How a DIY Terrarium Project Can Lift Your Mood

How a DIY Terrarium Project Can Lift Your Mood


By Kiana Pontrelli

If the clouds are rolling in, literally or figurately, terrarium workshops in Chicago are just what you need for a healthy mood booster. These workshops are some of the best things to do indoors and will allow you to bask in the glow of nature. Whether you’re planning a get-together with friends, looking for a creative hobby, or simply a way to unwind, a terrarium building class can offer all three. 

Terrarium workshops provide great DIY projects for beginners. You’ll create a personalized terrarium that will brighten up your space and mood! DIY projects can help you relax, learn new skills, and even provide a social outlet which will all help boost your spirit. In addition, nature brings a calming presence, and we could all probably use a little extra peace and tranquility in our lives. Keep reading to find out more about the positive benefits of learning how to make a terrarium in one of these Chicago classes. 

A student in a terrarium workshop adds a plant to their container.

Explore creative stimulation in a DIY class

To keep our brains functioning their best, we need to feed them with creative challenges and stimulation. When you explore a new subject, not only will you invite in new perspectives and skills, but it will also help your brain function as you age. 

There are many things we can do to help our brains, including trying a hands-on project such as a DIY terrarium! In one of these terrarium workshops, you will learn a little about the history of terrariums, which plants are best for contained terrariums and why, how to design your landscape for optimum growth, and more! Next, you’ll get your hands dirty and engage your creative mind to create a uniquely designed miniature landscape. That’s right, exercising your brain can be fun and easy! 

A group of four students in a terrarium workshop stand together with their completed DIY terrariums and smile at the camera.

Spend quality time with friends in these Chicago activities

A DIY workshop is a perfect excuse to get together with friends to try something new, whether you’re looking for birthday party ideas, bachelorette party activities, or just need some restorative time with your pals. Socializing is an important part of caring for our mental well-being, but we often forget to schedule time or might not always want to host at home. The great part of a terrarium workshop in Chicago is that it’s simple to arrange an outing for you and your friends. 

You’ll meet your teacher at a nearby venue or terrarium studio, where they’ll have all the necessary supplies and tools for your creations. The mess stays there allowing you to have a stress-free time creating! 

These DIY workshops are also a great alternative to a happy hour if you’re looking for things to do with friends in Chicago that don’t involve drinking. Sometimes we just want to skip the bar, even when it’s the easiest option. A terrarium studio grants a positive and uplifting space where everyone can feel comfortable and enjoy quality time with friends. 

A DIY terrarium.

Plants make people happy

Did you know that simply surrounding yourself with plants and nature can lift your mood? Plants have a lot of benefits aside from looking gorgeous in our homes. Plants can filter out toxins in the air, bring color into your space, and remind us of nature’s beauty even when it’s overcast and bitterly cold outside. 

Terrariums involve easy-to-care-for plants, so if you always thought you couldn’t be a plant parent because of your lack of a green thumb, now is your chance! This is the perfect starter option if you’ve ever been interested in homing houseplants. Plus, you’ll have an instructor in your workshop to answer all your questions and set you up with terrarium plant care tips to ensure your ecosystem thrives. You’ll be surprised at the ease with which you’ll be able to care for your plants. Soon you might even feel confident enough to level up with a window sill garden! 

A student in a terrarium class adds moss to their terrarium container.

Personalized terrariums for any space

Terrariums also make it easy to bring plants into any space! From low-lit apartments to a cubicle desks, terrariums are contained making them easy to tuck into the corner of your desk or a top bookshelf. They are also low maintenance and sometimes even totally self-sustaining. With just a spritz of water and a little bit of light your succulents, small leafy sprigs, and moss can flourish! So if you thought your space was too small or dark, a terrarium is a great solution that will allow you to enjoy the benefits of houseplants without the fuss!

In addition, in a terrarium workshop in Chicago, you can design your terrarium to match your space. Create a zen garden to add a calming presence to your office desk, create a miniature fairy den for a kid’s room, or try a minimalist aesthetic to match your simple home decor. These DIY classes allow you to personalize your plants, creating a unique and more sentimental piece for your space. Creating something that reflects your personality will make you feel proud and accomplished!

 





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