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
Holiday hours — studio closed
Glass Garden Studio will be closed on the following days. No classes, Plant Bingo, or DIY Terrarium Bar on these dates.
- Sun Sep 6 & Mon Sep 7 · Labor Day
- Thu Nov 26 – Sun Nov 29 · Thanksgiving
- Thu Dec 24 – Sun Dec 27 · Christmas
- Thu Dec 31 & Fri Jan 1 · New Year's
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.
Sat & Sun · 18+
Most popular · Weekly event
Plant Bingo
$20 per person · approx. 1 hour
6 rounds of bingo with plant prizes that grow bigger each game. Fun, social, and plant-filled — the perfect adults-only night out with friends.
WhenSaturdays 6:30 PM & Sundays 5:00 PM
18+ Adults only — all players must be 18 or older
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Kokedama Class
$70 · approx. 1 hour
Make a Japanese moss ball, part plant and part sculpture.
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Terrarium Building Class
$70 · approx. 1 hour
Build a succulent or cactus terrarium — a little world in glass.
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Bonsai Class
$75 · approx. 1 hour
Shape your first bonsai in a beginner-friendly, hands-on class.
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Staghorn Wall Art Class
$70 · approx. 1 hour
Mount a live staghorn fern on a wood board and hang it like art.
Reserve Your Spot →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, terrarium building, and staghorn wall art are $70 per person, bonsai is $75, and Plant Bingo is $20 (18+ only). 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.