tiny ecosystems: Build Your Own Terrarium

tiny ecosystems: Build Your Own Terrarium

Ouseburn Farm CafeNewcastle upon Tyne, England
Saturday, Mar 14, 2026 from 11 am to 1 pm GMT
Overview

Let's come together to get crafty and learn to make tiny ecosystems in a jar! Yes, we are making terrariums!

Connect & Create: Terrarium Tiny Ecosystems


Have you been searching for creative ways of connecting with others and nature? Are you a plant lover or were you on the lookout for a way of connecting with others and nature?


Join us for a lively workshop where you'll learn to craft your very own tiny ecosystem terrarium! Perfect for bringing nature in your home in a unique handmade way, learning about how ecosystems work, or making a gift for someone special! ✨


The workshop will guide you through the steps of making a terrarium, giving you a chance to plan and design your own terrarium arrangements and walking your through the process as you dive into the making of them.


What's included:

  • 🪴 Jars of various sizes and forms to pick from
  • 🪨 Stones, activated charcoal, moss, potting soil
  • 🌱 Terrarium-friendly plants and mosses
  • 🪵 Terrarium decor to complete your tiny ecosystem designs
  • ✂️ Tools to help you assemble and create your bespoke designs
  • 💬 Step by step guidance on how to make your terrarium + care instructions (which btw are nothing to worry about!)
  • Community vibes and opportunities to connect


There are a few jar size options, each with unique and varying shapes to pick from on the day, depending on your choice.

🫙 Size A: 300-330ml

🫙 Size B: 500ml

🫙 Size C: 750ml+

🫙 Size D: over 1L


This is the perfect activity if you are looking for:

  • 🎉 something fun, unique and creative to get involved in
  • 🎁 a special gift experience for yourself, a friend, your kids, or your partner
  • 🤝 connecting with like-minded people and making new friends
  • 🌿 learning a new way of bringing nature into your home
  • 🧑‍🧒‍🧒 an activity to entertain the whole family
  • 🌱 making more terrariums to add to your collection


Everyone is welcome!

No experience needed, just bring your love for nature and let's get creative together!


✨ See you there!


🎟️ Please book to ensure your reserved spot, only limited spots available due to venue capacity.

Ticket price: varies with chosen jar size. Pick the one that suits you before they run out!


If you wish to support this initiative and make it possible for us to offer concessions by paying-it-forward, you can use the donation option. We are grateful for your generosity.

We work to ensure inclusivity and accessibility whilst covering material, faciliation and hosting costs. If the price is something that discourages you from taking part in this collective craft session, please get in touch at commonc.collective@gmail.com.


About Common C

Common C is an emerging local initiative and collective looking to bring people together to heal and celebrate our shared connection to one another, place and nature through craft and creative collaborative activities.

Our mission is to connect and empower individuals through creative opportunities, building skills, nurturing nature and growing caring communities for a resilient present and future.

Let's come together to get crafty and learn to make tiny ecosystems in a jar! Yes, we are making terrariums!

Connect & Create: Terrarium Tiny Ecosystems


Have you been searching for creative ways of connecting with others and nature? Are you a plant lover or were you on the lookout for a way of connecting with others and nature?


Join us for a lively workshop where you'll learn to craft your very own tiny ecosystem terrarium! Perfect for bringing nature in your home in a unique handmade way, learning about how ecosystems work, or making a gift for someone special! ✨


The workshop will guide you through the steps of making a terrarium, giving you a chance to plan and design your own terrarium arrangements and walking your through the process as you dive into the making of them.


What's included:

  • 🪴 Jars of various sizes and forms to pick from
  • 🪨 Stones, activated charcoal, moss, potting soil
  • 🌱 Terrarium-friendly plants and mosses
  • 🪵 Terrarium decor to complete your tiny ecosystem designs
  • ✂️ Tools to help you assemble and create your bespoke designs
  • 💬 Step by step guidance on how to make your terrarium + care instructions (which btw are nothing to worry about!)
  • Community vibes and opportunities to connect


There are a few jar size options, each with unique and varying shapes to pick from on the day, depending on your choice.

🫙 Size A: 300-330ml

🫙 Size B: 500ml

🫙 Size C: 750ml+

🫙 Size D: over 1L


This is the perfect activity if you are looking for:

  • 🎉 something fun, unique and creative to get involved in
  • 🎁 a special gift experience for yourself, a friend, your kids, or your partner
  • 🤝 connecting with like-minded people and making new friends
  • 🌿 learning a new way of bringing nature into your home
  • 🧑‍🧒‍🧒 an activity to entertain the whole family
  • 🌱 making more terrariums to add to your collection


Everyone is welcome!

No experience needed, just bring your love for nature and let's get creative together!


✨ See you there!


🎟️ Please book to ensure your reserved spot, only limited spots available due to venue capacity.

Ticket price: varies with chosen jar size. Pick the one that suits you before they run out!


If you wish to support this initiative and make it possible for us to offer concessions by paying-it-forward, you can use the donation option. We are grateful for your generosity.

We work to ensure inclusivity and accessibility whilst covering material, faciliation and hosting costs. If the price is something that discourages you from taking part in this collective craft session, please get in touch at commonc.collective@gmail.com.


About Common C

Common C is an emerging local initiative and collective looking to bring people together to heal and celebrate our shared connection to one another, place and nature through craft and creative collaborative activities.

Our mission is to connect and empower individuals through creative opportunities, building skills, nurturing nature and growing caring communities for a resilient present and future.

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Highlights

  • 2 hours
  • all ages
  • In-person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before the event

Location

Ouseburn Farm Cafe

Ouseburn Road

Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2PA

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