afternoon experience.
  • 5/5 from Erin Honsa, attended May 2026: Excellent class, well organised, lots of help and information provided. Love what I created and seeing what everyone else created. Thank you
  • 5/5 from Adrian Ilich, attended May 2026: This was such an amazing experience I absolutely loved it and highly recommend to anyone especially those who likes plants or terrariums
  • 5/5 from Elisha Bush, attended Feb 2026: Excellent class, highly recommend!!! Great value for money and such a fun and enjoyable experience. Trish really knows her stuff and was so generous and accommodating with sharing her knowledge and all the bits and pieces for the tarrarium. I learned heaps and will definitely be back. The class is in a beautiful little studio which feels comfortable and welcoming. Thank you so much for hosting us today Trish. We had a really fun day and love our beautiful tarrariums we brought home.
  • 5/5 from Maria Hoffman, attended Feb 2026: I highly recommend doing this, I was gifted this by my son and it was so enjoyable plus you come away with something beautiful.
  • 5/5 from Michelle Errera, attended Feb 2026: I thoroughly enjoyed it! As a non creative person it was easy to create. Very well explained as you go along. There were many plant and decorative options available.
  • 5/5 from Kate Kerin, attended Feb 2026: The teacher I had was very helpful and I made a terrarium and I liked that the class was easy to follow in what to do and is easy for beginners to do
  • 5/5 from Julia Tran, attended Jan 2026: Such a great class. Small in size and very generous with materials. Very impressed with my final result
  • 5/5 from Nicola Hodgkins, attended Jan 2026: Loved this class, it was relaxing, creative and informative. Trish was friendly, knowledgeable and was easy to follow. I would highly recommend this class.
  • 5/5 from Samrana Arefeen, attended Jan 2026: Had a lovely time, learned lots and took home a beautiful terrarium
  • 5/5 from Lisa Harding, attended Dec 2025: We had such a great time! Trish, the teacher, was warm, genuine and wonderful at telling us what we needed to do. The room was beautifully set up, the plant selection and decorative bits and pieces were excellent for decorating as desired! Definitely going again x
  • 5/5 from Evyarnna Hlentzos, attended Dec 2025: Trish was an awesome teacher that explained everything super clearly and was able to answer questions and give advice throughout our workshop, whilst giving us the complete freedom to create our own mini world. I had so much fun putting my ideas to life and learning the in and outs of terrarium making. Would highly recommend this workshop. Absolutely obsess with my creation and already want to make more!
  • 5/5 from Angela Pearson, attended Dec 2025: Brilliant workshop on Saturday. Fun and informative from start to end. Came away with a lovely terrarium, made all by myself … ish!!! Recommend everyone to try this workshop however old you are. Husband wants to book again
  • 5/5 from Nisreen Jamal, attended Dec 2025: Our teacher was amazing! It was a 10/10 experience, would highly recommend to book this class with Trish. She was very welcoming and helpful + had great knowledge about everything plants! I love how there were multiple varieties of plants, rocks, and pieces like frogs, little houses & tree figures.
  • 5/5 from Kristy Muchow, attended Nov 2025: What a fabulous way to spend a Saturday morning. Trish was so full of enthusiasum and freely shared her wealth of knowledge about plants and terrariums. Unhurried, relaxed with plenty of time and everything you need to create the look you were trying to achieve. I love my terrarium, and look forward to making more, maybe at another workshop, because it was so easy and relaxing.
  • 5/5 from Karen Winfield, attended Nov 2025: Loved it. Now I have a little Japanese garden inside my house
Your teacher

Leaf Jars
Leaf Jars

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female Women-owned

Hi, I’m Trish — wife, mum, creative soul and the plant-loving people person behind Leaf Jars.
I’ve always loved helping people and sharing what I know, but my love of plants really grew during a tough season of life. Spending time with plants gave me a sense of calm, helped me manage my anxiety and slowly filled my home with greenery.
And I certainly didn’t start out with a green thumb! I used to joke that I was a bit of a “plant killer”, but with patience, practice and a whole lot of learning along the way, that began to change. That journey is a big part of why I love running terrarium workshops today.
There’s something really lovely about bringing people together around a table, giving them the space to slow down, get creative and have a little fun.
One of my favourite moments is watching someone who walked in saying “I’m not creative” or “I can’t keep plants alive” leave with a terrarium they’re proud of and the confidence to care for it.
But over the years, I’ve learnt that people come away with so much more than a terrarium. It’s the conversations, the laughter, the little surprises and the time spent doing something just for the joy of it.
That’s what I hope you’ll experience when you join me around the workshop table — a warm welcome, plenty of encouragement and the freedom to create your own tiny world. No green thumb required!
Because for me, Leaf Jars has always been about growing more than plants.
And when I’m not running workshops or tending to my plants, you’ll usually find me spending time with my boys (my husband and son), catching up with family or friends over coffee… or following every Formula 1 race. I’m a true F1 tragic! ️
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