all supplies included · take home what you build
Hanging Skull Planter Workshop: Tropical Plants | Nine Pin Cider Works, Albany NY
Pick your skull, black or bone, then fill it with live tropicals and spooky decor and hang it wherever you want to unsettle someone. Two hours at New York's first farm cidery, everything provided, and a drink is included with your seat.
What you'll build
A hanging skull planter, trailing and alive. Cast in real detail, about 6" long and 4" tall, hung on rope and heavy enough to feel like something you bought rather than something you made.
Pick black or bone. Fill it with tropicals in deep reds and pink-veined greens, tuck moss into the eye sockets, add your spooky decor, and let the vines spill out through the jaw. Some people go full witchy. Some go elegant and eerie. Both are correct, and no two leave the same.
Your seat includes
🍺 A drink on us, cider, beer, or a non-alcoholic option
💀 Your skull planter, black or bone, your pick
🪢 Hung on rope, ready for a hook the second you get home
🌿 Live tropicals, including trailing varieties
🪨 Soil, drainage layer, and preserved moss
🕸️ Spooky decor accents
🌱 Hands-on instruction from a Planter instructor
✨ Every tool you need, nothing to bring
📖 A care guide so it actually survives past Halloween
Good to know
This isn't a pumpkin you throw out in November. The skull is permanent and the tropicals keep going year round. Pull the cobwebs out after Halloween and you've got a hanging plant with a skull for a pot, which is arguably better. It comes back out every October from here on.
Nine Pin is New York's first farm cidery, pressing everything from Capital Region and Hudson Valley apples, never concentrate. Eighteen taps, sourdough pizza, and an industrial Warehouse District room that suits this perfectly. Your seat comes with a drink, and the rest of the menu is open for purchase.
Come solo, come with your crew, come in costume if the mood strikes. Beginners are the whole point, so if you've killed every plant you've ever owned, you're in the right room.
Pick your color at checkout. We bring a set number of each, and when a color's gone it's gone.
📍 929 Broadway, Albany NY. Warehouse District, street parking nearby.
What’s included
Each workshop includes your vessel, plants, and all supplies needed to create your project, plus step-by-step instructions. No experience needed.
Booking info
Reserve your spot online, then check in by name when you arrive. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time, and keep in mind that some venues only offer street parking.
Important info
Please arrive on time so you can settle in before we begin. Kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. You must be 21 years old or older to drink alcohol.
Cancellation policy
We understand plans change. Cancellations made within 48 hours can receive a credit. No refunds. No credits for no-shows.
What to expect
This is a hands-on creative experience where you’ll build your own terrarium step by step with guidance from our instructors. We’ll walk you through each layer, share care tips along the way, and send you home with a living piece you can enjoy long after the workshop.
About The Planter
The Planter creates hands-on plant experiences that feel creative, approachable, and fun. Our workshops are designed for beginners and plant lovers alike, with guided instruction and thoughtfully curated materials.
FAQ
Do I need any experience?
No — beginners are always welcome.
Are materials included?
Yes, your workshop includes the materials needed for the project.
Can I come with friends?
Absolutely. Just make sure each person reserves their own spot.