A therapeutic activity that would add joy to both your life and your home!
Home gardening has been a huge trend in Singapore recently and we can totally see why. Certain plants can help to clean the indoor air, it adds a refreshing charm to your living space and most importantly, it’s a really therapeutic hobby!
We understand that not everyone has a green thumb, and that’s why building a terrarium or learning floral arrangement is the best way to reap the benefits of this hobby without having to worry if your plants would survive the next day. Not to mention, they’re great aesthetic pieces to decorate your home with.
Read till the end for some bonus tips on taking your home garden to the next level!
Terrarium Workshops
1. J2 Terrarium - Located in the heartlands and perfect for families
Creating a conducive environment for learning is the basis of J2’s terrarium workshops and what makes it so fun! With lots of different terrariums displayed around for you to gain inspiration from and patient and friendly tutors with a handful of tips and tricks to help beautify your terrarium, this is a weekend activity that’s perfect for some family bonding!
#KlookTip: Top up a little extra for a bigger terrarium jar, it’ll be worth it!
Opening Hours: Sat - Sun: 1PM - 3PM
Address: A’Posh Bizhub, 1 Yishun Industrial Street 1, #04-06, Singapore 768160
How to get there: By bus - 811 bus from Yishun MRT Exit B | By train - Yishun MRT
2. Crafts For Green - Aesthetically pleasing terrariums with a premium figurine included
While terrarium jars usually come with the same type of designs, how you decide to fashion and style your terrarium is up to your imagination! It also helps a lot if your tutor has a clear aesthetic touch. Easy to follow along for both beginners and regulars, create your very own work of art at Crafts For Green!
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun: 11AM - 12.30PM | 12.30PM - 2PM | 3.30PM - 5PM | 5PM - 6.30PM
Address: 41 Jalan Pemimpin Kong Beng Industrial Building S577186
How to get there: By train - Marymount MRT, take exit B and walk 3 minutes to the studio
3. The Green Capsule - An informative workshop that includes a DIY home kit option
Looking at a well made and beautiful terrarium might be daunting to some, especially for beginners who might think that it’s too difficult to even start. Well, at The Green Capsule, the friendly tutors would instantly change your mind on that and even show you how surprisingly easy it is to create a masterpiece of your own!
Working with different layers of sand, stone and pebbles, you’ll be guided every step of the way, even on how to pair your plants with a suitable moss.
Funan Outlet
Opening Hours: Mon - Fri: 11.45AM, 12.45PM, 2PM, 3.15PM, 4.30PM, 5.45PM
Address: Funan, 107 North Bridge Road, #04-11, Singapore 179105
How to get there: City Hall MRT
Great World City Outlet
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun: 11.45AM, 12.45PM, 1.45PM, 2.45PM, 3.45PM, 4.45PM, 5.45PM, 6.45PM
Address: 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #02-143, Singapore 237994
How to get there: Bus services at Kim Seng Road, 75, 970, 5, 16, 175, 195 | Bus services at Zion Road, 75, 970, 5, 16, 175, 195
4. Atas Workshop - Perfect starting spot for beginners
With an easy to follow guide, all the materials you need and a big imagination, you’ll be on your way to creating your first terrarium in a jiffy at Atas Workshop! Perfect for families and young children, add an extra touch of cuteness to your terrarium with adorable mini figurines.
Besides terrarium building, you can also try your hand at resin pour where you can embody your personality and style through the small details that you’ve included in your art piece!
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun: 9AM - 6PM | Thurs: 9AM - 5PM
Address: 183, JalanPelikat #01-71, The Promenade@Pelikat, Singapore 537643
How to get there: Kovan MRT
Floral Arrangement Workshops
5. Crafts For Green - Create works of floral art that you can decorate your house with
You’d be surprised to learn how much patience and determination it takes to create a well balanced floral arrangement! But after going through the process and looking at your end result, you’ll find that it was all worth it!
This activity is perfect for birthday celebrations or even as a bonding activity for friends.
Opening Hours: Mon - Fri: 10.30AM - 1PM | Sat - Sun: 10.30AM - 6PM
Address: 41 Jalan Pemimpin Kong Beng Industrial Building S577186
How to get there: By train - Marymount MRT, take exit B and walk 3 minutes to the studio
6. Poppy Flora - Learn the art of bouquet making and creating a table centerpiece
As far as a big bouquet of red roses goes, that’s considered one of the easier makes for experienced florists. Step up your game and learn how to make works of art that you can use to decorate your house or gift to someone special at Poppy Flora!
From learning how to approach flowers mindfully to understanding the basics of composing and balancing your bouquet or centrepiece with different types of flowers, you’ll definitely be looking at floral art in a different light after this workshop.
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun: 10AM - 5PM
Address: 7 Ang Mo Kio St 66 #01-04 Off Cactus Road, along, Road 567708
How to get there: Exit at Yio Chu Kang MRT Station, and walk for 23 minutes
Bonus workshops to improve on your floral art piece
7. J2 Terrarium - Learn the art of Kokedama
Like a terrarium, a Kokedama is small in size and equally as aesthetically pleasing to look at, a perfect decorative piece for all homes in Singapore! Kokedama making is a more hands-on activity and you’ll definitely get your hands dirty, but the end result, if done right is just so pleasing to look at!
If you think terrarium building is fun, you’re definitely going to love Kokedama making too! Oh and this is also perfect for people of all ages, from grandparents to young kids, it makes for a great family bonding activity.
Opening Hours: Sat - Sun: 1PM - 3PM | Every 4th Sunday of the month: 10AM - 11.30AM
Address: A’Posh Bizhub, 1 Yishun Industrial Street 1, #04-06, Singapore 768160
How to get there: By bus - 811 bus from Yishun MRT Exit B | By train - Yishun MRT
8. Fleur House - Understand the basics of plant care
Be it terrariums, Kokedamas or even floral centrepieces, in the long run, your floral creations deserve as much care and attention as they did while you were making them! Pick up the basics of gardening at Fleur House, where you’ll learn all about soil care, microgreens and how to best take care of your precious flowers to extend their lifespan.
How to get there: Pick up at Choa Chu Kang MRT
9. Terra & Ember - Create mini ceramic wares for your plants
Just as there is a multitude of phone cases for phones, the same could also be said for pots and containers for mini plants, with each evoking a different feel and characteristic from your beloved plant baby!
Create your very own ceramic ware at Terra & Ember to provide your plant with a different environment every now and then.
Opening Hours: Tues - Fri: 10AM - 6PM | Sat - Sun: 9.30AM - 6PM
Address: 475 Geylang Road Singapore 389434
How to get there: By bus: Take No. 2, 2A, 13, 21, 26, 40, 51, 67, 137, 853M | By train - Aljunied MRT. Walk for 6 minutes until you reach the location
10. Craftsforgreen Terrarium Workshops - Customise your own terracotta pot
Add some colour and patterns to your plain terracotta pots and your indoor plant will instantly turn into an interior decorative piece! Get creative and let your imagination run wild as you put your ideas to the brush at Craftsforgreen!
Don’t worry if you can’t draw because there are a variety of sticker stencils available for you to paint over!
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun: 11AM - 1.30PM | 3.30PM - 6PM
Address: 41 Jalan Pemimpin, Kong Beng Industrial Building, #05-01, Singapore 577186
How to get there: Marymount MRT exit B
11. Poppy Flora - Make an art piece of your favourite plants and flowers
As pretty and beautiful as they are to look at, plants and flowers do wilt after time, but with the art of flower pressing, you will be able to preserve a moment in time, in the form of beautiful flowers!
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun: 10AM - 5PM
Address: 7 Ang Mo Kio St 66 #01-04 Off Cactus Road, along, Road 567708
How to get there: Exit at Yio Chu Kang MRT Station, and walk for 23 minutes
