September 26 | Creative Greenhouse Workshop for Special Needs Adults
Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are invited to enjoy a hands-on, sensory-friendly greenhouse workshop featuring painting, planting, and a take-home tropical terrarium.
Event Details
When: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 10:00–11:30 AM
Where: Dammann's Garden Company, 5129 S. Emerson Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46237
Ages: 18+
Cost: $20 per participant
Parking: Free parking available
Doors Open: 9:45 AM
Registration: Required
Event Details:View event details and registration
About This Event
This hands-on greenhouse workshop offers adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities an opportunity to explore creativity and nature in a welcoming, sensory-friendly environment.
Participants will paint their own 4.5-inch terracotta pot and plant a small tropical terrarium plant to take home. The workshop is designed to be supportive and approachable, with step-by-step guidance, encouragement, and plenty of time to enjoy the activity.
No previous gardening or creative experience is needed.
Accessibility Highlights
Features Families May Appreciate:
Sensory-friendly environment
Designed specifically for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Step-by-step guidance
Supportive and patient instruction
Plenty of time to complete the activity
Hands-on creative and gardening experience
Participants take their finished project home
Helpful Planning Tips:
Register ahead of time, as space may be limited.
Doors open at 9:45 AM, giving participants time to arrive before the workshop begins.
Consider arriving a few minutes early to become familiar with the greenhouse environment.
Let the organizers know about any specific support needs when registering.
Plan for the finished plant to be transported home safely.
Who Might Enjoy This Event?
This event may be a good fit for:
Adults ages 18+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Adults who enjoy plants and gardening
People who enjoy creative activities
Adults looking for inclusive recreational opportunities
Participants who enjoy hands-on learning
Adults looking for a calm, supportive social activity
What Families May Want to Know
Before you go:
The workshop is specifically for adults ages 18 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The cost is $20 and includes the painted pot, tropical plant, soil, supplies, and instruction.
Free parking is available.
No prior experience is required.
Participants will take their completed project home.
Refunds are available up to three days before the event.
Why Families May Appreciate It
Inclusive activities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities can sometimes be difficult to find, particularly opportunities that focus on creativity, community participation, and enjoyment rather than therapy.
This workshop offers a chance to try something new in a supportive environment while creating something participants can take home and enjoy afterward. The combination of plants, art, and hands-on learning may appeal to adults with a range of interests and support needs.
Plan Your Visit
☐ Register for the workshop
☐ Review the activity and what is included
☐ Plan to arrive before the 10:00 AM start
☐ Consider any supports the participant may need
☐ Plan how to safely transport the finished plant home
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