Planning a company gathering in Singapore is easy. Planning one that employees genuinely enjoy is much harder. A team lunch may be convenient, but it does not always encourage meaningful interaction. Competitive activities can be exciting, but they may not suit every personality, age group or fitness level. With hybrid work reducing the amount of time colleagues spend together in person, companies need activities that make shared time feel worthwhile.
A terrarium workshop offers a different kind of team-building experience. It is calm, creative and beginner-friendly, allowing colleagues to interact without the pressure of competing or performing. Participants learn how to build and care for a miniature garden while creating something personal that they can take home or display at work.
For Singapore companies looking for an inclusive activity that combines creativity, relaxation and team bonding, a terrarium workshop is a practical choice.
Why Terrarium Workshops Work Well for Corporate Groups
Many traditional team-building activities depend on speed, physical ability or competition. These formats can energise some participants, but others may remain quiet or disengaged.
Terrarium making creates a more balanced environment.
Participants can work on their individual terrariums while sharing ideas, materials and conversations with the people around them. EPIC Workshops also offers formats in which team members collaborate on a larger succulent terrarium, create a shared theme or develop a story around their designs.
The activity works well because it combines individual creativity with social interaction. Employees do not have to compete for attention or worry about whether they are artistic enough. Everyone begins with the same guidance and materials, making the experience accessible to beginners.
While participants arrange plants, sand, stones and decorations, conversations develop naturally. People have something to focus on with their hands, which can make interaction feel more comfortable than formal networking or structured discussion.
The finished terrarium also gives the session a meaningful outcome. Instead of leaving with only photographs from the event, each participant takes home a creation that can remain on a desk, shelf or workspace as a reminder of the experience.
Terrarium Workshops Available at EPIC Workshops
Companies should choose a terrarium format based on the type of plants they prefer, the workshop environment and the desired finished result.
EPIC Workshops currently provides the following main terrarium workshop options.
Classic Terrarium Workshop
The Classic Terrarium Workshop introduces participants to the concept of a closed, self-sustaining miniature ecosystem.
During the workshop, participants learn how plants can survive inside an enclosed container through the movement and recycling of moisture. They are guided through the construction of their terrariums and can personalise their designs according to their preferred themes and styles.
The Classic Terrarium Workshop is suitable for team-building sessions, corporate learning activities, children and groups interested in greenery. EPIC lists a standard duration of approximately one to one and a half hours, with a minimum group size of five participants.
This option is particularly suitable for companies looking for a traditional terrarium-making experience with an educational element.
Air Plant Terrarium Workshop
The Air Plant Terrarium Workshop focuses on designing a decorative arrangement using air plants.
Participants receive step-by-step guidance from EPIC’s instructors and learn how to create an air plant display for their desk, home or personal space. The activity is designed for beginners and can be used for team building, community events and group bonding.
EPIC lists the Air Plant Terrarium Workshop as a one-to-one-and-a-half-hour activity, beginning from a minimum of five participants.
This format is a suitable option for teams that want a modern-looking plant display and a simple, accessible crafting experience.
Succulent Terrarium Workshop
In the Succulent Terrarium Workshop, participants create an open terrarium using succulent plants, substrates and decorative materials.
EPIC provides colourful stones, sand and small figurines that participants can use to personalise the landscape of their terrariums. Facilitators also explain how to plant and maintain succulents correctly.
Companies can choose between individual succulent terrariums or a collaborative group format. In the group version, team members work together on one larger terrarium. They may divide responsibilities, agree on a design and create a shared story around the final piece.
The Succulent Terrarium Workshop takes approximately one to one and a half hours. EPIC lists a minimum of two participants, with studio sessions accommodating groups of up to 50 and larger groups possible at a suitable external venue.
This workshop works especially well for teams that want greater design flexibility or a collaborative centrepiece that can be displayed in the office.
Which Companies Can Benefit from a Terrarium Workshop?
Terrarium making can be adapted for several corporate occasions.
Teams Recovering from a Busy Period
After completing a demanding project or working through an intense quarter, employees may not want another high-pressure activity.
A calm, hands-on workshop gives the team space to slow down and spend time together without deadlines, competition or performance expectations.
New Employees and Onboarding Groups
A terrarium workshop can give new employees a shared experience before they settle into separate departments.
The activity provides natural conversation starters and allows new colleagues to interact without relying on forced introductions. The terrariums can later remain on their desks as a reminder of when they joined the organisation.
Cross-Departmental Teams
Employees from different departments may rarely have opportunities to interact outside meetings.
Seating people from different functions together during a terrarium workshop encourages informal conversations and helps break down departmental barriers. Participants can exchange ideas about their designs while learning more about colleagues they do not normally work with.
Employee Appreciation Events
For an appreciation day or year-end gathering, a terrarium offers both an experience and a take-home item.
Participants do not simply receive a standard corporate gift. They spend time creating something themselves, making the final result feel more personal and memorable.
Hybrid and Remote Teams
Terrarium workshops are not limited to fully in-person groups.
EPIC Workshops offers virtual terrarium sessions conducted through a video-conferencing platform. DIY experience kits containing the necessary materials can be delivered to participants before the workshop.
For virtual terrarium sessions, EPIC lists four kit options: Classic Closed Terrarium, Angled Open Terrarium, Bell Dome Terrarium and Egg Terrarium. The virtual programme is beginner-friendly, runs for approximately one and a half hours and can be customised according to the group’s requirements.
This provides hybrid and remote companies with a shared activity that employees can complete from different locations.
Why Consider EPIC Workshops for a Corporate Terrarium Session?
EPIC Workshops provides more than one terrarium option, making it easier for companies to select an experience suited to their team.
Its verified terrarium range includes:
- Classic Terrarium Workshops
- Air Plant Terrarium Workshops
- Succulent Terrarium Workshops
- Individual and collaborative terrarium formats
- Physical sessions at the EPIC studio
- On-site workshops at a preferred venue
- Virtual terrarium workshops
- DIY terrarium experience kits
EPIC also provides professional facilitators, terrarium materials, plants and tools. Corporate programmes can be adjusted for different group sizes, objectives, budgets and event formats.
For companies, this flexibility makes the workshop easier to integrate into an onboarding programme, employee appreciation event, wellness day, department gathering or company-wide team-building session.
Final Thoughts
The best corporate activities are not always the loudest or most competitive. Sometimes the most effective experiences are the ones that allow colleagues to slow down, create something and talk naturally.
A terrarium workshop provides that balance.
It is structured without feeling restrictive, creative without requiring previous experience and social without forcing participants into uncomfortable interactions. Employees receive professional guidance, access to all the required materials and a completed creation to take home after the workshop.
EPIC Workshops gives companies several verified options, including Classic, Air Plant and Succulent Terrarium Workshops, together with studio, on-site and virtual formats.
For a company looking to organise a calm and inclusive team activity in Singapore, a professionally facilitated terrarium workshop can turn a short session into a shared experience that remains visible long after everyone returns to work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What terrarium workshops does EPIC Workshops provide?
EPIC Workshops provides Classic Terrarium, Air Plant Terrarium and Succulent Terrarium workshops. Its virtual terrarium programme also lists Classic Closed, Angled Open, Bell Dome and Egg Terrarium kit options.
How long does a terrarium workshop take?
Standard physical terrarium workshops normally take between one hour and one and a half hours. Virtual terrarium workshops are listed as approximately one and a half hours. The programme may be customised depending on the company’s requirements.
How many people can participate?
EPIC lists a minimum of five participants for Classic and Air Plant Terrarium Workshops. The Succulent Terrarium Workshop starts from a minimum of two participants, with up to 50 participants at the studio and larger groups possible at a suitable external venue.
Do participants need gardening experience?
No. EPIC’s terrarium activities are designed to be beginner-friendly, and facilitators guide participants through the process step by step.
Are the plants and materials provided?
Yes. EPIC states that terrarium plants, materials and tools are provided. Its corporate workshop service can also handle setup, facilitation and clean-up.