Terrarium and watercolour workshop to express your creativity
Lake Garda is one of Italy's most enchanting destinations, renowned for its characteristic landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Beyond traditional tourist activities, this location offers unique experiences for those who wish to explore their creative side during their holiday. Among the most appreciated activities are terrarium courses and watercolour workshops, perfect for expressing your creativity while relaxing in a stimulating environment.
Terrarium: creative workshops to build a 'miniature natural world'
Terrarium courses offer an exclusive opportunity for those who want to unleash their creativity. A terrarium is a small ecosystem recreated within a glass container, housing decorative plants. Taking part in a terrarium workshop means immersing yourself in the design and construction of a miniature garden, choosing plants, mosses, and small decorations to create a unique and personalised composition.
Terrarium workshops are much more than a simple manual activity. Focusing on and engaging in creating a terrarium can:
- reduce stress and help you focus on the moment;
- enhance your originality and creativity, resulting in a unique piece;
- foster respect for the environment, learning how to best maintain your micro-ecosystem.
For these reasons, terrarium courses are suitable for everyone. Families, for instance, can enjoy an entertaining and educational activity together, while couples can share this meaningful experience. It’s also an original way to spend time with friends or a novel endeavour for gardening enthusiasts eager to try a fresh approach to plant care.
Painting with watercolours: the magic of art on holiday
Learning to paint with watercolours—or honing your technique if you’re already skilled—is another rewarding experience for art lovers. Such a course allows participants to discover and deepen an artistic skill, creating stunning landscapes, portraits, or abstract compositions using pigments mixed with water.
Watercolour courses are perfect for beginners, amateur artists, groups (ideal for team building or holidays with friends), as well as families with children looking for an inclusive creative activity for all ages. Embracing this technique offers the chance to:
- explore your creativity and produce unique works;
- relax and disconnect from daily life through a soothing activity;
- learn something new, from colour mixing methods to water control and brush techniques.
Creative courses on holiday: why take them?
On holiday, aside from exploring the area and visiting museums, people usually engage in sports or other fun activities. Creative courses are often considered a fallback for rainy days, but they’re worth revisiting as a valuable experience at any time during your trip. Artistic workshops, in fact, can enrich both the mind and spirit. In today’s fast-paced world, dedicating time to an artistic pursuit in a relaxing context can make all the difference.
The creative process helps abandon daily worries and focus on a defined, present moment. Designing a terrarium or painting with a brush are stimulating activities that promote mindfulness, reduce stress, and enhance mental well-being. Moreover, creating something with your own hands is deeply satisfying (perfect for those eager to continuously learn). These workshops become an integral part of holiday memories, making each journey even more special and providing a chance for personal growth. Experimenting with new techniques enables participants to step outside their comfort zone, discover unexpected talents, and encourage personal expression. In other words, you’ll return home inspired and full of positive energy.
Creative courses at Lake Garda: benefits for participants
Lake Garda offers numerous opportunities to spend quality time on holiday, such as e-bike tours, motorboat trips, extreme sports, or pairing activities like cooking or yoga classes. An artistic course complements this long list of experiences to share with your partner, children, friends, or colleagues.
As we’ve seen, focusing on a creative activity allows participants to:
- boost mental well-being;
- grow personally, acquiring new skills;
- build positive travel memories, thanks to creating a personal item to take home;
- strengthen group bonds, fostering togetherness.
- spend time in an original way.
Balancing fun, sports, and adventurous activities with more relaxing and creative experiences is the best way to make a holiday unforgettable and well-rounded. It’s the ideal approach to satisfy everyone’s preferences while challenging your abilities and enjoying quality time.
Art and creative courses at Lake Garda: the perfect destination to embrace NowMyPlace workshops
Lake Garda provides the perfect setting for every kind of experience. Here, participants can attend various creative workshops alongside qualified artists and professionals, in renowned studios or outdoors amidst breathtaking surroundings.
Taking part in a terrarium or watercolour course is the perfect opportunity to learn something new, rejuvenate, and enjoy unforgettable moments in a unique context. The workshops selected by NowMyPlace on Lake Garda are:
- organised with expert partners, ensuring a high standard of quality for materials and the overall experience;
- held in exclusive locations, such as renowned shops and studios situated in historic and cultural settings around Lake Garda;
- tailored to participants’ needs, offering customised activities for beginners, experts, families with children, or groups;
- designed to foster cohesion, in a calm and relaxing atmosphere.
So, what do you think—are you ready to organise your next creative experience with us?
