Make a Self Sustaining Terrarium

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Create a self-sustaining terrarium with live plants and moss in this virtual class.



1.5 hours Class size 1 to 300 guests   $79 - $89 ($89 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, $79/guest for 16+ guests)
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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 2-3 days. We ship nationwide.
Enjoy the online class - after booking, you'll get a link to join the interactive class.
Build Your Own Miniature Earth: Virtual Terrarium Workshop
Create a living ecosystem that waters and breathes for itself.
In this live virtual workshop, your group will engineer a fully enclosed, self-sustaining terrarium inside a medium-sized glass jar. Led by Nur, a Turkish educator who has taught over 20, 000 participants worldwide, this session is part science lab and part meditative world-building.
Forget traditional plant care—this is about ecosystem engineering. You’ll master water cycles and gas exchanges to create a tiny world that thrives for years without a single drop of extra water.
What to Expect
Nur’s teaching style blends step-by-step instructions with real science and playful storytelling. During this 90-minute session, your group will:
Assemble the Layers: Build a professional-grade foundation using drainage pebbles, burlap, and a precise moisture-control soil mix.
Master Ecosystem Science: Learn how peat and sphagnum moss manage hydration while activated carbon filters the air and generates CO2.
Landscape & Personalize: Design a lush scene with tropical plants and live moss, adding decorative figurines and USB-powered fairy lights for a magical glow.
Go Beyond the Jar: Hear the history of the original Wardian Case and see how these principles connect to modern experiments on the ISS and future Mars habitats.
Who It’s For
Corporate Teams & ERGs: Looking for a grounding, tactile, and science-rich remote experience.
Analytical Minds: Engineers, UX designers, and data scientists who enjoy "playing with dirt" through a logical, structured lens.
The "Black Thumbs": Anyone who struggles with houseplants but wants a low-maintenance, thriving piece of greenery.
Curious Explorers: Groups interested in sustainability or space-age themes (like Mars and ISS habitats).
Class Plan & Timeline (~90 Minutes)
Welcome & Concept (15 min): Intro to closed ecosystems and the "Miniature Earth" concept.
The Foundation (15 min): Setting up the drainage layers and fitting the burlap separator.
Soil Science & Hydration (25 min): Mixing the precise moisture-control blend with activated carbon to kickstart the system.
Landscaping & Planting (20 min): Shaping the terrain and carefully placing the tropical plant and live moss.
Finishing Touches (15 min): Adding figurines and USB fairy lights, plus a "birthday" naming ceremony and long-term care tips.
What Makes This Class Unique
Ecosystem-First Approach: This isn't just a craft night. You are engineering a functioning mini-world using ratios and steps tested over thousands of builds.
Professional Glass Seal: We use a high-quality glass jar specifically chosen to maintain the airtight seal necessary for long-term survival.
Science Without the Fluff: Nur blends real-world ecology (carbon ratios, microbial health) with storytelling about history and space travel.
Long-Term Success: Nur shares A/B testing insights that have extended terrarium life from a few months to 3+ years.
Logistics & Booking
Format: Live virtual workshop via Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet. (It will be sent to you at least 1 day before the event)
Group Size: Ideal for 5–40 participants (larger groups available upon request).
Shipping: Kits are shipped to each participant´s doorstep.
US Lead Time: 7 days.
International Lead Time: 10-14 days.
Requirements: Participants only need access to water and paper towels.
Booking: Provide your date and participant addresses (We will send you a file to add your addresses); we handle the logistics and tracking numbers will be sent to you once the kits are shipped.

Upcoming dates for Make a Self Sustaining Terrarium

Times are Los Angeles time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 3:32pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

57 upcoming dates between 26 Nov 2026 and 30 Dec 2027.

  • Thu, Nov 26 2026, 1pm-2:30pm
  • Thu, Dec 3 2026, 1pm-2:30pm
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What you'll get in your craft kit
  • Custom airtight medium size jar with glass and locking door
  • Drainage pebbles
  • Burlap layer (cut-to-fit separator)
  • Moisture-control soil
  • Peat moss
  • Sphagnum moss
  • Activated carbon
  • Live tropical plant suitable for closed terrariums
  • Live green moss
  • Mini figurines (e.g., turtle, mushroom)
  • USB fairy light string
  • Mini tools for planting and arranging
  • Emergency scissors (for those who don’t have any handy)
  • Printed instructions
  • QR code to a detailed pre-recorded video showing the full process step-by-step
Participants only need:
  • Access to water
  • Paper towel or cloth for minor cleanup
  • Optionally, a marker to trace and cut burlap
* We produce our containers and kits
Knowledge required
No green thumb needed! Perfect for beginners and anyone interested in creating a beautiful, self-sustaining terrarium.
What you'll need
Water and paper towels. Set up a clean workspace and have a pair of scissors or small tools ready. Everything else is included in your kit.
Add-ons available for this class
  • Extra Plant ($10)
  • Kit for 2 people ($20)
  • Kit for 3 people ($30)
You can add these when you book (optional).
Suitable for
This class is great for team building and can also be enjoyed on your own.
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Recent reviews of Make a Self Sustaining Terrarium

  • 5/5 from Marion Millard, attended Jun 2025: Super knowledgeable instructor and easy to follow directions. Our team had a great time.
  • 5/5 from Emma Knutson, attended May 2025: Our group had a great time!! It was such a great way to spend a Friday afternoon as a team. Our team is spread out across the country and this was a great acticity to try something new and be on camera all together. The teacher did a great job at explaining what a Terrarium is and answered all the questions the group had. We will make sure to take another class in the future!
  • 5/5 from Sarah Rice, attended Jan 2025: Our teacher was very engaging, supportive of the team and shared really great information!
  • 5/5 from Courtney Baker, attended Jan 2025: We did a closed terrarium class and it was great! The teacher explained things well. The gift card was easy to give but I wish there was a way to decide what day to have the person receive the gift. I ended up gifting the gift card to myself so I didn’t spoil the surprise gift to my partner before Christmas.
  • 5/5 from Molly Francis, attended Oct 2024: I loved this simple and informative class on building a terrarium. The supplies are lovely and enough to make another one on my own time. Thank you so much!
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KraftStories

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KraftStories was born from a simple but powerful belief: that people deserve moments that feel genuinely human! Founded by four friends who immigrated from Turkey — Nur, Fatih, Akif, and Kadir — the brand grew out of a shared desire to serve, connect, and create something meaningful in the world. Together, they built a space where anyone can slow down, pick up their hands, and make something real — from Turkish mosaic lamps and rug tufting to candle making, terrarium building, and block printing. Every experience is beginner-friendly, all materials are included, and the warm, guided atmosphere makes it easy to just show up and enjoy.
With studios across New York, San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles, Irvine, Austin, and Hawaii — plus virtual workshops available worldwide — KraftStories has welcomed over 30, 000 guests and earned more than 2, 500 glowing Google reviews. Whether it's a birthday, a team outing, a date night, or simply a Tuesday that deserves something better, KraftStories invites everyone in. Trusted by teams at Google, Apple, Spotify, Disney, and hundreds of other companies, they've built something rare: a place where making things together feels like the most natural thing in the world!

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