Living Landscapes: Closed Terrarium Workshop

Build Your Own Miniature Earth: Self-Sustaining Terrarium WorkshopCreate a living world in Irvine that waters and breathes for itself.Step away from the screen and into a hands-on workshop where you’ll engineer a fully enclosed, self-sustaining ecosystem. This isn’t a standard "plant-in-a-pot" class—it is part science lab, part meditation, and part tiny world-building.Using a medium-sized glass jar, you will learn how to build a miniature environment that recycles its own water and air. Instead of "how not to kill my houseplant, " this session explores the fascinating mechanics of water cycles, gas exchanges, and how a balanced ecosystem can thrive for years without a single drop of extra water.Who It’s ForThe "Black Thumbs": Perfect for those who feel guilty about past plants; this ecosystem is built to be resilient and low-maintenance.Analytical Minds: Engineers, scientists, and data-driven teams who appreciate the logic of a closed-loop system.Mindfulness Seekers: Anyone looking for a grounding, tactile experience that fosters "flow" and focus.Class Plan & Timeline (~90 Minutes)The Concept (15 min): An introduction to closed ecosystems and the "Miniature Earth" theory.The Foundation (15 min): Layering drainage pebbles and fitting the burlap separator to ensure long-term health.Soil Science (25 min): Mixing a precise, moisture-control blend with activated carbon to kickstart the CO 2 cycle.Landscaping (20 min): Carefully planting live tropical greens and moss using specialized tools to create a lush, tiny landscape.The Glow (15 min): Adding decorative figurines and USB-powered fairy lights, followed by final care instructions for your new "birthday" world.What Makes This Class UniqueEngineering Over Decor: This is about building a functioning engine of life. We use specific materials and ratios tested over thousands of successful terrariums.The "Science Lab" Vibe: We skip the fluff and dive into real ecology—discussing how moss acts as a filter and how activated carbon prevents stagnation.Zero-Maintenance Result: You leave with a professional-grade, sealed world that already shows its own micro-climate behavior within minutes of closing.What’s IncludedEach participant receives a full kit: a high-quality medium glass jar, drainage pebbles, specialized soil, activated carbon, a live tropical plant, live green moss, mini figurines, tools, and a string of USB fairy lights.Other Details:Format: In-person, hosted at our dedicated KraftStories Irvine studio location: 2126 Spectrum Irvine, CA 92618.Note: We can also come to your location for an additional fee.Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours.Group Size: Ideal for small to medium groups (2-30).Larger groups can be accommodated with additional hosts and support.

• Glass jar with cork lid
• Living moss and exotic plant
• Soil, peat moss, green moss
• Activated carbon
• Gravel and pebbles
• Terrarium landscaping tools
• Burlap, wooden stick, scissors
• Decorative items and fairy lights
• Spray bottle and cleaner

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