Plant Classes in Apex, NC
Glass Garden Studio runs hands-on plant classes in Apex, NC where you build something living and take it home the same night.
★★★★★ 5.0 across 9 Google reviews · Beginner-friendly · Peterson Station, Apex
Our classes in Apex
Every class is a real, hands-on hour at our studio table. No experience needed, and you always leave with what you made. Here is what we teach.
Kokedama Class
$70 · about 1 hour
Wrap a plant's roots in soil and soft moss to make a Japanese moss ball, part plant and part sculpture.
Kokedama class in Apex →Terrarium Building Class
$70 · about 1 hour
Layer soil, plants, and stone into a little world in glass. Pick a succulent or tropical look and make it yours.
Terrarium class →Bonsai Class
$75 · about 1 hour
Shape your first bonsai in a beginner-friendly class and learn how to keep the little tree healthy.
Bonsai class →Plant Bingo
$20 · about 1 hour
Six rounds of bingo on Saturday nights with plant prizes that grow bigger each game. Fun, social, low-key.
Plant Bingo →Want the studio to yourself? We host private parties and team building for birthdays, showers, girls' nights, and company groups of up to 24.
Where we are
We're in Peterson Station in Apex, NC, right at the corner of Sunset Lake Road and Stephenson Road on the Apex and Holly Springs line. There is easy parking and a whole plant shop and Dirt Bag Bar to browse while you're here.
Not in Apex? We're a short drive from Cary, Fuquay-Varina, and southwest Raleigh, and we also pull a lot of guests from just over the line in Holly Springs.
What our guests say
“We absolutely loved this shop! Such a cute idea! We stopped in and made a terrarium garden for Father's Day. So much fun and they were so kind!”
Chelsea F. · Google reviewPlant class questions, answered
Do I need experience for a plant class in Apex?
No. Every class at Glass Garden Studio is beginner-friendly. We set out the plants and materials, walk the whole table through each step, and keep it relaxed. First-timers are exactly who these classes are made for.
How much do the classes cost?
Kokedama and terrarium building are $70 per person, bonsai is $75, and Plant Bingo is $20. The class price covers your plant, materials, and hands-on help, and you take your project home the same night.
How do I book a class?
Pick a class and date online and reserve your seat, or call us at (919) 446-6016. Seats are limited so the table stays relaxed, so booking ahead is the safest way to get the date you want.
Do you host private events or parties?
Yes. Any class can be booked as a private session for a birthday, bridal or baby shower, girls' night, or corporate team. We seat up to 24 guests. See our private parties page for details.
Where exactly are you in Apex?
Peterson Station, at the corner of Sunset Lake Road and Stephenson Road on the Apex and Holly Springs border, ZIP 27539. We're a quick drive from Cary, Fuquay-Varina, and southwest Raleigh.
Come get your hands a little dirty
Grab a seat at an upcoming class, or bring your whole group. A little dirt, a lot of joy.
See Class DatesNew here? Start on our home page to see the shop, the Dirt Bag Bar, and everything we grow.