all supplies included · take home what you build
Skull Planter Workshop: Tropical Plants | The Garage Brewery, Chesapeake VA
Fill a skull with live tropicals and spooky decor until it's exactly as creepy as you want it. Ninety minutes, everything provided, and it goes home with you the same night.
What you'll build
A skull planter, alive and overflowing. About 6" long and 4" tall, so it's a real presence on a shelf rather than a trinket.
You fill it with lush tropicals in deep reds and pink-veined greens, tuck moss into the eye sockets, add your spooky decor, and let the leaves spill out through the jaw. Some people go full witchy. Some go elegant and eerie. Both are correct, and no two tables leave the same.
Your seat includes
💀 Your skull planter
🌿 Live tropical plants
🪨 Soil, drainage, 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
Tropicals keep going year round, so this one lives well past October. Pull the cobwebs out in November and you've got a houseplant in a skull, which is arguably better.
The Garage is a small microbrewery in the heart of Greenbrier with a rotating food truck out front. Taproom open all night, available 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.
Seating is limited and we cap every workshop so everyone gets real one-on-one time.
📍 1011 Eden Way N, Chesapeake VA. Free parking on site.
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.