Crafting: Make Your Own Terrarium

Crafting: Make Your Own Terrarium

Join us for a virtual class on how to make a terrarium and create your very own miniature ecosystem.

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Dive into the process of building your own terrarium from scratch! We’ll start by layering sand, soil and activated charcoal to create a stable foundation for our plants, promoting healthy growth and drainage. Next, it's time to plant your chosen succulent; our instructor will share proper planting techniques to ensure your succulent thrives. Lastly, you'll have the opportunity to unleash your creativity by decorating the top layer of soil and the exterior of your planter box with your own personal touches.

Throughout the workshop, our instructor will offer step-by-step guidance, share fascinating facts about succulents, provide essential tips for terrarium care and answer questions. No prior experience is necessary.

Terrarium-making materials to have on hand:

• One planter (we will be using 4x4x4 inches) - ceramic, glass and wood all work.
• One fresh succulent - for winter, we recommend Haworthia species.
• Cactus soil (No topsoil)
• Terrarium sand
• 1 oz activated charcoal
• Gardening tools (miniature shovel & brush)
• Decorative materials (preserved Spanish Moss, decorative rocks, etc.)

If you like, you can purchase an all-inclusive kit here. Be sure to leave enough time for delivery!

How to Join

Please note that you must be signed in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for events. AARP membership is not required. Please do not opt out of event-related email, as you will be emailed a link to join the event via Zoom prior to the event.