Terrariums can add interest to your home or office and offer an opportunity to grow unusual plants and display them attractively. They come in a range of sizes and shapes and the plants come in even greater variety to offer endless design possibilities. Learn how easy it is to make and enjoy your own terrarium. Students to purchase terrarium jar, other materials provided by tutor.

Your Tutor is Peter Wilson 

Peter Wilson has been teaching at WEA since 2010. 

Peter has a Certificate in Education from Greenwich University, a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, an Advanced Certificate in Urban Horticulture from TAFESA, and a Certificate in Horticulture from TAFESA.

Peter has been teaching horticulture for nearly 30 years both locally and overseas, working with students from 3 years old and up. He has taught accredited and general interest sessions on a broad range of topics in this field and won prizes at Chelsea and Hampton Court Flower Shows.

Course Description

Terrariums are a beautiful and low-maintenance way to bring a touch of greenery indoors, whether at home or in the office. 

In this hands-on course, you’ll learn how to design, construct, and care for your own miniature indoor garden. 

With endless combinations of containers, plants, and decorative elements, terrariums offer a creative outlet as well as a calming presence in your space. 

No gardening experience is required, just a willingness to get your hands a little dirty and have fun with design.

With guidance from your tutor, you'll explore the basic principles of how terrariums function, including drainage, plant selection, light requirements, and long-term maintenance. 

The tutor will provide all necessary materials except for the container, which students are asked to bring. 

You'll receive expert instruction and hands-on support as you build your own terrarium to take home, complete with plants and decorative elements.

Course Structure

The session begins with an introduction to terrarium types and how they work, followed by a demonstration on layering materials for proper drainage, plant health, and aesthetic appeal. 

Students will then receive guidance on selecting plants and designing a layout to suit their chosen container. 

With the help of the tutor, each participant will construct their own terrarium during the session. 

Time will also be devoted to tips on care and troubleshooting, ensuring your terrarium continues to thrive long after the class.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand the function and benefits of terrariums
• Identify appropriate containers, plants, and materials for terrarium creation
• Apply design and construction principles to create a balanced and attractive terrarium
• Demonstrate correct layering of materials to support plant health
• Confidently maintain a terrarium and troubleshoot common issues
• Take home a completed, personalised terrarium made during the course.

Course Requirements

Please bring a terrarium jar of your choice. 

The tutor will supply all other materials, including media, gravel, charcoal, decorative materials and three plants per student.

Please wear gardening clothes and enclosed footwear and bring your own gardening or disposable gloves if desired.