DIY Closed Terrarium

With DIY craft kit delivered to you

Create a closed terrarium with an expert with this online class.



1.5 hours Class size 10 to 300 guests   $89 - $139 ($139 per guest when you book for 10+ guests, $99/guest for 12+ guests, $89/guest for 24+ guests)

How it works


Request your preferred time
We'll send a ClassBento Box to you (a craft kit with what you'll need). Shipping in the US is free, and it should arrive within 5 business days. We ship nationwide. International shipping is also available for private groups, please enquire for pricing details.
Enjoy the online class - after booking, you'll get a link to join the interactive class.
Nature lovers can try something new to bring the outdoors inside. In this online class, you will learn how to make a self-sustaining closed terrarium.
Your teacher is an experienced maker who will walk you step by step as you create an ecosystem in a jar. Learn how to use natural materials to create the ideal environment for your plants. You'll get DIY kits, so everything you need comes right to your door. This is a fun indoor activity for groups of friends or family and even remote teams.
Anyone with a curiosity for plants will appreciate this fascinating deep dive into how to make terrariums. Even beginners will find success with the careful guidance of your teacher.
At the end of your time, you'll take home your personalized terrarium and the skills to make more!
Limited: Ask for Halloween and Christmas terrarium costumes!
What you'll get in your craft kit
  • Terrarium Bottle
  • Terrarium Moss (x2)
  • Premium Quality Soil (+perlite + fertilizer)
  • Sphagnum Moss
  • Peat Moss
  • Activated carbon
  • Rocks (gravel and pebbles)
  • Burlap
  • Scissors
  • Control Sticks
  • Cleaner
  • Decorations
  • Cloth
  • String Light
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What you'll need
Just your curiosity and enthusiasm for making a terrarium.
Add-ons available for this class
  • Extra plants ($5)
  • Extra craft kit ($69)
  • Wardian terrarium case ($59)
  • Macrame Hanger ($15)
You can add these when you book (optional).
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 7 years old).

An adult must be present whilst kid(s) engage with the box.

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Recent reviews of DIY Closed Terrarium

  • 3/5 from Thomas Stuedeli, attended Aug 2024: Kadir was a good Mr. Science, it was fun to fill the glasses. It would have been even more fun if we could have done it all together in real and not via video call.
  • 5/5 from Fabian Vergara, attended Apr 2024: Loved the whole thing. The instructor was pretty cool and knowledgeable. 10/10 would do it again
  • 5/5 from Asitha Kaduwela, attended Apr 2024: Class was quick and fun. Would be nice to know beforehand if we need extra materials such as scissors.
  • 5/5 from Kevin Kant, attended Apr 2024: Fun and enjoyable session for teambuilding
  • 5/5 from Linda Dailey, attended Mar 2024: The group had very positive feedback on the class once complete. They all enjoyed it immensely and loved having a terrarium. Several have mentioned that they want to build more now that they have the "know how".
  • 5/5 from Ryan Amirahmadi, attended Feb 2024: I had lots of fun building the terrarium. Will definitely recommend it to my friends
  • 5/5 from Logan Turner, attended Jan 2024: Great person and teacher, has a good sense of humor. Simple and fun class where we learned a few things and had a blast. Don’t be afraid to add extra items to give personal flair to your terrarium!
  • 5/5 from Randall Miller, attended Dec 2023: Had a good time buliding this and learned how to do it next time, definitely would do again
  • 5/5 from Stacy Schmidt, attended Dec 2023: Class was so fun! Very pleased with the class content and the kit that was provided! Thank you for such a fun experience
  • 5/5 from Jung-Ah Rha, attended Dec 2023: It was nice getting a short history lesson on terrariums before we got into making our own.
  • 5/5 from Marisa Brandes, attended Dec 2023: Fantastic class! The instructor was great and made learning about terrariums easy and fun. Would highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Abishua Abraham, attended Dec 2023: Fun and insightful experience! This class was personal and tailored to our interests. If you love plants, science, or are just curious about terrariums, this is a perfect class to get you started! Loved the little snippets of videos and trivia on the history and art of terrariums!
  • 5/5 from Abishua Abraham, attended Dec 2023: Just amazing! I learned so much and I loved how personal the experience was! Kudos to Mr.Scientist for hosting a fun experience :)
  • 5/5 from Sarah Kasch, attended Jul 2023: Our instructor was phenomenal! He kept us engaged, the kits are perfect, and it was a really fun way to spend time with our team. Great attention to detail, and really well designed.
  • 5/5 from Joanne Wiggins, attended Jul 2023: Nur was very personable and knowledgeable. I enjoyed the class very much! And I have enough materials leftover to make another terrarium.
  • 5/5 from Lorna Nguyen, attended Jul 2023: Nur was a great instructor! I appreciated all of the facts and knowledge about terrariums he shared with me and found them all to be genuinely interesting. He was very patient, kind, and encouraging while showing me how to build my own terrarium :) Highly recommend this to anyone who is looking for a fun class to take from home!
  • 5/5 from Rahel Knight, attended Jun 2023: This class was fantastic! The terrariums came out very cute and my sister and I had a great time. Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Jessica McCrocklin, attended Jun 2023: My kids enjoyed this class tremendously! It was very informative and he took time to answer each of my childen's questions. Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Deborah Kelson, attended Dec 2022: Mr. Botanist clearly loves plants and shared his terrarium knowledge with us. It was the perfect blend of learning and hands-on doing. Highly, highly recommend as an earth-friendly project.
  • 5/5 from Rachel Brotman, attended Dec 2022: Really enjoyed learning more about something that I had zero knowledge about before.
  • 5/5 from Jim Cullison, attended Dec 2022: Had a great time making a terrarium! Our host was fun to chat with!
  • 5/5 from Marco Iacono, attended Dec 2022: We had a blast making closed terrariums today. Our host was friendly, informative, and passionate about plants. It also was inspiring to hear about his research into growing plants in space. Would recommend this class for sure!
  • 5/5 from Chris Parker, attended Dec 2022: Great, fun, educational experience.
  • 5/5 from Daniel Shteremberg, attended Dec 2022: Our team had the most wonderful time in Mr. Botanist’s terrarium building class. He generously shared his love of plants and the history of terrariums. It was the perfect mix of learning and hands-on fun.
  • 5/5 from Gabbie, attended Sep 2022: The host was great, and it was an amazing opportunity to bond with my team!
  • 5/5 from Corey Buchillon, attended Sep 2022: Abdulkadir was an incredible teacher! He really got us excited to build with his story telling and science based presentation at the beginning. very engaging. Abdul didnt just take us through building, he made it so that we understand why we were building the terrariums this way and how they worked. Overall a very entertaining class. Loved that he sources some of the plants from his surroundings!
  • 5/5 from Leah Li, attended Sep 2022: My husband gifted me this experience for our anniversary. I think it’s totally worth it. We had so much fun making our terrarium, it’s unique and beautiful to display in our home. The package was prepared very professionally, it has everything you need with some little surprises. If you want to have a unique workshop experience, I highly recommend this!
  • 5/5 from Ahmet Noyan, attended Sep 2022: I have joined this experience with my wife. I loved my sustainable terrarium. It looks gorgeous. It is a great activity for families. %100 enjoyable. Do not hesitate to book.
  • 5/5 from Polly Lenihan, attended Sep 2022: Mr. Botanist was amazing He led such a fun session that was just the right vibe for our group and the terrariums were beautiful. I wish I could give it more stars
  • 5/5 from Jill Ginsberg, attended Sep 2022: Mr. Botanist was a great teacher, provided interesting facts and I loved the lights he sent too!
  • 5/5 from Ramya Chitibomma, attended Aug 2022: I oragined this class for an intern event and all the interns enjoyed it a lot! Kadir came into the class with a lot of knowledge and really tried to engage with the class. The terrarium we build was very cool and Kadir gave us good instructions on how to build it and take care of it after.
  • 5/5 from Yang Zhang, attended Jul 2022: Its a great learning and fun workshop. Even though i didnt receive the kit yet. Still managed to do it with my kitchen and backyard supplies.
  • 5/5 from Justin Shum, attended Jul 2022: Great experience. Had tons of fun and super informative!
  • 5/5 from Walter Ferrell, attended Jul 2022: Abdulkadir was a great instructor and provides lots of interesting facts during the class.
  • 5/5 from Milena Gary, attended Jul 2022: This class was interesting, relaxing, and informative. My team and I had so much fun and our teacher, Abdulkadir, was very nice and funny. I'm so excited to watch my terrarium grow! Thank you Abdulkadir for a wonderful experience!
  • 4/5 from Ben Bickle, attended Jul 2022: It was a fun experience and nice way to wind down from work.
  • 5/5 from Josh Assad, attended May 2022: This project was very satisfying to put together, and sharing the time with our team made it even better! Mr Botanist was a lot of fun and a great facilitator. I love that I have this terrarium as a keep sake to take care of going forward too!
  • 5/5 from Sourav Dey, attended Apr 2022: This was awesome! Learnt a lot about plants and terrarium and fun to create one!
  • 5/5 from Kevin Duong, attended Apr 2022: Fun experience for my team. We got the get up and personal with the fresh supplies that Mr. Botanist sent over. When you receive the kit and open it, you can smell the outdoors and nature. While take the class, we were taught the history and got to create a fun terrarium. The team enjoyed this activity and had lots of thought-provoking questions. Would recommend for the those interested in nature, gardening, or learning about plants!
  • 5/5 from Jachelle, attended Mar 2022: Abdulkadir provided everything we could possibly need to complete our terrarium, and even gave us extra materials for a second terrarium. He was patient and waited for everyone to be on the same page before moving forward. Everyone was able to follow his easy instructions and we all had beautiful terrariums by the end of the class. Abdulkadir even gave us Turkish delights as a little treat and I thought that was really nice of him. Overall, would recommend his class to anyone! 10 out of 10!
  • 5/5 from Marcelle Downs, attended Mar 2022: Mr. Botanist is amazing! I loved the step by step instruction and he made it and educational and enjoyable time for everyone involved! Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Lizhi Fan, attended Mar 2022: Thank you so much for your extensive plant knowledge. My team and I had a great time. Everything we needed was sent in a timely manner and completely included in the package that was provided. Well organized!
  • 4/5 from David Weinberger, attended Mar 2022: Great host and very interesting class. We were a large group but it still felt like a small and intimate experience. The entire group had a lot of fun and enjoyed building something that they can keep for many years to come.
  • 5/5 from Jeff Blackman, attended Feb 2022: Mr Botanist was a great teacher - his passion for plants and teaching evident in the way he conducted our private class. The materials he sent arrived on time and actually contained a bit extra to use on a future terrarium project. Even with some technical snafus (our fault) he was unflappable and our coworker group had a great - and have a cool terrarium to show for it. (And now I'm able to understand how and why to keep it thriving). Highly recommended.
  • 5/5 from Curt Budd, attended Feb 2022: Fun and educational! This was great. My team and I had fun with this activity.
  • 5/5 from Dovid Wiener, attended Feb 2022: Nice guy knowledgeable cool experience, I am now more interested in self sustaining ecosystems and will continue in this path
  • 5/5 from Naman Bhargava, attended Feb 2022: I had an amazing time participating in this class. It was so much fun. The instructor was great. Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Hope Blaythorne, attended Jan 2022: Dr Botanist was knowledgeable and helpful and supported a fun work event, we had a good time!
  • 5/5 from Sid King, attended Jan 2022: Abdulkadir was a wonderful host and teacher! He provided a good mix of history, science, and hands on instructions. He involved all participants and was very cheerful, personable, and enjoyable. The terrariums came out great!
  • 5/5 from Brett Bejcek, attended Jan 2022: It was such a great experience. Our whole team had such a blast and we were so impressed by Abdulkadir! Cannot recommend enough
Your teacher

Mr. Scientist
Mr. Scientist

4.8 (784)

Hello, I am a scientist and musician. I like to combine art, technology, and science to better understand the world. I am very energetic, I love to read and write. Learning a new culture and making new friends is my motivation.
I am an internationally certified science and terrarium teacher. I love to share my skills with others.
I have been to more than 30 states of America. I have traveled from East to West of the USA twice, drove all the way alone! Travel is a very important part of my life. Also Music and Science!!
Best Regards :)

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