Make Your Own Concrete Planter Workshop

Join this hands-on workshop to unleash your creativity and learn the fundamentals of concrete crafting. 

You’ll learn how to make concrete planters from scratch, to house your plants and add creative green elements to your home or workspace. Under the guidance of your experienced tutor, you'll mould, pour, and shape your very own concrete planters, tailored to your unique design. 

You'll also learn contemporary decorative styles such as the marbling effect, using a pre-made planter as your concrete canvas! 

Once you've cracked the basics, you'll open up a whole world of possibilities to create personalised jewellery, furniture and other unique homewares.

Join us to unlock the potential of concrete as a versatile and expressive medium for limitless craft projects!

Learning outcomes

By the end of this fun concrete planter workshop, you should be able to:

• Recall the principles of concrete making.

• Practise different decorative effects on your concrete art.

• Master the art of finishing your project with your chosen texture, colour and personal flair.

• Bring home three concrete planters: two that you have made yourself and one pre-made pot that you have decorated.

• Learn essential tips for maintaining the longevity of your concrete planters, ensuring they thrive outdoors or indoors.

Course content

What will be covered in this concrete planter workshop?

• Step-by-step instruction on how to mix concrete from scratch

• Concrete moulds and their usage

• Colouring and decorating effects including marble effect

• How to apply these skills to other crafts such as jewellery, homewares and furniture making

Intended audience

Who is this concrete planter workshop for?

This course is for everyone, from beginners to seasoned DIY enthusiasts looking to expand their skill set.