# Plant-Themed Retailer Workshops The Sill's Online Workshops Include Free and Paid Virtual Events By Jana Pijak | Published 2020-09-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-workshops References: [thesill](https://www.thesill.com/collections/workshops) The Sill's online workshop series includes both free and paid tutorials -- priced at $10 per ticket on average -- that take participants through key topics like plants 101, plant care, the art of potting and more. The Sill's "mission is to make the experience of discovering the perfect [potted plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-good-little-garden) as wonderful as the plants themselves" and is dedicated in "offering products and services that fit with your personal style, your lifestyle, and your budget." In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the retailer's [online workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-storefronts) were launched in place of its popular in-store events. As a result of social distancing measures and a pause of in-person events, many businesses are taking [branded workshops online](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-workshop) and are finding value in virtual marketing thanks to its safe and cost-effective model. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Virtual Workshops:** Retailers are taking branded workshops online and finding value in virtual marketing, creating opportunities for virtual event platforms and tools. - **Indoor Gardening:** The popularity of plant-themed workshops suggests a growing interest in indoor gardening, providing opportunities for plant retailers, gardening tools and accessories manufacturers. - **Personalized Home Decor:** The Sill's mission of offering products and services that fit personal style and budget suggests an opportunity for personalized home decor solutions for retailers and e-commerce companies. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Virtual Event Platforms:** The increasing demand for virtual workshops presents an opportunity for virtual event platforms and tools to provide a safe and cost-effective marketing solution for businesses. - **Plant Retailers:** The growing interest in indoor gardening and plant care workshops presents an opportunity for plant retailers to expand their product offerings and services. - **Home Decor:** The focus on offering personalized products and services in home decor suggests an opportunity for retailers and e-commerce companies to provide personalized home decor solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floral Building Block Workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botanicals-creativity-workshop.md) - [Virtual Fragrance Workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scentbird-academy.md) - [Kid-Friendly Houseplant Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-first-plant.md) - [Branded Creativity-Focused Workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creativity-workshop-series.md) - [Play-Inspiring Workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspiring-workshops.md) - [Millennial Home Repair Workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-repair-workshops.md) - [Cannabis Wellness Workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edibles-wellness-workshops.md) - [DIY Plant Decor Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-it-yourself-plant-stand.md) - [Toronto Cannabis Workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cannabinista.md)