Team Building Activity at Work: Terrarium Workshop

Some team-building activities are… fine. People show up, do the thing, and by Monday it’s already a blur.

But if you’re planning corporate workshops or browsing ideas for corporate events, you’re probably looking for something that feels a bit more human. Something your team actually enjoys, not just tolerates.

That’s exactly what happens at a terrarium workshop.

It’s calm, creative, genuinely hands-on, and it gives people space to switch off together. Best of all, everyone goes home with a beautiful living terrarium, so the memory stays on their desk long after the session ends.

Why terrariums work so well as a team building activity at work

Terrariums are tiny self-contained ecosystems in a glass jar. But what makes them brilliant as a team building activity at work isn’t just the plants.

It’s what they do to the room.

People stop multitasking. They slow down. They focus on something tactile and satisfying. And because there’s no single “right way” to style a terrarium, everyone feels welcome, from confident creatives to the person who hasn’t touched a plant since school.

You don’t need to be 'good at crafts'. You just need a bit of curiosity.

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A team building activity in office that feels calming, not awkward

A terrarium workshop is a surprisingly easy win as a team building activity in office because it naturally creates conversation without forcing it.

No icebreakers. No performing. No pressure.

Just a shared table, a few laughs, and lots of 'Wait, how did you do that?' moments.

You’ll hear things like:

'Oh that looks amazing, how did you do that?'
'Wait, let me try that moss trick…'
'I didn’t know plants could do this!'

It creates connection in a way that feels natural, not awkward, which is exactly what you want from a team building activity at work. And because it’s hands-on but low-pressure, it works brilliantly as a team building activity in office too. People can chat, focus, and feel proud of what they’re making, all at the same time.

It’s relaxing, but it’s not passive. There’s a clear beginning and end, and you can see progress as you build. That sense of momentum is a big part of why people leave feeling genuinely refreshed.

It brings out creativity in every kind of team

Terrariums are small, but everyone’s turns out different.

Some people go minimalist and modern. Others build tiny forests. Some get unexpectedly competitive about stone placement (in the best way).

At the end, when the terrariums sit side by side, you get an instant little 'gallery moment'. It’s one of those quiet team wins that feels really good.

More than corporate workshops, it’s a shared experience and a lasting takeaway. View more details here.

More than corporate workshops, it’s a shared experience and a lasting takeaway

With most corporate workshops, the experience ends when the session ends.

With a terrarium, you leave with something living.

People take theirs home or keep it on their desk, watch it settle, and feel a small spark of pride every time they look at it. It becomes a daily reminder of a team moment that was genuinely enjoyable.

That’s why it works so well for teams who want something memorable for corporate events, team away days, onboarding, or a mid-quarter reset.

What happens in a Tropical Glass workshop

We keep it simple, friendly, and beginner-proof.

Your team will:

learn what a terrarium is and why it can thrive with surprisingly little effort
build their own terrarium step by step, with guidance throughout
choose plants and styling elements to make it feel personal
leave with a finished terrarium and the confidence to look after it

We also share care tips in plain English, so nobody goes home thinking, “I’m going to accidentally kill this by Tuesday.”

Everyone leaves with a terrarium they made themselves, and a team moment they’ll actually remember.

Perfect for small teams too

Planning something for a smaller group? A terrarium workshop is a great team building activity for small group because it scales beautifully.

Small teams often love it even more because it’s naturally chatty and collaborative. People can take their time, share ideas, and the experience feels really personal.

What teams tell us they loved most

The feedback we hear again and again is that it’s:

genuinely relaxing (especially for busy teams)
inclusive and beginner-friendly
social without being forced
satisfying, because everyone leaves with something they made themselves

And honestly, watching someone who arrived saying “I’m not creative” walk out holding a terrarium they’re proud of never gets old.

Is this right for your team?

This is a great fit if you want something that feels:

calm but engaging
creative but not messy
social without pressure
memorable without being over the top

If you’re looking for corporate workshops or a team building activity in office that people actually talk about afterwards, this one delivers.

Ready to plan something your team will remember?

If you’re planning corporate events and want a team building activity at work that helps people properly switch off, connect, and create something beautiful, we’d love to host you.

Explore our corporate workshops for teams. Get in touch and tell us your team size, preferred date, and whether you’d like to come to our studio or host it at your office, and we’ll suggest the best format.