Mini-ecosystem Terrarium Making Workshop

Recent reviews of Mini-ecosystem Terrarium Making Workshop

• 5/5 from Kira Lanewala, attended Oct 2026: First off, the text message in the morning with the directions and everything was absolutely clutch! Thank you for making it easy to find you! Second, the class was lovely. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but the shop is beautiful, Ryan is great, and I liked all of the options we were given for making the terrarium. I chose to do the smallest bowl size so that I could learn the process and see if I can manage keeping it alive and thriving. The goal is to be able to have multiple terrariums and maybe one day have some organisms living in there too! I think I may buy a gift card for a friend also :) My wife and I had a great time!
• 5/5 from Brian Diebold, attended Aug 2026: Ryan was great! You could tell he loves biology and sharing his craft! Super helpful and fun class to take
• 5/5 from Shalmali Mayther, attended Aug 2026: Ryan was very sweet and also very insightful. It was such a fun class! Would definitely recommend to all my friends who enjoy plants!
• 2/5 from Amanda Young, attended Jun 2026: I was really excited to attend this workshop as a solo date for myself. As soon as I arrived it seemed the teacher, Ryan, did not see me on his list and it was only one other party, a family, there. I assumed he would be organized with his participants and have a print out. I told him my name about three times and he also asked me exactly what I was building as if he didn’t see it. He barely acknowledged me and mainly made eye contact with the other party that was there while sharing his story. He made us wait for a couple of other attendees who were running late. A large family walked in and the teacher started to explain the different vessels he had but not really informing me or the other party about the options to see what was best for us. I had to basically ear hustle to understand the different domes and bowls. As I was about to request the price difference between the options he quickly ask if I could scoot down for the party that was late so they could sit together. Even though I was on time, I was asked to accommodate people who were making this experience more drawn out. I agreed out of frustration and then actually told the teacher I didn’t plan on staying and I would like a refund. He walked me outside and stated he was unable to give me a refund but I could come another day. He proceeded to apologize because he said he didn’t know the family added more people. If so, why did I have to accommodate my seating for them? It was rather absurd that my experience was taken away from not only people that arrived late and brought extra guests but also the lack of care from the teacher. It’s unfortunate that I lost out on a cool experience and money, but I rather keep my sanity and respect than feel as an “inconvenience” for an experience I paid for.
• 5/5 from Liz Johnson, attended Apr 2026: This was a great teen-parent activity. Ryan knew his stuff and communicated in a way that we could both enjoy - it is always gratifying to expose her to adults who are passionate about their craft. The hands-on terrarrium building was just the right amount of structured and creative that we could both move confidently, and the maintenance of our new ecosystems is achievable. Strong recommend for a fun afternoon with something tangible to bring home.
• 5/5 from Marina Crouse, attended Mar 2026: A friend gifted me this class and we went together - a great gift, or something to do with friends, on a date, or just by yourself! I learned so much about terrarium ecosystems and how to actually care for this little artwork, I loved it! Will definitely return.
• 5/5 from Meghedi Davoodian, attended Mar 2026: We had an amazing time and learned so much!
• 5/5 from Victoria Yoon, attended Feb 2026: Very nice and relaxing class. Ryan was a great instructor and told you everything you needed to know about the terrarium making process and the important aftercare afterwards. 10/10 highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Melvin Valle, attended Feb 2026: Loved the class so much.
• 5/5 from Howard Lau, attended Jan 2026: Loved the class! Ryan was attentive and professional. He brought good vibes to the class (the environment was already great), and was clearly knowledgeable in his work. A good experience for everyone to try in my humble opinion :)
• 5/5 from Tracy Hernandez, attended Jan 2026: I learned so much and had a great time. I want to take his class again.
• 5/5 from Lisa Suarez, attended Jan 2026: This is a very interesting and educational, exciting workshop! Ryan is great! Very knowledgeable and helpful! We had fun and got a beautiful plant to bring home!!
• 5/5 from Michael Wainstock, attended Jan 2026: Ryan was very knowledgeable about his craft. Was extremely informative and helpful. Amazing little studio with great vibes.
• 5/5 from Denise Grego, attended Dec 2025: Ryan was great, very knowledgeable, easy to follow, and clearly passionate about what he does. You can really see how much he loves it. The class felt relaxed and fun, and I left with a terrarium I actually feel confident taking care of. Highly recommended!
• 5/5 from Jasmine Mims, attended Dec 2025: Such a great class! The teacher was friendly, incredibly helpful, and clearly loves what he does. You can tell he knows a lot about plants
• 5/5 from Colette Rosenberg, attended Nov 2025: Ryan is a fantastic teacher - celebrated our friend birthday. We enjoyed our terrarium class and is now displayed on my kitchen counter.
• 5/5 from Jennifer Hong, attended Oct 2025: Very calming, and Ryan was informative. Learned a lot about the ecosystem
• 5/5 from Karen Wu, attended Oct 2025: The class was great - the instructor was so knowledgeable. The class was calm and soothing and the terrariums came out so cute.
• 5/5 from Cheri Land, attended Oct 2025: Ryan was a great instructor and provided helpful and interesting scientific information about the plants and soil we used. This is a great class to do with friends and family
• 5/5 from Alexandra Briseno, attended Oct 2025: I sent my mom and aunt here for their birthday and they loved it! They loved the instructor and how knowledgeable he was and told me they definitely want to go again!
• 5/5 from Jon Macdonald, attended Sep 2025: An amazing class with an incredible instructor who you can tell has a passion for what he does. Very fun and relaxing activity for dates, birthdays, etc.
• 5/5 from Anna Ly, attended Aug 2025: Ryan, our instructor, was informative, knowledgeable, and engaged the class effectively. He shared his journey of how Terrarium came to be, which was inspiring. All the materials provided to us, the students, were of high quality. We truly appreciate him for going the extra mile to ensure we have everything we need to keep the plants sustainable. Overall, the class was enjoyable, engaging, and informative. I would highly recommend this class for couples, singles, or group activities.:)
• 5/5 from Mikhaela Correa, attended Aug 2025: Great class! Couldn’t recommend it enough. Super beginner friendly and Ryan is so knowledgeable and passionate. He’s really thought through making the terrariums and making it easy to care for the plant long after the class. Super communicative, warm, friendly!
• 5/5 from Quynh Duong, attended Aug 2025: Have a great time and learn a lot about plants and taking care of terrarium. Highly recommend!
• 5/5 from Jill Anderson, attended Aug 2025: I received a gift card for this class. The ClassBento website made it very easy to choose dates, times and input my gift card. Ryan was an excellent teacher. He was very helpful and full of information about the plants. He was very organized and had many options to choose from to make my mini ecosystem my own! It was a very fun experience! I went with a friend but I also think it would be fun to go as a group.
• 5/5 from Karla van Horn, attended Aug 2025: This workshop was beyond our expectations. Ryan was so knowledgeable, welcoming and patient. We love our little living ecosystem and are looking forward to watching it grow. Will return.
• 5/5 from Molly Blabagno, attended Aug 2025: Such a fun class and my terrarium is so cute! Ryan is knowledgeable and provides high quality materials for the class. He even provides everything you need to take care of the terrarium at home. We will definitely be back to make another!
• 5/5 from Kate Joyce, attended Aug 2025: Great class! Enjoyed it very much with my daughter!
• 5/5 from Bryan Junus, attended Jul 2025: I loved this class. Highly recommend! Ryan is extremely passionate and knowledgeable. He is great at introducing this hobby and getting people enthuistiac about it.
• 5/5 from Steven Nguyen, attended Jul 2025: Ryan is an exceptional teacher, and the product and memories you get from his class are priceless! He truly has a wealth of knowledge and you can really see his passion for his hobby, which was also inspiring. Everything felt very beginner-friendly and was clearly instructed. I would recommend this experience to anyone wanting to create with loved ones.
• 5/5 from Mimi Erlick, attended May 2025: Can not recommend this class more. It was exactly what I wanted. Learned a ton, got to get creative, made something I’m really proud of. The teacher is such a great guy, knows so much and is genuinely excited to share with us.
• 5/5 from Pete Scudese, attended May 2025: Took my 11yo here and he was so happy with the experience. The instructor was so thoughtful and informative.
• 5/5 from Alex Solano, attended May 2025: Super fun activity, Ryan was a great instructor!
• 5/5 from Keegan Halupowski, attended May 2025: Ryan was a fantastic teacher! Super personable, and very patient. How he started the shop was really cool to hear, and how he sees his classes as a way to give people the beauty of nature. Pricing for the class was very reasonable considering he grows all of the plants and moss himself. Definitely a labor of love and passion, which was really awesome to see.
• 5/5 from Emma Carpus, attended Apr 2025: A very fun, educational workshop! Ryan was a great teacher! Definitely recommending this to my friends
• 5/5 from Erin Hitomi, attended Apr 2025: Ryan was super insightful and you could tell how passionate he was about his work! He provided amazing background on the plants and their ecosystems. We had an amazing time!
• 5/5 from Edeline Yoon, attended Apr 2025: Such a relaxing and insightful workshop! Instructor was super nice and led us through the workshop with patience and step by step instructions. Super cute and happy with the finished product. I can see how much passion and knowledge he had in regards to plants and it’s processes. I would consider going to another workshop in the future!
• 5/5 from Tricia Tai, attended Mar 2025: Ryan was great! He went through all the steps with detailed care and time. It is obvious he is passionate about what he does and has a wealth of knowledge.
• 5/5 from Elisa Gutierrez, attended Mar 2025: What an amazing experience in a lovely space. Great instructor!
• 5/5 from Bliss Zheng, attended Mar 2025: Ryan was super knowledgeable and patient. He’s very passionate about the work he does and makes the class a very intimate and engaging experience. My partner and I both came home with two beautifully decorated terrarium bowls. We’re so happy we did this! Highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Michael Nark-Orn, attended Feb 2025: My girlfriend and I had an amazing experience in this class. Ryan was very knowledgeable about terrariums and the different types of plants that go in them. I could tell he was passionate about his work and sharing his knowledge and connection with nature. I highly recommend this class to everyone who wants to learn about making a terrarium and how they work!
• 5/5 from Kathryn Baltazar, attended Feb 2025: Ryan was a great teacher! He is really passionate about plants and nature. He helped my husband and I build our own terrariums every step of the way. It was such a fun and unique experience! Highly recommend you check it out.
• 5/5 from Christyanne Melendez, attended Feb 2025: This was such a wonderful class. The studio is beautiful. It is a little green oasis in the middle of downtown LA. Ryan is a thoughtful instructor who is patient, kind, and very passionate about what he does. To me, the experience was meditative. I loved seeing the terrarium come to life as I added each section. Honestly, I would love to do it again!
• 5/5 from Derek Liu, attended Feb 2025: Class was amazing! Ryan has a deep passion and knowledge of terrarium building and ecosystems in general. This translates extremely well in class, making for a fun and unique experience. Highly recommend this class- definitely a repeat experience
• 5/5 from Ethan Don, attended Feb 2025: Made sure we know how to do it and really knowledgeable in his craft. Made sure we were all finished before ending class
• 5/5 from Christopher Milruya, attended Feb 2025: Me and My wife did this together and it was the perfect gift. Both of us enjoyed the process and the final resulting terrarium. The class was incredibly thoughtfully done.