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Celebrating a birthday soon or in need of a new and innovative day out? Something that induces the creative flow, and helps you fun and stress-free! Then we think you’ll enjoy these quirky and creative workshops!

From cosy and yummy to crafty and messy. Get stuck in them!

Food Workshops

From biscuit painting, cookery classes and pasta cooking classes We’ll let you in on the best ones!

macaron painting in birmingham

Macaron Painting & Prosecco, Birmingham

I bet you’ve always been told not to play with your food, right? WELL, you can paint your food here – specifically macarons.

Create the most beautiful and dainty paintings on three macarons with images or words! Whether you like to personalise it for someone special, or just want to be innovative with your patterns. It’s the perfect gift or a fab day out!

Psst…you can enjoy a glass of prosecco, tea, coffee or any other soft drink while you’re in your element.

Shape Location Get directions

Miss Macaroon, 8 Great Western Arcade, Birmingham, B2 5HU

Pricing

From £9.00 per person

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birmingham bake off

The Big Birmingham Bake Off, Digbeth

The Great British Bake Off? Nope! The Big Birmingham Bake Off is running this town, so bring all your baking buddies over for a day workshop. Whether it’s for a special event, hen do, date night or a day out with friends – you know comfort bakes and cakes are the way to go.

Each month has a baked theme and a head baker to help you along the journey.

Bring along your creativity, a sprinkle of fun and a splash of enjoyment – there will only be one winning team! You also get drinks and snacks and everything is provided for you.

Shape Location Get directions

The Big Birmingham Bake, 110 -112, Floodgate Street, Birmingham, B55SR

Opening Times

Various dates throughout the year

Pricing

Tickets are between £27.50 - £47.50

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pasta making kit

Pasta Making Class, Manchester

Do you love Italian food just as much as me? Twirling spaghetti around your fork, place macaroni in between the fork prongs or ooey gooey mac and cheese!

Well, how about making your own pasta?

With this 4-hour class, you can make pasta from scratch and enjoy a hearty meal at the end of it! An expert chef will you guide throughout the experience and teach you what sauces will complement your pasta well.

From mixing and kneading your dough to running it through the pasta machine.

Bellissimo!

Shape Location Get directions

Wilmslow Rd, Didsbury, Manchester M20 5WZ

Pricing

From £80.00 per person

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chocolate truffles

Chocolate Truffle Making, Bristol

Love chocolate? Do you love it enough to want to make truffles?! 

Well, the time is now, with Chocolate Collective’s new workshop in Bristol! Super fun, interactive and unique too.

You’ll learn the art and technique of Belgian chocolate truffle making – perfect for adult parties and special events. For those that would love to involve their kids, there is a mini chocolate-making experience for your budding chocolatiers.

Will you become the next Willy Wonka, or leave with chocolate all over your face?

Shape Location

Address will be provided during booking

Pricing

From £45.00 per person

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icing biscuits

Biscuiteers, London

Biscuit icing on another level! DIY icing with colourful and sweet icing, sprinkle with edible decorations and you can take home a hand-illustrated gift box for your favourite design!

You’ll be given 3 biscuits to design and fuel your inner biscuiteer chef. Will you be sweet and delicate or quirky and unique?

There are also other experiences to dive into – pick your favourite!

Shape Location Get directions

194 Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill, London W11 2ES

Pricing

From £22.00 per person

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Creative Workshops

From pottery painting, candle making and embroidery to a sewing workshop space and tote bag workshop. With an amazing range of exciting classes, you’ll find one that suits you.

pottery class

Pottery Class and Painting, London

Have you always been interested in the art of pottery? From the making of clay art to perfecting the design. Maybe you love pots and have them all around your house but you’ve always wanted to make your own.

Well…today is the day! With this pottery-making taster adult class, you’ll learn the basics of hand-building clay. From coiling to slab-building! You can also throw and sculpt ceramic pieces on your very own potter’s wheel.

Within 2 hours, you’ll have made 3 masterpieces! They’ll be placed in the kiln to fire up and then you can glaze and decorate them!

The opportunity to clay make and the activity of painting is a wholesome day out. Especially in a relaxed environment. Let your artist flow!

Shape Location Get directions

120 Kentish Town Road, London, NW1 9PY

Opening Times

uesday to Friday 10:30 - 17:00
Tuesday and Thursday 18:00 - 21:00
Saturday 10:30 - 21:00
Sunday 11:00 - 17:00

Pricing

From £45.00 per person

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flower crown making

Flower Crown Workshop, Bristol

A creative class that is perfect for hen dos, birthdays, alternative baby shower activities or just a creative activity. Perfect for ability levels.

Learn how to make your own flower crown with your friends with this mobile venue!

With a mix of artificial flowers and foliage, you’ll create your own floral headband! Full of boho-chic vibes, ready for a party, festivals or just a summer day out.

Flower power heaven or just channelling your inner Mother Nature.

Shape Location

The teacher travels within 20 miles of Bristol

Pricing

From £36.00 per person

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creating your own rugs

Tufting, London

So, you’re decorating your home and you need something to finish it off. Or maybe you’ve been bitten by the creative bug and you need to scratch it, but you want to make something completely unique and matches your personality?

I think we’ve round the thing for you… A mini rug workshop! Make your own fluffy and cosy artwork in this new and innovative 3.5 hour workshop.

You’ll learn how to use a cut-pile electric tufting gun, select the colours you want and create your masterpiece! From sculpting the yarn and trimming to details and bringing it back home.

Shape Location Get directions

Unit A, Hebden Place, London, SW82FR

Pricing

From £150 per person

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candle making

Soy Candle Making, Manchester

Journey through a world of handmade candles and candle making. Immerse yourself in gorgeous scents and delicate crafting.

Pick 2 of 20 essential oils to mix together and create your soy wax before pouring them and finishing them off.

With prosecco on hand, soft drinks and chocolate – you’ll be truly treated! The candles will need to cure overnight before you take them home though! But your teacher will mail them to you.

Perfect to compliment your home or a loving gift to someone special.

Shape Location Get directions

Sawley Rd, Miles Platting, Manchester M40 8BB

Pricing

From £45.00 per person

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sunflower candles

Korean Candle Making, Manchester

Take part in the latest craze in Manchester – the super quirky and impressive Korean candle making workshops at Gwong 1 Candle Studio!

You’ll be guided by an expert instructor on how to make your ethereal-looking candles. Whether you make a Mount Fuji candle, dreamy wax moons, cactus candles, koi fish or even a crystal candle! There’s so much you can create here that varies from £22 to over £350!

If you’re looking for a truly unique activity, then making a beautiful candle that is out of this world should be on top of your list!

Shape Location Get directions

Studio 6, Makers Quarter Kampus, 2/F, 28 Minshull Street, Manchester, M1 3EF

Opening Times

Monday to Sunday - by appointment only

Pricing

Prices range from £22 to £350

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macrame making

Macrame Workshop, Edinburgh

Have high ambition levels that need to be fulfilled? Love being crafty? Or maybe you love filling your house with homemade items that are sentimental as they are thoughtful.

Well…how about learning how to knot your own plant hanger? A versatile form of art and activity that is good for the soul. Using simple materials like cotton twine, hemp, yarn or macrame!

In this class, you’ll be expertly guided to make your own piece, using all the right skills and techniques. Great for any ability!

Shape Location Get directions

151 London Road, Edinburgh, EH7 6AE

Pricing

From £50.00 per person

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So, if you’re in need of a new hobby or activity that will fuel the withering creative fire within you, we’re sure one of these quirky and creative workshops will do the trick! Whether you’re looking to attend a workshop yourself or with a group of friends. They’re all super innovative and unique in their own way – give it a go!

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